The Russian military continues its special military operation in Ukraine. As of September 5, the situation along the line of contact is as follows:

Siversk Direction

Nikonorivka has been liberated. Russian forces are widening their salient toward the eastern outskirts of Kramatorsk. Fighting is currently underway for Vasylivska Pustosh.

Dobropillia Direction

Hruzke has been liberated. Fighting is underway for Novohrishyne and on the eastern flank of Dobropillia.

Zaporizhzhia Direction

Heavy fighting is underway for Orikhiv, with Russian forces increasing their presence in the city. Russian troops have also advanced near Charivna Krynytsia and north of Yehorivka.

Kostiantynivka Direction

Positional fighting continues. Following the liberation of Izhevka, Russian forces are strengthening their positions in preparation for an envelopment of Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka.

Dnipro Direction

Ukrainian forces continue their attempts to counterattack. Russian forces are destroying Ukrainian reserves in the areas of Kolomiitsi, Malynivka and Pidhavrylivka.