Ukrainian forces liberate 9 villages in south, clear 3 more
Photo: Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines (Getty Images)
During the counteroffensive in the Oleksandrivka sector, Ukrainian troops liberated 9 settlements from Russian occupiers and completely cleared 3 more of Russian forces, according to the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Military officials report that a counteroffensive operation by the Ukrainian Armed Forces is ongoing in the Oleksandrivka direction.
As of March 25, 2026, Ukrainian troops have liberated 9 settlements (7 in Dnipropetrovsk region and 2 in Zaporizhzhia region) and completely cleared 3 more of Russian forces.
Ukrainian troops have regained control of approximately 440 km² of territory.
Since the start of the operation on January 29, 2026, Russian forces have suffered 3,676 casualties, including 2,653 killed in action, 1,023 wounded, and 11 captured.
Ukrainian troops have also destroyed 565 units of Russian equipment and weaponry, including:
- armored combat vehicles – 13;
- motor vehicles – 141;
- artillery systems – 250;
- motorcycles and ATVs – 153;
- tanks – 8.
In addition, Ukrainian units destroyed 1,283 Krylo drones and 140 drone control stations.
Situation on Oleksandrivka front
The Oleksandrivka front is located at the border of the Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Ukrainian Air Assault Forces officially confirmed the offensive operation at the end of February.
The main objective of the operation is to halt the enemy’s advance in the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions and push them back beyond the region’s administrative borders.
According to Vladyslav Voloshyn, spokesperson for the Southern Defense Forces, the situation on this section of the front remains tense. However, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are not only holding their ground but are also moving to active operations.
Earlier, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that since late January, Ukrainian troops had regained control of 400 km² of territory and eight settlements in that area.
