Russian forces say Ukrainian counteroffensives have stalled, with troops reportedly devoting more effort to training than combat.

Combat Report, September 28: Ukrainian Counteroffensive Stalled Near Nikolaevka

On September 28, Russian forces repelled a large-scale counteroffensive launched by Ukrainian troops near Nikolaevka. Ukrainian units concentrated forces in this sector in an attempt to reclaim portions of the northern segment along the Sloviansk–Kramatorsk frontline, but failed to breach the Russian defensive setup.

Currently, Ukrainian forces have achieved only minor penetration near Lye-Aleksandrovka, where assault units attempting to enter the village were destroyed. Russian sources indicate that this operation did not alter the strategic situation on the ground and instead exposes Ukrainian forces to further attrition in a prolonged war of attrition, with limited prospects for meaningful advances.

This front lies along the northern periphery of the Donetsk region. In recent days, Russian forces have maintained sustained pressure on Ukrainian supply lines through precision-guided glide bombs, artillery barrages, and drone strikes. Transportation networks around Drobypilia remain significantly constrained, placing considerable strain on logistics and reinforcements for Ukrainian counteroffensive units.

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