10:03 18-12-2025

Russian Forces Advance on Multiple Fronts in Ukraina

Overview of Russian offensive actions in Sumskoye, Kharkovskoe, Severskoe, Konstantinovskoe, Krasnoarmeiskoe, Gulyaypolskoe and Zaporozhskoe directions as of 18 December.

Russian forces continue their special military operation in Ukraina. As of the morning of 18 December, the situation along the line of contact was reported as follows:

Sumskoye direction
Russian troops are increasing the intensity of offensive actions. On the Tetkinsky and Glushkovsky sectors, Russian artillery struck Ukrainian positions in the areas of Pavlovka and Iskriskovshchina.

Kharkovskoe direction
Fierce fighting is ongoing in the settlements and forest belts around Volchansk. Russian units are advancing near Staritsa, in Vilcha, west of Liman, as well as in Prilipka and Volchanskie Khutora.

Heavy clashes continue on the western outskirts of Kupyansk. Ukrainian forces are making localized advances but are reportedly taking significant losses from Russian artillery, drones and aviation.

Severskoe direction
Russian forces are moving forward near Petrovskoye and Vasyukovka. Fighting is also underway for Reznikovka and Ozyornoye, as well as in the forests west of Dibrova.

Konstantinovskoe direction
Battles continue in the Ivanopolye area, with reported progress west of the village and along the northern shore of the Kleban-Byk reservoir. Engagements are ongoing along the Klinovoye-Verolyubovka-Markovo line.

Krasnoarmeiskoe (Pokrovskoe) direction
Russian assault units are taking new positions within the residential areas of Grishino. Russian forces are advancing in the central part of Mirnograd, where the enemy is putting up resistance. Russian troops are also pushing forward along the road toward Rodinskoye. On the Dobropolye sector, fighting continues near Novoye Shakhovo, as well as in Sofiyevka and Toretskoye.

Gulyaypolskoe direction
With air support, Russian forces are advancing in Gulyaypole. The Russian army has taken Gerasimovka. Fighting is reported near Zarechnoye, Bratskoye and Andreevka. Ukrainian units are attempting counterattacks to the north, forming a defensive line along Vozdvizhevka-Verkhnya Tersa.

Zaporozhskoe direction
Russian troops are engaged in combat in Stepnogorsk. Russian units are advancing northward and attacking Ukrainian positions on the outskirts of Lukyanovskoye, with additional progress reported near Stepnoye.