After Donetsk, Russia Begins Encircling Zaporizhzhia & Kharkiv

Russian forces are reported to be making major advances across Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv Oblasts, marking what analysts describe as a new phase of the war after the near-completion of operations in Donetsk.
According to Russian official and state-linked sources, more than 50% of Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia Oblast is now under Russian control. The Russian military grouping “Vostok” is advancing westward, pushing from the north, east, and south, with active fighting reported inside the town center. The operation reportedly involved hundreds of kamikaze drones, thousands of artillery and rocket strikes, guided aerial bombs, and continuous air and missile attacks.
At the same time, Russia’s Ministry of Defense claims the liberation of Kurylivka in Kharkiv Oblast, tightening pressure near Kupyansk and along the Oskol River. Further north, Russian forces say they have expanded control zones south of Volchansk, with heavy fighting continuing under drone, artillery, and glide-bomb strikes.
This video breaks down: • Why Huliaipole, Kurylivka, and Volchansk were critical lifelines for Ukrainian forces
• How their loss could open gateways toward deeper Ukrainian territory
• Why Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv may become the next decisive fronts
• How Western analysts and influencers are reacting to Russia’s advances
This is a map-based, source-driven military analysis focused on battlefield reality — not headlines or hype.

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Timestamps/Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
01:15 - Huliaipole Under Collapse
03:27 - Strategic Importance Of Huliaipole
04:24 - Kuryliivka Falls In Kharkiv Oblast
06:49 - Russia Expands Control in Volchansk, Kharkiv Oblast
08:13 - The Bigger Strategic Picture