There have been some significant changes on the map over the last 24 hours. The Russians are advancing in a new direction.

Geolocated footage shows that Russian forces have made substantial progress in the Siversk direction and have captured the village of Verkhnokamyanske.

The Russian Ministry of Defence originally claimed control over this village around a week and a half ago, but only now has it been visually confirmed. Russian forces have driven a wedge through Ukrainian defences without much resistance and are now within 3.85km of the eastern outskirts of Siversk.

This was one of the most fortified parts of the frontline and has been broken very quickly. This is a very bad sign for Ukraine as it indicates that the Russians can advance practically anywhere that they want.

The next goal for Russia here will probably be to capture the tactical heights to the north and south of Verkhnokamyanske, before linking up with assault detachments from Vyimka and attacking Siversk from the south and the east.

Vovchansk is hell on earth...

Geolocated footage indicates that Russian forces have advanced northeast of Siversk and have entered the ruins of Hryhorivka.

This sector of the front has been relatively quiet for a long time, but it appears that Russia has restarted assault operations here in coordination with the attack on Verkhnokamyanske.

They advanced from forest plantation to forest plantation, reaching the outskirts of Hryhorivka and hung their flag over the easternmost ruins of a house.

One reliable Russian source reported that the entire village was seized, however this has not been confirmed.

Geolocated footage indicates that Russian forces have broken through Ukrainian positions in and around the city of Toretsk, reaching the main industrial area.

This sector of the front in Toretsk appeared to be relatively quiet for some time following the initial Russian advances into the southern part of the city, but since then, they have made additional gains, capturing the Kulatsky microdistrict, before advancing on the Zabalka district, capturing all of it except for the westernmost streets.

This has forced a Ukrainian withdrawal from their remaining positions in the forest to the east of Toretsk, along with positions in the Nakhalivka suburb.

There was also a smaller advance in the northeast of the city, where Russian forces advanced to Myrna Street, seizing 9 blocks of residential houses.

Recent reports suggest that Russian forces have captured the village of Sofivka as the Ukrainians withdraw from their positions east of the Vovcha river.

The AFU still reportedly holds positions in the eastern part of Zoryane, but apart from that have apparently completely pulled out due to the risk of encirclement.

Russian forces have reportedly continued to exploit their breakthrough in the Siversk direction, apparently capturing the ruins of Hryhorivka and half of Serebryanka.

If true, this creates another salient to the south against the other large advance in Verkhnokamyanske. It would also mean that they advanced for 8km within a very short period of time.

MiG-31K airborne. It can carry the Kinzhal hypersonic missile.

While some may think that this will endanger the Ukrainian positions in the Serebryanske forest, the good thing for Ukraine is that their southern flank is protected by the Siversky Donets River and the swamps surrounding it.

However, it may mean that the Russians will restart offensive operations inside the forest with the goal of encircling the Ukrainians in their eastern trenches.

Returning to the airbase.

Still @Planet images of the oil depot at Feodosia port after the Ukrainian strike.

Recent reports by local Palestinian sources indicate that Israeli forces have continued to advance in Gaza city and have reached the sea, completely cutting off the northern Governorate from the rest of the strip.

They have also entered the densely populated Sheikh Radwan suburb, taking up positions in residential buildings in order to prevent movement of Hamas fighters in and out of Jabalia.

The current status of the section in the light blue is unknown, however if it has been captured by the IDF, it would put the Jabalia refugee camp under a near complete siege. In order to complete the siege, Israeli forces would need to advance along the light blue arrow as this would cut off Hamas fighters in Jabalia from their counterpart in Beit Hanoun.

Overview of the casualties reported by Gaza’s civil defence spokesperson over the past 24 hours:

Northern Governorate:
38 people were killed as a result of Israeli shelling and airstrikes, including a single incident where Israeli forces shelled tents for displaced people at the Yemen Al-Saeed hospital in the Jabalia refugee camp. Another airstrike on a civilian home near the civil defence headquarters, west of the Jabalia refugee camp saw 6 people killed.

Gaza Governorate:
11 people were killed, all as a result of a single Israeli airstrike on a civilian home near a market in the al-Shujaya suburb of Gaza city.

Middle Governorate:
11 people were killed as a result of Israeli airstrikes, including a single airstrike on a civilian home which killed 4 people in Block 6, northeast of the Al-Bureij Refugee camp. Another airstrike on a tent sheltering displaced people northwest of the Nuseirat refugee camp also killed 4 people.

Khan Younis Governorate:
10 people were killed as a result of Israeli airstrikes, including 7 people were killed in a single airstrike on a car, east of Khan Younis city.

Rafah Governorate:
No casualties reported over the past 24 hours.

Reports from Russian sources state that Russian forces have advanced in Kursk Oblast, recapturing the village of Novaya Sorochina.

To do this, they would've had to capture the forested areas in the gulleys to the west and northwest of the village, and cross the railway line, which the Ukrainians are likely heavily entrenched in.

If these reports are true, then not only was this done, but the Russians also managed to cross the Malaya Locknya river and capture Novaya Sorochina, establishing a bridgehead on the eastern bank of the river.

A large fire broke out in Adygea after a Ukrainian drone struck the "Khanskaya" military airfield overnight. A fuel and lubricant storage facility was reportedly destroyed.

Israeli forces conducted another raid on the Palestinian controlled parts of the West Bank today, this time targeting the Al-Far’a refugee camp, which is situated northeast of Nablus.

An Israeli reconnaissance drone was sent out to scout the area for targets. Palestinian fighters fired bullets at the drone, but did not shoot it down. 2 hours later, significant Israeli military reinforcements were seen moving towards the Al-Far’a camp. Violent clashes broke out shortly after Israeli forces entered the town.

An explosive device was detonated against the IDF, while machine gun fire was reported. Another explosive device was detonated against Israeli armoured vehicles 2 hours later reportedly injuring multiple Israeli soldiers, and damaging a vehicle.

A third explosive device was detonated half an hour later, setting fire to a military jeep. More machine gun fire was reported as the Israelis encountered fierce resistance, forcing them to bring in more reinforcements. After 8 hours of clashes, Israeli forces withdrew to their checkpoints and positions south of the camp.

"We support Israel's security, but we will not allow Lebanon to become Gaza."

- The White House

I recall them saying a similar thing about Rafah, but look what happened there 🤔

Russian forces are reportedly continuing their assaults along the railway line south of Selydove, although no advance has been confirmed yet. The longer they take to advance here, the worse the cover of the trees in the windbreaks will get. I suspect that we will see larger advances here in the near future.

I also expect that the Russians will focus on following the railway line, before hitting Ukrainian positions in the southwestern residential area of the city from the rear.

Violent gun battles are being reported around the cemetery in the Jabalia refugee camp just now, as Israeli soldiers continue to try to clear the area of Hamas fighters.

Israeli forces are storming the Al-Far'a camp again. Expect more violent clashes over the next few hours.

A recent report states that Russian forces have advanced in the village of Lysivka in the Pokrovsk direction reaching the centre of the village and establishing control over around half of it. The main attack vector was reportedly along the northern street.

The capture of Lysivka would put the Russians just 4.1km from the outskirts of Pokrovsk.