10:58 27-11-2025

Volchansk Front: Russian Assault Tightens Its Grip

Detailed report on Russian forces consolidating positions in Volchansk amid active offensive on the Kharkov axis, with SHOT citing heavy Ukrainian losses.

Units of the Russian Armed Forces are consolidating their positions in Volchansk, where the final stage of clearing the city is now underway.

The Telegram channel SHOT reported that Russian troops are strengthening their foothold in Volchansk and described the current phase as a final sweep of the city, claiming that Ukrainian forces have lost tens of thousands of soldiers there.

According to these reports, Russian units continue to secure their newly occupied lines in Volchansk, while Ukrainian troops have suffered heavy losses in the area. SHOT asserts that thousands of bodies of Ukrainian servicemen remain in the Volchya River, which Ukrainian assault groups had tried and failed to cross over the course of a year. The channel also states that thousands more bodies of Ukrainian soldiers are lying in a forest near Sinelnikovo. In addition, it is reported that the 57th motorized infantry brigade of the Ukrainian forces has completely lost its combat capability.

SHOT notes that the Russian offensive on the Kharkov axis is now in an active phase. Russian assault groups are continuing their advance in and around Volchansk, including the surrounding forested areas. The Russian Aerospace Forces and rocket artillery are using high-precision weapons to drive Ukrainian units out of their shelters and fortified positions.