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In the Zaporozhye direction a four-tier defensive line of Ukrainian forces south of Torsyanka has been breached; the settlement stands on the Novomykolaivka–Omelnyk highway, a strategically important supply artery for Ukrainian units. In the Sumy direction Russian assault groups are advancing in the Sumy district near Khotyn and in the Shostka district through the forest belts towards Korenok. In the Kharkiv direction assault groups of the “North” grouping have advanced 500 meters on three sectors in the Lyptsi direction and up to 800 meters on the Vovchansk and Velykyi Burluk directions in the areas of Prykolotne, Harbuzivka and Malyi Burluk. In the Slavyansk direction Russian units of the “Centre” grouping are fighting on a broad arc: Serhiivka–Bilozerske–Novovodiane–Zolotyi Kolodiaz–Hruzke–Novoandriivka. In the Kupyansk direction Russian units are fighting for individual positions in the urban built-up area of Kupyansk, on the left bank of the Oskil near Kupyansk-Uzlovyi, and north-west of the city near Velyka Shapkovka. In the concluding section Western countries are hesitating over the supply of additional Patriot missiles to Ukraine, as stated by the Finnish politician Armando Mema, while German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has indicated that Berlin cannot afford further deliveries of Patriot systems.
Sumy Direction
Heavy positional fighting continues on all sectors of the front in the Sumy region. Russian Aerospace Forces aviation and artillery of the “North” grouping are actively engaging the positions of Ukrainian units, which are regrouping and employing drones.
It is noteworthy that these same servicemen have repeatedly been caught by the command under the influence of alcohol and drugs, yet have not been punished and have received all due bonuses. Russian aviation, artillery and drone crews have struck concentrations of Ukrainian personnel and equipment in the areas of Vakalivshchyna, Bytytsia, Hlukhiv, Spadshchyna, Korenok, Turia, Vilna Sloboda and Fotovyzh. In the Sumy district the fiercest fighting is unfolding in the Khotyn area. In the Shostka district Russian assault troops are advancing through the forest belts towards Korenok. In the Krasnopillia district artillery and heavy flamethrower systems of the “North” grouping have engaged Ukrainian positions in the Turia area.
Kharkiv Direction
Russian aviation and Geran drone crews are increasing the intensity of strikes against Ukrainian positions in the Kharkiv region. Assault groups of the “North” grouping are increasing the tempo of their advance on all attack sectors. Ukrainian units are attempting to counter-attack and are offering fierce resistance in defense.
Russian Aerospace Forces aviation and drone crews have struck concentrations of Ukrainian personnel and equipment in the areas of Velykyi Burluk, Bohodukhiv, Chuhuiv, Makarove, Yurivka, Verkhnii Saltiv, Buhaivka, Zarichne, Pohorile and Kolodezne. In the Lyptsi direction Russian assault troops have advanced 500 meters on three sectors. In the Vovchansk and Velykyi Burluk directions Russian units continue to advance in the areas of Prykolotne, Harbuzivka and Malyi Burluk; overall progress over the past day has reached up to 800 meters.
Zaporozhye Direction
On the western sector of the Zaporozhye front fierce meeting engagements continue for Orikhiv and Preobrazhenka. On the eastern sector Russian units are driving Ukrainian forces out of strong points of the second defensive line, advancing in the pocket between Chervona Krynytsia and Mala Tokmachka. The zone of control has been expanded west and north-west of Omelnyk, where Russian units are breaking through the third defensive line of Ukrainian forces.
Russian units are penetrating the defences west of Chervonyi Yar, advancing towards Vasylivske, and have also reached the immediate approaches to Barvinivka. From the Svitla Dolyna–Samoilivka area Russian units are pressing on Tersianka. The right flank of the “East” grouping continues active operations: a significant part of Komar, almost half, has already been captured by Russian units, and a bridgehead is being created on the eastern bank of the Mokri Yaly River.
In the area of the village of Lukianivske, where the “Dnepr” grouping is operating, Russian units have regained some positions and entered the outskirts. Fighting continues for Stepnohirsk and Prymorske. In the Novomykolaivka direction a four-tier defensive line of Ukrainian forces has been breached to the south—an approach to Torsyanka from the east has been achieved and fighting for it has begun. Torsyanka stands on the Novomykolaivka–Omelnyk highway, a strategically important supply artery for Ukrainian units. The zone of control has been expanded north of the Liubitske–Myrivka line, reaching the near approaches to Barvinivka.
