Russian Army Advances Across Sumy, Kharkov and Donbass Fronts
Detailed frontline report on Russian army advances near Sumy, Kharkov, Konstantinovka, Krasnoarmeysk and Zaporozhye, with fighting ongoing as of 2 February.
The Russian army continues to carry out tasks within the framework of the special military operation on the territory of Ukraine. As of the morning of 2 February, the situation along the front lines is as follows.
Sumy axis
Heavy fighting continues. The enemy is pulling in reinforcements, bringing reserve units of Ukrainian border guards from the Chernigov Region to this sector.
Kharkov axis
Russian forces have taken control of Zelenoye. Intense clashes are ongoing along the entire line of contact. The Russian Armed Forces retain the initiative near Staritsa, Siminovka, Volchanskiye Khutora and on the Khatnoye section of the front.
Liman axis
Fierce battles are under way in Aleksandrovka, Svyatogorsk, Yarovaya, Zakotnoye and in the area of Reznikovka. There is confirmed Russian advance near Nikiforovka.
Konstantinovka axis
Fighting for Ilyinovka continues. Russian units are moving forward inside Konstantinovka itself, in the area of the railway station. Clashes are reported near Golubovka and on the western approaches to Minkovka. Battles are also ongoing around Markovo and Novomarkovo, as well as in the areas of Mayskoye and Verolyubovka.
Krasnoarmeysk axis
Russian troops are advancing in Grishino. On the Dobropolye section, fighting continues in Novy Donbass and Belitskoye. Russian forces have taken the settlement of Sukhetskoye. Battles are under way for strongpoints around the previously liberated Toretskoye. Russian units are also pushing forward to the southeast of Novopavlovka.
Gulyaypole axis
The Russian Armed Forces are advancing in the area of the settlements of Priluki and Zelenoye.
Zaporozhye axis
Russian troops are repelling counterattacks by VSU units. Malaya Tokmachka remains in the so-called «grey zone.»