
AI-generated summary
In the Zaporizhia direction, fighting continues between Russian units and the Ukrainian Armed Forces as part of the ongoing conflict.
Russian units are developing success in the area of the village of Lyubitskoye and near Stepnogorsk in the Zaporozhye direction. This was stated by retired Lieutenant Colonel of the People's Militia of the Lugansk People's Republic Andrey Marochko, he was quoted by TASS.
As the expert said, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are trying to contain Russian troops in this area and periodically launch counterattacks. At the same time, according to him, they are unable to achieve their goals.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Russian units will continue to try to build on their success in the Zaporozhye direction in the coming days
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