As of the morning of September 17, the situation on the front lines in Ukraine remains intense, with the Russian Armed Forces continuing their special military operation. Here’s a breakdown of the key developments in various sectors of the conflict:

Sumy Direction:
Fierce clashes continue along the entire front line, with Ukrainian forces increasing pressure on the flanks of Russian troops near Sadki. Russian forces successfully repelled two enemy counterattacks near Alexeyevka and Sadki.

Kharkiv Direction:
Russian forces are making efforts to advance in the Khaten area, in the forest near Sinyelnikovo. Russian assault units have managed to secure positions in the city of Kupiansk, particularly near the city hospital.

Krasnolimansk Direction:
Russian units have gained ground in the Serebryansky Forestry and the eastern part of the «Holy Mountains» park.

Seversk Direction:
Russian troops are pushing forward on the western outskirts of Grigorovka and slightly to the south. Fierce battles continue for Serebryanka. Russian forces are making headway in Yampol, breaking through Ukrainian defenses.

Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) Direction:
Ukrainian forces are counterattacking near Pankovka and Nikanorovka, moving towards Novotoretskoye. Russian troops have made progress near Novo-Shakhovo, Gruzskoye, and Zolotoe Kolodets. Russian forces are also trying to disrupt enemy logistics in Shakhovo through counterattacks.

Zaporizhzhia Direction:
Positioned battles are ongoing near Novodanylovka and Maly Tokmachka. Russian forces are engaged in heavy fighting in the Primorsky and Stepnogorsk regions.