https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-september-22-2026Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-september-22-2026https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-september-22-2026#u83366Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:51:51 +0000Ukrainian forces stopped a Russian attempt to bypass Dobropillia and advance toward Druzhkivka, ending a two-month offensive push. Reports indicate 237 Russian troops were killed during the failed operation. While Russia claims to have encircled Dobropillia, the Institute for the Study of War found no evidence to support this. Ukrainian Defense Forces report that Russian tactics in the area involve using armored vehicles and attempting to expand the gray zone. The failed maneuver prevents Russia from potentially opening a direct route to Kramatorsk.Why it mattersThe battle for Dobropillia is a