Ukrainian forces deny claims that Zlahoda in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast is under Russian control

Ukraine's defence forces have dismissed reports that the settlement of Zlahoda on the border of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts has come under Russian control.

Source: Vladyslav Voloshyn, spokesperson for the Defence Forces of Ukraine's South, in a comment to Ukrinform, a Ukrainian news agency; 110th Marko Bezruchko Separate Mechanised Brigade on Telegram

Quote from Voloshyn: "Some of our media outlets have been circulating unverified reports claiming that the settlement of Zlahoda, on the border of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, has come under Russian control."

Details: Voloshyn said Ukrainian troops continue to hold their positions in the settlement.

"These reports do not correspond to reality. Our troops are in the settlement and are holding our positions there," he stressed.

Voloshyn added that stable communications and logistical support for the units are being maintained.

Quote from the 110th Separate Mechanised Brigade: "Heavy fighting continues daily near Zlahoda. Units from the 110th Brigade are holding their positions, preventing the enemy from advancing and systematically wiping out the occupiers."

Previously: DeepState, a Ukrainian group of military analysts, reported that the Russian military had occupied the settlement of Zlahoda (known as Pershotravneve until 2024) in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

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