The Armed Forces of Ukraine advanced 2.5 km in the Dobropillya direction: new details of the counteroffensive.

According to inkorr.com: The Ukrainian Defense Forces are actively operating in the Dobropillya direction, as reported by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi. In recent days, Ukrainian defenders have achieved success in regaining control over lost territories. Assault units have advanced from 200 meters to 2.5 kilometers in certain directions on the right bank of the Siverskyi Donets River.

"Yesterday, control over 1.3 square kilometers was restored, and enemy forces were searched for and destroyed in an area of 2.1 square kilometers in the Pokrovskyi district of the Donetsk region. Assault units have advanced from 200 m to 2.5 km in certain directions," Syrskyi emphasized.

The Commander-in-Chief noted that during the fighting, 43 occupiers were destroyed, and the overall enemy losses amount to 65 individuals. The Defense Forces also eliminated 11 units of military equipment, including artillery systems, drones, and a motorcycle.

Operation Information

As of September 22, 2025, Ukrainian forces liberated 164.5 square kilometers of territory, of which 180.8 square kilometers were cleared of enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups. Control was restored over seven populated areas and nine settlements were liberated from saboteurs.

"The total losses of Russian occupiers in the Dobropillya direction amount to 2696 individuals, of which irretrievable losses are 1492. The replenishment of the 'exchange fund' for the return of Ukrainian defenders from Russian captivity is ongoing," the Commander-in-Chief added.

Protected Positions in Donetsk Region

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, confirmed that the Defense Forces are conducting counteroffensive operations in Donetsk region, simultaneously with fierce battles for Kup'yansk in Kharkiv region. It is noted that terrorist forces are not present in the city center, and Ukrainian troops are actively working to ensure security and clear the territory.

In the Kup'yansk area, Ukrainian defenders disabled and flooded a gas pipeline that the enemy was attempting to use to break into the city. The actions of the Defense Forces are aimed at repelling the aggressor and preserving territorial integrity.

During the fighting in the Dobropillya direction, Ukrainian forces regained control over significant territories, inflicting substantial losses on the enemy in personnel and equipment. The President confirmed the continuation of operations in Donetsk region and the fight for Kup'yansk, where Ukrainian defenders are actively resisting the aggressor.