In the Kupyansk direction, Russian forces continued their assault operations and deep infiltrations, making new progress in four different areas.

In the east, Russian forces resumed their assault operations west of Stepova Novosilka and once again recaptured the trench fortifications and strongpoints at the railway crossing southwest of the village, from which they are now trying to break through further west to Pishchane. They also entrenched along the forest plantations west and northwest of Stepova Novosilka.

To the west, the Russians continued slowly advancing in Pishchane and have managed to fully dislodge Ukrainian forces from the central part of the village. Fighting continues for the southeastern houses, however most Ukrainian soldiers have already withdrawn to the railway windbreaks further east.

Further west, Russian forces marginally advanced in the eastern part of Kurylivka, just north of the Kurylivske Lake, expanding their foothold in the settlement. They also improved their positions in the treelines to the north.

In the southwest, the Russians continued their deep infiltrations to Kivsharivka and have entrenched in a number of treeline positions just outside the town, from which they are infiltrating its northeastern streets.

+ ~4.83 km² in favour of Russia.

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In the Borova direction, Russian forces continued their assault operations in the direction of the Oskil River.

The Russians were able to capture the remaining treeline positions southeast of Bohuslavka, securing the infiltration routes for assault groups to enter its southeastern and eastern streets. Additionally, established a foothold along the railway windbreaks running parallel with the P-79 highway, therefore driving a wedge between Novoplatonivka and Bohuslavka.

+ ~2.28 km² in favour of Russia.

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In the Borova, Svyatohirsk, and Lyman directions, both Russian and Ukrainian forces have advanced.

In the southeast, Russian forces continued to advance in the area of Drobysheve, significantly expanding their zone of control in the Drobysheve Forest and entering the area of the Drobysheve School.

To the west, Ukrainian forces continued advancing in Novoselivka and have expanded their foothold in the village, capturing new positions in the southern streets. They also cleared out the eastern part of Yarova from Russian infiltrators and recaptured parts of the Sviato Hory National Part just north of the Siverskyi Donets River. Fierce fighting continues for the forests in the direction of Novoselivka.

Further west, after largely withdrawing from the northern part of Svyatohirsk, Russian forces advanced further west through the forests and entered the "Emerald City" Campground. They also captured new positions in the forests southeast of Sosnove and entered the southern part of the village. Meanwhile, DRGs continued to infiltrate through western Yarova to the eastern part of Svyatohirsk.

To the north, the Russians resumed assault operations in the direction of the Sosnove - Oleksandrivka Road, capturing new positions in the forests of the Sviati Hory National Park and reaching the road. They also secured the southern and southwestern parts of Oleksandrivka, and are attempting to capture the northern part of the village.

To the northeast, following the Ukrainian counterattacks from Korovii Yar, Russian forces recaptured the forest plantations south of the Korovii Yar Orchards. Fighting continues for a number of positions in this area.

+ ~4.06 km² in favour of Ukraine.
+ ~2.72 km² in favour of Russia.

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In the Lyman direction, both Russian and Ukrainian forces have advanced.

In the west, Ukrainian forces resumed their counterattacks in Drobysheve and once again recaptured the northeastern streets of the town. From there, they established control over the Drobysheve Farm and some treeline positions to the northeast. On the other hand, Russian forces deepened their infiltrations into the southern part of the town.

To the east, following repeated attacks, Russian forces were able to secure a number of positions along a treeline east of Stavky, and are attempting to dislodge Ukrainian forces from their remaining positions east of the village.

To the south, the Russians captured additional positions in the forests west of Zarichne and cut off some small groups of Ukrainian soldiers there, which they are now attacking from the east. Additionally, the Russians improved their positions in the treelines south of Stavky and continued infiltrating the northern streets of Lyman from the "Elena" Farm Complex.

+ ~1.20 km² in favour of Russia.
+ ~0.77 km² in favour of Ukraine.

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IDF soldiers from the Duvdevan Unit carried out a counterinsurgency operation in the West Bank city of Nablus, capturing two Palestinians.

One was reportedly affiliated with the defunct Nablus-based "Lions Den" local armed group, while the other (likely affiliated with the overlapping "Nablus Battalion" armed group of the PIJ) was reportedly involved in the production of IEDs intended to be used on Israeli soldiers conducting raids in the city. They also seized a pistol and ammunition.

Events in the Rai-Olesandrivka direction (Slovyansk direction) are not progressing well for Ukraine right now.

Russia has intensified their offensive operations and are making steady advances through some of the most fortified parts of the frontline. Ukrainian counterattacks aimed at slowing Russia's advance have failed, and Russian infiltration groups are reaching areas further and further west along the southern bank of the Siverskyi Donets River, penetrating strongpoints which were supposed to have stalled any Russian offensive west of Siversk.

Some forward units have already advanced 20 km since the fall of Siversk (from positions east of the city) and are closing in on the strategic city of Mykolaivka from two directions.

If Ukraine doesn't redeploy sufficient forces here soon, this front could blossom into a catastrophe not only for the Lyman direction, but also for the cities of Slovyansk and Kramatorsk which are not prepared for battle, and still hold more than 150,000 civilians.

Ukrainian HIMARS rockets launched from near Putvyl, Sumy Oblast, just impacted something near Rylsk, Kursk Oblast.

Ukrainian FP-2 drones from the 1st Separate Centre of Unmanned Systems struck 3 Russian Tor-M1 short-range air defence systems in Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

Russian Geran-2 drones targeted the "Glinsko-Rozbyshevskaya" fuel storage facility in the village of Kachanove, Poltava Oblast.

As a result of the strikes, a large fire broke out, resulting in significant damage. This same facility was targeted by Gerans last week too.

Coordinates: 50.417372, 33.649836

A Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber was likely shot down by a patriot missile, over Zaporizhzhia Oblast at around 11:20 pm yesterday as it was launching KAB glide-bombs at the Tersyanka area of Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

It was detected by Ukrainian radars for about 10 km after apparently being hit, before reportedly crashing somewhere near Kamianka.

I'm aware Fighterbomber made a trolling post about this, however the shootdown was reported prior to this.

Israeli airstrikes are targeting the Bekaa region of eastern Lebanon right now.

Israeli fighter jets are flying over southern Lebanon. Additional airstrikes are now taking place.

Israeli airstrikes on Riyaq, eastern Lebanon. Fighter jets are also flying over central Lebanon.

Scenes from the Tamnine El Tahta area of eastern Lebanon, after it was targeted by multiple Israeli airstrikes.

Another image from eastern Lebanon. At least 4 Israeli fighter jets are airborne right now.

Tonight is the predicted night for Russia's upcoming combined missile attack on Ukraine, which will primarily target Kyiv Oblast.

At least 15 Russian Geran-2 drones are detected in Ukrainian airspace right now, and repeated launches have taken place.

As usual, it is not certain that an attack will take place tonight, but I will continue to monitor the situation. We should know if it will happen in the next 5 hours.

Interestingly, sometime over the past ~8 days, the elements of 425th Assault "Skala" Regiment which were taking part in Ukraine's localised counteroffensive were suddenly withdrawn and deployed somewhere else.

These forces took part in the attack on Ternove, which saw Ukraine recapture the northern part of the village. The stalling of the frontline in that area can likely be attributed to the redeployment of Skala.

We may see some Russian counterattacks take place at the easternmost edge of the Ukrainian counteroffensive zone soon...