In the Pokrovske direction, Russian forces continued to advance towards the Vovcha River from the southeast and have captured new positions on both banks of the Yanchur River.
After crossing the Yanchur river from Pryvillya and establishing a foothold in Yehorivka, Russian forces continued to push through the latter village. They were able to capture most of it, along with the forested area to the north, with the western houses remaining in the grey zone.
To the northeast, Russian forces advanced further into Vyshneve from the east, breaking through to the centre of the village. Simultaneously, assault groups from the southeast consolidated in the different agricultural complexes and linked up with the other forces in the centre, who then reached the western outskirts of the village.
Additionally, the Russians made further progress north of the tributary of the Yanchur River. They widened their spearhead to Novooleksandrivka, and crossed the tributary at a second point from Vyshneve. From here, they advanced up the road, while DRGs infiltrated the central part of the village of Hai. Fighting continues for parts of Novooleksandrivka.
+ ~7.06 kmยฒ in favour of Russia.
After crossing the Yanchur river from Pryvillya and establishing a foothold in Yehorivka, Russian forces continued to push through the latter village. They were able to capture most of it, along with the forested area to the north, with the western houses remaining in the grey zone.
To the northeast, Russian forces advanced further into Vyshneve from the east, breaking through to the centre of the village. Simultaneously, assault groups from the southeast consolidated in the different agricultural complexes and linked up with the other forces in the centre, who then reached the western outskirts of the village.
Additionally, the Russians made further progress north of the tributary of the Yanchur River. They widened their spearhead to Novooleksandrivka, and crossed the tributary at a second point from Vyshneve. From here, they advanced up the road, while DRGs infiltrated the central part of the village of Hai. Fighting continues for parts of Novooleksandrivka.
+ ~7.06 kmยฒ in favour of Russia.
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2 Russian MiG-31Ks are redeploying from Savasleika Airbase, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, to Akhtubinsk Airbase, Astrakhan Oblast. They will each be equipped with a Kinzhal aeroballistic missile.
Additionally, yesterday, 6 Tu-95MS strategic bombers redeployed from Engels-2 Airbase, Saratov Oblast, to Ukrainka Airbase, Amur Oblast, to be equipped with Kh-101 cruise missiles in preparation for the next large-scale, combined missile attack on Ukraine.
4 Tu-160s are currently airborne from Engels-2 Airbase too, but the purpose of the flight is currently unknown.
Additionally, yesterday, 6 Tu-95MS strategic bombers redeployed from Engels-2 Airbase, Saratov Oblast, to Ukrainka Airbase, Amur Oblast, to be equipped with Kh-101 cruise missiles in preparation for the next large-scale, combined missile attack on Ukraine.
4 Tu-160s are currently airborne from Engels-2 Airbase too, but the purpose of the flight is currently unknown.
In the Dobropillya direction, Ukrainian forces continued their counterattacks and have made additional progress in the Russian bridgehead on the western bank of the Kazenyi Torets Rive.
Last week, Ukrainian forces advanced from positions south of Bilytske, and infiltrated Sukhetske from the west. Since then, they have consolidated control over the whole village, and advanced further east into the dachas of Zatyshok. Additionally, after entering Zatyshok from the north, Ukrainian forces were able to advance to the western outskirts of the village, establishing full control over it and forcing the Russians to withdraw from nearby areas to avoid being encircled.
To the north, Ukrainian forces advanced from their positions northeast of Bilytske and once again re-established control over the village of Dorozhnje and the freight train station of the same name.
+ ~18.01 kmยฒ in favour of Ukraine.
Last week, Ukrainian forces advanced from positions south of Bilytske, and infiltrated Sukhetske from the west. Since then, they have consolidated control over the whole village, and advanced further east into the dachas of Zatyshok. Additionally, after entering Zatyshok from the north, Ukrainian forces were able to advance to the western outskirts of the village, establishing full control over it and forcing the Russians to withdraw from nearby areas to avoid being encircled.
To the north, Ukrainian forces advanced from their positions northeast of Bilytske and once again re-established control over the village of Dorozhnje and the freight train station of the same name.
