Russian forces continue military operations in Ukraine. According to the supplied frontline summary, the situation across the main sectors as of the morning of September 17 is as follows.

Dobropolye Direction

Russian units are advancing in Sergeyevka and taking new positions in the western part of Dobropolye amid ongoing fighting. Battles also continue in Novogrigorovka and Rayskoye.

Seversk Direction

The Ukrainian command is reinforcing its forces in this sector. Ukrainian troops are attempting counterattacks near Vasilyevskaya Pustosh and Nikolayevka. According to the report, Russian units have repelled these attacks and continue to hold their positions.

Krasny Liman Direction

The situation remains difficult and contested. Intense fighting is underway in Krasny Liman, Zarechnoye and Kolodezi. Ukrainian forces are making active use of drones in the area.

Zaporozhye Direction

Russian forces are advancing in Orekhov, where fighting has reached the central part of the city. Russian units are also taking new positions north of Novoselovka and moving forward near Chervonaya Krinitsa.

Konstantinovka Direction

Russian troops have advanced in Alekseyevo-Druzhkovka and are expanding their maneuver around Druzhkovka. Fighting continues near Rayskoye, Novogrigorovka and Kurtovka.

Kupyansk Direction

Clashes continue near Zapadnoye and inside Kupyansk itself. Russian units are also advancing in the area of Kovsharovka.

Volchansk Direction

Russian forces continue attempts to tighten the encirclement in the so-called Volchansk pocket. An assault on the village of Prikolotnoye is underway. Reports from the front also state that Russian troops have repelled several Ukrainian counterattacks near Kazachya Lopan.

Sumy Front

Russian troops are advancing near Ryasnoye in the Krasnopolye district. Fighting also continues in the Sumy district near Khoten, as well as farther along the front around Tolstodubovo.