Ukrainian MLRS (not HIMARS) attacked Horlivka, Donetsk Oblast a few minutes ago. Russian S-300/400 air defence missiles from Makiivka engaged the rockets. The rockets were launched from the southwestern outskirts of Druzhkivka.

It seems that the MLRS hit something near Avdiivka.

On the northeastern flank of Siversk, Russian forces have captured most, if not all of the rest of the village of Serebryanka.

Russian forces advanced from their positions in the centre of the settlement, pushing towards the western outskirts. They were able to establish control over numerous positions in the ruined residential area, eventually forcing a Ukrainian withdrawal to the nearby tactical heights.

It's reported that the westernmost houses remain in the grey zone, and that the Russians haven't consolidated their positions, however flags were raised there earlier.

+ ~1.87km² in favour of Russia.

Pokrovsk city centre today.

Supply into the city has improved for Ukraine following the clearing of DRGs to the north. All of Pokrovsk has also been cleared of Russian DRGs, except for half of the Kalynivka District in the south, which is under actual Russian control. The lines have solidified for now.

On the northeastern flank of Kostyantynivka, Russian forces continued to advance and have made new progress north and northeast of Chasiv Yar.

Russian forces advanced in two areas. In the east, they improved their positions north of the chalk quarries, and captured a chain of trenches and dugouts along the western bank of the Siverskyi Donets Canal.

In the west, after securing a section of heavily fortified trench line, they advanced further west, capturing the southern part of the next treeline over.

+ ~4.60km² in favour of Russia.

In the Kostyantynivka direction, Russian forces continued to advance and have completed the capture of the Siverskyi Donets Line.

After the fall of Predtechyne, defence at the easternmost part of the salient became untenable for Ukraine, forcing them to begin the withdrawal to the Kostyantynivka - Ivanopillya Line. Russian forces quickly followed, capturing the line of trenches and dugouts along the western bank of the Siverskyi Donets Canal, and the positions at the southern chalk quarry.

From there, they cleared two forested areas which hold heavily fortified areas, as well as numerous treeline positions both on the heights and in the low-lying ground. As a result, the last section of the tactical heights running from Chasiv Yar to Horlivka has fallen.

Additionally, Russian forces continued to clear the treelines north of Bila Hora, and made progress in Oleksandro-Shultyne, where they secured the southern bank of Naumykha River and established a bridgehead over it in the eastern part of the settlement.

+ ~12.79km² in favour of Russia.

In the Kostyantynivka direction, Russian forces made new progress towards Kleban-Byk from the east, establishing control over an important stronghold.

After securing positions east of the railway line on approach to the Kleban-Bykske Reservoir, Russian forces began storming the St. Matrona Mine to the south. Due to its position in relation to the nearby Russian controlled territory, Ukrainian forces had to withdraw to the northern outskirts of Shcherbynivka, resulting in the mine's capture.

+ ~1.64km² in favour of Russia.

On the southwestern flank of Kostyantynivka, Russian forces continued to advance towards Sofiivka, further outflanking the stronghold village of Shakhove.

After securing the top of the tactical heights, Russian forces began advancing downhill. They pushed west and northwest down treelines, securing new positions there and in the forest plantations in the gulley running down the middle.

+ ~3.35km² in favour of Russia.

In the Dobropillya direction, Russian forces resumed their assault operations and began recapturing previously lost positions.

After the successful Ukrainian counterattacks, Russian forces were able to regroup and hold their ground in and around Kucheriv Yar. They then began advancing in two directions outward from the village.

In the west, they advanced north up the Velyka Balka Gulley, securing the forests and fortified positions there. They then went on to advance northwest and uphill, gaining a foothold on the series of treelines northeast of Stepy. The Russians were able to advance further, capturing numerous new treeline positions on the tactical heights, before pushing downhill and re-entering the village of Rubizhne. Currently, the village is mostly in the grey zone, with neither side holding a significant presence there. Russia holds their main presence in the forest plantations southeast of the settlement, near the pond.

In the east, they advanced from Kucheriv Yar, recapturing a trench strongpoint and part of an adjacent treeline. They then went on to advance northeast up another treeline, recapturing part of the forest plantations on the western edge of the gulley that leads to Hruzke.

+ ~9.98km² in favour of Russia.

In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian forces have re-secured control over most of Pokrovsk.