+ ~18.01 kmยฒ in favour of Ukraine.
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The remaining Ukrainian soldiers still in northern Pokrovsk have begun a withdrawal from the city. They are attempting to cross the fields, but are being hit by Russian drones.
The same cannot be said for those still stuck in and around Myrnohrad...
The same cannot be said for those still stuck in and around Myrnohrad...
AMK Mapping
A Neptune cruise missile was launched from southern Odesa Oblast, flying towards Sevastopol, Crimea. ~90 km from the coast.
The missile was shot down on approach to Crimea.
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In the Kostyantynivka direction, Russian forces continued to advance towards Kostyantynivka from the south and have made important progress towards the rear of the reservoir.
Russian forces advanced from their positions in the centre of Pleshchiivka, reaching the northern outskirts and completing the capture of the village. They also advanced west to the adjacent fortifications, taking them under control. Additionally, Russian forces were able to clear the village of Nelipivka which was previously in a grey zone.
Meanwhile, the Russians have continued their assault operations behind the Kleban-Byske Reservoir. They were able to gain a foothold in the easternmost part of the forest on its northern bank and began advancing further west. This is being done alongside assault operations in and around Pleshchiivka as a coordinated effort to bypass the reservoir on a wider front.
+ ~4.96 kmยฒ in favour of Russia.
Russian forces advanced from their positions in the centre of Pleshchiivka, reaching the northern outskirts and completing the capture of the village. They also advanced west to the adjacent fortifications, taking them under control. Additionally, Russian forces were able to clear the village of Nelipivka which was previously in a grey zone.
Meanwhile, the Russians have continued their assault operations behind the Kleban-Byske Reservoir. They were able to gain a foothold in the easternmost part of the forest on its northern bank and began advancing further west. This is being done alongside assault operations in and around Pleshchiivka as a coordinated effort to bypass the reservoir on a wider front.
+ ~4.96 kmยฒ in favour of Russia.
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On the southern flank of Siversk, Russian forces intensified their assault operations, making significant progress towards the southern outskirts of Siversk.
In the south, Russian forces advanced west from Vyimka and captured positions in three different treelines. They also advanced from the south, mostly levelling the frontline between Vymika and Pereizne and establishing full control over the rest of the tactical heights here.
To the north, Russian forces advanced further up the railway line, capturing the last main Ukrainian trenches and strongpoints before Siversk. They also captured the large trench fortification east of the reservoir and captured positions in the forest to the north.
+ ~3.00 kmยฒ in favour of Russia.
In the south, Russian forces advanced west from Vyimka and captured positions in three different treelines. They also advanced from the south, mostly levelling the frontline between Vymika and Pereizne and establishing full control over the rest of the tactical heights here.
To the north, Russian forces advanced further up the railway line, capturing the last main Ukrainian trenches and strongpoints before Siversk. They also captured the large trench fortification east of the reservoir and captured positions in the forest to the north.
+ ~3.00 kmยฒ in favour of Russia.
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On the eastern flank of Lyman and on the northern flank of Siversk, Russian forces continued their offensive operations and have made significant progress in the area of the main Ukrainian logistical route for the region.
In the northwest, Russian forces continued pushing through the forests to the Masliakivka District of Lyman. They captured additional positions here, and advanced south of the district to the main part of Lyman. They also secured the rest of the forests east of the Masliakivka District, fully pushing the Ukrainians back to the treelines to the northwest.
To the south, Russian forces continued advancing south from the railway line. After cutting the Lyman - Siversk Highway, the Russians were able to reach the two reservoirs from the north and establish control over the forests there. They also bypassed the reservoirs from the east, cutting the highway at a new point. Meanwhile, fighting continues for the highway intersection on the southeastern approaches to Lyman.
To the southeast, Russian forces continued their push through Yampil and have captured additional positions in the southwestern part of the village. Ukrainian forces have - for the most part - withdrawn from the settlement, but the southwestern-most houses remain in the grey zone.
