Sunday, February 22, 2026

Ukraine Retakes Southern Areas



Ukraine Restored Control over more than 300 square kilometers of Territory in the Huliaipole and Neighboring Directions in the ZaporizhzhiaRregion following its Counter Attacks and Assault Operations, according to Vladyslav Voloshyn, Spokesperson for the Defense Forces of Southern Ukraine.

"Our units are conducting counteroffensive and assault operations, reducing parts of the so-called 'gray zone' and holding back enemy attempts to attack our positions," Voloshyn said.

He Stressed that since the Start of the Operation in late January 2026, Ukrainian Forces have Regained Control of 300 square kilometers of Territory, including "several settlements along the administrative border of the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions."

"While the operation is in its active phase, it is somewhat premature to speak about its final outcomes," the Spokesperson added.

He also Nnoted that up to 50 Combat Clashes occur Daily in the Huliaipole and Oleksandrivka Directions.

On 2/20/2026, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian Defenders had Liberated 300 square kilometers of Territory from Russian Forces on the Southern Section of the front.

According to Reports as of 2/23/2026, Ukrainian Forces were Conducting Localized Counterattacks at the junction of the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia Regions.

Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) suggested Ukrainian Troops may have taken Advantage of Russian Communication Problems, including the Blocking of Starlink Terminals and Telegram.

On 2/16/2026, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, Visited Ukrainian Troops Engaged in Fighting in the Oleksandrivka Direction and near Huliaipole Settlement, where Active Battles are currently Underway.










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