saw this on my feed - how true is this?
The Russian-Ukrainian War of 2022 (News and battle updates only)
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saw this on my feed - how true is this?
This reminds me of when in the 1970s the Americans took ballpoint pens to one of the multi national space stations and they wouldn't work in zero gravity, and they had to borrow pencils from Russian cosmonauts just to write things down.
Meaning, the current story is probably true.
Pokrovsk - 25.07.2025
"The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad direction as of 14:00 /Moscow time/ July 25, 2025
The offensive of the Russian Armed Forces on the eastern flank of the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration continues. After a breakthrough north of Myrnohrad a week earlier, Russian troops are leveling the front line along the Razine-Novoekonomichne-Mykolaivka line.
Soldiers of the 1st and 3rd Motor Rifle Battalions of the 5th Motor Rifle Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces raised flags in the central part of Novoekonomichne - on the school and at the local church.
According to data from the field, the northern part of the settlement is also under the control of Russian troops. An area up to three kilometers wide along the front and up to a kilometer deep has been taken.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are still located on the territory of the Kapitalna Mine and the air supply shaft located to the south. The facility is combined with a processing plant and is a very difficult structure to storm, in front of which the enemy have managed to prepare several strongholds for a long-term defense.
Mykolaivka, located next to Novoekonomichne, is almost completely under the control of the Russian Armed Forces. In the area of the broken bridge and on the southern outskirts, there remains a small presence of Ukrainian infantry, and a cleanup is currently underway there.
There are also reports of an alleged assault on Myrnohrad from the east, but they raise doubts, since before that the assault detachments would have to gain a foothold in the aforementioned Kapitalna Mine. However, according to some reports, attempts to advance from the south, from Hrodivka and the adjacent Mykolaivka did indeed take place, but they have not yet reached the point of gaining a foothold in the city.
On the western flank, in the Zvirove area, units of the 30th Motor Rifle Brigade of the Russian armed Forces are advancing. Most of the village has already been liberated, but it is still too early to talk about full control over the settlement.
Numerous reports of Russian troops entering Pokrovsk with the subsequent withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from the city are premature. However, given the overall dynamics of the fighting in the area, such an outcome is quite realistic in the long term - if the reports of the clearing of Zvirove and the beginning of the assault on Myrnohrad are confirmed, then, together with the actions of Russian reconnaissance groups in the south of Pokrovsk, it will be possible to really talk about the collapse of Ukrainian defenses in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration."
"The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad direction as of 14:00 /Moscow time/ July 25, 2025
The offensive of the Russian Armed Forces on the eastern flank of the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration continues. After a breakthrough north of Myrnohrad a week earlier, Russian troops are leveling the front line along the Razine-Novoekonomichne-Mykolaivka line. Soldiers of the 1st and 3rd Motor Rifle Battalions of the 5th Motor Rifle Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces raised flags in the central part of Novoekonomichne - on the school and at the local church.According to data from the field, the northern part of the settlement is also under the control of Russian troops. An area up to three kilometers wide along the front and up to a kilometer deep has been taken.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are still located on the territory of the Kapitalna Mine and the air supply shaft located to the south. The facility is combined with a processing plant and is a very difficult structure to storm, in front of which the enemy have managed to prepare several strongholds for a long-term defense. Mykolaivka, located next to Novoekonomichne, is almost completely under the control of the Russian Armed Forces. In the area of the broken bridge and on the southern outskirts, there remains a small presence of Ukrainian infantry, and a cleanup is currently underway there. There are also reports of an alleged assault on Myrnohrad from the east, but they raise doubts, since before that the assault detachments would have to gain a foothold in the aforementioned Kapitalna Mine. However, according to some reports, attempts to advance from the south, from Hrodivka and the adjacent Mykolaivka did indeed take place, but they have not yet reached the point of gaining a foothold in the city. On the western flank, in the Zvirove area, units of the 30th Motor Rifle Brigade of the Russian armed Forces are advancing. Most of the village has already been liberated, but it is still too early to talk about full control over the settlement. Numerous reports of Russian troops entering Pokrovsk with the subsequent withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from the city are premature. However, given the overall dynamics of the fighting in the area, such an outcome is quite realistic in the long term - if the reports of the clearing of Zvirove and the beginning of the assault on Myrnohrad are confirmed, then, together with the actions of Russian reconnaissance groups in the south of Pokrovsk, it will be possible to really talk about the collapse of Ukrainian defenses in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration."
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You don't want regular pencils in outer space because small pieces of a graphite and graphite dust can float any/everywhere and cause short circuits and is also flammable. Pencils also smudge.
The Fisher space pen - which is the pen erroneously said to have cost "billions to design" - was created by that company independently and then shown to NASA, who liked it, used it, and bought them. The Soviets also bought and used Fisher pens and the ESA and Chinese use them, too.
Its a cool pen, too. You can write underwater, upside down, on wet paper...
Novoselivka - 25.07.2025
"The situation in the Novoselivka direction as of 17:00 /Moscow time/ July 25, 2025
Today it became known that the units of the "Vostok" group of the Russian Armed Forces liberated two settlements at once in the southwestern part of the DPR. After the liberation of Myrne and Novokhatske, around two weeks ago, it took time to regroup and establish logistics, but now the Russian Armed Forces are advancing directly at the borders of the Dnipropetrovsk region in one sector, and in the other, they are advancing deep into Ukrainian lines.
On the northern flank of the Novoselivka direction, the village of Zelenyi Hai has been taken under control. Fighters of the 36th Motor Rifle Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces fought on the approaches to the sttlement for about a week and a half, and after clearing the strongholds and leveling the front line, they began assault operations directly in the village.
Now they will have to break through several well-prepared lines of defense that surround Andriivka-Klevtsove - the last large settlement in the southwestern part of the DPR, which is still under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. From the west, it is covered by several trenches and a network of fortifications, and from the north and south - by the Vovcha River.
On the southern flank, after consolidating in Voskresenka about a week ago, the Russian Armed Forces began to develop an offensive towards Malivka. This is the first settlement in the Dnipropetrovsk region liberated by the "Vostok" group of troops. Units of the 336th Marine Brigade broke the enemy's resistance towards the end of the month, raising several flags in various parts of the settlement.
Despite the fact that the village is protected from attacks from the south by the Kutsa Gully and several anti-tank trenches and strongholds, the Ukrainian defenses in Malivka fell quite quickly.
The Novoselivka direction remains the most successful for Russian troops. It is here, along with the battle for Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad, that some of the most dynamic battles of the summer campaign are taking place.
The enemy is not yet able to stabilize the front in this area and seize the initiative. Therefore, in the near future, we should expect the beginning of the emergence of a "buffer zone" already in the Dnipropetrovsk region."
