Russian forces have made new advances northward along the Kherson Reservoir in Zaporozhye, entering Primorske from Plavny. Vladimir Rogov, a member of the Russian State Duma, stated that although Ukrainian forces have mobilized reserves for counterattacks, they are still unable to stop the Russian advance. The fighting in the village is very intense, and Russian forces are expanding their controlled areas. However, in Stepanovka, the Ukrainian forces are putting up a strong resistance, and the Russian advance is slow.
The reason why the Ukrainian forces are resisting so strongly in this area can be seen on the map. Russian forces are getting closer to the city of Zaporozhye (Zaporozhsk on the map), and there is also a direct M18 (E105) road from Kamenka to the city of Zaporozhye. If the Ukrainian forces do not put up a strong resistance, the Russians would immediately reach the city of Zaporozhye.
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