Russian forces continue their military operation in Ukraine. As of October 22, fighting remains intense across several sectors of the front, with Russian troops reporting advances and ongoing offensive operations.

Sumy Direction

Small-arms fighting continues near Khoten, Velikaya Rybitsa and Nikolskoye. Russian forces reportedly eliminated a reconnaissance and sabotage group from Ukraine’s 3rd Special Operations Forces Regiment. Russian troops are also advancing through forest belts toward Korenyok, while clashes continue around Turya.

Kharkov Direction

Russian forces are conducting offensive operations near Novaya Kazachya and Tokarevka, with fighting also underway around Prikolotnoye. Russian units are advancing in the areas of Bugayevka, Maly Burluk and Sosnovy Bor. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces have transferred artillery crews from the Sumy region to this sector. Clashes continue on the western outskirts of Kupyansk, as well as in the area of Kupyansk-Uzlovoy.

Krasny Liman Direction

Russian troops have advanced from Yampol toward Ozernoye and reportedly achieved tactical gains near Dibrova. Heavy fighting continues in the southern part of Zarechnoye. Russian forces are also maintaining pressure on Ukrainian positions around Ray-Aleksandrovka and Krivaya Luka.

Konstantinovka Direction

Russian units are carrying out clearing operations in the area of Alekseyevo-Druzhkovka while continuing their offensive near Klinovoye and Nikolaypolye.

Dobropolye Direction

Russian forces are advancing southeast of Dobropolye and in the northern part of the city. Russian troops are also increasing pressure on Belozerskoye, where fighting is taking place on the approaches to the town. Clashes continue around Zolotoy Kolodez.

Zaporozhye Direction

Russian forces have reportedly captured the village of Yulyevka. Fighting continues near Novodanilovka. On the right flank of the Orekhov sector, Russian troops have taken control of Chervony Yar. Combat operations are also ongoing around Ternovatoye.