09:58 26-11-2025

Russian Frontline Offensive: Kharkov to Zaporozhye

Detailed overview of Russian army advances near Volchansk, Seversk, Konstantinovka and Zaporozhye, with updates on Kupyansk, Druzhkovka and Dimitrov fronts.

The Russian army continues its special military operation in Ukraine. As of 26 November, the situation on the front lines is reported as follows.

Kharkov axis

Russian troops keep pressing the assault on Volchansk and are moving in the direction of the settlement of Vilcha. South of Kupyansk, units of the «Zapad» grouping are advancing toward Boguslavka and Novoplatonovka. Russian forces are also maneuvering to envelop Yarovaya from the east and have reportedly beaten back two Ukrainian counterattacks near the village of Drobyshevo.

Seversk axis

Fighting is ongoing on the north-eastern outskirts of Seversk. Russian forces are described as pushing through Ukrainian defenses along the Seversky Donets River and moving toward Ozernoye, Yampol and Zakotnoye.

Konstantinovka axis

On this sector, the Russian army has taken control of Ivanopolye. Ukrainian troops are pulling back to Druzhkovka, where they are reinforcing the industrial area.

Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovskoye) axis

Russian forces are advancing inside the Centralny and Dinas districts. Ukrainian units have launched nine counterattacks against Russian positions. The city of Dimitrov (whose Ukrainian name is Mirnograd) is reported to be split into two parts.

Gulyaipole axis

Russian troops are pushing forward from Zatishe toward Gulyaipole. They now control a stretch of territory from Rybnoe up to the Dobropolye highway.

Zaporozhye axis

In the area of Primorsky, the Russian side has expanded its zone of control. Fighting is underway for Novodanilovka, with Russian forces seeking to create conditions for an encirclement of Orekhov. Russian artillery is covering the Tokmak—Pavlograd highway, making it more difficult to supply Ukrainian units on this part of the front.