In the Kostyantynivka direction, Russian forces made new progress north of the city of Toretsk and captured a trench network, threatening the encirclement of the remaining Ukraiians units in the city.
Russian forces completed the capture of the forested area on the southern bank of the second Dyliivski reservoir and advanced using motorcycles along the road towards the highway. They were able to enter the trench network and capture the positions there.
+ ~0.36km² in favour of Russia.
Russian forces completed the capture of the forested area on the southern bank of the second Dyliivski reservoir and advanced using motorcycles along the road towards the highway. They were able to enter the trench network and capture the positions there.
+ ~0.36km² in favour of Russia.
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In the Kostyantynivka direction, Russian forces continue to make progress and have begun clearing out the salient southwest of Toretsk.
Russian forces advanced in two areas. In the west, they began pushing from several directions, seizing numerous treelines and forest plantations both on the high ground and low-lying ground, and are approaching the village of Hnativka from the west and south. Furthermore, progress was made to the southeast of the village of Oleksandropil, protecting part of the southern flank of the spearhead to the village of Zorya, and levelling out the frontline in the direction of Hnativka.
In the east, Russian forces pushed on a wide front, clearing the trench strongpoints east of the highway to Kostyantynivka, before crossing the highway itself and capturing the small cafe and treeline to the south. They also pushed north into Romanivka, swiftly capturing the village, while also making further progress northwards in the forests on the western bank of the tributary of the Kryvyi Torets River.
+ ~24.31km² in favour of Russia.
Russian forces advanced in two areas. In the west, they began pushing from several directions, seizing numerous treelines and forest plantations both on the high ground and low-lying ground, and are approaching the village of Hnativka from the west and south. Furthermore, progress was made to the southeast of the village of Oleksandropil, protecting part of the southern flank of the spearhead to the village of Zorya, and levelling out the frontline in the direction of Hnativka.
In the east, Russian forces pushed on a wide front, clearing the trench strongpoints east of the highway to Kostyantynivka, before crossing the highway itself and capturing the small cafe and treeline to the south. They also pushed north into Romanivka, swiftly capturing the village, while also making further progress northwards in the forests on the western bank of the tributary of the Kryvyi Torets River.
+ ~24.31km² in favour of Russia.
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In the Kostyantynivka direction, Russian forces continued to make rapid progress and have captured the village of Nova Poltavka, along with numerous other positions both on the tactical heights and in the low-lying ground.
Russian forces advanced in four main areas. In the east, they levelled out the frontline northwest of the village of Oleksandropil, before pushing north along the treelines to the next treeline which runs from east to west. They also made further progress in the southwestern part of the village of Yablunivka, seizing further positions in the houses there.
To the southwest, Russian forces made even more significant progress. They captured multiple trench strongpoints, before levelling out the frontline to the highway. They then crossed the highway, capturing the treelines which run along it, before advancing west and northwest, outflanking the village of Nova Poltabka and reaching the eastern bank of the Poltavka River. From here they captured positions in the forest plantations next to the reservoir which is a part of the river. They also gained a foothold on the southern end of a treeline further north.
At the same time, the final push was made in the eastern part of Nova Poltavka, which resulted in the remaining residential area being seized, along with the forest and orchard to the north and treeline to the east. A flag was subsequently raised in the centre of the village.
West of the Poltavka River, Russian forces pushed north from a chain of trench strongpoints to an isolated treeline, capturing it and reaching the southern bank of the tributary of the Poltavka River. Other assault detachments pushed east into the western part of Nova Poltavka, seizing the small residential area as well as the forest plantations on the former agricultural complex, therefore completing the capture of the settlement.
Once Nova Poltavka was seized, it opened up the way for further assault operations to the west, where Russian forces moved north along two treelines on the tactical heights, reaching the low-lying ground and capturing a perpendicular treeline as well as an agricultural complex. Further west, Russian forces seized Ukrainian positions in the other agricultural complex, as well as in five surrounding treelines, including at the intersection of four.
+ ~28.08km² in favour of Russia.
Russian forces advanced in four main areas. In the east, they levelled out the frontline northwest of the village of Oleksandropil, before pushing north along the treelines to the next treeline which runs from east to west. They also made further progress in the southwestern part of the village of Yablunivka, seizing further positions in the houses there.
