Ukrainian Defenders Keep Control of Pavlivka and Plevne: Fierce Battles Continue in Zaporizhzhia Region
Despite reports from some analytical projects about the alleged occupation of Pavlivka by Russian forces, credible sources from the Southern Defense Forces deny this information and emphasize that Pavlivka remains under Ukrainian military control.
Active fighting continues in the Plevne area, where Ukrainian defenders are holding their positions and engaging in fierce battles against the enemy.
In the vicinity of Prymorske, occupiers attempt to infiltrate deep into Ukrainian defenses through the Kakhovka water reservoir, which is covered with dense vegetation and reeds.
Ukrainian forces actively prevent these infiltration attempts, destroying sabotage groups of the invaders.
Military spokesman Vladyslav Voloshyn stresses that intense fighting is ongoing, and Ukrainian troops heroically defend their positions, affirming that Pavlivka is not currently occupied.
According to the defense forces, Russian troops were also eliminated near Uspenivka, where they tried to break through with fire, but Ukrainian defenders had to retreat; however, hostilities continue in this area.
Additionally, weather conditions — thick fogs in Zaporizhzhia — facilitate enemy infiltration attempts.
Nonetheless, Ukrainian forces periodically conduct search-and-strike operations, liquidating sabotage units, which resulted in over 200 Russian casualties in the past day.
Previous reports by DeepState claimed the Russians had already occupied Pavlivka and advanced near six settlements in the region, but official front-line information refutes these claims, confirming that Ukrainian defenders maintain their positions.