{"id":1322871,"date":"2026-03-08T16:10:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T14:10:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/?p=1322871"},"modified":"2026-03-08T16:10:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T14:10:10","slug":"ukraine-regain-control-of-up-to-435-km-of-territory-in-southern-ukraine-president-zelenskyy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/en\/ukraine-regain-control-of-up-to-435-km-of-territory-in-southern-ukraine-president-zelenskyy\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukraine regain control of up to 435 km of territory in southern Ukraine \u2013 President Zelenskyy"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>In southern Ukraine, the Defense Forces of Ukraine have managed to regain control of between 400 and 435 kilometers of territory, thereby disrupting the enemy\u2019s plans for a spring offensive in that direction, <a href=\"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/en\/\">UATV English <\/a>reports.<\/p>\n   <p>This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a joint briefing with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten, in Kyiv.<\/p>\n   <p>\u201cIn the south of our country, over the past month and a half, the Armed Forces have carried out a number of important defensive actions and, in some directions, offensive operations. These actions were taken solely to disrupt Russia\u2019s plans. We believe they were quite successful \u2013 we regained control of approximately 400\u2013435 kilometers,\u201d Zelenskyy said.<\/p>\n   <p>He noted that the situation in this direction remains difficult.<\/p>\n   <p>\u201cBut I will say this very cautiously: overall, everyone feels more positive than they did at the end of 2025,\u201d the President said, adding that the actions of Ukrainian troops had disrupted the enemy\u2019s plans in the area.<\/p>\n   <p>Zelenskyy also added that the aggressor\u2019s main objective for the spring offensive remains eastern Ukraine.<\/p>\n   <p>\u201cThe main goals are the east of our country \u2013 capture of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. In principle, their plans have not changed. There is simply a delay because they are unable to accomplish this with the resources and forces they currently have, and because of the actions of our Armed Forces,\u201d the head of state said.<\/p>\n    <blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Today, security concerns extend beyond the Middle East to Europe as well, and Ukraine is ready to help strengthen the continent\u2019s defense, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a joint briefing with Prime Minister of the Netherlands Rob Jetten in Kyiv.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n   <p>\u201cUkraine has already begun contributing to stabilization efforts. As you all know, countries in the region and the United States have turned to Ukraine for support, and we will provide them with the necessary assistance \u2013 primarily expertise and the experience of our military in defending against Shahed drones, cruise missiles, and similar threats. However, it is important that this example \u2013 the United States and the countries of the Persian Gulf turning to Ukraine \u2013 becomes an incentive for Europe and our other partners to implement what is needed for collective security on our continent. Just as in the Middle East, Europe also needs stronger defense,\u201d Zelenskyy said.<\/p>\n   <p>He noted that the Middle East already has many different air defense systems, including Patriot missile system batteries, but even that proved insufficient during modern attacks.<\/p>\n   <p>\u201cUkraine has the expertise and the experience. In fact, all countries recognize that this is currently the most extensive experience. We also have relevant production capabilities, and we must share this experience with our close friends and partners in Europe,\u201d the President said.<\/p>\n   <p>As reported, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy considers strikes on military targets in Iran, which supplies weapons to Russia, to be justified. However, the operation in the Middle East could affect Ukraine\u2019s ability to receive missiles and air defense systems.<\/p>\n   <p>The head of state also said that Ukraine is ready to help countries in the Middle East stabilize the situation and protect civilians in response to the threat posed by Iranian strike drones and missiles that destabilize the region and the global market.<\/p>\n   <p>As reported, on March 6, while visiting the Donetsk region, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russian forces have not abandoned their war aims and are preparing a spring offensive in the region.<\/p>\n   <p><strong>Read also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/en\/pro-kremlin-experts-admit-russia-s-economy-on-brink-of-collapse-intelligence\/\">Pro-Kremlin experts admit Russia\u2019s economy on brink of collapse \u2013 intelligence<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In southern Ukraine, the Defense Forces of Ukraine have managed to regain &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":1283943,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[49,36415,55],"tags":[76,78],"sources":[],"class_list":["post-1322871","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-en","category-11473-news-en","category-ukraine-en","tag-glavnoe-en","tag-homepage-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - 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