"The situation in the Novoselivka direction as of 17:00 /Moscow time/ July 25, 2025
Today it became known that the units of the "Vostok" group of the Russian Armed Forces liberated two settlements at once in the southwestern part of the DPR. After the liberation of Myrne and Novokhatske, around two weeks ago, it took time to regroup and establish logistics, but now the Russian Armed Forces are advancing directly at the borders of the Dnipropetrovsk region in one sector, and in the other, they are advancing deep into Ukrainian lines. On the northern flank of the Novoselivka direction, the village of Zelenyi Hai has been taken under control. Fighters of the 36th Motor Rifle Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces fought on the approaches to the sttlement for about a week and a half, and after clearing the strongholds and leveling the front line, they began assault operations directly in the village. Now they will have to break through several well-prepared lines of defense that surround Andriivka-Klevtsove - the last large settlement in the southwestern part of the DPR, which is still under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. From the west, it is covered by several trenches and a network of fortifications, and from the north and south - by the Vovcha River.
On the southern flank, after consolidating in Voskresenka about a week ago, the Russian Armed Forces began to develop an offensive towards Malivka. This is the first settlement in the Dnipropetrovsk region liberated by the "Vostok" group of troops. Units of the 336th Marine Brigade broke the enemy's resistance towards the end of the month, raising several flags in various parts of the settlement. Despite the fact that the village is protected from attacks from the south by the Kutsa Gully and several anti-tank trenches and strongholds, the Ukrainian defenses in Malivka fell quite quickly.
The Novoselivka direction remains the most successful for Russian troops. It is here, along with the battle for Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad, that some of the most dynamic battles of the summer campaign are taking place. The enemy is not yet able to stabilize the front in this area and seize the initiative. Therefore, in the near future, we should expect the beginning of the emergence of a "buffer zone" already in the Dnipropetrovsk region."
Seversk - 27.07.2025
"The situation in the Siversk direction. July 26-27, 2025
Recently Russian troops launched a mechanized assault in the Siversk direction, which, although did not end very successfully, was not without certain positives.
On the evening of July 27, footage appeared on enemy resources showing the repulsion of a Russian mechanized assault in the Siversk direction.
At the beginning, the footage was painfully reminiscent of the previous assault actions carried out by the now-removed commander of the units operating here. The column of the Russian Armed Forces was discovered by the enemy on the territory of the Lysychansk Oil Refinery, and during its further advance was subjected to multiple strikes as it passed north of Verkhnokamyanske.
According to reports from the field, there were 3-4 enemy drones for each unit of armored vehicles, and rocket artillery was also used, including cluster munitions. Then something unusual happened - unlike the previous command, this time the armored group was not sent to storm, ignoring everything, but was turned around to save personnel. Only two tanks with "mangals" for some reason broke far ahead and rolled almost to the outskirts of Siversk. The crews, according to our information, survived.
Note that such a deep breakthrough does not mean territorial control - there are many Ukrainian forward observation posts in the fields and forest belts, it's just that in repelling attacks their role is only to observe and adjust fire, not to strike point-blank on Russian armor.
In addition, there were two more columns, one of which was stopped and turned around before the enemy began to strike, and another one dispersed and also avoided strikes. A competent assessment of the situation and taking into account the past mistakes of predecessors allowed the Russian command to save a lot of personnel, canceling a large-scale attack when discovered by the enemy. Continuing the assault in such conditions would inevitably entail heavy losses. Let's be honest, there are some in the current situation, but they are not nearly as catastrophic as they could have been.
At the same time, for several days in a row, statements and footage showing Russian troops in several objects in the Serebryansky Forest have been appearing. Russian flags were even raised over some buildings, but it is not entirely clear how the Russian stormtroopers managed to get there. Artillery and aviation are still operating from time to time in the central part of the forest, and there are a great many strongholds there, and getting through them is not the easiest task. However the southern part, the zone of backwaters near the Seversky Donets River, is not so saturated with enemy forces. Several mortar crews of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were located there, supporting the enemy's defenses in Bilohorivka and Hryhorivka - but with the liberation of the latter, the need for them partially disappeared and the supply of strongholds became more complicated: if provisions and ammunition for small arms can be delivered by drones, then 82mm and 120mm mortar rounds in sufficient quantities not so much. And supply by boats, given the battles in Serebryanka, is hardly possible. Probably, it was here that small groups of Russian troops passed, to raise the flags. However, whether they managed to gain a stable foothold there is a question with an asterisk.
The situation in the Siversk direction, perhaps the most "cursed" in the entire zone of the Special Military Operation, is gradually improving. And not least of all - thanks to the albeit belated, attention to the problems of the units operating here."
Seversk - 01.08.2025
"The situation in the Siversk direction as of 15:00 /Moscow time/ August 1, 2025
After the recent large-scale attack of the Russian Armed Forces in the Siversk direction, the enemy's resources acknowledged the loss of significant territory in the vicinity of Verkhnokamyanske.
Over the past month, Russian troops have expanded the combat zone on the approaches to Siversk, an important outpost of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the area covering the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration from attacks from the east. But these successes began not yesterday, but a little earlier. By mid-July, units from the 123rd and 6th Motor Rifle Brigades of the Russian Armed Forces liberated Verkhnokamyanske and approached the neighboring Novoselivka. Ultimately, this made it possible to conduct a further assault in the direction of Siversk and penetrate deeper into the enemy's defense lines.
Also today, a video of an attack on one of the enemy's strongholds on the approaches to Siversk itself appeared on the Internet.
After the final liberation of Verkhnokamyanske and consolidation of the territory to the south, the Russian Armed Forces were able to attack further to the west. Judging by the route of the attack, Russian troops managed to accumulate sufficient forces for the assault in the forest belts south of Serebryanka and begin attacks towards the city.
At the same time, in addition to the successful actions of Russian troops, the success was also facilitated by the loss of situational awareness by the Ukrainian command in the area. The practice of false reports, which is widespread in the Armed Forces of Ukraine in general, but was previously atypical in this particular area, played into the hands of Russian troops. As a result, the enemy command could simply not know for a long time about the loss of key positions near Verkhnokamyanske and Siversk. The enemy managed to hide the loss of territory from itself, which allowed Russian units to penetrate the Ukrainian lines quite strongly and consolidate in captured territory.
At the moment, the assault on Siversk has not begun. But given the advances in neighboring areas and the emerging configuration of the front, further successes can be expected with cautious optimism. The Ukrainian command will clearly transfer reinforcements to the area and will try to prevent Russian troops from finally “putting the squeeze” on Serebryanka, the liberation of which would allow Russian forces to gain an advantageous position for the future assault on Siversk."
"The situation in the Siversk direction. July 26-27, 2025
Recently Russian troops launched a mechanized assault in the Siversk direction, which, although did not end very successfully, was not without certain positives. On the evening of July 27, footage appeared on enemy resources showing the repulsion of a Russian mechanized assault in the Siversk direction.At the beginning, the footage was painfully reminiscent of the previous assault actions carried out by the now-removed commander of the units operating here. The column of the Russian Armed Forces was discovered by the enemy on the territory of the Lysychansk Oil Refinery, and during its further advance was subjected to multiple strikes as it passed north of Verkhnokamyanske.
