Russian forces have repeatedly attempted to seize Ternuvate, a settlement in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, through sabotage and reconnaissance groups, but Ukrainian Southern Defense Forces have cleared infiltrations and maintained control as of mid-2026. In the broader southern sector, Russian units continue probing assaults near Huliaipole and adjacent villages without achieving assigned territorial objectives by earlier command deadlines. Over the past month, Ukrainian counteroffensives under Operation Vivaldi in Donetsk Oblast have produced localized advances that disrupted Russian efforts to encircle key cities, contributing to slower overall Russian territorial gains across the theater. Frontline dynamics in Zaporizhzhia remain fluid, with ongoing artillery duels, drone strikes, and small-unit actions shaping control of villages like Ternuvate.