Russia Claims Liberation of Tiersianka Village in Zaporizhzhia, Reports Downing of 231 Ukrainian Drones

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, the Russian Armed Forces have liberated the village of Tiersianka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced in a statement. The statement indicated that Ukrainian forces in the military operation zone sustained approximately 1,085 casualties over the past 24 hours. Russian air defense systems also intercepted and downed 231 Ukrainian drones over the country’s territory during the same period.

Zaporizhzhia Oblast, located in southern Ukraine, is considered a key theater of conflict between Moscow and Kyiv. Parts of the oblast are under Russian control, and forces from both sides are engaged in various sectors of the region, striving for advances and consolidating their positions.

In the days leading up to November 14, 2026 (Aban 23, 1405), the Russian Ministry of Defense had reported advances by forces of the ‘East’ group and the capture of several areas in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. These areas include the village of Vasilkove on November 9 and the village of Voskresenka on November 11. The village of Tiersianka is situated along the same operational axis and has been previously identified in reports as a frontline area of engagements.