According to reports from the field, there were 3-4 enemy drones for each unit of armored vehicles, and rocket artillery was also used, including cluster munitions. Then something unusual happened - unlike the previous command, this time the armored group was not sent to storm, ignoring everything, but was turned around to save personnel. Only two tanks with "mangals" for some reason broke far ahead and rolled almost to the outskirts of Siversk. The crews, according to our information, survived. Note that such a deep breakthrough does not mean territorial control - there are many Ukrainian forward observation posts in the fields and forest belts, it's just that in repelling attacks their role is only to observe and adjust fire, not to strike point-blank on Russian armor. In addition, there were two more columns, one of which was stopped and turned around before the enemy began to strike, and another one dispersed and also avoided strikes. A competent assessment of the situation and taking into account the past mistakes of predecessors allowed the Russian command to save a lot of personnel, canceling a large-scale attack when discovered by the enemy. Continuing the assault in such conditions would inevitably entail heavy losses. Let's be honest, there are some in the current situation, but they are not nearly as catastrophic as they could have been. At the same time, for several days in a row, statements and footage showing Russian troops in several objects in the Serebryansky Forest have been appearing. Russian flags were even raised over some buildings, but it is not entirely clear how the Russian stormtroopers managed to get there. Artillery and aviation are still operating from time to time in the central part of the forest, and there are a great many strongholds there, and getting through them is not the easiest task. However the southern part, the zone of backwaters near the Seversky Donets River, is not so saturated with enemy forces. Several mortar crews of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were located there, supporting the enemy's defenses in Bilohorivka and Hryhorivka - but with the liberation of the latter, the need for them partially disappeared and the supply of strongholds became more complicated: if provisions and ammunition for small arms can be delivered by drones, then 82mm and 120mm mortar rounds in sufficient quantities not so much. And supply by boats, given the battles in Serebryanka, is hardly possible. Probably, it was here that small groups of Russian troops passed, to raise the flags. However, whether they managed to gain a stable foothold there is a question with an asterisk. The situation in the Siversk direction, perhaps the most "cursed" in the entire zone of the Special Military Operation, is gradually improving. And not least of all - thanks to the albeit belated, attention to the problems of the units operating here."Seversk - 01.08.2025
"The situation in the Siversk direction as of 15:00 /Moscow time/ August 1, 2025
After the recent large-scale attack of the Russian Armed Forces in the Siversk direction, the enemy's resources acknowledged the loss of significant territory in the vicinity of Verkhnokamyanske. Over the past month, Russian troops have expanded the combat zone on the approaches to Siversk, an important outpost of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the area covering the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration from attacks from the east. But these successes began not yesterday, but a little earlier. By mid-July, units from the 123rd and 6th Motor Rifle Brigades of the Russian Armed Forces liberated Verkhnokamyanske and approached the neighboring Novoselivka. Ultimately, this made it possible to conduct a further assault in the direction of Siversk and penetrate deeper into the enemy's defense lines. Also today, a video of an attack on one of the enemy's strongholds on the approaches to Siversk itself appeared on the Internet.After the final liberation of Verkhnokamyanske and consolidation of the territory to the south, the Russian Armed Forces were able to attack further to the west. Judging by the route of the attack, Russian troops managed to accumulate sufficient forces for the assault in the forest belts south of Serebryanka and begin attacks towards the city.
At the same time, in addition to the successful actions of Russian troops, the success was also facilitated by the loss of situational awareness by the Ukrainian command in the area. The practice of false reports, which is widespread in the Armed Forces of Ukraine in general, but was previously atypical in this particular area, played into the hands of Russian troops. As a result, the enemy command could simply not know for a long time about the loss of key positions near Verkhnokamyanske and Siversk. The enemy managed to hide the loss of territory from itself, which allowed Russian units to penetrate the Ukrainian lines quite strongly and consolidate in captured territory. At the moment, the assault on Siversk has not begun. But given the advances in neighboring areas and the emerging configuration of the front, further successes can be expected with cautious optimism. The Ukrainian command will clearly transfer reinforcements to the area and will try to prevent Russian troops from finally “putting the squeeze” on Serebryanka, the liberation of which would allow Russian forces to gain an advantageous position for the future assault on Siversk."
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Chasiv Yar - 31.07.2025
"The situation in the Kramatorsk direction as of 13:00 /Moscow time/ July 31, 2025
This morning, the Russian Defense Ministry announced the complete liberation of Chasiv Yar, the battles for which had been going on since late March-early April 2024, when fighters from the 98th Airborne Division started fighting for the Kanal microdistrict. After 16 months of bloody battles, the flags of Russia and the airborne forces were raised on the western outskirts of the southern part of the city, including in the Pivdennyi and Shevchenko microdistricts, which have seen heavy fighting over the past few months.
At the same time, there may still be a focal enemy presence on the outskirts.
Given the preservation of the Ukrainian positions in Mykolaivka, Podilske, Chervone and on the Stupochky-Predtechyne line, it is impossible to rule out enemy attempts to counterattack, if not to restore positions, then to at least raise some flags on the outskirts.
The battles for Chasiv Yar lasted more than 16 months, and Kostyantynivka is three times larger in area, and although it is located in a lowland the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be able to transfer reinforcements there from Kramatorsk through Druzhkivka and Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka, through an almost continuous agglomeration.
As for the development of the further offensive on Kostyantynivka from the east, before that happens several more small settlements will have to be occupied, which are surrounded by an extensive system of fortifications. As for Druzhkivka, which has already been overly optimisticly discussed on the internt, it is unlikely that we will even have to write about it at all this year.
However, the encirclement of Kostyantynivka is being formed. In the event of maintaining and developing successes in the Chasiv Yar sector and further advancements in the west: moving north along the Novotoretske-Poltavka-Yablonivka line, the enemy's position will significantly worsen. But obviously, it won't be an easy walk."
"The situation in the Kramatorsk direction as of 13:00 /Moscow time/ July 31, 2025
This morning, the Russian Defense Ministry announced the complete liberation of Chasiv Yar, the battles for which had been going on since late March-early April 2024, when fighters from the 98th Airborne Division started fighting for the Kanal microdistrict. After 16 months of bloody battles, the flags of Russia and the airborne forces were raised on the western outskirts of the southern part of the city, including in the Pivdennyi and Shevchenko microdistricts, which have seen heavy fighting over the past few months.At the same time, there may still be a focal enemy presence on the outskirts.
Given the preservation of the Ukrainian positions in Mykolaivka, Podilske, Chervone and on the Stupochky-Predtechyne line, it is impossible to rule out enemy attempts to counterattack, if not to restore positions, then to at least raise some flags on the outskirts. The battles for Chasiv Yar lasted more than 16 months, and Kostyantynivka is three times larger in area, and although it is located in a lowland the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be able to transfer reinforcements there from Kramatorsk through Druzhkivka and Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka, through an almost continuous agglomeration. As for the development of the further offensive on Kostyantynivka from the east, before that happens several more small settlements will have to be occupied, which are surrounded by an extensive system of fortifications. As for Druzhkivka, which has already been overly optimisticly discussed on the internt, it is unlikely that we will even have to write about it at all this year. However, the encirclement of Kostyantynivka is being formed. In the event of maintaining and developing successes in the Chasiv Yar sector and further advancements in the west: moving north along the Novotoretske-Poltavka-Yablonivka line, the enemy's position will significantly worsen. But obviously, it won't be an easy walk."
