Counter Attacking in Ukraine Through The Kill Zone
zone, Ukrainian troops brace for new Russian offensives While Kyiv claims counteroffensive success, Russian troops continue to seep through an increasingly blurry front line as a crucial year of fighting looms. by Francis Farrell April 7, 2026 8:24 PM 16 min read A Ukrainian crew member of the 225th Assault Regiment on a Bradley infantry vehicle near the front line in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, on March 14, 2026. (Francis Farrell / The Kyiv Independent) WAR Prefer on Google Listen to this article 19 min This audio is created with AI assistance by Francis Farrell Editor’s Note: In accordance with the security protocols of the Ukrainian military, soldiers featured in this story are identified by first name and call sign only. ZAPORIZHZHIA OBLAST – For tonight's clearing mission on the cold windy steppe of southern Ukraine, the munition of choice is the Spear. In a cramped dugout less than eight kilometers from Russian forces, Ukrainian soldiers prepare the bombs, taping w...