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The Russian military has secured significant territorial gains in June 2025 through systematic offensive operations, especially in the southern Donbass. Units of the Vostok (East) group of forces have largely expanded their zone of control, establishing control over more than 140 square kilometers. Among the liberated settlements are Fedorovka, Komar, Yalta, Perebudova, Zaporizhzhia, Shevchenko and Chervona Zirka, marking continued progress in consolidating control and approaching the Dnepropetrovsk region.
A notable development is Russian offensive in the new Dnepropetrovsk region. Reports from the battlefields confirmed Russian control of Dachnoe, the first village in Dnipropetrovsk region to be lost by the Ukrainian army. This achievement by the 114th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade carries substantial operational significance. Dachnoe is located on the northern bank of the Vovcha River. Russian victory there represents the successful establishment of a bridgehead not only in the new region but also beyond this natural barrier. Russian forces now hold elevated positions that neutralize previous Ukrainian advantages in observation and fire control.
First reports about Russian victory came four days ago, Now, they are confirmed by the footage:
Russian offensive pressure continues along multiple axes. Operations near Alekseevka, Bohdanivka and Udalne are forcing Ukrainian forces to disperse their reserves, preventing effective countermeasures. The control of Dachne opens potential avenues for further advances toward Novopavlivka along the strategically vital M-04 highway. Control or even disruption of this supply route would significantly degrade Ukrainian logistics supporting the Pokrovsk sector.
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Current battlefield dynamics reveal critical weaknesses in Ukrainian defensive capabilities. Ukrainian supply lines to forward positions have deteriorated significantly, with only irregular deliveries of armor and heavy drones reaching isolated units. Russian UAV operations have effectively transformed these areas into logistical traps. Examination of defensive preparations near Dachne shows incomplete fortifications and a noticeable lack of personnel, suggesting mobilization challenges and breakdowns in Ukrainian defensive planning.
The current phase of operations demonstrates Russia’s methodical approach to offensive warfare, carefully exploiting terrain features and Ukrainian vulnerabilities. With Dachne secured, attention now turns to expanding the bridgehead toward Novopavlivka, a move that would further isolate Ukrainian forces in the Donetsk direction in another cauldron. The continued advance underscores the growing challenges facing Ukrainian defenders as Russian forces methodically execute their strategic objectives. Another major Russian offensive in the Donbass may be expected in the coming weeks.
