16 APR 2026
UkraineZakitne, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine

Ukrainian forces advance near Slovyansk

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 14:06 UTC · 1 source

Ukrainian forces have made a confirmed advance in the Slovyansk direction. Geolocated footage published on March 28 shows Ukrainian troops advancing in central Zakitne, a settlement located northeast of Slovyansk. Additional footage posted on April 13 and geolocated the next day shows Russian forces conducting strikes in the area, indicating ongoing combat operations around this new frontline position.

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TW@TheStudyofWarview9h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 14:06 UTC · First reported: 9h ago