Russian forces continued operations across several sectors of the front as of the morning of October 3, with new territorial gains and heavy fighting reported in the Sumy, Dobropolye, Kharkov, Seversk and Orekhovo directions.

Sumy Direction

The Russian Defense Ministry reported the liberation of Malaya Rybitsa, east of Sumy. Russian forces are also expanding their zone of control around Ulanovo and Tolstodubovo.

Dobropolye Direction

Russian units are consolidating newly established positions in Dobropolye’s high-rise residential areas.

Kharkov Direction

The Russian Defense Ministry reported the liberation of Serdobino and Grachevka inside the Reznikovsky cauldron.

Seversk Direction

Ukrainian forces are attempting to enter Rai-Aleksandrovka from the west but have been unable to establish positions there. Clashes continue near Malinovka, Vasilyevskaya Pustosh and Piskunovka. In Krivaya Luka, Russian forces are eliminating Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance groups.

Orekhovo Direction

Russian forces are consolidating positions near the Orekhovo-Omelnik road and on the outskirts of Omelnik. Heavy fighting continues in northern Orekhovo and Preobrazhenka, while new positions have been taken toward Barvinovka and Voskresenka.