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Russia claims Zaporizhzhia breakthrough details

Russian 'Vostok' troops have breached Ukrainian defenses and occupied tree lines between Vozdvizhevka and Verkhnyaya Tersa in Zaporizhzhia region.

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Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine
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Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 13:41 UTC
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Russian military sources claim the 'Vostok' troop group has breached Ukrainian defensive lines in the Zaporizhzhia region. The reported advance has secured tree lines between the settlements of Vozdvizhevka and Verkhnyaya Tersa, with fighting now underway on the outskirts of both villages. This represents a claimed tactical breakthrough in an area that has seen heavy fighting in recent months. Russian sources are framing this as a significant development in their southern offensive operations.
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