During the operation, which, it is claimed, lasted only half an hour, members of the special units entered the command center and arrested three British citizens with a military function. According to information published on the channels "Militarist" and "Crimean Front", among those detained are Colonel Edward Blake, a member of the psychological operations unit, Lieutenant Colonel Richard Carroll and a third officer who is said to be an adviser in the field of cyber security, possibly connected to the British intelligence service. Operation "Skat-12" was, as stated, prepared for almost two months. Technical surveillance and an agency network were used to collect data on location and movement routes. The action, according to those reports, ended with a quick evacuation from the scene using boats.
At the same time, claims are coming from London that the arrested British citizens were tourists, who visited Ochakov out of personal interest in the maritime history of the area. According to informal sources, British officials have requested through diplomatic channels that their citizens return to the country. However, Russian sources claim that documents with maps of Russian strategic facilities, air defense system plans and communication materials indicating a connection with the command were found with the arrested. It also mentions digital records and encrypted files, which are said to be still being analyzed. According to unconfirmed information, Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov rejected the possibility of exchange, citing the fact that the detained British citizens allegedly participated in activities that go beyond the framework of a tourist stay.
In Great Britain, according to local media, a series of closed meetings of security and political officials are underway, which are considering potential steps and reactions to the current situation. Military analysts from Moscow say that the operation in Ochakov is part of a new tactic that includes a proactive approach and the use of special units in the depth of the territory. In this context, the "South" center in Ochakov is particularly noteworthy, where, according to some estimates, saboteurs and drone operators are trained as part of international cooperation. Allegations from both sides have not yet been confirmed by independent sources, and further developments will depend on further steps taken by official institutions.
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UK MoD declared they were tourists visiting battle sites. So, Russia presented the military plans and diplomatic passports they had been caught with. UK MoD declared that they must be treated as PoW in that case. Russia disagreed. They are illegal combatants that will be taken to court. UK MoD declared that they wish to exchange them for Russian prisoners. No, was the answer. The planned sabotage deserves the noose. That hilarious story was found at https://drignacynowopolski.substack.com/p/shocking-kidnapping-by-the-russian
Multiple drones flew into Polish airspace, triggering multiple NATO countries to collaborate in order to take them down. The Kremlin so far is denying they intended to enter Polish airspace, but Poland is already invoking Article 4 - which allows any NATO member to initiate formal discussions within the alliance whenever it believes it's territorial integrity, political independence, or security is threatened.
It's hard to tell if they're lying here because Ukraine has been employing high-altitude planes with GNSS jamming, but also these drones use multiple methods for navigation.
It's hard to tell if they're lying here because Ukraine has been employing high-altitude planes with GNSS jamming, but also these drones use multiple methods for navigation.
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Lyman - 29.09.2025
"The situation in the Lyman direction by the end of September 29, 2025
In the Lyman sector, the battle for Shandryholove is nearing its end. Russian troops are pushing the enemy back to the southern outskirts of the village and are also attacking towards Derylove, while on the opposite flank, units from the 25th Army of the Russian armed Forces are fighting for Yampil.
Units of the 144th Motor Rifle Regiment of the 20th Army have finally cleared the central part of Shandryholove and raised their flags there.
Currently, Ukrainian forces are trapped in a "fire pocket" in the south of the village and are gradually retreating towards Novoselivka.
There are also reports of the liberation of Derylove, but it is difficult to determine the configuration of the frontline near the village without objective footage.
At the same time, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the liberation of Zarichne (Kirovsk). For a month, fighting has been raging in the village - given the current configuration of the front, its clearing appears quite likely.
At the same time, Russian units have consolidated their positions on the approaches to Yampil. Soldiers of the Russian Armed Forces had previously been spotted in the village, but it appears that supply lines have been established just now. Fighting continues in the village itself, and neither side has firm control over it.
The liberation of Yampil will open the way for the Russian Armed Forces to the Krasnyi Lyman sand quarry. Synchronizing actions in this area with activity along the Derylove-Zarichne-Dronivka line will allow to attack Lyman itself from multiple directions."
Lyman - 30.09.2025
"The situation in the Lyman direction by the end of September 30, 2025
On the approaches to Lyman, fighters from the "West" group of troops completely liberated Zarichne, which had been fought for almost a month and a half, while in the north, Russian forces are moving toward Borivska Andriivka, seeking to reach the Oskil River through Novoplatonivka.
On the northern flank near Borova, units of the 12th Tank Regiment of the Russian Armed Forces advanced in the area of Borivska Andriivka and Zelenyi Hai. For the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the approach of Russian units to the Oskil River poses the risk of complicating supply routes via pontoon crossings, which would put units in Novoplatonivka and Bohuslavka at risk of being encircled.
In the central sector, fighting is underway for Derylove to northwest of Lyman. Russian troops have also consolidated their positions in the central part of Shandryholove and raised their flags there.
However, the overall situation in Shandryholove, which stretches south along the river, remains shrouded in the "fog of war." A large number of enemy FPV drones are operating in the sky, hindering the movement of Russian stormtroopers.
On the southern flank, Russian troops are fighting their way forward. Footage has emerged of 25th Army soldiers planting flags in the southwestern part of Zarichne (Kirovsk). Now, a direct route opens for the Russian Armed Forces to advance on Lyman from the east.
At the same time, enemy infantry may still remain in the village, hiding in basements, and active enemy drone operations make movement within Zarichne unsafe.
Further south, fighting for Yampil continues. Small groups of Russian and Ukrainian fighters are operating in the central part of the village, but the initiative is gradually shifting toward the Russian forces, with the fighting moving to the southern part of the village.
The liberation of Zarichne, as well as the advance of the Russian Armed Forces in the Shandryholove-Derylove area, complicates the situation for Ukrainian units stationed in Lyman. In the future, we can expect an increase in attacks on enemy crossings over the Seversky Donets River, which are the primary supply routes for the enemy in this area. Most of the roads within a 15-kilometer radius of Yampil are already under Russian fire control."
"The situation in the Lyman direction by the end of September 29, 2025
In the Lyman sector, the battle for Shandryholove is nearing its end. Russian troops are pushing the enemy back to the southern outskirts of the village and are also attacking towards Derylove, while on the opposite flank, units from the 25th Army of the Russian armed Forces are fighting for Yampil. Units of the 144th Motor Rifle Regiment of the 20th Army have finally cleared the central part of Shandryholove and raised their flags there.Currently, Ukrainian forces are trapped in a "fire pocket" in the south of the village and are gradually retreating towards Novoselivka.
