Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Ukraine Counterattacks on Eastern Front, Retaking Territory
Ukraine is fighting back against Russia in the eastern part of the country.
President Zelenskyy says Ukrainian troops have pushed back Russian forces, taking back some land.
They have reclaimed 160 square kilometers, plus 7 settlements and 9 more have been 'cleared of occupiers.'
Fighting is intense near Dobropillia and Pokrovsk, which have both seen recent attacks.
A recent Russian attack near Dobropillia killed civilians.
Ukraine is conducting a counteroffensive in the eastern front, according to President Zelenskyy.
Ukrainian forces have reclaimed 160 square km and seven settlements.
Heavy fighting is reported in the Dobropillia and Pokrovsk areas.
A Russian strike killed five civilians in Kostiantynivka.
The Donetsk region is the focus of intense fighting.
- Who
- Ukrainian forces, Russian forces, Volodymyr Zelenskiy
- What
- Ukraine conducting counteroffensive in Donetsk region, retaking territory.
- When
- Announced Thursday, the operation's start date is unspecified.
- Where
- Eastern front, Donetsk region, Dobropillia, Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk
- Why
- To deprive Russia of a full-scale offensive operation.
Russian Perspective
Ukrainian Perspective
Military Situation
Russian Perspective
No claims of Russian action in this article
Ukrainian Perspective
Ukraine claims counteroffensive, retaking territory and settlements.
- Ukrainian Action
- Counteroffensive on Eastern Front
- Territory Retaken
- 160 square km (62 square miles)
- Settlements Cleared
- 7, plus 9 others
- Region of Focus
- Donetsk
- Key Areas of Fighting
- Dobropillia, Pokrovsk
- Recent Russian Strike
- Killed five civilians in Kostiantynivka