To the southwest, Russian forces made even more significant progress. They captured multiple trench strongpoints, before levelling out the frontline to the highway. They then crossed the highway, capturing the treelines which run along it, before advancing west and northwest, outflanking the village of Nova Poltabka and reaching the eastern bank of the Poltavka River. From here they captured positions in the forest plantations next to the reservoir which is a part of the river. They also gained a foothold on the southern end of a treeline further north.
At the same time, the final push was made in the eastern part of Nova Poltavka, which resulted in the remaining residential area being seized, along with the forest and orchard to the north and treeline to the east. A flag was subsequently raised in the centre of the village.
West of the Poltavka River, Russian forces pushed north from a chain of trench strongpoints to an isolated treeline, capturing it and reaching the southern bank of the tributary of the Poltavka River. Other assault detachments pushed east into the western part of Nova Poltavka, seizing the small residential area as well as the forest plantations on the former agricultural complex, therefore completing the capture of the settlement.
Once Nova Poltavka was seized, it opened up the way for further assault operations to the west, where Russian forces moved north along two treelines on the tactical heights, reaching the low-lying ground and capturing a perpendicular treeline as well as an agricultural complex. Further west, Russian forces seized Ukrainian positions in the other agricultural complex, as well as in five surrounding treelines, including at the intersection of four.
+ ~28.08km² in favour of Russia.
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In the Novopavlivka direction, Russian forces continued their advance, albeit at a slower pace than before.
They advanced in two areas. In the north, Russian forces advanced west to the next treeline, aligning the front with the treeline to the north of the gulley. They were able to capture most of this treeline, although the southern end of it, as well as most of the village of Kotlyarivka remain in the grey zone.
In the south, Russian forces advanced south from their positions southeast of the village of Troitske and captured the treeline directly west of the newly captured village of Bohdanivka. Other assault detachments advanced west from their positions south of the village, moving through the low-lying ground and capturing the rest of a forest plantation, therefore forming a small buffer-zone around Bohdanivka.
+ ~3.59km² in favour of Russia.
They advanced in two areas. In the north, Russian forces advanced west to the next treeline, aligning the front with the treeline to the north of the gulley. They were able to capture most of this treeline, although the southern end of it, as well as most of the village of Kotlyarivka remain in the grey zone.
In the south, Russian forces advanced south from their positions southeast of the village of Troitske and captured the treeline directly west of the newly captured village of Bohdanivka. Other assault detachments advanced west from their positions south of the village, moving through the low-lying ground and capturing the rest of a forest plantation, therefore forming a small buffer-zone around Bohdanivka.
+ ~3.59km² in favour of Russia.
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In western Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Russian forces recently advanced and captured new positions on the tactical heights.
Russian forces advanced in two areas. In the east, they pushed along three treelines, reaching the intersection of them, while also making progress to the north, completing the capture of a fourth treeline.
In the west, Russian forces marginally advanced and captured part of a treeline, reaching the intersection with a second.
+ ~2.93km² in favour of Russia.
Russian forces advanced in two areas. In the east, they pushed along three treelines, reaching the intersection of them, while also making progress to the north, completing the capture of a fourth treeline.
In the west, Russian forces marginally advanced and captured part of a treeline, reaching the intersection with a second.
+ ~2.93km² in favour of Russia.
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Its possible that the missile hit outside Shostka. I will follow up shortly.
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Its possible that the missile hit outside Shostka. I will follow up shortly.
It seems to have impacted the vicinity of Shostka, however it was quite close as the explosion heard in the city was strong.
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One part of the frontline which is not talked about nearly enough is Siversk. Russia has been pushing very hard here for multiple months and have made important progress, despite heavy casualties.
Parts of the Siversk salient are very open and lack treelines and fortifications, resulting in large grey zones and "no-mans-lands". This limits the options for Russian assault operations and often results in repelled attacks. However, recent progress in the village of Verkhnokamyanske has gone largely unnoticed, with Russian forces pushing through the ruins and, just a couple of days ago, have reached the western part of the village.
Now that most of this village is under Russian control, they are just 4km from the eastern outskirts of Siversk. Many of you will know how critical Siversk is to the Russians. Battles have been ongoing in the salient for nearly three years since the fall of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk, primarily centred around the small village of Bilohorivka. I wrote previously that once Bilohorivka falls, the rest of the front will begin to open up and that is what we are seeing here.
