Ukrainian Forces Liberate 257 Square Kilometers in Zaporizhzhia Region, Altering Frontline Dynamics.

Combat Operations in Ukraine

According to TSN.ua: Intense fighting continues between Ukrainian and Russian forces in the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. Ukrainian units are conducting operations against Russian positions, including in the villages of Berezove and Huliaipole. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are systematically clearing Russian positions along the border of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, operating on a front from Ternove to Solodke.

The most intense clashes are centered on the village of Berezove, where Ukrainian troops are attempting to regain control of the territory. On the Huliaipole axis, Russian forces have effectively occupied Huliaipole, complicating the situation for Ukrainian defenders. Ukraine's defense forces are focused on halting the enemy's advance and recapturing lost ground.

Positive Momentum for Ukrainian Forces

According to analysts at the Institute for the Study of War, positive momentum for Ukraine's Armed Forces was recorded on March 4, 2023. Since the start of 2026, Ukrainian forces have managed to reclaim approximately 257 square kilometers of territory, with over 90 square kilometers liberated in the second half of February 2023 alone. This indicates that Ukrainian forces have liberated more territory than the enemy has occupied, as noted by Ivan Tymochko. These gains are significant in a grinding war of attrition where territorial shifts are often measured in meters.

Furthermore, the frontline situation may signal a disruption of the Russian command's strategic plans, which could have important consequences for the future course of combat. Key settlements currently under control or within the combat zone include:

• Berezove
• Huliaipole
• Ternove
• Solodke
• Zaliznychne
• Staroukrainka
• Sviatopetrivka

Combat operations continue to create a tense situation in the region, and the future results of Ukrainian operations could substantially impact the war's trajectory. The noted positive momentum in liberating territory suggests the potential for Ukrainian forces to consolidate their positions, which could become a decisive factor in the confrontation with Russian troops. The frontline situation remains fluid, and subsequent actions may significantly alter the balance of power in the region.