https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-smashes-russia-s-two-month-push-to-encircle-druzhkivka-237-troops-killedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-smashes-russia-s-two-month-push-to-encircle-druzhkivka-237-troops-killedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-smashes-russia-s-two-month-push-to-encircle-druzhkivka-237-troops-killed#u83445Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:26:16 +0000Ukrainian forces stopped a two-month Russian offensive aimed at encircling Druzhkivka, resulting in 237 Russian troop deaths. The operation involved Russian attempts to bypass Dobropillia to reach Druzhkivka. While Russian sources claim they have encircled Dobropillia, the Institute for the Study of War reports no evidence to support those claims. Ukrainian Defense Forces identified Russian tactics in the area as focusing on expanding the gray zone and deploying armored vehicles for autumn operations.Why it mattersControl of this region determines the security of key logistics hubs in eastern