To the east, Russian forces advanced from the north and east, clearing the last parts of the village of Dronivka, bringing it under their control. The Ukrainians withdrew to the treelines further south.
+ ~10.63 kmยฒ in favour of Russia.
In the northwest, Russian forces continued pushing through the forests to the Masliakivka District of Lyman. They captured additional positions here, and advanced south of the district to the main part of Lyman. They also secured the rest of the forests east of the Masliakivka District, fully pushing the Ukrainians back to the treelines to the northwest.
To the south, Russian forces continued advancing south from the railway line. After cutting the Lyman - Siversk Highway, the Russians were able to reach the two reservoirs from the north and establish control over the forests there. They also bypassed the reservoirs from the east, cutting the highway at a new point. Meanwhile, fighting continues for the highway intersection on the southeastern approaches to Lyman.
To the southeast, Russian forces continued their push through Yampil and have captured additional positions in the southwestern part of the village. Ukrainian forces have - for the most part - withdrawn from the settlement, but the southwestern-most houses remain in the grey zone.
To the east, Russian forces advanced from the north and east, clearing the last parts of the village of Dronivka, bringing it under their control. The Ukrainians withdrew to the treelines further south.
+ ~10.63 kmยฒ in favour of Russia.
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On the northeastern flank of Lyman, Russian forces continued their offensive operations and have made substantial progress towards the Donetsk - Kharkiv Regional Border.
In the southwest, Russian forces advanced further from their foothold in the National Park towards the village of Yarova. They advanced down the road to the destroyed railway bridges, and reached the crossroads where fighting is now ongoing. They also cleared additional positions on the flanks to the east and west, linking up with assault groups in the eastern part of the National Park.
To the northeast, Russian forces resumed their assault operations west of Serednje. They advanced further along the treeline on the southern edge of the gulley and entered the adjacent orchards. Other forces pushed northeast up the treelines, forcing the remaining Ukrainian soldiers to withdraw from the salient, which was subsequently brought under Russian control.
+ ~13.48 kmยฒ in favour of Russia.
In the southwest, Russian forces advanced further from their foothold in the National Park towards the village of Yarova. They advanced down the road to the destroyed railway bridges, and reached the crossroads where fighting is now ongoing. They also cleared additional positions on the flanks to the east and west, linking up with assault groups in the eastern part of the National Park.
To the northeast, Russian forces resumed their assault operations west of Serednje. They advanced further along the treeline on the southern edge of the gulley and entered the adjacent orchards. Other forces pushed northeast up the treelines, forcing the remaining Ukrainian soldiers to withdraw from the salient, which was subsequently brought under Russian control.
+ ~13.48 kmยฒ in favour of Russia.
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In the Lyman direction, Russian forces continued to approach Lyman from the east and have made additional progress in the forests there.
Russian forces advanced further west through the forests in the Pynkiv Yar Gulley. They captured new trenches here and are approaching the western edge of the gulley along with the next set of tactical heights. Additionally, they advanced along the treeline on the heights to the north and captured new positions in the adjacent forested areas.
+ ~1.56 kmยฒ in favour of Russia.
Russian forces advanced further west through the forests in the Pynkiv Yar Gulley. They captured new trenches here and are approaching the western edge of the gulley along with the next set of tactical heights. Additionally, they advanced along the treeline on the heights to the north and captured new positions in the adjacent forested areas.
+ ~1.56 kmยฒ in favour of Russia.
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In the Kupyansk direction, Russian forces were able to break through Ukrainian positions in the southern part of the city and have begun advancing further south down the western bank of the Oskil River.
Russian forces completed the capture of the Yuvileynyi high-rise microdistrict, as well as the low-rise residential areas to the east and west, and advanced to the southernmost streets of Kupyansk. They were able to capture these streets and quickly broke through to the south, establishing control over forested areas, while advancing southwest into the forests in the direction of Blahodativka.
Some assault groups have managed to push further, establishing positions in and around Sadove and reaching the northern approaches to Osynovo. However, positions here are mixed, with the Ukrainians and Russians each sitting behind each other.
