Ukraine discloses major territorial gains amid command reforms and security warnings

Ukrainian forces have reported significant territorial gains in the Oleksandrivka direction over the past six months, marking their largest area liberation since late 2022 following the conclusion of an operational information blackout. In parallel, Ukrainian operations targeted Russian naval assets in Novorossiysk, reportedly damaging two frigates equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles.

These developments accompany structural adjustments within the armed forces under new military chief Mykhailo Drapatyi, who is overhauling legacy command structures. Meanwhile, former commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi stated that Ukraine will not join NATO, contending that the alliance adheres to outdated doctrines ill-suited for modern warfare.

Domestically, the Security Service of Ukraine reported disrupting dozens of assassination plots orchestrated by Russian intelligence, which targeted service members through fraudulent online dating profiles.

Sources: Deník N, Ekonomický deník, Hospodářské noviny, Respect, Seznam Zprávy