The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the special military operation in Ukraine is ongoing, with fighting intensifying along several sectors of the front. By the morning of August 21, the situation at the line of contact was as follows:

Sumy Direction

Ukrainian forces attempted to break through the Russian border near Tetkino. Heavy fighting continues in Yunakovka, where Ukrainian troops are carrying out repeated counterattacks.

Ugledar Direction

Russian units have taken control of Novogeorgievka. Battles are underway for the settlement of Obratnoe, and Russian troops are advancing toward Velikomikhaylovka.

Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) Direction

Russian forces established control over Sukhetskoye and Pankovka. Intense clashes are ongoing in Rodinskoye and Vladimirovka. Russian units are moving to encircle Shakhovo and have advanced toward Veseloye.

Konstantinovka Direction

Russian troops are pushing forward toward Sofievka and Shakhovo. Battles continue for the strategic heights near Poltavka and Rusin Yar, while fierce clashes are taking place in the Toretsk area.

Seversk Direction

Combat has intensified south of Seversk. Russian forces are pressing Ukrainian defenses from the direction of Ivano-Daryevka and Vyemka, aiming to move closer to Seversk. Local engagements continue around Novoselovka. South of Grigorovka, Russian troops are gradually clearing a large gray zone.

Kupyansk Direction

Russian forces have secured positions in Sobolevka. Assault groups are advancing successfully near Sinkovka, Petropavlovka, and the Zaoskolye railway station.