Ukraine Claims Gains Against Russian Forces,Inflicting Heavy Casualties
Kyiv,Ukraine – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced September 19,2025,that his country’s forces have made territorial gains and inflicted significant losses on Russian troops,particularly in the Pokrovsk area. The claims come as Ukraine continues to defend against Russia’s ongoing invasion, a conflict pitting the ukrainian military against what is widely considered the world’s second strongest army.
Zelenskyy detailed that Ukrainian troops have reclaimed 160 square kilometers of territory and liberated seven settlements. Additionally, he stated that another 170 square kilometers and nine towns have been “cleared,” signifying a push to regain control over occupied regions. the ongoing counteroffensive is critical for Ukraine as it seeks to push back Russian advances and secure its sovereignty amidst a protracted and devastating war.
According to Zelenskyy,Ukrainian forces have captured nearly 100 Russian prisoners of war during recent engagements. He further asserted that Russia has suffered significant casualties, exceeding 2,500 soldiers specifically in the Pokrovsk sector.”The matches are intense, but we have managed to inflict significant losses on the Russians,” Zelenskyy stated, underscoring the fierce resistance faced by Russian troops.
The Ukrainian leader’s statements offer a glimpse into the intense fighting along the front lines and suggest a potential shift in momentum as Ukraine continues its efforts to repel the invasion and reclaim its territory. The reported gains and casualties, if verified, would represent a notable progress in the conflict, which began in February 2022 and has had far-reaching geopolitical consequences.
