Russian army tries to bypass Vovchansk: Ukraine's Forces explain change in tactics

According to Trehubov, the city is currently under the stable control of Ukrainian forces. The main issue in this direction is not Vovchansk itself, but the enemy’s attempts to bypass the city and expand their area of control.

"For example, in Vilcha, the enemy is trying to establish a foothold, but our units are driving them out. However, they keep attempting to re-enter," Trehubov explained.

Thus, the key challenge at the moment is not the assault on Vovchansk itself, but the enemy’s ongoing attempts to bypass the city and create a bridgehead for further actions. The expert emphasized that Ukrainian forces are controlling the situation and respond promptly to any enemy advances in the area.

Situation on the front

Russian troops are still present in the village of Hrabovske in the Sumy region and have attempted to advance toward settlements to the north, trying to test the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ defenses.

Since the beginning of the day, Russian invaders have continued offensive actions along the entire front line, attempting to break through Ukrainian defenses.

The fiercest fighting is taking place in the Southern-Slobozhanskyi and Pokrovsk directions, where Russian forces launched multiple attacks on Ukrainian positions.

In total, 58 combat engagements have been recorded since the start of the day, and artillery strikes have hit the Chernihiv and Sumy regions.

Ukrainian forces repelled enemy advances in the Kupiansk, Lyman, and Huliaipole directions, where fighting continues in several locations. In other areas, the situation remains more stable.