There are also reports of the liberation of Derylove, but it is difficult to determine the configuration of the frontline near the village without objective footage. At the same time, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the liberation of Zarichne (Kirovsk). For a month, fighting has been raging in the village - given the current configuration of the front, its clearing appears quite likely. At the same time, Russian units have consolidated their positions on the approaches to Yampil. Soldiers of the Russian Armed Forces had previously been spotted in the village, but it appears that supply lines have been established just now. Fighting continues in the village itself, and neither side has firm control over it. The liberation of Yampil will open the way for the Russian Armed Forces to the Krasnyi Lyman sand quarry. Synchronizing actions in this area with activity along the Derylove-Zarichne-Dronivka line will allow to attack Lyman itself from multiple directions."Lyman - 30.09.2025
"The situation in the Lyman direction by the end of September 30, 2025
On the approaches to Lyman, fighters from the "West" group of troops completely liberated Zarichne, which had been fought for almost a month and a half, while in the north, Russian forces are moving toward Borivska Andriivka, seeking to reach the Oskil River through Novoplatonivka. On the northern flank near Borova, units of the 12th Tank Regiment of the Russian Armed Forces advanced in the area of Borivska Andriivka and Zelenyi Hai. For the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the approach of Russian units to the Oskil River poses the risk of complicating supply routes via pontoon crossings, which would put units in Novoplatonivka and Bohuslavka at risk of being encircled. In the central sector, fighting is underway for Derylove to northwest of Lyman. Russian troops have also consolidated their positions in the central part of Shandryholove and raised their flags there.However, the overall situation in Shandryholove, which stretches south along the river, remains shrouded in the "fog of war." A large number of enemy FPV drones are operating in the sky, hindering the movement of Russian stormtroopers.
On the southern flank, Russian troops are fighting their way forward. Footage has emerged of 25th Army soldiers planting flags in the southwestern part of Zarichne (Kirovsk). Now, a direct route opens for the Russian Armed Forces to advance on Lyman from the east.At the same time, enemy infantry may still remain in the village, hiding in basements, and active enemy drone operations make movement within Zarichne unsafe.
Further south, fighting for Yampil continues. Small groups of Russian and Ukrainian fighters are operating in the central part of the village, but the initiative is gradually shifting toward the Russian forces, with the fighting moving to the southern part of the village. The liberation of Zarichne, as well as the advance of the Russian Armed Forces in the Shandryholove-Derylove area, complicates the situation for Ukrainian units stationed in Lyman. In the future, we can expect an increase in attacks on enemy crossings over the Seversky Donets River, which are the primary supply routes for the enemy in this area. Most of the roads within a 15-kilometer radius of Yampil are already under Russian fire control."
Siversk - 04.10.2025
"The situation in the Siversk direction as of 20:00 /Moscow time/ October 4, 2025
Simultaneously with the encirclement of Siversk from the northern flank near the village of Rudnik, Russian troops are rapidly advancing south of the urban agglomeration. Today, footage emerged confirming the liberation of two villages: Vyimka and Fedorivka by units from the 3rd Army of the Russian Armed Forces.
After more than a year of fighting, Vyimka has come under the control of the Russian Armed Forces. The assault detachments from the 123rd Motor Rifle Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces cleared several Ukrainian strongholds in the village. Prior to this, Russian stormtroopers drove the enemy from the railway station of the same name two weeks ago. The Russian Armed Forces also took up several new positions near Zvanivskyi Pond.
Last year, this sector became the "victim" of false reporting widespread throughout the Siversk front: although claimed to have been liberated on September 1, 2024, Vyimka has in fact only now come under the control of the Russian Armed Forces. The change in command is yielding extremely effective results, and this is encouraging.
To the southwest, units of the 85th Motor Rifle Brigade of the Russian Army recently captured the village of Fedorivka on the Bakhmutovka River and raised their flags in the village.
Fierce fighting in this area also continued for a long time. After liberating the nearby town of Pereizne, Russian troops were able to advance toward Siversk from both sides of the river.
Now, Russian troops are tasked with clearing the "pocket" that has formed between Vyimka and Pereizne, which will allow them to straighten the front before approaching Zvanivka and Siversk from the south. The enemy will likely soon be forced to abandon their positions in the fields, no longer protected from the flanks, finding himself under attack from drones and artillery from both sides.
With recent successes on the northern flank and the consolidation of position to the east of Siversk, Russian troops are creating favorable conditions for a simultaneous assault on the town from several directions. As key fortified areas around which the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been building defenses for years are lost, the enemy is finding it increasingly difficult to hold the approaches to Siversk, the liberation of which will open the way to the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration from the east.
At the same time, Russian forces are destroying supply trucks entering the town from Slavyansk, as well as Ukrainian UAV operator communications antennas throughout the area."
"The situation in the Siversk direction as of 20:00 /Moscow time/ October 4, 2025
Simultaneously with the encirclement of Siversk from the northern flank near the village of Rudnik, Russian troops are rapidly advancing south of the urban agglomeration. Today, footage emerged confirming the liberation of two villages: Vyimka and Fedorivka by units from the 3rd Army of the Russian Armed Forces. After more than a year of fighting, Vyimka has come under the control of the Russian Armed Forces. The assault detachments from the 123rd Motor Rifle Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces cleared several Ukrainian strongholds in the village. Prior to this, Russian stormtroopers drove the enemy from the railway station of the same name two weeks ago. The Russian Armed Forces also took up several new positions near Zvanivskyi Pond.Last year, this sector became the "victim" of false reporting widespread throughout the Siversk front: although claimed to have been liberated on September 1, 2024, Vyimka has in fact only now come under the control of the Russian Armed Forces. The change in command is yielding extremely effective results, and this is encouraging.
To the southwest, units of the 85th Motor Rifle Brigade of the Russian Army recently captured the village of Fedorivka on the Bakhmutovka River and raised their flags in the village.Fierce fighting in this area also continued for a long time. After liberating the nearby town of Pereizne, Russian troops were able to advance toward Siversk from both sides of the river.
Now, Russian troops are tasked with clearing the "pocket" that has formed between Vyimka and Pereizne, which will allow them to straighten the front before approaching Zvanivka and Siversk from the south. The enemy will likely soon be forced to abandon their positions in the fields, no longer protected from the flanks, finding himself under attack from drones and artillery from both sides. With recent successes on the northern flank and the consolidation of position to the east of Siversk, Russian troops are creating favorable conditions for a simultaneous assault on the town from several directions. As key fortified areas around which the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been building defenses for years are lost, the enemy is finding it increasingly difficult to hold the approaches to Siversk, the liberation of which will open the way to the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration from the east. At the same time, Russian forces are destroying supply trucks entering the town from Slavyansk, as well as Ukrainian UAV operator communications antennas throughout the area."
"Strikes on the infrastructure facilities of Ukraine. October 3, 2025
The past few days have been difficult for the infrastructure of the northern regions of the so-called Ukraine. Russian Forces struck energy and railway facilities, causing power outages in several major cities.
