Last night, Russia carried out a combined missile and drone attack on Kharkiv Oblast.

- 2 Iskander-M ballistic missiles and at least 20 Geran-2 drones attacked energy infrastructure and other targets in Kharkiv City. The video shows the moment of one of the Iskander-M impacts. Power outages are reported in some districts of the city.

- 2 Iskander-M ballistic missiles impacted a target near the city of Chuhuiv.

Geran-2 drones attacked targets in the following areas:

- Eskhar
- Chuhuiv
- Balakliya
- Pechenihy
- Korotych

Correction on the missile figures:

- 10 Iskander-Ms were used, not 11. 4 targeted Kyiv, not 5, and all 4 were shot down.

- The 2 Iskander-Ks were Kh-69 cruise missiles.

- There were 24 Kh-101s rather than 18. Of these, a minimum of 12 were shot down.

Russian forces have captured the village of Hrafske, Bilyi Kolodyaz direction, Kharkiv Oblast.

Pre-war population: ~329.
Total land area: ~2.01 km².

The fighting for Hfraske lasted approximately 1 month, 10 days.

With Ukraine now having fully lifted it's information embargo on their localised counteroffensive in the Pokrovs'ke and Hulyaipole directions, the geolocations are beginning to flow in.

So, for all my followers who are stuck in 2023 and that believe geolocations are the only way of mapping the frontline situation (of course, only if it works in their side's favour), here is a map representing this:

The yellow line shows what Russian sources generally claim what the frontline looks like, while the blue pins show these new geolocations. As you can see, it fits very well with my map's frontline, which I have been showing for nearly 3 weeks now.

Now of course, geolocations AREN'T everything, and they certainly aren't reliable. Geolocations are supposed to be a confirming factor, as - assuming the video isn't old (which is often easy to determine) - the only thing it proves is PRESENCE. It doesn't prove control, let along consolidation. This goes both ways.

But my point is, the Pro-Russian people who claim that this counteroffensive is a huge fabrication can no longer deny that it took place, and you can see this reflected in some Russian maps already. You can debate the zone of control all you want, but now there is evidence that it has taken place.

Most Pro-Ukrainians have accepted by now that this isn't just me and Suriyak quietly reverting our supposedly fake Russian advances. This is what I meant when I said a few days ago that "The Pro-Russian accounts will also follow this trend in the coming weeks/months, and everyone will just forget about it."

For the first time ever, Russia shelled the city of Kramatorsk with a 152 mm howitzer. The shelling targeted the northeastern Bilenke District of the city.

Kramatorsk also came under attack from MLRS and Geran-2 drones overnight.

This artillery shelling is due to Russia's recent advances northwest of Bakhmut, which have seen them capture a number of significant fortified areas, including the village of Minkivka which was supposed to be the primary Ukrainian stronghold in this sector. This offensive is being carried out in conjunction with advances west of Siversk towards Slovyansk, which have resulted in even larger progress.

Soon, Slovyansk and Kramatorsk will follow the path of Kostyantynivka and Druzhkivka, turning into dead cities. Already, voluntary civilian evacuations in Kramatorsk have increased in the past few weeks in response to increased Russian FPV drone strikes.

This is one of the reasons why I have been sounding the alarm about this sector recently.

The area of the famous "Siversk Salient" has now officially come under full Russian control.

This was a highly fortified area which saw nearly 4 years of intense fighting, with Russian commanders even mentioning how effectively Ukraine defended this sector.

In the Komyshuvakha direction, over the last 2 weeks, Ukrainian forces continued their assault operations and have captured new positions in 2 different areas.

In the west, after establishing control over a section of northern Stepnohirsk, the Ukrainians continued to expand their zone of control, capturing additional streets in the northern part of the town. They also re-entered the town centre, recapturing a few high-rise buildings, and infiltrated the western streets.

In the east, Ukrainian forces began counterattacking northeast of Stepove, recapturing some positions along the Norovskaya Gulley, with some small groups infiltrating further west in the direction of Kamyanske.

+ ~5.80 km² in favour of Ukraine.

