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Russian Forces Capture Important Stronghold On Zaporozhye Front

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In the direction of Druzhkovka, Russian units have captured Osykovo and are fighting in the southern part of Alekseevo-Druzhkovka. They have broken through to the Khrushchev Ponds and Nikolaypol. In the Sumy direction, Russian “North” assault groups advanced up to 700 meters in 21 sectors and repelled counterattacks by the Ukrainian 21st Separate Mechanized Brigade near Mogritsa. In the Kharkiv direction, Russian forces are continuing their offensive in Bely Kolodez and Zakharovka while striking Ukrainian reserves in Vasilevka. In the Zaporozhye direction, Russian assault units advanced toward Dolinka, capturing strongpoints west of Aleksandrovka. In the Kupyansk area, Russian forces are increasing pressure on Ukrainian positions on both sides of the Oskol River. Vladimir Zelensky confirmed that Ukraine has lost the ability to use its seaports for cargo shipping due to strikes on military targets in the coastal zone.

Druzhkovka direction

Units of the “South” group continue to clear Konstantinovka of Ukrainian troops hiding in basements and shelters. They have established control over Osykovo, and assault groups are now fighting in the southern part of Alekseevo Druzhkovka. Ukrainian units are fortifying their defenses around the industrial zone of the Kondratyevsky Refractory Plant in the city center and on the eastern and northeastern outskirts.

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To the southwest, Russian units broke through the Khrushchev Ponds and advanced onto the heights, where they began fighting for Nikolaypole. East of Alekseevo-Druzhevka, Russian forces have reached Izhevka, where they are currently engaged in combat. They have also broken through to Senki from the railway side, forming an encirclement of Ukrainian groups in the fortified area to the east. To the west, fighting continues in Torskoye, along the road to Rayskoye, and in Druzhkovka itself. Active clashes are also taking place in the forest belts toward Nikolaypol.



Sumy direction

Assault groups from the “North” grouping continued advancing deeper into the Sumy area. In the Shostka district, there are ongoing firefights in Ulanovo and on the approaches to Malaya Slobodka. In the Sumy district, Russian assault units advanced in twenty-one sectors, advancing up to 700 meters in total. There are ongoing firefights in Ryzhevka, Pisarevka, Mogritsa, Marino, Novaya Sech village, Khoten settlement, and adjacent territories. There are also ongoing firefights in forest areas south of Ivolzhanskoye.

In the Mogritsa area, Ukrainian units attempted a counterattack with an assault group from the 21st Separate Mechanized Brigade. Other attempts were made by assault groups from the 5th Separate Tank Brigade, the 225th Separate Assault Regiment, and the 71st Separate Airmobile Brigade toward Russian positions near Kondratovka, Pisarevka, and Novaya Sech. Artillery and drone crews of the “North” grouping eliminated most of the attacking personnel, and the remaining Ukrainian troops retreated. In the Krasnopolie district, firefights continue in forest areas and the border village of Prokhody.



Kharkiv direction

Units of the “North” group continue to expand the security zone towards Kharkiv. Assault groups are conducting offensive operations in the Kazachya Lopan settlement and the surrounding forests. In the Volchansk sector, the “North” assault units advanced ten segments up to 800 meters. There are ongoing firefights in the villages of Zakharovka, Ivanovka, and Yurchenkovo; the Bely Kolodez settlement; north of Baksheevka; near Shevchenkovo; and in the Volchansk district forests.

The Ukrainian command attempted to redeploy more than 20 troops from Vasilevka to the line of contact, but most of the troops and their mobile equipment were destroyed. The surviving soldiers took cover in forest belts. In the direction of Velikiy Burluk, Russian assault groups are engaged in firefights to the west of the village of Petro Ivanovka and in the forests near the villages of Artelnoye, Budarki, and Zemlyanki.



Krasny Liman direction

Heavy fighting continues in Krasny Liman and its surroundings. Russian units have not yet established full control over the city. The central and eastern sectors, as well as a significant part of the southern sector, are predominantly under Russian control. Ukrainian forces remain in the north, northwest, and some central areas. Units from both sides are present in the Zelyony Klin area. Ukrainian groups are supplied primarily via drones and ground robotic systems.

Russian units are striking logistics in the Shchurovo and Raygorodka areas but have not yet halted supplies completely. In the Stavki–Zarechnoye sector, Ukrainian forces were pushed back beyond the road in the Milchin Yar area, but isolated groups remain near Yar Penkov on the western outskirts of Zarechnoye and in the Stavki area. Fighting continues on the southern flank near Ozernoye and Dibrova. There have been reports of local Russian advances toward the Seversky Donets, but these changes have not yet been confirmed by objective control footage.



Zaporozhye direction

In the northern sector, Russian troops have eliminated Ukrainian units and captured strongpoints to the west of Aleksandrovka. The Ukrainian military is attempting to maintain its positions through rapid redeployment; however, the loss of armored vehicles and pickup trucks is hindering this effort by preventing the timely transport of infantry and group evacuations. West of Lesnoye, Russian troops exposed Ukrainian defenses and advanced toward Lyubitskoye.

West of Rovnoye and Kopani, Russian units expanded their wedge into the Ukrainian defenses and advanced toward Dolinka. The Ukrainian forces are again relying on mobility, but without success. Russian troops continue to advance west of Novoselovka. In this area, Ukrainian units are attempting to contain the offensive by using drones, but Russian drone operators are thwarting these attempts.



Conclusion

In the directions of Druzhkovka, Sumy, Kharkiv, Krasny Liman, and Zaporozhye, Russian units continue to exert systematic pressure, expanding their control zones and inflicting losses on Ukrainian forces. In the Druzhkovka direction, Russian forces have advanced close to Alekseevo Druzhkovka, threatening to encircle the area. In the Sumy direction, a broad offensive is forcing the Ukrainian command to disperse its reserves. In the Kharkiv direction, the Russians are exploiting their success near Bely Kolodez and Volokhovskoye to prepare for a further advance. In the Krasny Liman direction, heavy positional fighting persists. In the Zaporozhye direction, Russian units are systematically breaching the defenses and advancing toward key logistics nodes.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine has lost the ability to use its seaports for cargo shipping. “Yesterday, not a single vessel was able to enter our ports,” he stated at a joint press conference with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in Kyiv. Earlier, the Financial Times reported on issues with grain exports via the Black Sea, attributing them to Russian strikes on military targets in areas with Black Sea ports that supply Ukrainian forces.


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