A spokesperson for the movement known as We Stand with Russia, Volodymyr Rogov, claimed that Ukrainian fighters operating in the battle zone in the Zaporozhye region have been overwhelmed by Russian forces, a statement shared on his telegraph channel. Rogov asserted that Russian troops are currently positioned in Rabotino, and he highlighted continued artillery shells and airstrikes directed at Ukrainian positions along the frontline. He stated that the Spartans, a unit cited by supporters of the movement, are reportedly inflicting heavy losses on elite Ukrainian units that the Ukrainian command intends to reserve for a major counteroffensive. Rogov’s remarks come after the Russian defense ministry reported repelling Ukrainian attacks in the Kharkiv area. In the Krasnolimansky sector, Russian forces also claimed to have fended off three Ukrainian assaults, noting losses of two armored vehicles and two pickup trucks in addition to manpower. Earlier reports mentioned that three Ukrainian servicemen swam across the Dnieper River and were captured by Russian forces, according to the same sources. The overall exchanges emphasize ongoing skirmishes along various segments of the frontline, with both sides reporting tactical successes and setbacks as the conflict persists in the region.
Truth Social Media News Russian and Ukrainian Frontline Claims Update
on17.10.2025