Ukrainian forces have retaken the village of Nadiia in Luhansk Oblast after a 30-hour operation, the Third Assault Brigade announced.
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“We are heavily bombarding the occupiers’ positions with multiple launch missile systems and tank fire,” the brigade said. “Behind them, M113 armored vehicles are moving in with our infantry to storm Nadiia, which remained under enemy control.”
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After dismounting, troops opened fire with small arms to push through and reclaim the village.
Volodymyr Fokin, commander of the 1st Assault Battalion of the brigade, said the recapture of Nadiia allows Ukrainian forces to maintain fire control over the Chorny Zherebets River and nearby settlements, including Raihorodka and Dzherelne.
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“The capture of Nadiya complicates any mechanized enemy advance toward the village of Kopanky and further to Zelenyi Hai and Borova,” Fokin told Ukrainska Pravda.
He added that the maneuver also allows Ukrainian forces to target Pervomaysk (Stepy) and Vyshneve, solidifying a stronger defensive line and higher ground.
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Andriy Biletsky, leader of Ukraine’s Third Army Corps, stated that Russia suffered losses of two mechanized regiments – specifically, the 752nd and 254th within the 20th Army – during their unsuccessful attempt to defend the village. According to him, these units were effectively “annihilated.”
As of February 2025, Russia controlled 99% of Luhansk Oblast,
according to the Institute for the Study of War
.
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Section: Russian war
Author: Альона Сонько