And now, the Russian Armed Forces have turned their attention to the enemy's gas infrastructure. Overnight, missiles and drones attacked processing plants and pumping stations in the Kharkiv and Poltava regions.
In the Kharkiv region, Russian Forces struck a compressor station near Glazunovka, as well as a gas pumping station near Geyivka. In Noviye Vodolaghy, the strike hit the warehouses of the Svitanok agricultural enterprise.
In the Poltava region, Geran drones and missiles struck the Yablunivsky gas processing plant, causing a massive fire. Cruise missile strikes were also recorded in the Pryluky area.
According to Ukrainian authorities, the strike last night was the largest single attack by the Russian Armed Forces on the gas infrastructure of the so-called Ukraine. According to some reports, more than 30 missiles of various types and approximately 60 drones were launched at targets in the east of the country. The strike occurred amid an ongoing power collapse in northern Ukraine. The enemy is attempting to restore the power grid and is utilizing backup capacity, however, they are unable to quickly eliminate the consequences of the attacks due to significant damage and further strikes.
- The power supply remains critical in the Chernihiv region. The regional administrative center is almost completely without power; currently, power is supplied only for three hours, with interruptions of six.
- In Nizhyn, all educational institutions have temporarily switched to remote learning as of October 6.
- Meanwhile, power is still completely out in Semenivka and the neighboring Novgorod-Siverskyi - the remaining operational 110kV substations are unable to handle transit to distant sections of the power grid.
- In the Sumy region, water supplies have been cut off for the third day in a row due to power outages. Currently, the Shostka and, partially, Konotop districts are without power.
- In the Kiev region, the enemy is attempting to restore power to Slavutych. The city has been experiencing a blackout for the third day; only critical infrastructure has resumed operation, while residents are switching en masse to generators. Earlier, Russian forces struck a 330/110/10kV substation located in the city. This facility plays a vital role in energy transit in the north of the country, making it a priority target for Russian strikes.
Apparently, the Russian Armed Forces have identified a weak spot in the enemy's energy infrastructure, which had already adapted to the conditions of regular strikes. And now, the systematic attacks have finally targeted 330kV substations, the destruction of which will reduce the network performance in individual regions and increase the load on the entire power grid of Ukraine as a whole.
At the same time, Ukrainian forces, lacking the capabilities to inflict serious damage on the Russian energy grid, are attacking oil infrastructure.
In the Orenburg region, drones attacked the Orsknefteorgsintez oil refinery. Also, for the first time in the history of the Central Military District, the enemy attacked a chemical plant in the Perm region; the facility was not damaged.
"Strikes on the infrastructure facilities of Ukraine. October 4-5, 2025
Amid the ongoing energy collapse in the northern regions of Ukraine, Russian Forces launched a new series of strikes on industrial facilities in the country. The targets were an industrial center in the Lviv region and the workshops of the MotorSich plant in Zaporizhzhia. Drones once again visited substations in the Chernihiv region.
In Lviv, a strike by Geran drones and missiles hit the Sparrow Industrial Center. According to eyewitness footage, the ensuing fire affected most of the facility. The industrial center has long served as a transport hub for military cargo from the Rzeszow airfield.
It's worth noting that some time ago, Lviv authorities advertised the industrial center, hoping to attract European investors. The online commercial drew criticism from local residents, who rightly noted that it could attract the attention of the Russian Armed Forces to the enterprise. As it turned out, their concerns were not unfounded.
Russian Armed Forces also reportedly carried out a series of strikes on the Burshtyn Thermal Power Plant in the Ivano-Frankivsk region and Thermal Power Plant No.2 in the Kharkiv region.
In Zaporizhzhia, a combined strike by drones and bombs targeted one of the workshops and a boiler house at the MotorSich plant. The previous attack on the plant occurred at the end of September. At that time, Russian Armed Forces disabled a nearby substation and an unknown underground facility. After the strikes, temporary power outages were recorded in the city.
In Chernihiv, fires were recorded near the 110/10kV Pridnesnyanskaya substation. The city experiences regular power outages, and the grid's resources are insufficient to supply remote areas of the region. Therefore, a further worsening of the energy collapse in northern Ukraine can be expected.
In this and previous strikes, the methodical and systematic nature of the Russian attacks is striking. Unlike previous years, when efforts were dispersed across the entire territory of Ukraine, this time attacks are more concentrated, yielding greater results."
The past few days have been difficult for the infrastructure of the northern regions of the so-called Ukraine. Russian Forces struck energy and railway facilities, causing power outages in several major cities. And now, the Russian Armed Forces have turned their attention to the enemy's gas infrastructure. Overnight, missiles and drones attacked processing plants and pumping stations in the Kharkiv and Poltava regions.
In the Kharkiv region, Russian Forces struck a compressor station near Glazunovka, as well as a gas pumping station near Geyivka. In Noviye Vodolaghy, the strike hit the warehouses of the Svitanok agricultural enterprise. In the Poltava region, Geran drones and missiles struck the Yablunivsky gas processing plant, causing a massive fire. Cruise missile strikes were also recorded in the Pryluky area. According to Ukrainian authorities, the strike last night was the largest single attack by the Russian Armed Forces on the gas infrastructure of the so-called Ukraine. According to some reports, more than 30 missiles of various types and approximately 60 drones were launched at targets in the east of the country. The strike occurred amid an ongoing power collapse in northern Ukraine. The enemy is attempting to restore the power grid and is utilizing backup capacity, however, they are unable to quickly eliminate the consequences of the attacks due to significant damage and further strikes.- The power supply remains critical in the Chernihiv region. The regional administrative center is almost completely without power; currently, power is supplied only for three hours, with interruptions of six.
- In Nizhyn, all educational institutions have temporarily switched to remote learning as of October 6.
- Meanwhile, power is still completely out in Semenivka and the neighboring Novgorod-Siverskyi - the remaining operational 110kV substations are unable to handle transit to distant sections of the power grid.
- In the Sumy region, water supplies have been cut off for the third day in a row due to power outages. Currently, the Shostka and, partially, Konotop districts are without power.
- In the Kiev region, the enemy is attempting to restore power to Slavutych. The city has been experiencing a blackout for the third day; only critical infrastructure has resumed operation, while residents are switching en masse to generators. Earlier, Russian forces struck a 330/110/10kV substation located in the city. This facility plays a vital role in energy transit in the north of the country, making it a priority target for Russian strikes.
Apparently, the Russian Armed Forces have identified a weak spot in the enemy's energy infrastructure, which had already adapted to the conditions of regular strikes. And now, the systematic attacks have finally targeted 330kV substations, the destruction of which will reduce the network performance in individual regions and increase the load on the entire power grid of Ukraine as a whole. At the same time, Ukrainian forces, lacking the capabilities to inflict serious damage on the Russian energy grid, are attacking oil infrastructure.In the Orenburg region, drones attacked the Orsknefteorgsintez oil refinery. Also, for the first time in the history of the Central Military District, the enemy attacked a chemical plant in the Perm region; the facility was not damaged.
