Russian Forces Advance in Multiple Sectors as Battles Intensify from Krasny Liman to Pokrovsk
Russian forces report heavy clashes across several fronts, with advances near Krasny Liman, Gulyai-Polye, Kupyansk, Zaporizhye and Pokrovsk as fighting remains intense.
The Russian army continues its special military operation in Ukraine. According to the latest information, the situation along the line of contact has developed as follows:
Krasny Liman Sector
Heavy fighting is underway for Drobyshevo and Yarovaya, as well as near Korovy Yar. Intense positional battles continue on the eastern outskirts of Krasny Liman itself. Near the Oskol Reservoir, Russian forces are pressing Ukrainian positions in the southern part of Boguslavka and on the approaches to Borovaya.
Gulyai-Polye Sector
Clashes persist in the northern part of the city near the Gaichur River. Russian forces are assaulting Varvarovka and are reported to have pushed Ukrainian units out of the northern portion of the village. Ukrainian command is moving reserves toward the river. In the areas of Gerasimovka and Ostapovsky, Russian forces are attempting to cross the Gaichur.
Kupyansk Sector
Mopping-up operations continue inside the city. Fierce battles are taking place on the eastern bank of the Oskol River. Ukrainian forces are counterattacking on the western outskirts. Near Khatnoye, Russian troops have advanced along the forest belts.
Zaporizhye Front
Fighting continues for Stepnogorsk and Primorskoye. Most of Primorskoye remains a grey zone, where Ukrainian forces are bringing in special operations units. The situation in the Orekhov area and Novodanilovka remains unchanged.
Pokrovsk Sector
Intense battles are ongoing for Novopodgornoye. Russian forces have made gains toward Sergeyevka. South of Grishino, the Russian army has broken through Ukrainian defenses. Ukrainian units are holding positions in Rovnoye and Svetloye. In Mirnograd, the encirclement around Ukrainian forces continues to tighten. On the Dobropolye salient, Ukrainian troops still hold the western part of Rodinskoye.