 The Ukrainian armed forces are trying to contain a new Russian offensive in the Zaporizhye direction. The occupiers were able to break through the defenses southwest of Verbovoi in the Zaporizhye region. Now Ukrainian defenders are trying to eliminate this problem. This was reported by deep state analysts, assessing the situation at the front as of the end of the day on February 18, 2024, Zaporizhye section. The Russians launched a massive attack from Robotinoi to Verbovoi. Southwest of Verbovoi they managed to break through the defenses. Now the SOU are trying to eliminate this problem. On February 18, the intensity subsided somewhat. Some were able to break through to Robotinoi, but the majority were eliminated, the report says. Message to IT is also noted that the enemy carried out assault operations in Beligorovka in the Bakhmat direction, but was repulsed. Near Vesely, the invaders shot two of our soldiers. Another reminder that the enemy does not comply with the rules and customs of war. In Bogdanovka, the enemy is looking for weak points to push through the line of contact. Near Verbovoi, the enemy is making progress and continues assault operations, the analysts informed.in addition, in the Abdivsky direction, the enemy tried to storm near Lestequino, but all these attempts were unsuccessful. The enemy is now accumulating landings and will resume assault operations in the coming days. They are attacking in Purvo-Meskoy and have come close to Nevolskoy. Fighting continues near Georgivka, Pobeda, and Novomikolovka. The enemy has increased pressure on the defense forces, the Deep State report says, analysts believe that after the end of the battle for Abdiivka itself, the enemy needs to make a decision where to transfer the main forces next. The enemy may try to enter the operational space west of the city or concentrate on Kpyansk, Shevoy Yar, or Rabatino.