"Strikes on the infrastructure facilities of Ukraine. October 4-5, 2025
Amid the ongoing energy collapse in the northern regions of Ukraine, Russian Forces launched a new series of strikes on industrial facilities in the country. The targets were an industrial center in the Lviv region and the workshops of the MotorSich plant in Zaporizhzhia. Drones once again visited substations in the Chernihiv region. In Lviv, a strike by Geran drones and missiles hit the Sparrow Industrial Center. According to eyewitness footage, the ensuing fire affected most of the facility. The industrial center has long served as a transport hub for military cargo from the Rzeszow airfield. It's worth noting that some time ago, Lviv authorities advertised the industrial center, hoping to attract European investors. The online commercial drew criticism from local residents, who rightly noted that it could attract the attention of the Russian Armed Forces to the enterprise. As it turned out, their concerns were not unfounded. Russian Armed Forces also reportedly carried out a series of strikes on the Burshtyn Thermal Power Plant in the Ivano-Frankivsk region and Thermal Power Plant No.2 in the Kharkiv region. In Zaporizhzhia, a combined strike by drones and bombs targeted one of the workshops and a boiler house at the MotorSich plant. The previous attack on the plant occurred at the end of September. At that time, Russian Armed Forces disabled a nearby substation and an unknown underground facility. After the strikes, temporary power outages were recorded in the city. In Chernihiv, fires were recorded near the 110/10kV Pridnesnyanskaya substation. The city experiences regular power outages, and the grid's resources are insufficient to supply remote areas of the region. Therefore, a further worsening of the energy collapse in northern Ukraine can be expected. In this and previous strikes, the methodical and systematic nature of the Russian attacks is striking. Unlike previous years, when efforts were dispersed across the entire territory of Ukraine, this time attacks are more concentrated, yielding greater results."
"Massive drone raid of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. October 6, 2025
Last night, Ukrainian forces carried out one of the most massive air raids on Russia's regions. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, air defense and electronic warfare forces intercepted 251 UAVs, the majority in the airspace of Crimea, Kursk and Belgorod regions.
In Feodosia, explosions were heard near one of the largest oil depots in Crimea. According to preliminary reports, a fire broke out in one of the oil tanks at the facility. Explosions were also heard near the Saki and Kacha airfields, and air defenses were active in Novofedorovka.
In the Krasnodar Region, two people were injured in a fire in a security room at the Tuapse Oil Refinery, while alarms sounded in Novorossiysk.
In addition to drones, missile strikes were recorded in Belgorod and the surrounding region, resulting in power and water outages in several towns. Around 40,000 residents were left without power. However by morning, the number of outages had dropped to 5,400 residents in 24 towns.
In the Bryansk Region, a thermal power plant in Klintsy was attacked. Footage of the fire at the facility surfaced online, and Starodub was left without power.
In the Voronezh Region, air defense forces destroyed approximately 20 enemy drones, with no casualties or damage reported. A threat was declared in six rural and two urban districts, including Voronezh and Borisoglebsk.
Explosions were also heard near Dzerzhinsk in the Nizhny Novgorod Region; the Sverdlov Explosives Plant may have been the target of the attack. According to official information, the attack by 20 UAVs was repelled, one person was injured by debris, several fires broke out in private homes, and no damage was caused to industrial facilities.
Due to the threat of drone attacks, the "Carpet" plan was declared at airports in Sochi, Saratov, Gelendzhik, Krasnodar, Nizhny Novgorod, Yaroslavl, and Kaluga, with over a hundred flights suspended.
Last night's attack was one of the largest in recent memory in terms of the number of drones launched and demonstrated the Ukrainian continued capability to launch massive strikes against targets deep within Russian territory. Judging by the locations of the strikes, the enemy remains focused on exacerbating the fuel crisis in Russian regions and is attempting to exacerbate fuel shortages in already "problematic" regions.
Judging by the attacks on thermal power plants, another goal is to worsen conditions in border regions, which only exacerbates the issue of expanding "buffer zones"."
Last night, Ukrainian forces carried out one of the most massive air raids on Russia's regions. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, air defense and electronic warfare forces intercepted 251 UAVs, the majority in the airspace of Crimea, Kursk and Belgorod regions. In Feodosia, explosions were heard near one of the largest oil depots in Crimea. According to preliminary reports, a fire broke out in one of the oil tanks at the facility. Explosions were also heard near the Saki and Kacha airfields, and air defenses were active in Novofedorovka. In the Krasnodar Region, two people were injured in a fire in a security room at the Tuapse Oil Refinery, while alarms sounded in Novorossiysk. In addition to drones, missile strikes were recorded in Belgorod and the surrounding region, resulting in power and water outages in several towns. Around 40,000 residents were left without power. However by morning, the number of outages had dropped to 5,400 residents in 24 towns. In the Bryansk Region, a thermal power plant in Klintsy was attacked. Footage of the fire at the facility surfaced online, and Starodub was left without power. In the Voronezh Region, air defense forces destroyed approximately 20 enemy drones, with no casualties or damage reported. A threat was declared in six rural and two urban districts, including Voronezh and Borisoglebsk. Explosions were also heard near Dzerzhinsk in the Nizhny Novgorod Region; the Sverdlov Explosives Plant may have been the target of the attack. According to official information, the attack by 20 UAVs was repelled, one person was injured by debris, several fires broke out in private homes, and no damage was caused to industrial facilities. Due to the threat of drone attacks, the "Carpet" plan was declared at airports in Sochi, Saratov, Gelendzhik, Krasnodar, Nizhny Novgorod, Yaroslavl, and Kaluga, with over a hundred flights suspended. Last night's attack was one of the largest in recent memory in terms of the number of drones launched and demonstrated the Ukrainian continued capability to launch massive strikes against targets deep within Russian territory. Judging by the locations of the strikes, the enemy remains focused on exacerbating the fuel crisis in Russian regions and is attempting to exacerbate fuel shortages in already "problematic" regions.Judging by the attacks on thermal power plants, another goal is to worsen conditions in border regions, which only exacerbates the issue of expanding "buffer zones"."
Novoselivka - 29.09.2025
"The situation in the Novoselivka direction as of 18:00 /Moscow time/ September 29, 2025
The situation in the Novoselivka sector remains dynamic. Russian Forces are taking advantage of the enemy's disorganization and launching attacks in several areas simultaneously. In the center, after the liberation of Stepove, Russian forces are rapidly advancing westward, creating a deep penetration into Ukrainian lines.
Some time ago, assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces from the 36th Army broke through to Verbove and pushed the enemy back to its western outskirts. Ukrainian UAV operators are attempting to slow the advance of the Russian stormtroopers, but they have been unable to turn the tide of battle.
On the southern flank, fighting is concentrated in the area of Novohryhorivka, the liberation of which will allow the Russian Armed Forces to launch attacks on Uspenivka from several sides.
At the same time, Ukrainian forces maintain a presence in Poltavka despite its semi-encirclement.
