Feb 23 • 14:27 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Ilta-Sanomat

Ukraine retakes an area the size of Kirkkonummi

Ukraine has reclaimed approximately 400 square kilometers of land, according to military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi.

Ukraine has successfully regained control over an area of roughly 400 square kilometers, as reported by military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi to Reuters. This region is slightly larger than the municipal area of Kirkkonummi, which spans about 366 square kilometers. The report does not specify how much of this land was previously held by Russia, nor does it clarify the extent of so-called gray areas, territories neither side controls. The reclaimed area is located in the southern part of the Dnipropetrovsk region, near the northern border of Zaporizhzhia.

According to Euromaidan Press, Ukrainian air assault forces are currently conducting operations in the region with the objective of halting Russian advances near the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia border. This operation commenced on February 13 and aims to destabilize Russian forces, disrupt combat formations, and push them behind the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk. The air assault troops have indicated that the "active phase" of this operation is still underway, suggesting a continued focus on reclaiming territories and responding to Russian military presence.

The implications of this territorial recovery could be significant for Ukraine's ongoing military strategies and the overall conflict with Russia. By regaining control of these areas, Ukraine aims to strengthen its position against further incursions and potentially reclaim additional territories that are strategically important. The operational dynamics in the southern frontline regions, particularly around Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia, remain critical as both parties adjust their strategies in this prolonged conflict.

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