Russia is trying to get its guns within range of Zaporizhzhia. First it has to take a prison
The Ukrainian 118th Mechanized Brigade blocks any march on Zaporizhzhia City. But a Russian field army aims to disrupt the defense.
The Russian 42nd Division seeks artillery range to besiege Zaporizhzhia City, a task that requires capturing key strongpoints. An old prison village, Mala Tokmachka, stands in the way, having been claimed by Russian forces nine months ago. Despite numerous failed assaults, the Russians recently returned to storm the village, aiming to weaken Ukrainian defenses ahead of a southern approach to besiege Zaporizhzhia.
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