Following the Russian failure to break through at Zolotyi Kolodyaz, Ukrainian forces managed to clear the remaining part of the city of Russian DRGs. They moved into positions in the Shakhtarskyi District, as well as in the city centre, and the forest south of the E50 highway.

In the west of the city, Russian assault groups were pushed out of the low-rise residential areas, with Ukrainian forces re-entering the village of Leontovychi. Russian forces maintain control over around half of the southern Kalynivka District.

+ ~3.93km² in favour of Ukraine.

In the Novopavlivka direction, over the past month and a half, Ukrainian forces have slowly begun pushing back against Russian forces north and northwest of Horikhove.

After regrouping, Ukrainian forces began advancing east down the treelines towards the Donetsk-Dnipropetrovsk regional border, reaching it and recapturing the trenches along it. They then went further, re-entering Donetsk Oblast, and capturing positions nearly 2.3km beyond the border, while improving their positions in the treelines west of the reservoir.

Additionally, Ukrainian forces recaptured positions in the forested areas on the border, pushing the Russians back into Horikhove.

+ ~10.80km² in favour of Ukraine.

The "Triton" Oil Depot in Izmail, Odesa Oblast after at least 28 Russian Geran-2 drones impacted it.

Update from the Gaza Strip - Gaza Governorate:

The IDF is continuing its large operation aimed at securing the Zeitoun Neighbourhood of Gaza City, and has made progress into the more "dangerous" parts of the neighbourhood.

After securing the school and destroyed buildings in the southwestern part, under heavy air and artillery cover, Israeli armoured units pushed into the less destroyed and more dense urban areas. They quickly reached Al Shawa Al Khasa Street, clearing the blocks in front of it. They then advanced further northwest, clearing a commercial area and at least five more blocks.

Additionally, the IDF cleared new residential areas west of the Salah Al-Deen Highway, and also began operating west of the highway near the old city, although no consolidation has occurred there yet.

Palestinian factions responded with their usual sporadic mortar shelling of Israeli positions, IED detonations against military vehicles, as well as shooting down reconnaissance drones. Rocket launches also continued against Israeli border settlements.

+ ~0.58km² in favour of the IDF.

Update from the Gaza Strip - Khan Younis Governorate:

The IDF continued their low-intensity operations in and around the city of Khan Younis, clearing new areas and consolidating in the city centre.

Israeli forces resumed their clearing operations in the western part of Qizan An Najjar, and established control over the rest of this town. They also reached the former humanitarian tent complex on the western outskirts of Khan Younis, clearing it and the surrounding areas.

Additionally, the IDF cleared new parts of the dense urban neighbourhoods of western Khan Younis, continuing to demolish buildings and set up forward command and control points.

Palestinian factions continued to detonate IEDs and launch rockets, albeit at a decreased rate.

+ ~1.74km² in favour of the IDF.

Here's footage showing the second Iskander-M ballistic missile strike on Slovyansk, Donetsk Oblast (one previous impact can already be seen to the right of the second).

As I previously reported, the target was a temporary deployment point for Azov, or more specifically, the 3rd separate assault brigade. This was today confirmed by Russian sources who received the recon drone footage. Another example of the exclusive info I provide from time to time not being BS.

Around an hour and a half ago, Israeli media reported that a major "security incident" has occurred in Israeli-occupied Rafah, southern Gaza.

Reports state that a group of 15-20 heavily armed Palestinian fighters stormed an Israeli position from a tunnel which they dug, firing Anti-tank missiles, RPGs, and heavy machine guns. The fighting lasted for around half an hour, with Palestinian forces reportedly attempting to capture Israeli soldiers.

Multiple IDF evacuation helicopters evacuated the dead and wounded to hospitals.

MiG-31K airborne. Threat of Kinzhal launches.

Update: The attempts to capture the Israeli soldiers failed after the 30 minutes of intense clashes. The attack was supported and coordinated with a mortar unit, which fired on the Israeli positions.

Israeli sources claim that 8 of the ~15 militants were killed, and the rest escaped back into their tunnel. Operations to find them are ongoing, and Israeli artillery shelling was reported in the area. The target unit was the Israeli "Haruv" reconnaissance unit of the 900th "Kfir" Infantry Brigade. Kfir's last known location was in Khan Younis, which lines up with clarified Israeli reports on the location of the attack.

This is a very rare case of a large cell, supported by another cell from afar, carrying out an attack.

Additional Iskander threat from Crimea

Iskander launch from Crimea

No updates on the MiG. Waiting on the Iskander to be detected.