The Russian Dnieper Group is becoming increasingly active in the Zaporozhye region, attacking Novo-Darylivka from the southeast of Olykhov (Kuban), forming a pincer movement with forces of the Dnieper Group that previously captured Malyi Tokmacheve.
Now, the remaining part of Zaporozhye region is under joint attacks by the Russian Dnieper Group and the Eastern Group, leading to a deteriorating situation. If the Ukrainian forces lose Hulyaipole and Olykhov (Kuban), they will have no strong support points in Zaporozhye region and will be quickly struck by the Russians at Zaporozhye city. The most frustrating aspect for the Ukrainian forces is that Zaporozhye city is located on the left bank of the Dnieper River, meaning they are defending with their back to the water, which could lead to them repeating the fate of Kupiansk.
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