Russia Tightens Grip on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Region

Russia's Defence Ministry announced the capture of the village of Tsvitkove in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region. The Russian forces now control approximately 75% of the area. Previously, the battle lines in this region had remained mostly unchanged since 2022, until these recent advances by Russian troops.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Moscow | Updated: 15-02-2026 14:44 IST | Created: 15-02-2026 14:44 IST
Russia Tightens Grip on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Region
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Russia's Defence Ministry has declared a significant military achievement, with its troops seizing control of the village of Tsvitkove in southeastern Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region. This development was reported by state news agency TASS on Sunday.

The latest advance marks a strategic move in the region, where Russia now controls about 75% of the territory. The Zaporizhzhia region has seen relatively little change since 2022, until these recent movements by Russian forces.

The region's battle lines remained largely static, but these new advances could shift the dynamics of control and conflict in Southeastern Ukraine.

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