As of the morning of October 18, the situation along the front line remains dynamic, with active fighting reported across several key directions.

Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) Sector

Intense battles are taking place in the area forming a triangle between Udachnoye, Kotlino, and the Pokrovskaya mine. Russian forces have taken control of the western part of Pokrovsk and advanced toward Grishino. The offensive continues in the direction of Mirnograd and Svetloe, while Ukrainian troops still hold Rodinskoye.

Ugledar Sector

Russian units have liberated Privolye, secured positions in Vishnevoye, and are pushing forward near Poltavka and Uspenovka. Ukrainian forces are attempting counterattacks near Alekseyevka.

Kupyansk Sector

Fighting is ongoing in the city center. The settlement of Peschanoe has been taken under Russian control. Aerospace Forces of Russia are striking Ukrainian positions near Kurilovka and Novoosinovo.

Toretsk Sector

Russian troops are advancing in Pleshcheyevka and Ivanopolye, with active combat reported in Predtechino. In the Markovo area, the front has moved forward by up to two kilometers.

Krasny Liman Sector

Positional battles continue around Novosyolovka and north of Drobyshevo.

Seversk Sector

Fighting persists near Dronovka and Yampol, though the situation remains largely unchanged.

Zaporozhye Sector

In the vicinity of Primorskoe, both sides are engaged in fierce, reciprocal fighting. Ukrainian forces are making attempts to counterattack, but the line of engagement remains fluid.

Across the entire front, the Russian Armed Forces continue to consolidate their positions and press their offensive, while Ukrainian troops attempt to hold key defensive lines and launch localized counterstrikes. The overall situation remains tense and highly active.