While it is a definite possibility that Russia will choose not to pursue further offensive actions in the near future here and instead consolidate their positions in the ruins of Verkhnokamyanske, in my opinion they will focus on securing the flanks from Vyimka and Ivano Darivka to the north, and from Hryhorivka to the south. They will also probably aim at outflanking Hryhorivka through the forests in order to avoiding push through the ruins, while also gaining important trench fortifications there, solidifying their presence northeast of Siversk on the southern bank of the Siversky Donets River.
Once this frontline is levelled and united against Siversk, I think the options would be to take any defensive fortifications and positions north and south of the city (likely in the highlighted areas) before storming the city itself.
While it is still a definite possibility that the Russians will go to the rear of Siversk from the flanks, establish fire control over its logistical routes and pressure the Ukrainian garrison in the salient to withdraw that way, this recent progress in the east does call into question the offensive operations in the Lyman direction, and if the primary goal of the eventual capture of Lyman is actually to pressure the Siversk salient, or instead has something to do with the larger Oskil front or even the city of Slovyansk.
Time will tell, but the topography of the area east of Siversk certainly favours Russia and is reminiscent of the current situation in the Novopavlivka direction. I think that once the frontline finally cracks here, Siversk will be reached relatively quickly from the east and the battles for the city may begin. Ukraine has not shied away from bringing reinforcements to the Siversk salient in the past, so I wouldn't be surprised if they are able to hold off an attack for some time, but the future outcome of this salient is clear. The question is only about the how much time it will take.
Parts of the Siversk salient are very open and lack treelines and fortifications, resulting in large grey zones and "no-mans-lands". This limits the options for Russian assault operations and often results in repelled attacks. However, recent progress in the village of Verkhnokamyanske has gone largely unnoticed, with Russian forces pushing through the ruins and, just a couple of days ago, have reached the western part of the village.
Now that most of this village is under Russian control, they are just 4km from the eastern outskirts of Siversk. Many of you will know how critical Siversk is to the Russians. Battles have been ongoing in the salient for nearly three years since the fall of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk, primarily centred around the small village of Bilohorivka. I wrote previously that once Bilohorivka falls, the rest of the front will begin to open up and that is what we are seeing here.
While it is a definite possibility that Russia will choose not to pursue further offensive actions in the near future here and instead consolidate their positions in the ruins of Verkhnokamyanske, in my opinion they will focus on securing the flanks from Vyimka and Ivano Darivka to the north, and from Hryhorivka to the south. They will also probably aim at outflanking Hryhorivka through the forests in order to avoiding push through the ruins, while also gaining important trench fortifications there, solidifying their presence northeast of Siversk on the southern bank of the Siversky Donets River.
Once this frontline is levelled and united against Siversk, I think the options would be to take any defensive fortifications and positions north and south of the city (likely in the highlighted areas) before storming the city itself.
While it is still a definite possibility that the Russians will go to the rear of Siversk from the flanks, establish fire control over its logistical routes and pressure the Ukrainian garrison in the salient to withdraw that way, this recent progress in the east does call into question the offensive operations in the Lyman direction, and if the primary goal of the eventual capture of Lyman is actually to pressure the Siversk salient, or instead has something to do with the larger Oskil front or even the city of Slovyansk.
Time will tell, but the topography of the area east of Siversk certainly favours Russia and is reminiscent of the current situation in the Novopavlivka direction. I think that once the frontline finally cracks here, Siversk will be reached relatively quickly from the east and the battles for the city may begin. Ukraine has not shied away from bringing reinforcements to the Siversk salient in the past, so I wouldn't be surprised if they are able to hold off an attack for some time, but the future outcome of this salient is clear. The question is only about the how much time it will take.
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It seems to have impacted the vicinity of Shostka, however it was quite close as the explosion heard in the city was strong.
Russian Iskander-M ballistic missile strike on a reported training camp of the 1st separate special forces brigade of the AFU in the vicinity of Shostka, Sumy Oblast.
The process was the same as usual. A Russian reconnaissance drone spotted the camp, relayed the coordinates to an ORTK crew in Kursk Oblast, who then launched an Iskander at the target. The second video shows the aftermath of the strike.
What's interesting is that the first video of the strike itself was published just 2 hours after the actual impact, which is by far the fastest the footage has ever been released.
The process was the same as usual. A Russian reconnaissance drone spotted the camp, relayed the coordinates to an ORTK crew in Kursk Oblast, who then launched an Iskander at the target. The second video shows the aftermath of the strike.
What's interesting is that the first video of the strike itself was published just 2 hours after the actual impact, which is by far the fastest the footage has ever been released.
