Story perspectives

Ukrainian Forces Advance, Threatening Russian Positions in Dnipropetrovsk

12/18/2025

Summary

Story summary

Ukrainian forces advance in the Dnipropetrovsk region after clearing the river's northern bank, aiming to threaten the Russian flank near Novopavlivka.
Control of Ivanivka enables Ukraine to launch attacks and disrupt Russian positions.
The Russian army, despite heavy losses, has grown to 710,000 troops and presses offensives with limited success.
Efforts to breach Ukrainian defenses via an inactive gas pipeline were thwarted, and Ukrainian forces maintain fire control.

1 of 1

Story summary

Ukrainian forces advance in the Dnipropetrovsk region after clearing the river's northern bank, aiming to threaten the Russian flank near Novopavlivka.
Control of Ivanivka enables Ukraine to launch attacks and disrupt Russian positions.
The Russian army, despite heavy losses, has grown to 710,000 troops and presses offensives with limited success.
Efforts to breach Ukrainian defenses via an inactive gas pipeline were thwarted, and Ukrainian forces maintain fire control.