Russian forces seek to isolate Zaporizhzhia by striking bridges, dams, Ukrainian commander says

Russian forces are targeting bridges and dams to create a blockade around Zaporizhzhia, aiming to advance towards Dnipro, according to Ukrainian commander Yevhen Lasiychuk. The threat is emerging from two directions: Orikhiv to the south and Huliaipole to the east. Approximately 75% of Zaporizhzhia Oblast is under Russian control, and there are concerns that this could force Ukraine to reallocate troops from Donetsk. Lasiychuk noted a significant increase in Russian assaults in the area, with around 50,000 troops deployed in Huliaipole. He emphasized that losing Zaporizhzhia would have severe implications for Ukraine, similar to the loss of Donbas.