The Russian Armed Forces continue their military operation in Ukraine. By the morning of August 26, the situation along the line of contact unfolded as follows:

Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) Direction

Fierce battles continue on the southern edge of this sector near Udachnoe, Leontovichi, Troyanda, Sukhoy Yar, and Chunishino. Russian forces have advanced around Udachnoe and Molodetskoe, as well as in the area of Mayak and the southern outskirts of Pankovka.
On the Dobropolye salient, fighting remains intense near Rubezhnoye, Zolotoy Kolodez, Gruzskoe, and along the perimeter of Shakhovo. Skirmishes are also reported near Leontovichi, Troyanda, and Shakhovo. Ukrainian troops are said to have suffered heavy losses around Mirnoe.

Konstantinovka Direction

Russian units are pressing toward Sofievka, attempting to close an encirclement around Shakhovo. Clashes are ongoing near Plescheevka, Aleksandro-Shultino, and north of Belaya Gora. Attacks are also underway from Chasov Yar toward Mayskoye and Verolyubovka.
Russian forces are gradually surrounding the Ukrainian grouping in Konstantinovka from the flanks, with combat already spilling into the city itself.

Krasny Liman Direction

Russian troops have taken control of roughly half of Shandrigolovo. Assault groups have entered Zarechnoe and secured positions in its eastern sector. Progress is also noted in the Kremennaya forests, with the aim of reaching the road to Yampol.

Seversk Direction

Fighting continues in the areas of Serebryanka and Vyyemki. The line of contact here remains largely unchanged.

Ugledar Direction

The Ministry of Defense reported the capture of Zaporozhskoe. Russian forces are advancing toward Novonikolaevka, with heavy engagements unfolding near Kamyshevakh and Voronoe.

Kupyansk Direction

Intense clashes are underway near Sobolevka and Kondrashovka. Russian forces are pushing further into Kupyansk itself, while Ukrainian units attempt counterattacks.

Volchansk Direction

Combat is ongoing in the Sinelnikovsky forest and on the left bank of Volchansk.

Sumy Direction

Russian forces are advancing in Yunakovka amid heavy fighting. Near Andreevka and Alekseevka, they repelled Ukrainian counterattacks with artillery and air support.