ISW: Both sides advance on Russia-Ukraine front line, fiercest fighting near Pokrovsk and Kupiansk
Illustrative photo: ISW assessed the progress of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russians (GettyImages)
Over the past few days, both Ukrainian and Russian forces have been advancing on the front lines, with the situation in the Pokrovsk and Kupiansk directions remaining the most difficult, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
Russian troops have intensified attacks in the border areas of the Kursk and Sumy regions, as well as continuing offensive operations in a number of directions in eastern and southern Ukraine.
In the Kharkiv region, the enemy attacked near Prylypka, Vilcha, Vovchanski Khutory, Starytsia, and in the direction of Izbytske. At the same time, the Ukrainian Defense Forces likely carried out counteroffensive actions in the Lyman area. In the Velykyi Burluk area, fighting continued within Obukhivka and Kolodiazne, with Ukrainian troops actively operating near Milove and Khatne.
Map of fighting (ISW)
Map of fighting (ISW)
Map of fighting (ISW)
In the Kupiansk direction, Ukrainian units recently held their positions or advanced in Petropavlivka and in the central part of Kupiansk. Russian troops, in turn, intensified their attacks near Holubivka, Pishchane, Kurylivka, and Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi.
In the Lyman and Siverskyi directions, the Russians advanced near Lyman, Zarichne, Drobysheve, Serebrianka, Vasiukivka, and other settlements.
In the Kostiantynivka area, Russian troops advanced east of the city, while Ukrainian forces conducted operations in Pleshchiivka. Fighting also continued near Ivanopil, Kleban-Byk, Rusyn Yar, and in the direction of Novopavlivka.
Map of fighting (ISW)
Map of fighting (ISW)
Map of fighting (ISW)
Map of fighting (ISW)
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Ukrainian Defense Forces achieved success near Udachne and in one of the districts of Myrnohrad. At the same time, the enemy attacked in the areas of Pokrovsk, Rodynske, Bilytske, Kotlyne, and Serhiivka.
Active combat operations were also recorded in the Novopavlivka, Oleksandrivka, Huliaipole, and Orikhiv directions, where Russian troops attempted to advance, and Ukrainian units repelled the attacks, including mechanized ones.
In addition, according to ISW, Russian troops attacked east of Kherson, near Antonivka.
Map of fighting (ISW)
Map of fighting (ISW)
Map of fighting (ISW)
The 7th Corps of the Airborne Forces reported that the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to carry out tasks to contain the enemy in the Pokrovsk agglomeration. The Ukrainian military is also conducting operations to provide air cover for ground logistics routes on the approaches to the city.
Thanks to the coordinated actions of the defenders, almost 100% of enemy air targets attempting to approach these routes are being destroyed.
