A Russian ballistic missile was launched in the direction of Sumy.

Disappeared from the radar

Explosions near Damascus

Israeli forces have been attempting to advance in multiple directions in Lebanon over the past 12 hours, but are meeting fierce resistance from Hezbollah. It appears that most, if not all of the attacks have been repelled.

I’ll make an overview of the day’s ground attacks later today.

The 36th division is now reportedly engaged in violent battles on the Lebanese border too. Previously only the 98th division was known to be conducting attacks. This comes as the 36th was pulled from the rear and deployed to the border.

30 minutes ago, Israel conducted their first air strike on central Beirut since 2006.

4 deaths have been confirmed.

No DeepState map update today it seems. This is the second time in the last week that this has happened.

Not a good sign for the AFU.

Overview of the situation on the Israel-Lebanon border:

In the Bint Jbeil direction, it appears that the IDF's 36th division is the main attacking force. Two main villages are currently being assaulted: Yaroun and Maroun el Ras.

In Yaroun, the 1st infantry brigade "Golani" is assaulting Hezbollah positions. They are attacking in small groups, probably around a platoon size. Hezbollah reportedly detonated an IED on Israeli infantry, killing and wounding several. It appears that the IDF is building up small groups of their forces in on the Salis heights which are just to the south of the international border on the Israeli side, before attacking to the northwest.

Meanwhile heavier fighting is ongoing in and around the village of Maroun El Ras. Multiple battles have taken place over the past 24 hours, with the 6th infantry brigade "Etzioni" and the 7th armoured brigade "Storm from Golan" making up the primary attacking force. So far it has been reported that three Merkava tanks from the 7th armoured brigade have been destroyed by Hezbollah, likely from RPG fire as the reports of their destruction line up with other reports of RPG fire in the same area. The 6th infantry brigade has been accumulating troops in the village of Avivim, before attacking across the border to the northwest

Meanwhile in the Markaba direction, it appears that the IDF's 98th Division "HaEsh/Fire" is the main attacking force. This direction seems to have less Israeli battalions conducting offensive operations, with only 1 brigade confirmed to have been active in Lebanon, that being the 35th Paratroopers Brigade which assaulted the village of Aadaysit Marjaayoun. They built up their forces in the settlement of Misgav Am, before attacking northwest along the ridgeline to Hezbollah positions.

Initially they were geolocated inside Aadaysit Marjaayoun, but weren't observed holding any positions, and were reportedly repelled with losses shortly afterwards.

As for the 55th Paratroopers Brigade "Hod Ha-Hanit/Spearhead", they have been seen training and are likely stationed in the town, and key logistical hub of Qiryat Shemona. So far, no confirmation has been received of them participating in active combat operations inside Lebanese territory.

There were also reports that Israeli forces attacked across the border from Metula in the direction of Kfarkela, but this was never confirmed, and if they did, it is unknown which brigade conducted the attack. It is possible that it was the 55th paratroopers brigade, which would explain its absence in battles, although that is just a theory.

Keep in mind that Hezbollah has been attacking border settlements with artillery and rockets practically all the time, which will be degrading Israeli offensive capabilities.

Russian forces are reportedly continuing to advance in Toretsk city and have apparently reached the main Ukrainian stronghold in the form of the industrial zone.

Following the capture of the highrise buildings in the city centre, Russian forces reportedly advanced into the low-rise residential area and the three-story buildings, taking up positions just outside the industrial zone. They also reportedly seized two more highrise buildings to the north of the main advance.

A satellite image of Nevatim Airbase (specifically the jet hangar area) shows at least five impact points and damage to a hangar.

Reliable reports suggest that Russian forces continued to advance in Tsukuryne and reportedly captured nearly half of the town.

Russian forces began attacking the town from three directions, with their main forces being concentrated down the railway line, punching through to the railway station where battles are reportedly ongoing.

Meanwhile, Russian forces also attacked into the south of Tsukuryne, likely capturing positions in the southern residential area. At the same time, new reports suggest that the salient formed in the east of the town has been mostly eliminated, with Russian forces now apparently fighting in the eastern residential areas after seizing the three-story buildings.

Ukraine is in a very precarious situation here, and it is likely that we will see a withdrawal to the western side of the railway line in the coming days. This will pave the way for future assault operations to the south in order to bypass Hirnyk.

Russian forces also reportedly advanced north of Tsukuryne along a treeline, possibly in an attempt to bypass the northeastern part of the town.

Reports from reliable sources suggest that Russian forces continue to bypass the key town of Hirnyk and have advanced in the direction of Izmailivka.

The Russians appear to have decided on building on their momentum south of the St Basil mine instead of consolidating control over their positions, and have likely captured the treeline leading to Izmailivka.

They are now reportedly probing Ukrainian defences in the northern outskirts of Izmailivka using small groups of infantry. It's possible that in the future, Russian forces will advance into Hirnyk from the west while simultaneously attacking behind it to take the town into a pocket.

Russian forces have likely restarted assault operations Western Zaporizhzhia Oblast, reportedly capturing a number of treeline positions and advancing for ~2.8km.

These attacks occurred in the direction of the village of Mala Tokmachka. This advance - if true - also means that Russian forces have nearly captured the entire ridgeline that leads from Verbove.

A Russian ballistic missile was launched from Kursk in the direction of Sumy.

Heavy explosions were heard in Beirut