Ukrainian Forces have taken control of the settlement of Zarichne and the surrounding area during fighting in Donetsk region, Ukraine’s General Staff said.
Zarichne was liberated by the 425th Separate Assault Regiment “Skala.” A video showing a Ukrainian flag on a three-story building was posted on the official Telegram channel of the General Staff on the morning of September 8.
Zarichne is part of the Lyman urban communitu in the Kramatorsk district of Donetsk region.
In its report for the previous day, the General Staff said there were 13 Russian attacks on Ukrainian positions along the Lyman axis. In particular, the Russian troops attacked Ukrainian Forces positions near the settlements of Karpivka, Grekivka and Serednje, as well as in the direction of Drobysheve, Shandrigolove and Derilove. As of 22:00, fighting was ongoing in four locations.
On the evening of September 7, DeepState analysts reported that Ukrainian forces had cleared Volodymirivka near Dobropolye in Donetsk region and pushed Russian troops back near three other settlements: Razine, Zolotyi Kolodyaz and Novotoritske. The analysts said Russian forces, in turn, made gains in the Serebryansky Forestry.
Russian forces began attacks on Zarichne on the Lyman axis on August 7, 2025. Stanislav Bunyatov, a serviceman with Ukraine’s 24th Separate Assault Brigade, said the Russians were attacking the settlement on motorbikes, while Ukrainian troops were carrying out difficult “surgical” work.