Interactive map link: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1thW9kqnDOaS2lAepLhLdzSX8Ur9Sc4k&ll=47.972743277699266%2C36.237619512610394&z=10

In the Omelnyk direction, Russian forces intensified their counterattacks, capturing new positions east and west of the Haichur River.

In the east, Russian forces repelled the Ukrainian infiltration to the abandoned village of Dobrovilne, and recaptured some treeline positions to the west. They also pushed the Ukrainians out of the northern part of Varvarivka, and re-entered the village of Dobropillya, capturing its southern half. Some Russian soldiers have infiltrated further north along the T-04-01 Highway towards the northern part of the settlement.

To the west, the Russians resumed their counterattacks and were able to capture the tactical heights northwest of Olenokostiantynivka, as well as some positions west of the village. This has allowed them to re-enter Pryluky from the south, where fighting is now ongoing.

Further south, the Russians continued clearing the treelines northeast of Zaliznychne, improving their positions further.

+ ~17.32 km² in favour of Russia.

Interactive map link: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1thW9kqnDOaS2lAepLhLdzSX8Ur9Sc4k&ll=47.972743277699266%2C36.237619512610394&z=10

In the Pokrovs'ke direction, Ukrainian forces continued their localised counteroffensive and have made new progress in a number of areas.

In the west, Ukrainian forces continued clearing the forests east of Nechaivka and Radisne, reaching the village of Yehorivka. They also entrenched in the western part of Danylivka, and crossed the Yanchur River to capture its northeastern houses.

To the east, Ukrainian forces continued advancing in Vyshneve and established control over most of the rest of the village. From there, they crossed the Yanchur River and entered the eastern houses of Yehorivka, while other assault groups entered Kyrpychne and Pryvillya. Meanwhile, assault operations continue in the treelines between the Yanchur River tributary and the Skotovataya Gulley.

Further east, the Ukrainians continued pushing west towards the eastern part of Berezove, and improved their positions in the treelines east of Ternove, from which they re-entered Donetsk Oblast and are trying to reach Komyshuvakha.

To the northeast, Ukrainian forces re-activated the frontline at their bridgehead over the Vovcha River near Oleksandropil, and are trying to reach the villages of Sichneve and Voskresenka.

+ ~12.49 km² in favour of Ukraine.

Interactive map link: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1thW9kqnDOaS2lAepLhLdzSX8Ur9Sc4k&ll=47.972743277699266%2C36.237619512610394&z=10

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

In the southwest, Russian forces recaptured the forest plantations west of the Pokrovsk Coal Mine waste dumps, and began infiltrating further northwest in the general direction of Serhiivka.

To the northeast, Russian forces continued slowly advancing in Hryshyne, capturing new positions in and around the central part of the village. However, further progress is being impeded by communications issues stemming from the disconnection of Starlink terminals, and constant Ukrainian FPV drone attacks. Additionally, Ukrainian forces have resumed counterattacks, and are infiltrating towards the southeastern edge of the village.

To the east, the Russians infiltrated further north through the treelines east of Hryshyne, while Ukrainian forces are attempting to counterattack in the area of the wastewater treatment plant. Additionally, the Russians recaptured both pig farm complexes along the road to Hryshyne, as well as some nearby treeline positions, while Ukrainian forces are attempting to recapture the western pig farm.

To the northeast Ukrainian forces cleared the southern part of Bilytske from Russian DRGs, as well as some areas southwest of the city. On the otherhand, Russian forces breached Ukrainian defences east of Bilytske and entered the eastern streets, while DRGs continued their infiltrations towards the former Vodyanskaya Mine.

+ ~6.60 km² in favour of Russia.
+ ~1.68 km² in favour of Ukraine.

Interactive map link: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1thW9kqnDOaS2lAepLhLdzSX8Ur9Sc4k&ll=47.972743277699266%2C36.237619512610394&z=10

MiG-31K airborne from Savasleika Airbase.

Possible combat flight.

Ukrainian Flamingo cruise missiles are currently flying deep into Russian territory.

Following up

The MiG-31K is carrying out a training mission.

No threat to Ukraine.