Expectations vs. Reality.

Russian Chief of the General Staff Gerisamov claims that Russian forces are now just 5km from the outskirts of Zaporizhzhia City.

In reality, fighting is still ongoing for the village of Plavni - 25 km from the outskirts of the city. This is also confirmed by multiple Russian channels, who report continued attempts to dislodge Ukrainian forces from their positions in this area.

Gerisamov also claimed that Russian forces captured Malokaterynivka, where not a single Russian soldier has even entered the town for around two months. The only times Russian soldiers have been recorded in the town were two instances of DRGs operating there, including one a couple months ago, and another at around the beginning of 2026.