Russian forces continue their special military operation in Ukraine. As of 4 December, the situation along the line of contact is as follows.

Sumy axis

Ukrainian troops launched counterattacks near Alekseevka. Heavy fighting continues along the Tetkino-Ryzhevka line.

Kharkov axis

Clashes are ongoing south of Volchansk and on the Khatnoye sector of the front. In the settlement of Vilcha, Russian troops are storming residential areas while Ukrainian units attempt counterattacks. On the Veliky Burluk sector, Russian forces are engaged in combat along the Melovoe-Ambarnoye-Dvurechanskoye line.

Konstantinovka axis

Russian units are attacking westward from Pleshcheevka, advancing along the Klevan-Byk reservoir. There is reported progress in the eastern part of Konstantinovka. Russian forces are also moving forward west of Chasov Yar, in the area of Verolyubovka.

Krasny Liman axis

Fighting continues near the settlements of Yarovaya, Drobyshevo and Stavki. Russian troops are engaged in battles for Seversk and are advancing on Svyato-Pokrovskoye from the southeast.

Krasnoarmeisk (Pokrovsk) axis

Russian forces are pushing forward in Grishino. The Ukrainian garrison in Mirnograd is reported to be fully encircled. On the Dobropolye sector, Russian troops are advancing near Sofievka and Shakhovo.

Gulyai-Polye axis

The Russian army has taken control of Chervonoe. Clearing operations continue in the «pocket» between Marfopol and Zatishye. Russian forces are closing in on Varvarovka.