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Russian forces have secured the industrial zone in southern Konstantynivka and key strongpoints on the heights near Huliaipole, severing all supply routes to the Ukrainian garrison there. Meanwhile, on the diplomatic front, a new round of talks between Ukrainian representatives and an American delegation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio was held in Florida.
Zaporizhzhia Sector
Russian units of the “West” group of forces are continuing their advance, breaking through Ukrainian defensive lines. In the central sector, they cleared the tree lines near Dobropillia in heavy fighting, pushing hostilities to the outskirts of the settlement.
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On an adjacent front, Russian forces have cleared positions on the approaches to Varvarivka across a five-kilometer-wide sector. Their forward units are now advancing on the settlement itself. The capture of Varvarivka will allow Russian forces to consolidate their control over this section of the Haichur River bank.
On the southern flank of the sector, russian units advancing from Zatishshia are conducting combat operations on the outskirts of Huliaipole. After consolidating within the city limits on November 19, they have gradually advanced into the city.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces remain encircled in a tactical pocket near the settlements of Zeleney Hai and Vesile. This isolation is a result of Russian units from the “West” grouping capturing a series of strongpoints on the high ground to the east, severely compromising Ukrainian supply lines. The capture of these settlements would allow Russian forces to launch an offensive against Huliaipole from a new direction.
Kupyansk Sector
Russian troops are continuing to clear the urban areas of Kupyansk. The control zone is expanding around the Petropavlivka settlement and near Borovskaya.
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Supported by armored vehicles, troops advanced from Sinkivka towards Petropavlivka, semi-encircling the settlement from the east and west along the highway. On the southern flank, advancing towards Borovskaya was accompanied by the capturing of two strongpoints.
Sumy Sector
The «North» Russian group’s assault units, supported by aviation, artillery, and heavy flamethrower systems, are advancing deeper into Sumy region. Ukrainian formations have not undertaken any active counterattacks; however, a regrouping of forces has been noted.
The advance of the Russian assault units was recorded along five sections of the tree line, with a total progress of up to 400 meters. In the Andriivka area, a combat group of the Ukrainian 158th Separate Mechanized Brigade was disrupted by complex fire damage. The «North» group’s artillery struck positions in the Iskryskivshchyna and Ryzhevka areas.
Kharkiv Sector
There are attempts to consolidate positions on the eastern outskirts of Vovchansk. Aviation and artillery units are striking identified positions in support of the offensive.
On the left bank of Vovchansk, assault groups advanced four sections into the residential sector, advancing a total of 400 meters. A group of servicemen who had not received an order to withdraw was blocked in the tree lines on the eastern outskirts of the city. Significant advances of up to 500 meters were noted in the Tsegelne and Vilcha settlement areas.
In the Mytrofanivka area, Russian Aerospace Forces struck identified positions of the 151st Separate Mechanized Brigade. A strongpoint was detected and destroyed in the area of the Veterinarne settlement.
Borovskoye Sector
After a prolonged period of relative calm, there has been an increase in combat operations. In a series of attacks, units of the Russian «West» group of forces established control over the Borovskaya Andreevka settlement. Earlier, an advance in a northwestern direction from this point was also recorded.
Forward groups have begun to assault positions in the area of the adjacent settlement of Borovskoye. Controlling this area will impact the logistics of formations in the Nova Krugliakovka area. Due to the ongoing offensive on the Kupyansk and Lyman fronts, the likelihood of increased combat operations in this sector is high.
Konstantynivka Sector
In the Konstantynivka sector, Russian forces are carrying out offensive operations north of Ivanopillia. In Konstantynivka, fighting continues around the railway depot. Units have established control over the industrial zone in the southern part of the city, near the depot. They have advanced up to 600 meters within the city limits.
A tactical «pocket» was cleared in the area between Oleksandro-Shultyne and Predtechyne, allowing forces to reach the eastern approaches to Konstantynivka. In the Kleban-Byk Reservoir area, Russian 150th Motorized Rifle Division units are advancing along the northern shore from the east. The territory from Pleshcheievka to the reservoir has been cleared. Despite intense shelling and destroyed buildings in Pleshcheievka, an advance of 300 meters was made, reaching the northernmost point of the settlement.
Conclusion
Russian forces maintain the operational initiative across most frontlines. In the eastern Zaporizhzhia sector, key advances saw them reach the outskirts of Dobropillia and Varvarivka, with fighting now ongoing in Huliaipole. Securing Huliaipole is contingent on Russian units severing the supply lines of the Ukrainian grouping in the Zeleney Hai area.
The offensive has intensified in the Borovskoye and Kupyansk sectors, marked by the Russian capture of Borovskaya Andreevka and a semi-encirclement of Petropavlivka. This expansion consolidates Moscow’s control over the left bank of the Oskol River.
In the Sumy sector, Russian tactic of methodically clearing tree lines continues to prove effective, yielding further tactical gains. The main focus in the Kharkiv sector remains Vovchansk, where advances through the residential areas and the isolation of remaining Ukrainian units are bringing the operation closer to its conclusion.
In Konstantynivka, the primary achievement was the penetration into the industrial zone and the securing of the flanks, which establishes a bridgehead for a future assault on the city’s urban quarters.
In parallel with the developments on the battlefield, diplomatic efforts have intensified. The U.S. State Department confirmed a meeting between the American delegation, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Ukrainian representatives on November 30 in Florida. Secretary Rubio described the meeting as «very productive» and added that more work is needed to end the military conflict, emphasizing that Russia «will have to be part of the equation». U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel to Moscow for further negotiations.
According to international media outlets, Russia’s reaction to the proposed terms will determine the prospects of any agreements. The negotiation process is «not easy», according to Agence France-Presse, with the parties working on specific formulations and addressing sensitive issues related to ending the conflict. A source close to the Kyiv delegation stated that the negotiations were nevertheless “constructive.” These diplomatic efforts are unfolding amid the gradual advance of Russian units, which observers say strengthens Moscow’s negotiating position.
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