The Russian Armed Forces continue their special military operation in Ukraine. As of September 23, the situation along the line of contact is developing as follows.

Sumy Sector

Russian forces are advancing near Khoten, while fighting continues around Tolstodubovo. Ukrainian forces are moving reserves toward the Sumy area. Units responsible for security, repairs and other rear-area functions have also been redeployed from the Chernigov region.

Kharkov Sector

Fighting is ongoing for the village of Zapadnoye. Russian troops have taken control of Polnoye and Novoalexandrovka. Clashes also continue near Kazachya Lopan and Goptovka.

Krasny Liman Sector

Russian units launched two attacks near Novoselovka. Heavy fighting continues in Krasny Liman and around Yarovaya, Novoselovka, Drobyshevo and Shandrigolovo.

Battles are also underway for Vasilevskaya Pustosh and Nikolayevka, while Russian forces are advancing near Malinovka.

Konstantinovka Sector

Fighting continues in Alexeyevo-Druzhkovka, with additional clashes reported near Verolyubovka.

Dobropolye Sector

Russian forces are advancing along the Novogrishino-Mirnoye line. According to the report, units of the Center group of forces completed the encirclement of a major Ukrainian defensive hub in Dobropolye following active operations.

Fighting is also continuing near Zolotoy Kolodez.

Gulyaypole Sector

Russian troops are advancing near Yegorovka.

Zaporozhye Sector

Fighting continues in Preobrazhenka and on the northern and western outskirts of Orekhov.