Azov Regiment denies Russian claims of capturing three settlements near Dobropillia
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How it spread - 14 original reports
Sat, 17 October 2026
4 reports- Ukrinform (Ukraine)11:58first to report
The 1st Corps of the National Guard “Azov” has refuted Russian claims regarding the alleged capture of Zolotyi Kolodiazh, Novotroitske, and Petrivka in the Donetsk region.
- Google News - Top Stories12:59
Ukraine says Russia's claimed territorial advances are 'an illusion' Reuters Ukraine's Armed Forces refute Russian claims of advance towards Zaporizhzhia and capture of Kostiantynivka an Українська правда Azov Regiment denies Russian claims of capturing three settlements near Dobropillia Ukrinform Russia announces capture of Dobropilia, a Ukrainian stronghold EFE - Agencia de noticias Ukraine Refutes Russian Claims of Seizing 1,800 Sq Km Since Fall Kyiv Post
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)15:40
Russian commanders have ordered their troops to capture Orikhiv, Preobrazhenka and Tavriiske in the Zaporizhzhia region by the end of October. However, Russian forces have been unable to establish a foothold in Orikhiv, and their reports claiming to have cleared the city of Ukrainian defenders are false.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)16:20
Armed Forces of Ukraine spokesperson Major Andrii Kovalov has refuted claims by Russian Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov alleging the capture of over 1,800 square kilometers and 92 settlements since Sept. 1. Kovalov clarified that Ukrainian forces have liberated more territory than lost this autumn, confirming that Dobropillia, Kostiantynivka, Orikhiv, and Velykomykhailivka remain under Ukrainian control while frontline positions near Zaporizhzhia hold stable.
Sun, 18 October 2026
2 reports- Ukrinform (Ukraine)14:30
Ukraine’s Defense Forces have denied Russian claims that Russian troops have allegedly captured Malokaterynivka in the Zaporizhzhia region.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)21:36
A fake “document” purportedly issued by the Kramatorsk City Military Administration and concerning the “seizure of property” for the benefit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is circulating online.
Tue, 20 October 2026
3 reports- Ukrinform (Ukraine)07:35
Russian claims that their forces have captured Velyka Shapkivka and Palamarivka, taken control of Kupiansk, and advanced toward Shevchenkove in the Kharkiv region do not reflect the actual situation on the front line.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)13:59
Dobropillia in the Zaporizhzhia region remains under Ukrainian control, Russian forces have not captured the city.
- Novinky (Czechia)18:28
Ukrajinské město Dobropillja v Doněcké oblasti navzdory dřívějšímu ruskému oznámení zůstává pod kontrolou Kyjeva. Tvrdí to Kyrylo Budanov, šéf kanceláře ukrajinského prezidenta Volodymyra Zelenského. Ruský generálplukovník Andrej Ivanev podle něj nejdříve šéfovi Kremlu Vladimiru Putinovi o dobytí Dobropillje vědomě lhal a nyní se zoufale snaží město dobýt.
Wed, 21 October 2026
4 reports- N1 Info (Croatia)05:41
Kirilo Budanov, šef Ureda ukrajinskog predsjednika i član pregovaračkog izaslanstva, odbacio je ruske tvrdnje o zauzimanju Dobropilje u Donjeckoj obla
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)06:30
'Objektivna je činjenica da je Dobropilja pod kontrolom Ukrajine', napisao je na platformi Telegram
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)09:28
The First Corps of Ukraine’s National Guard, Azov, has dismissed Russian claims that Russian forces captured Dobropillia, calling them disinformation.
- thebarentsobserver.com15:00
Colonel Aleksandr Balyura of the 61st Naval Infantry Brigade has told the dictator about the 'liberation' of the Ukrainian city. Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy says that Ukrainian forces still control the city and that the Russians are suffering 'particularly heavy losses.'
Thu, 22 October 2026
1 report- Ukrinform (Ukraine)08:48
Russian forces regularly claim to have captured settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region and stage actions to create the illusion of advances, including conspicuous flag-raising displays.