Russian forces have advanced in the Kharkov Region near Otradnoye, pushing Ukrainian troops away from Dvurechanskoye, north of Kupyansk. The advance allowed units of Russia’s Sever (North) group of forces to expand the territory under their control near the Russian border by more than six square kilometers.

The front line has shifted westward and southwestward, increasing the distance between Otradnoye and the nearest Ukrainian positions. Ukrainian troops were forced to retreat toward Grigorovka, Obukhovka and Kolodeznoye.

The Russian advance is reshaping the front north of Kupyansk, with the road connecting Grigorovka and Kolodeznoye becoming increasingly important. Further Russian gains could allow troops to cut this route roughly opposite Otradnoye, threatening supply lines to Ukrainian forces stationed in Kolodeznoye.

The terrain beyond Grigorovka and Kolodeznoye presents another challenge for Ukrainian units. A vast stretch of land lies behind these settlements, with no populated areas that could serve as positions for Ukrainian troops attempting to establish new defensive lines.

Meanwhile, Russian artillery continues to strike Ukrainian positions across the Kharkov Region.

According to information available as of November 2, crews operating Msta-B and Giatsint-B artillery systems from the 6th Guards Combined Arms Army of Russia’s Sever group of forces destroyed five Ukrainian positions and strongholds over the past week.

The reported territorial gains and continued artillery strikes highlight the pressure on Ukrainian defenses north of Kupyansk, where further Russian advances could threaten a key supply route between Grigorovka and Kolodeznoye.