# Ukrainian forces suffering heavy losses in Zaporozhye area — governor

https://mins.news/en/item/81705

- TASS, 2026-10-01 11:03 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2195609

> Ukrainian forces are suffering heavy losses and retreating from populated areas in the Zaporozhye sector, regional Governor Yevgeny Balitsky told TASS. He said Russian troops are advancing steadily in the Zaporozhye and Donetsk areas and could soon reach the outskirts of Zaporozhye city if the current pace continues.

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