Russia claims it has made big moves in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region. They say they took two towns, Mala Tokmachka and Rivnopillya. This puts nearby towns, Huliaipole and Orikhiv, at risk. Russia wants to take over the whole Zaporizhzhia region.

Ukraine is struggling. They have fewer troops than Russia. They are trying to defend Donetsk and other areas. Russia has been pushing into these regions for weeks. They have moved at least 30 km forward in six weeks. Ukraine says they don't have enough soldiers to hold all their positions.

Russia has taken about 19% of Ukraine. They want to control all of Donbas, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia. They say they already control 75% of Zaporizhzhia. But Ukraine still holds the city of Zaporizhzhia. It had over 700, 000 people before the war.

Both sides are using drones. This makes it hard for either side to make big advances. The fighting is intense, and both sides are struggling. Ukraine is trying to hold on, but Russia is pushing hard.


# Russia Claims Significant Gains in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Region

**Russia's Advances**
- Claims to have captured two towns: **Mala Tokmachka** and **Rivnopillya**
- Puts nearby towns **Huliaipole** and **Orikhiv** at risk
- **Goal**: Full control of the **Zaporizhzhia region**

**Ukraine's Struggles**
- **Fewer troops** compared to Russia
- Focusing on defending **Donetsk** and other key areas
- Russia has advanced **at least 30 km** in six weeks
- Ukraine admits **insufficient soldiers** to hold all positions

**Territorial Control**
- Russia controls **~19%** of Ukraine
- **Aims**: Full control of **Donbas, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia**
- Claims **75%** of Zaporizhzhia under its control
- **Zaporizhzhia city** remains under Ukrainian control
  - Pre-war population: **Over 700,000**

**Fighting Dynamics**
- **Both sides** using drones extensively
- **Intense combat** with limited major advances
- Ukraine **holding on**, but Russia **pushing hard**



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