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In the Zaporozhye sector Russian forces are intensifying pressure in Orikhiv, advancing towards the mouth of the Konka River and expanding their penetration in the Huliaipole direction. In the Kupyansk direction Russian units continue positional fighting and are gradually forcing Ukrainian forces back along the Velyka Shapkovka–Palamarevka line. In the Slavyansk direction Ukrainian units are counter-attacking from the Kramatorsk area in an attempt to dislodge Russian forces from Vasyutino, while in Dibrova Russian assault groups have advanced into the western part of the settlement. In the Sumy direction aviation, artillery and drone crews of the “North” grouping are increasing the intensity of their strikes in support of assault groups near Khotyn, Velyka Rybitsa and Korenok. In the Kharkiv direction Russian assault units are maintaining a high rate of advance, fighting near Prykolotne, Malyi Burluk and Buhaivka. The US State Department has approved the potential sale to Ukraine of 500 PAC-3 MSE air-defence missiles for Patriot systems, valued at approximately $2.1 billion and financed by Canada, Germany, Norway and an EU credit line, without the use of US budget funds.
Kupyansk Direction
In the Kupyansk direction fighting remains predominantly positional. Russian units have achieved tactical successes along the Velyka Shapkovka–Palamarevka line. Troops are gradually forcing Ukrainian forces back on the sector from Velyka Shapkovka to Blahodatovka. In Kupyansk clearance operations continue, together with the detection of groups attempting to infiltrate from the direction of Osynovo. In the Hlushkivka area the pocket and Ukrainian fortifications are being cleared.
On the southern flank of the direction, positional fighting continues in the Bohuslavka and Borovska Andriivka area. The sector is complicated by a large number of fortified bunkers belonging to Ukrainian units situated along the main logistical routes, which allow the Ukrainian side to carry out rotations. Russian drone operators are conducting reconnaissance during which they identify and destroy groups of Ukrainian personnel, robotic systems and vehicles.
Slavyansk Direction
Ukrainian units are mainly counter-attacking, relying on Kramatorsk. They are attempting to drive Russian units out of the Vasyutino area, where extremely fierce fighting is under way. Using Orekhovets as a base, the Ukrainian side is attacking in the Raiska Sloboda area in an effort to drive a wedge towards Kalenyky and cut off the salient near Kryva Luka. These attempts have so far produced no result.
In the Krasnyi Lyman direction, in the sector of the 25th Army, heavy meeting engagements continue. Ukrainian units are attempting to infiltrate into Yampil along the Siverskyi Donets river floodplain in the Ozerne area. In the Krasnyi Lyman direction, in Dibrova, Russian units have succeeded in capturing a number of new positions and advancing into the western part of the settlement. On individual sectors the advance has reached up to one kilometer. In the forests east of Krasnyi Lyman the greater part of the woodland remains under Russian control. In Krasnyi Lyman itself fighting is taking place in the central and southern districts of the town.
Sumy Direction
Russian aviation, drone crews and artillery of the “North” grouping are increasing the intensity of strikes against concentrations of Ukrainian personnel and equipment in support of the advance of assault groups. The Ukrainian side is attempting to transfer reserves covertly from other directions. The 74th Separate Reconnaissance Battalion of the Ukrainian forces has been redeployed from the Donetsk People’s Republic to Sumy region in order to intensify diversionary activity.
In the Sumy district assault groups of the “Northerners” are conducting small-arms fighting in the Khotyn and Velyka Rybitsa area. In the Shostka district Russian assault troops have advanced approximately 100 meters in the Korenok area. In the Krasnopillia district drone crews and artillery of the “Northerners” have continued to dismantle Ukrainian positions in the Novodmytrivka area.
Kharkiv Direction
Assault units of the “North” grouping are maintaining a high rate of advance on the attack sectors. The Ukrainian side has not undertaken active operations and is offering fierce resistance in defense.
