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Ukrainian Forces Withdraw Amid Intense Russian Assaults

11/16/2025

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Ukrainian units withdrew from Novovasylivske in the Zaporizhzhia region to more defensible positions amid ongoing Russian assaults.
The Southern Defense Forces of Ukraine reported nearly 40 combat engagements and over 350 shellings in the past day.
Russian forces continue to penetrate Ukrainian defenses, causing 300 personnel losses and damaging 58 military assets, including tanks and artillery, while the Ukrainian Defense Forces implement measures to block the advance and inflict damage.

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Ukrainian units withdrew from Novovasylivske in the Zaporizhzhia region to more defensible positions amid ongoing Russian assaults.
The Southern Defense Forces of Ukraine reported nearly 40 combat engagements and over 350 shellings in the past day.
Russian forces continue to penetrate Ukrainian defenses, causing 300 personnel losses and damaging 58 military assets, including tanks and artillery, while the Ukrainian Defense Forces implement measures to block the advance and inflict damage.