Additionally, some Russian soldiers were able to cross the Oskil River from western Kupyansk again and entered the residential areas there. Currently it is unclear if any consolidation has taken place.
+ ~2.96 kmยฒ in favour of Russia.
Russian forces completed the capture of the Yuvileynyi high-rise microdistrict, as well as the low-rise residential areas to the east and west, and advanced to the southernmost streets of Kupyansk. They were able to capture these streets and quickly broke through to the south, establishing control over forested areas, while advancing southwest into the forests in the direction of Blahodativka.
Some assault groups have managed to push further, establishing positions in and around Sadove and reaching the northern approaches to Osynovo. However, positions here are mixed, with the Ukrainians and Russians each sitting behind each other.
Additionally, some Russian soldiers were able to cross the Oskil River from western Kupyansk again and entered the residential areas there. Currently it is unclear if any consolidation has taken place.
+ ~2.96 kmยฒ in favour of Russia.
There was a UAV threat in place for Astrakhan Oblast yesterday.
EDIT: The claim was referring to a strike from 2023, not recent
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In the Khotin direction, both Ukrainian and Russian forces are advancing, each attempting to retake previously lost positions.
Ukrainian forces continued their attacks on the village of Kostyantynivka, and after striking it with glide-bombs and artillery, entered it from the southwest and south. They were able to gain a foothold and began pushing towards the northern houses and the international border. Heavy, costly fighting is ongoing.
Meanwhile, Russian forces continued attacking in the Oleksiivka area. They were able to recapture the agricultural buildings on the western outskirts and pushed the Ukrainians out of the centre of the village. From there the Russians are attempting to re-establish control over the southern part of Oleksiivka where fighting is still ongoing.
+ ~5.03 kmยฒ in favour of Ukraine.
+ ~2.27 kmยฒ in favour of Russia.
Ukrainian forces continued their attacks on the village of Kostyantynivka, and after striking it with glide-bombs and artillery, entered it from the southwest and south. They were able to gain a foothold and began pushing towards the northern houses and the international border. Heavy, costly fighting is ongoing.
Meanwhile, Russian forces continued attacking in the Oleksiivka area. They were able to recapture the agricultural buildings on the western outskirts and pushed the Ukrainians out of the centre of the village. From there the Russians are attempting to re-establish control over the southern part of Oleksiivka where fighting is still ongoing.
+ ~5.03 kmยฒ in favour of Ukraine.
+ ~2.27 kmยฒ in favour of Russia.
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AMK Mapping
2 Russian MiG-31Ks are redeploying from Savasleika Airbase, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, to Akhtubinsk Airbase, Astrakhan Oblast. They will each be equipped with a Kinzhal aeroballistic missile. Additionally, yesterday, 6 Tu-95MS strategic bombers redeployedโฆ
Correction: 7 Tu-95MS, not 6, were redeployed from Engels-2 Airbase to Ukrainka Airbase.
Additionally, 1 of the 4 Tu-160s redeployed to Ukrainka. The statuses of the other 3 is currently unknown.
Additionally, 1 of the 4 Tu-160s redeployed to Ukrainka. The statuses of the other 3 is currently unknown.
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Forwarded from Playfra - Maps & Analyses
New Ukrainian defenses this week.
Yellow = ditches
Blue = dragon's teeth
Gray = barbed wire
Red = new
Yellow = ditches
Blue = dragon's teeth
Gray = barbed wire
Red = new
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A Ukrainian UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter dropped off a group of Ukrainian special forces behind Russian lines on the outskirts of Pokrovsk.
It is claimed that they are trying to regain control over the logistical routes into the city here.
It is claimed that they are trying to regain control over the logistical routes into the city here.
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AMK Mapping
A Ukrainian UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter dropped off a group of Ukrainian special forces behind Russian lines on the outskirts of Pokrovsk. It is claimed that they are trying to regain control over the logistical routes into the city here.
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Most/all of the GUR special forces were killed or wounded by Russian FPV drones as they attempted to entrench behind Russian lines.
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