Ukrainian forces Liberate Branch village in Dnipropetrovsk Region Amidst Intense Fighting
KYIV, Ukraine - ukrainian forces have liberated the village of Branch in the Dnipropetrovsk region, reclaiming territory from Russian occupation, according to reports. The operation was conducted by units of the 425th regiment,and the Ukrainian flag has been raised over the village.
The liberation of Branch comes as fighting remains fierce along multiple sectors of the front line. The General Staff reported 168 clashes across Ukraine over the past day. Key areas of conflict include:
* south Slobozhansky direction: 14 clashes near Volchansk, Ambar, and towards Otradny, Kutkovka.
* Kupyansky direction: Seven Russian attacks near Golubovka and in the direction of Sandy, New Circle.
* Limansky direction: 13 Russian storming attempts in the Kolodyazov region and towards Shandrigolovo, Bets.
* seversky direction: Ukrainian forces repelled 16 of 18 Russian attack attempts near Serebryanka, Grigoryevka, and towards Yampol, Help, and Seizure.
* Kramatorsk direction: Five enemy attacks were stopped near Orekhovo-Vasilyevka and towards Stupchen.
* Toret direction: Ukrainian defenders withstood 11 of 12 Russian storming attempts near Shcherbinovka, ekaterinovka, Alexandro-Kalinovo, and towards Pleshcheevka, Stepanovka, Poltavka.
* Pokrovsky direction: 37 Russian attempts to break through Ukrainian lines, with intense fighting around Vladimirovka, Shakhovo, and several other settlements.
* Novopavlovsky direction: 10 Russian attempts to advance near Voronoy, Malievka, and other settlements, including towards Filia and ivanovka.
* Orekhov direction: Two Russian attacks towards Small Tokmachki and Novodanilovka.
During the fighting near Branch, a Ukrainian drone attack reportedly eliminated an occupier shortly after one Ukrainian soldier sustained a minor wound.Russian forces attempted a “PR action” by trying to raise the Russian flag in the area, but the group was destroyed by Ukrainian defenders.
Recent reports from Deep State analysts also indicate Russian forces are utilizing a gas pipeline as a logistical route to Kupyansk, employing specially designed wheeled beds and electric scooters for transport. The journey takes approximately four days, with designated rest and supply points along the way.