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Ukrainian Forces Liberate 9 Settlements, Advance Toward Zaporizhzhia

3/3/2026

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Ukrainian forces intensify their counteroffensive near Verkhnia Tersa to breach Russian defenses and advance toward Zaporizhzhia.
They have liberated nine settlements and regained over 300 square kilometers of territory.
The Russian 5th Combined Arms Army remains focused on Verkhnia Tersa, despite Starlink disruptions hindering communications.
Analysts are divided, with some predicting Verkhnia Tersa will hold and others forecasting ongoing fighting through March.

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Story summary

Ukrainian forces intensify their counteroffensive near Verkhnia Tersa to breach Russian defenses and advance toward Zaporizhzhia.
They have liberated nine settlements and regained over 300 square kilometers of territory.
The Russian 5th Combined Arms Army remains focused on Verkhnia Tersa, despite Starlink disruptions hindering communications.
Analysts are divided, with some predicting Verkhnia Tersa will hold and others forecasting ongoing fighting through March.