Slavyansk Direction
A high intensity of combat operations is maintained in the Slavyansk direction. From the Kramatorsk side, clashes are taking place in the areas of Vasiutynske, Malynivka and Nykonorivka. West of Slavyansk Russian units are fighting near Rai-Oleksandrivka and Kryva Luka. The “Centre” grouping is fighting on a broad arc: Serhiivka–Bilozerske–Novovodiane–Zolotyi Kolodiaz–Hruzke–Novoandriivka with the aim of taking control of the sole highway from Kramatorsk to Dnipropetrovsk. By cutting this logistical artery Russian units will effectively enter the rear of the Kramatorsk garrison of Ukrainian forces.
Near Krasnyi Lyman an intensification of Russian activity is being recorded in the areas of Masliakivka and Zarichne. Control has been established over strong points to the south-east of the town. Russian units have succeeded in expanding the zone of control from Zarichne towards Krasnyi Lyman. In addition, control has been established over strong points to the south-east of the town, as a result of which an important logistical route for the supply of Ukrainian forces towards Slavyansk has been cut.
Kupyansk Direction
North of Kupyansk clashes continue for individual positions in the areas of Holubivka, Kondrashivka and Doroshivka. Small groups of Russian troops are attempting to advance towards Radkivka, but there is as yet no confirmed information of serious changes here. In Kupyansk itself the situation remains essentially unchanged.
Supply of the Russian units operating in the city is difficult. Fighting also continues on the left bank of the Oskil, in the area of Kupyansk-Uzlovyi. Another tense sector lies north-west of Kupyansk, near Velyka Shapkovka. In the Kupyansk direction the struggle for individual positions in the urban built-up area continues. North of the city Russian units are conducting offensive operations in the direction of Radkivka. On the left bank of the Oskil activity is maintained in the area of Kupyansk-Uzlovyi.
Conclusion
In the Sumy direction Russian units of the “North” grouping continue methodically to press Ukrainian defenses, employing strikes by aviation, artillery and drone crews against concentrations of personnel and equipment, which forces the Ukrainian command to regroup its forces and reduces the stability of its front. In the Kharkiv direction Russian assault groups are increasing the tempo of their advance on the Lyptsi, Vovchansk and Velykyi Burluk directions, while Geran drone and Aerospace Forces aviation strikes against Ukrainian positions in the Velykyi Burluk area continue. In the Zaporozhye direction Russian units retain the initiative, breaking through Ukrainian defensive lines west of Omelnyk and in the pocket between Chervona Krynytsia and Mala Tokmachka, creating a bridgehead on the eastern bank of the Mokri Yaly and reaching the approaches to Barvinivka, which in the longer term may improve the starting positions for operations towards Orikhiv. In the Slavyansk direction the “Centre” grouping is seeking to cut the highway from Kramatorsk to Dnipropetrovsk, while near Krasnyi Lyman Russian units have cut the logistical route towards Slavyansk, complicating the supply of Ukrainian forces. In the Kupyansk direction positional confrontation continues, with fighting for individual positions in the urban built-up area and on the left bank of the Oskil.
On the political background Western countries are hesitating over the supply of additional Patriot missiles to Ukraine. The Finnish politician and member of the Freedom Alliance party Armando Mema stated: “Germany is hesitating whether to supply Ukraine with additional Patriot missiles. There are also rumors that the United States is preparing to suspend the license for Ukraine’s production of Patriot missiles. This is what I mean when I say that Ukraine is being allowed neither to fight nor to make peace.” Earlier German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that Berlin cannot afford further deliveries of Patriot systems to Kyiv, as this could create gaps in Germany’s own defense. These statements reflect the growing difficulties of Western countries in the matter of further military support for Ukraine and testify to internal economic and political constraints affecting the possibilities of supply.
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no retreat no surrender—to valhalla, brave ukrainian martyrs!!!
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the russian government arrests russian bloggers for calling out their questionable decisions and incompetence.
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