Russian Military Operation in Ukraine – Key Frontline Developments on September 3
Latest frontline update: Russian forces push forward near Stepnogorsk, Kupyansk, and Seversk, with heavy battles reported across multiple directions in Ukraine.
The Russian Armed Forces continue their military operation in Ukraine. By the morning of September 3, the frontline situation was as follows:
Zaporizhzhia Sector
Fighting remains intense in the southern districts of Stepnogorsk. The approaches to Primorsky still form a so-called «grey zone», with neither side holding firm control. Russian units are pressing forward near Malaya Tokmachka and advancing from Rabotino toward Novodanilovka.
South Donetsk Sector
Russian forces are pushing ahead around Malievka, moving in the direction of Novoselovka.
Krasnoarmeisk (Pokrovsk) Sector
Ukrainian troops are attempting counterattacks near Udachnoye, where heavy clashes are underway. Russian forces are working to gain control over the Lazurny district of Krasnoarmeisk (Ukrainian name — Pokrovsk). Attempts by Ukrainian units to counterattack around Novoekonomicheskoye were unsuccessful. Further west, near Dobropolye, fighting is reported in the areas of Shakhovo, Vladimirovka, and Sofiyevka. The battles around Udachnoye and Troyanda are described as particularly fierce.
Konstantinovka Sector
Russian troops are advancing between Aleksandro-Shultino and Predtechino. Following heavy combat, they have taken several streets in Kleban-Byk. Meanwhile, Russia’s Aerospace Forces are targeting Ukrainian positions and supply hubs in Konstantinovka.
Krasny Liman Sector
Russian units have reached the southern outskirts of Shandrigovo and the river crossing toward Novoselovka. In the settlement of Srednee, fighting continues in the center of town.
Seversk Sector
Clashes are ongoing in the Serebryansky forestry area, where Ukrainian forces are trying to hold their lines. A series of Ukrainian counterattacks near Serebryanka failed. Russian air and artillery strikes are active around Seversk. According to Russia’s Defense Ministry, Fedorovka, located about 10 kilometers south of Seversk, has been taken under control.
Kupyansk Sector
Russian forces have established control over Moskovka. Battles continue near Sobolevka and on the outskirts of Kupyansk.
Sumy Sector
Heavy fighting persists in the area of Yunakovka. A Ukrainian counterattack near Andreevka did not succeed.