Russia-Ukraine war: Frontline update as of September 5

Russian shelling

Throughout the day, Russian forces have carried out 58 airstrikes across Ukraine, dropping 66 aerial bombs. In addition, they deployed 572 kamikaze drones and conducted over 2,800 artillery attacks on our military positions and civilian areas.

Situation in the directions

In the Kharkiv direction, seven clashes have occurred. The Defense Forces repelled Russian assaults near Starytsia and Vovchansk, while one enemy attack remains ongoing.

In the Kupiansk direction, Russian troops continued offensive operations near Synkivka, Hlushkivka, Lozova, and Andriivka. Thirteen battles have been concluded, while two are still underway.

In the Lyman direction, Russian forces stormed Ukrainian positions near Druzheliubivka, Makiivka, Nevske, Cherneshchyna, and Novosadove. Fourteen clashes have been concluded, while three remain ongoing.

In the Siversk direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled four enemy assaults near Verkhniokamianske and Spirne.

In the Kramatorsk direction, 13 clashes took place near Chasiv Yar, Predtechyne, Ivanivske, Bila Hora, Ivanopillia, and Klishchiivka, with one enemy attack still ongoing.

In the Toretsk direction, 15 clashes occurred as Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions near Toretsk and Nelipivka. Eight clashes have been concluded, while seven are still ongoing.

In the Pokrovsk direction, 42 battles have taken place today around the settlements of Sukha Balka, Panteleimonivka, Zelene Pole, Vozdvyzhenka, Novotroitske, Hrodivka, Myroliubivka, Novohrodivka, and Mykhailivka. The Defense Forces repelled 37 enemy assaults, while five are still ongoing.

Today, in this direction, 332 enemy troops were neutralized, with 144 killed in action. Ukrainian forces also destroyed one tank, a Tigr armored vehicle, a BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher, one UAV, three vehicles, and nine motorcycles. Additionally, four tanks, one mortar, and ten vehicles were damaged.

In the Kurakhove direction, the enemy launched 28 offensive operations near Lysivka, Ukrainske, Halytsynivka, Krasnohorivka, Heorhiivka, and Kostiantynivka. Ukrainian defenders halted 24 of these attacks, while four remain ongoing.

In the Vremivka direction, Russian forces made six attempts to dislodge our units from their defensive lines near Vodiane, Kostiantynivka, and Vuhledar. Four clashes have been concluded, while two remain ongoing.

In the Orikhiv direction, a Russian assault near Robotyne was repelled.

In the Prydniprovskyi direction, the enemy was defeated after three attempts to storm our positions.

"No significant changes in other directions," the General Staff added.

Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

For several months, the Pokrovsk direction has remained the most challenging part of the front.

Russian forces are positioned 11 kilometers from Pokrovsk, prompting a mandatory evacuation of civilians.

According to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, Russian troops are leveraging their superiority in manpower and military equipment, particularly artillery and aviation, in the Pokrovsk direction. Over 50 clashes occur daily, with the Russians losing up to 300 soldiers each day.

Recently, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the Ukrainian Armed Forces would further reinforce the Pokrovsk direction.

Military expert Oleksiy Hetman noted that, unlike other areas of the front, the terrain near Pokrovsk favors Russian offensive actions.

However, Oleksandr Syrskyi reported today that Ukrainian forces have halted the Russian advance near Pokrovsk. Over the past six days, the enemy has not advanced by even a meter, he stated.