Ukrainian Troops Clash Amid Russian Advance on Zaporizhzhia

A serious internal clash has erupted within Ukrainian forces defending the southern Zaporizhzhia region. This happened as Russian troops continue their advance toward the key city. Masked soldiers from an elite Ukrainian assault unit used a truck to forcibly remove members of a territorial defense brigade from their position. The territorial defense forces are often less experienced. The assault troops reportedly "extracted" them. Ukrainian military command has officially denied the incident. A statement said no one was kidnapped. However, the event points to rising tensions and possible coordination problems on a critical front line. The situation remains unstable. Russian forces are applying heavy pressure near the city of Zaporizhzhia. Internal conflicts could weaken Ukrainian defenses at a decisive moment.