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A Ukrainian UAV impacted the Bolkhov Semiconductor Plant (JSC "BZPP") in Bolkhov, Oryol Oblast.
This plant specialises in the production of electronic components, including diodes, thyristors, Zener diodes, rectifiers, bridge assemblies, and specialized power semiconductor devices. These can be used for power supply and engine control systems in many different types of military equipment, including tanks, APCs, aircraft, radar systems, missile systems, etc.
The company works on contracts from the Russian Ministry of Defence, including Rostec (State Corporation for the Promotion of the Development, Manufacture, and Export of High-Tech Products), Sozvezdie (the leading developer of both electronic warfare, and EW countermeasure systems), among others which are a part of the defence industrial complex.
Despite being under international sanctions, the plant continues to actively operate, and produces up to 3 million devices annually, and employs approximately 700 workers.
Based on the footage, the damage from the initial impact seems limited, however a fire broke out, resulting in some damage. The full extent of the damage is currently unknown.
Coordinates: 53.440502,36.015221
This plant specialises in the production of electronic components, including diodes, thyristors, Zener diodes, rectifiers, bridge assemblies, and specialized power semiconductor devices. These can be used for power supply and engine control systems in many different types of military equipment, including tanks, APCs, aircraft, radar systems, missile systems, etc.
The company works on contracts from the Russian Ministry of Defence, including Rostec (State Corporation for the Promotion of the Development, Manufacture, and Export of High-Tech Products), Sozvezdie (the leading developer of both electronic warfare, and EW countermeasure systems), among others which are a part of the defence industrial complex.
Despite being under international sanctions, the plant continues to actively operate, and produces up to 3 million devices annually, and employs approximately 700 workers.
Based on the footage, the damage from the initial impact seems limited, however a fire broke out, resulting in some damage. The full extent of the damage is currently unknown.
Coordinates: 53.440502,36.015221
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Consequences of Russian Geran-2 drone strikes on the "Polisan" factory (LLC "VP "POLISAN") on the outskirts of Sumy.
The "Polisan" plant specialises in the production of paints, varnishes, printing ink and mastics. It is also involved in the construction of residential and non-residential buildings, the installation of various appliances, wholesale of wood and building materials, and more notably road freight transport.
The plant is situated next to the "Oldysh" Freight Train Station, which is a stop on Ukraine's main railway line for the frontline areas of Sumy Oblast and runs directly through Sumy City.
As a results of the impacts, a large fire broke out, encompassing much of the warehouse and collapsing part of the roof. The fire was visible from satellites and was recorded in NASA FIRMS data.
Coordinates: 50.87533116522807, 34.86666944581127
The "Polisan" plant specialises in the production of paints, varnishes, printing ink and mastics. It is also involved in the construction of residential and non-residential buildings, the installation of various appliances, wholesale of wood and building materials, and more notably road freight transport.
The plant is situated next to the "Oldysh" Freight Train Station, which is a stop on Ukraine's main railway line for the frontline areas of Sumy Oblast and runs directly through Sumy City.
As a results of the impacts, a large fire broke out, encompassing much of the warehouse and collapsing part of the roof. The fire was visible from satellites and was recorded in NASA FIRMS data.
Coordinates: 50.87533116522807, 34.86666944581127
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Russian sources are reporting that a Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group of 7-8 soldiers has been discovered near the village of Subbotovo, Bryansk Oblast, over 76km from the border with Ukraine.
Roads have reportedly been blocked, and units of the Russian National Guard deployed to find them.
Roads have reportedly been blocked, and units of the Russian National Guard deployed to find them.
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AMK Mapping
Russian sources are reporting that a Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group of 7-8 soldiers has been discovered near the village of Subbotovo, Bryansk Oblast, over 76km from the border with Ukraine. Roads have reportedly been blocked, and units of the…
Someone's getting fired
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A Ukrainian Su-27 aircraft launched two 230kg GBU-62 JDAM-ER guided glide-bombs at School No. 13 in Soledar, Donetsk Oblast, which was reportedly a Russian forward deployment point.
Glide-bombs equipped with JDAM-ER kits are being utilised more and more often by the Ukrainian Air Force, although nowhere near as much as Russian FAB/KAB glide-bomb strikes are used.
Coordinates: 48.70093, 38.06385
Glide-bombs equipped with JDAM-ER kits are being utilised more and more often by the Ukrainian Air Force, although nowhere near as much as Russian FAB/KAB glide-bomb strikes are used.
Coordinates: 48.70093, 38.06385
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