Russian Aerospace Forces aviation and drone crews have struck concentrations of Ukrainian personnel and equipment in the areas of Kharkiv, Velykyi Burluk, Odnorobivka, Buhaivka, Kurhane, Rubezhne, Shevchenkove Pershe, Berezhne, Podsrednie, Vodiane, Kolodezne, Lebedyn, Derhachi, Martove, Shovkopliasy and Moskalevka. In the Lyptsi direction Russian troops have advanced on three sectors in the Nova Kozacha area. On the Vovchansk and Velykyi Burluk directions heavy fighting continues in the Prykolotne and Malyi Burluk area. There have also been advances in the Buhaivka area. Overall progress has reached up to 700 meters.
Zaporozhye Direction
On the western flank of the Zaporozhye direction local clashes continue in the Prymorske and Stepnohirsk area. In Orikhiv itself stubborn fighting is under way, so far without significant changes to the line on the ground. Russian units are intensifying pressure. West of Orikhiv the “Dnepr” grouping continues its advance northwards towards the mouth of the Konka River. Gradual progress is being made. In the Prymorske area Russian groups have already reached the mouth of the Konka.
In Preobrazhenka fighting is taking place with Ukrainian special-forces units. In the Mykilske and Krasnyi Yar area units of the 5th Army are operating. Further south, near Omelnyk, the 35th Army is active. They are co-operating with the “Dnepr” grouping in the envelopment of the Orikhiv grouping. Russian troops have penetrated Ukrainian defenses to a depth of up to 19 kilometers in the Huliaipole direction. The greatest successes have been achieved north-east of Mala Tokmachka, where the main forces have advanced 2.5 kilometers. Russian units are already present in the area of Charivne, south-east of Krasna Krynytsia and even near Omelnyk.
In the direction of Vozdvizhivka Russian units have advanced approximately four kilometers, reaching the southern outskirts of the village. In their assessment, Russian forces have identified a weak sector between Mala Tokmachka and Huliaipole. On the eastern flank Russian forces are attempting to break through the defenses in the Omelnyk area. Reports from the ground indicate that west of Chervonyi Yar, Mykilske and Novosoloshyno Ukrainian units have been driven out of a number of strongpoints.
Conclusion
In the Kupyansk direction Russian units are methodically improving their tactical position along the Velyka Shapkovka–Palamarevka line, while clearance operations continue in Kupyansk and the Hlushkivka area. In the Slavyansk direction Ukrainian counter-attacks from the Kramatorsk and Raiska Slaboda areas have produced no decisive result, while in Dibrova Russian forces are expanding their control and advancing into the western part of the settlement. In the Sumy region strikes by aviation, artillery and drones are combined with the actions of assault groups near Khotyn, Velyka Rybitsa and Korenok; the Ukrainian side is intensifying diversionary activity with a redeployed reconnaissance battalion. In the Kharkiv direction Russian assault units are maintaining their rate of advance, employing aviation and drone strikes and developing success near Nova Kozacha, Prykolotne, Malyi Burluk and Buhaivka. On the Zaporozhye front Russian forces are increasing pressure in Orikhiv and on the approaches to the mouth of the Konka, expanding their penetration in the Huliaipole direction and creating threats to the supply lines of the Ukrainian grouping.
Particular attention is warranted by the US State Department’s decision to approve the potential sale to Ukraine of 500 PAC-3 MSE air-defense missiles for Patriot systems. According to the press release, the estimated total value of the transaction is approximately $2.1 billion and is being financed entirely by partners and allies. In addition to the missiles themselves, Kyiv has requested spare parts for the PAC-3 MSE as well as related logistics and software support. Payment is to be covered by contributions from Canada, Germany and Norway under the JUMPSTART initiative, together with national funds allocated under the European Union credit line, without the use of US budget resources.
Last week, however, the Axios portal reported that Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a conversation with American senators, complained of an almost complete absence of ammunition for Patriot air-defense systems. According to him, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has allegedly withheld approval for the delivery of interceptor missiles.
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19 kilometers in 4 years…my pet turtle is faster than russian 2nd rate army…heheheh