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Ukrainian Forces Encircle Russians, Claim Major Territory Gains

9/29/2025

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Ukrainian military units encircled several Russian forces near Dobropillia, Donetsk Oblast, on September 29, 2025, per Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.
Ukrainian forces have liberated nearly 175 square kilometers and cleared 195 square kilometers of territory from Russian sabotage groups.
Russian casualties in this sector total 3,185, with 1,769 irrecoverable.
Syrskyi cites the need for improved coordination and logistics as weather worsens.

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Ukrainian military units encircled several Russian forces near Dobropillia, Donetsk Oblast, on September 29, 2025, per Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.
Ukrainian forces have liberated nearly 175 square kilometers and cleared 195 square kilometers of territory from Russian sabotage groups.
Russian casualties in this sector total 3,185, with 1,769 irrecoverable.
Syrskyi cites the need for improved coordination and logistics as weather worsens.