Russian Forces Conduct Ground Assaults in Zaporizhzhia as Rescuers Clear Kyiv Rubble
Russian forces increased the intensity of offensive combat operations in the Hulyaipole direction of Zaporizhzhia Oblast, deploying mechanized infantry to restore previously lost positions. Concurrently, rescue operations concluded in Kyiv after a massive Russian missile barrage collapsed a residential building, confirming 24 civilian deaths.
Date: May 15, 2026
Location: Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 24
Source: ISW