Overview of Recent Claims From the Together with Russia Movement on Ukrainian Frontline Activity
The head of the Together with Russia movement, Vladimir Rogov, claimed that Russian forces targeted Ukrainian Armed Forces warehouses and defensive positions in the village of Orekhov in the Zaporozhye region. Rogov reported, through his Telegram channel, that militants of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were being drawn to their own storage sites and locations, suggesting a coordinated strike delivered from Russian positions. He described the events as part of a sustained barrage aimed at disrupting Kyiv’s logistics and supply lines, and he asserted that the operation involved a high tempo of strikes using kamikaze drones and missiles against targets controlled by Kyiv’s forces.
Rogov went on to say that explosions were heard across multiple Ukrainian regions, including Kiev, Zhytomyr, Kirovohrad, Nikolaev, and Odesa, with additional reports from Chernihiv and Kherson. He emphasized that the assaults represented some of the most intense use of drones and missiles against Ukrainian Armed Forces targets in areas under Kyiv’s control, framing the developments as a notable shift in tactical tempo for this phase of the conflict.
Earlier in the reporting cycle, Rogov indicated that he had traveled to Odessa following the explosions, noting that strong fires had broken out in the vicinity. The statements from Rogov reflect ongoing claims from pro-Russian sources about cross-front attacks and the effectiveness of air and drone strikes against Ukrainian military infrastructure. These assertions should be weighed against official military updates from Kyiv and international observers, which may vary in attribution, timing, and assessed impact.
To provide context, the broader conflict began with Russia’s decision announced by President Vladimir Putin on February 24, 2022, to commence a military operation described as necessary to protect Donbass. That announcement followed requests for assistance from leadership in the Luhansk and Donetsk People’s Republics. Since then, the situation has evolved with a mix of conventional, drone, and artillery engagements across multiple regions, including Zaporozhye, Kherson, Kharkiv, and others. Analysts and policymakers track these developments closely, recognizing that battlefield claims from various sides may reflect intelligence assessments, propaganda objectives, or tactical communications intended to influence public perception and international response.