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Intense Fighting Near Huliaipole: Russian Advances Threaten Zaporizhzhia

12/25/2025

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Fighting continues near Huliaipole as Russian troops attempt to infiltrate the city center.
Analysts warn Huliaipole's fall could enable further Russian advances toward Zaporizhzhia.
Ukrainian forces face heavy fighting with increased assaults and air strikes.
Ukrainian military spokesperson Vladyslav Voloshyn says the enemy uses kamikaze drones and has intensified operations in winter conditions.

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Fighting continues near Huliaipole as Russian troops attempt to infiltrate the city center.
Analysts warn Huliaipole's fall could enable further Russian advances toward Zaporizhzhia.
Ukrainian forces face heavy fighting with increased assaults and air strikes.
Ukrainian military spokesperson Vladyslav Voloshyn says the enemy uses kamikaze drones and has intensified operations in winter conditions.