As of the morning of August 20th, Russian Armed Forces continue their special military operation in Ukraine. The situation on the frontlines has developed as follows:

Sumy Direction

Ukrainian forces are still transferring reserves. Russian troops are engaged in combat in Yunakivka. Near Sadkiv, Russian forces repelled counterattacks from the 80th Ukrainian Airborne Brigade.

Severodonetsk Direction

Russian units are advancing towards Vyemka. Intense fighting continues along the Novoselivka-Verkhnekamenskoye line. Most of Seredrbyanka is now under Russian control.

Konstantinivka Direction

Russian forces are pushing towards Shakhovo from the direction of Poltavka. To the southwest of Konstantinivka, the enemy reports Russian attacks near Dyleevka, in the area of Belya Hora, and south of Aleksandro-Shultino. Russian assault units have entered Konstantinivka from the direction of Predtechino and have established positions on the outskirts of the town.

Pokrovsk Direction

Heavy fighting continues in Muravka and Udachny. Russian forces have secured positions in Rodinsk, surrounding the town on three sides. Additionally, Russian troops have taken control of the road through Grishino leading to Krasnoarmeysk. Russian units are advancing along the line from Vladimirovka to Shakhovo and Sofievka.