A recent report states that Russian forces have begun assault operations on Tolstyi Lug in Kursk Oblast.

Considering the reports of the capture of Liubimovka, it is possible that these attacks took place from the rear as either way the Russians would have to cross the Snagost' river. This direction makes more sense as it gets behind the Ukrainian positions.

This information has not been confirmed, however.

A new report suggests that Russian forces have advanced and entered the city of Kurakhove.

To do this, the Russians needed to clear the rest of Ostrivske, which they reportedly completed, before advancing into the dachas and the eastern-most residential area of Kurakhove along Skhidna street. They also apparently captured the local cemetary as well as a section of the railway line.

Multiple sources are reporting that Ukrainian forces conducted a counterattack in Kamyanske (Zaporizhzhia Oblast) and eliminated the Russian bridgehead on the northern bank of the inlet.

Local Palestinian forces report an unusual increase in activity between Khan Younis and Rafah, with footage showing the aftermath of an airstrike. There are also reports of violent exchanges of fire between Israeli forces and Hamas fighters.

More to come.

Israeli media report shootings in Kerem Shalom, just south of the Gaza strip.

Violent gun battles between Israeli forces and Hamas fighters are now being reported east of Rafah city.

Today's Russian Geran attack has been ongoing for over 15 hours now. 3 drones are still in the airspace of Ukraine. If anyone knows what the record length of a Russian Shahed/Geran attack is, let me know.

Israel has decided to reinforce several companies in the occupied parts of the West Bank “as part of preparations for various scenarios.”

It’s over. The attack lasted a total of 17 hours. The next one will probably start in 4-7 hours time.

At least 22 people were killed in a new Israel airstrike on Jabalia-al-Balad, Gaza. 30 others were injured. There are still people under the rubble.

The airstrike targeted 4 residential buildings, all of which were inhabited.

I knew Israel was going to struggle in Lebanon, but not to this extent…

Recent reliable reports suggest that Russian forces have likely advanced in the Glushkovsky district of Kursk Oblast and recaptured the settlements of Veseloe and Obukhovka.

The reports state that the AFU was pushed back to the international border and now only controls the Novyi Put tract.

This comes as Russian sources stated that Russian forces were bombarding Ukrainian positions and strongholds in and around Veseloe and Obukhovka. This was likely a predecessor to the main assault operations.

If these reports of Russian advances are true, then it would indicate the end of Ukraine's Glushkovo offensive. It would also free up Russian troops for the offensive on Sudzha.

A new report from Pro-Ukrainian source "Deepstate" suggests that Russian forces have made a small advance north of Novohrodivka, capturing a section of the railway line which leads to Pokrovsk, as well as a section of the railway line which leads to Myrnohrad.

This advance - if true - threatens the village of Sukhyi yar from not only the south, but also the east.

Another report by Pro-Ukrainian source "Deepstate" suggests that Russian forces made a ~500m advance northeast of Novooleksandrivka, and captured most if not all of a treeline.

Another report by Pro-Ukrainian source "Deepstate" suggests that Russian forces advanced west of Niu-York and captured new Ukrainian treeline positions.

If true, this advance was likely conducted with a main assault vector to the north, while others attacked west to capture Ukrainian positions in the grove. The treelines adjacent to the northern end of the treeline with the main attack vector are likely in the grey zone or under Russian control by now.

It appears that the Russians may be attempting to flank Nelipivka from the west, unless Nelipivka has already fallen, which is a possibility.

A recent report by a reliable Russian source states that a Ukrainian counterattack has pushed the Russians out of the last part of Selydove.

Ukrainian forces reportedly advanced from positions in the eastern streets of Selydove, recapturing the last residential area on Myru street. Building on their momentum, they were also reportedly able to recapture the mine and the concrete plant, capturing the last section of the city that was still under Russian control.

The same source also reported that Russian forces were forced to withdraw from the massive Terykon to the northeast of Selydove. While they didn't state that Ukrainian forces established positions there, it wouldn't make sense for the Russians to randomly withdraw from it considering the tactical advantage it offered in the form of surveillance over all of, and fire control over part of the city.

This leads me to believe that if the Ukrainians did recapture the easternmost part of Selydove (which has not been confirmed), then it is likely that they recaptured the Terykon too. This will significantly impede Russian offensive operations on the city, specifically the flanking maneuver from the north which is being conducted. The Ukrainians would have surveillance over the E50 highway and will be able to spot Russian assault groups long before they reach the frontline.

The Russians will likely respond by bombarding the Terykon with FABs and artillery, trying to destroy any firing positions and kill the Ukrainians on it turning it into a death zone.

Overview of the casualties reported by Gaza’s civil defence spokesperson over the 24 hours preceding 9am local time:

Northern Governorate:
11 people were killed as a result of Israeli shelling and airstrikes, including a single airstrike on an unspecified target in the Bir al-Na'ja area which killed 5 people. 4 people were also killed after Israeli artillery shells struck several residential buildings in the Al-Falouja

Gaza Governorate:
4 people were killed, all as a result of a single Israeli airstrike on a residential building near the “Islamic Complex” in the Sabra neighbourhood.

Middle Governorate:
4 people were killed, all as a result of two Israeli airstrikes on residential buildings, one of which in Deir-Al-Balah and another in the Nuseirat refugee camp.

Khan Younis Governorate:
No recorded deaths.

Rafah Governorate:
Several bodies were recovered from different areas of Rafah city.

That’s a total of at least 22 people killed in the past 24 hours.

A Russian Antonov An-30 aircraft has been conducting reconnaissance over the city of Idlib, Northwestern Syria, since this morning, apparently surveying the area for rebel forces.

Meanwhile in the western Aleppo countryside, Syrian government forces destroyed an ammunition depot in a warehouse. Extensive reconnaissance efforts were reportedly carried out in advance.

This warehouse was reportedly set up in an area close to the frontline for logistical support with heavy ammunition, including tank shells, artillery and missiles, in preparation for possible upcoming battles.