NTV reports Russian claims of advances and drone operations

The broadcaster cited military units describing operations near Dobropillia and in Zaporizhzhia region.

Russian broadcaster NTV reported military activity in parts of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. Its report said troops had identified and destroyed firing positions, field depots, electronic warfare equipment, vehicles and personnel shelters.

According to NTV, drone operators struck targets and Russian assault units advanced to new positions after clearing an area. The broadcaster also said the Russian Centre grouping had expanded its area of advance near Dobropillia, with artillery supporting assault troops.

The report included comments from a Russian serviceman identified by the callsign Strela, who said his unit’s task was to target forces on the eastern bank of the Oskil Reservoir. NTV separately said concealed fortifications had been identified in Zaporizhzhia region and their coordinates passed to artillery units.

The claims were attributed to the Russian side. The report did not provide independent verification of the stated results or casualty figures.