The Russian Armed Forces continue conducting the special military operation in Ukraine. As of December 26, the situation across the fronts has developed as follows.

Siversk Direction

The liberation of Svyato-Pokrovskoe has intensified pressure toward Slavyansk from the east. Fighting is underway for Zakotnoye, Ozernoye, and Dibrova. On the Khromovka-Bondarnoye sector, the intensity of clashes has increased. In the direction of Rai-Aleksandrovka, Ukrainian forces are attempting to hold Reznikovka and Kaleniki.

Zaporizhzhia Direction

Russian forces are advancing north of Stepnogorsk toward Veselyanka, while simultaneously expanding control in the Lukyanovskoye area. Tactical gains by Russian units have been recorded in Primorskoye.

Kupyansk Direction

The situation remains extremely tense and contradictory, with parts of the city now classified as a gray zone. According to multiple reports, Ukrainian forces have concentrated up to 6,000 personnel on the flanks, while the delivery of reserves has virtually stopped.

Pokrovsk Direction

Clearing operations in Rodinskoye are ongoing, with new positions taken to the southwest. Russian assault groups are pushing along the railway line toward Novyy Donbass, while reconnaissance-in-force is being conducted near the outskirts of Volnoye.

Konstantinovka Direction

Fighting continues along the Klinovoye-Verolyubovka-Markovo line, as well as in Minkovka. The control zone in the southern part of the city has expanded. Russian forces are destroying Ukrainian UAV infrastructure. Ukrainian units are pulling infantry in small groups north of the railway station and into private residential areas, slowing the advance.

Gulyaypole Direction

Control in the southwestern part of Gulyaypole has increased by another 5 square kilometers. Following the liberation of Zarechnoye, Russian forces took control of a Ukrainian defensive sector measuring up to 9 square kilometers, including the Ternovatoye-Bratskoye road.