Ukraine claimed Monday its forces had liberated Robotyne, a key town in the southeastern front that Kyiv has tried to fully seize for months.
Holding the town could give Ukraine the momentum it needs to push deeper into the Zaporizhzhia region as its forces inch toward their main objective of crossing through thick Russian lines toward the Sea of Azov.
Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar said on Telegram that Russian troops were struggling against Ukraine’s advance in Robotyne and described Ukrainian forces as entrenched in the liberated area.
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said the flag was raised over Robotyne five days ago but the capture of the town was confirmed Monday.
The ministry also shared a video on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, apparently commemorating the victory. The video shows Ukrainian soldiers from the 47th Mechanized Brigade discussing the operation to take the town and its importance to the overall counteroffensive.
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Ukraine claims liberation of key southeastern town https://t.co/Kr8zQG046B pic.twitter.com/AzucW5BQgL
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NEW: Ukrainian officials formally acknowledged that Ukrainian forces had liberated #Robotyne amid continued Ukrainian advances in western #Zaporizhia Oblast and near #Bakhmut in #Donetsk Oblast on August 28.
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