Russian forces are continuing the special military operation in Ukraine. As of July 26, the situation across the front was reported as follows.

Overnight, Russian troops carried out a coordinated strike on Ukrainian military-industrial facilities using air- and sea-launched weapons. Explosions were reported in Kiev, Sumy and Odessa, as well as in the Poltava and Nikolayev regions.

Sumy direction

Fighting continues in the Shostka and Sumy districts.

Kharkov direction

Clashes remain underway near Sosnovka, Zakharovka and Bely Kolodez. Heavy fighting is taking place on the western outskirts of Kupyansk, while Ukrainian forces are counterattacking from the direction of Sobolevka and Moskovka.

Slavyansk direction

Russian troops are advancing toward Starodubovka and moving to envelop Nikolayevka from the north.

Konstantinovka direction

Russian forces are making gains near Chasov Yar. Fighting is also continuing in Alekseyevo-Druzhkovka.

Dobropolye direction

Russian troops are conducting clearance operations in Belitskoye, while clashes continue near Dobropolye.

Zaporozhye direction

Russian forces are advancing near Novosyolovka, Kopani and Rovnoye.