If the current pace of the offensive continues, Russian troops will soon reach Vyshneve. This will allow them to cut off the Ukrainian group on the left bank of the Yanchur River, along which the enemy is building a new defensive line. Also, in the event of an offensive northward along the river, the Russian Armed Forces will be able to establish fire control over the R-85 Highway. It serves as a vital supply route for the Armed Forces of Ukraine to the Pokrovske and Hulyaipole garrisons.
Novoselivka - 08.10.2025
"The situation in the Novoselivka direction as of 14:00 /Moscow time/ October 8, 2025
The Russian offensive continues in the Novoselivka direction. Fighters from the "East" group of troops are advancing in the central and southern sectors of the front.
On the Stepove-Verbove line, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces cleared part of the Ukrainian defensive belt north of populated areas and advanced through forest belts to Oleksiivka, evidence of which has appeared in enemy resources.
From Verbove itself, the offensive continues westward, with fighting approaching Vyshneve, where Russian aviation is actively operating.
Further south, the enemy has been pushed back from Kalynivske, and several forest belts and strongholds have come under Russian control.
By October 8, the liberation of Novohryhorivka, the fighting for which began only recently, was announced. Soldiers from the 394th Motor Rifle Regiment and the 60th Motor Rifle Brigade raised Russian flags in the village. Several forest belts were cleared further south.
By October 7, most of Novovasylivske had come under Russian control. In the eastern part of the village, stormtroopers from the 394th Motor Rifle Regiment completed their clearing operation, establishing control of the village.
Fighting has effectively begun on the outskirts of Uspenivka and Novomykolaivka.
Reports of the liberation of Okhotnyche have also appeared online, but these have not yet been confirmed, and fighting continues on the eastern outskirts of Poltavka.
The offensive, along this broad (by today's standards) front to the west, against the enemy's defenses in the Novoselivka sector, has been underway for quite some time and will potentially facilitate the offensive in the Zaporizhzhia direction."
"The situation in the Novoselivka direction as of 18:00 /Moscow time/ September 29, 2025
The situation in the Novoselivka sector remains dynamic. Russian Forces are taking advantage of the enemy's disorganization and launching attacks in several areas simultaneously. In the center, after the liberation of Stepove, Russian forces are rapidly advancing westward, creating a deep penetration into Ukrainian lines. Some time ago, assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces from the 36th Army broke through to Verbove and pushed the enemy back to its western outskirts. Ukrainian UAV operators are attempting to slow the advance of the Russian stormtroopers, but they have been unable to turn the tide of battle. On the southern flank, fighting is concentrated in the area of Novohryhorivka, the liberation of which will allow the Russian Armed Forces to launch attacks on Uspenivka from several sides. At the same time, Ukrainian forces maintain a presence in Poltavka despite its semi-encirclement. If the current pace of the offensive continues, Russian troops will soon reach Vyshneve. This will allow them to cut off the Ukrainian group on the left bank of the Yanchur River, along which the enemy is building a new defensive line. Also, in the event of an offensive northward along the river, the Russian Armed Forces will be able to establish fire control over the R-85 Highway. It serves as a vital supply route for the Armed Forces of Ukraine to the Pokrovske and Hulyaipole garrisons.Novoselivka - 08.10.2025
"The situation in the Novoselivka direction as of 14:00 /Moscow time/ October 8, 2025
The Russian offensive continues in the Novoselivka direction. Fighters from the "East" group of troops are advancing in the central and southern sectors of the front. On the Stepove-Verbove line, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces cleared part of the Ukrainian defensive belt north of populated areas and advanced through forest belts to Oleksiivka, evidence of which has appeared in enemy resources. From Verbove itself, the offensive continues westward, with fighting approaching Vyshneve, where Russian aviation is actively operating. Further south, the enemy has been pushed back from Kalynivske, and several forest belts and strongholds have come under Russian control. By October 8, the liberation of Novohryhorivka, the fighting for which began only recently, was announced. Soldiers from the 394th Motor Rifle Regiment and the 60th Motor Rifle Brigade raised Russian flags in the village. Several forest belts were cleared further south. By October 7, most of Novovasylivske had come under Russian control. In the eastern part of the village, stormtroopers from the 394th Motor Rifle Regiment completed their clearing operation, establishing control of the village.Fighting has effectively begun on the outskirts of Uspenivka and Novomykolaivka.
Reports of the liberation of Okhotnyche have also appeared online, but these have not yet been confirmed, and fighting continues on the eastern outskirts of Poltavka. The offensive, along this broad (by today's standards) front to the west, against the enemy's defenses in the Novoselivka sector, has been underway for quite some time and will potentially facilitate the offensive in the Zaporizhzhia direction."
Sumy - 09.10.2025
"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 09:00 /Moscow time/ October 9, 2025
The Sumy direction, which until recently did not leave the front pages of news reports, has now become a zone of predominantly positional, but very difficult battles.
In the area of Tetkino and Bezsalivka, Ukrainian troops are focused on attempts to dislodge Russian soldiers from the Ukrainian territory. However, despite active attacks, the enemy failed to recapture Bezsalivka.
The most fierce fighting is taking place at the Kindrativka-Yunakivka line, where both Russian troops and the enemy managed to advance locally in certain areas.
- From the side of Kosytantynivka, Russian units managed to push the enemy back to Kindrativka, and also re-occupied the territory south of a large body of water.
- The enemy, having occupied Andriivka, continues to attack towards Oleksiivka. Separate assault groups of 2-3 soldiers reach the administrative boundaries of the settlement and farms in the west. However, they fail to gain a foothold there, as they are hit by drone strikes.
- To the east, Russian troops regained full control over Varachyne, where the enemy repeatedly tried to break through in small groups through the forest belt between Varachyne and Novomykolaivka. Now this area is completely controlled by Russian forces.
- In Yunakivka the situation remains extremely difficult. The enemy has no shortage of drones and is hindering the advance of Russian stormtroopers.
Despite a slight decrease in the intensity of hostilities, the situation throughout the entire area remains extremely difficult. The enemy actually transferred a significant part of the most combat-ready units to neighboring directions and to the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration, however, the Armed Forces of Ukraine still have a large number of experienced drone operators here. Moreover, due to the proximity of logistics hubs, the enemy does not have a shortage of drones. In certain areas of the direction, Ukrainian operators can spend up to 50-60 drones on one small assault group of 2-3 people - up to the complete destruction of a shelter or building."
Kharkov - 06.10.2025
"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 17:00 /Moscow time/ October 6, 2025
In the Kharkov direction, Russian troops continue their offensive, advancing in several areas. The main activity is recorded along the Vovchansk-Synelnykove line and in the Mylove-Khatnje area.
The situation in the Lyptsi area remains unchanged. No active assault operations are observed, but UAV crews from the "North" group of troops regularly strike Ukrainian deployment points in Lyptsi and the surrounding area.
Near Vovchansk, Russian units are advancing on the left bank of the Vovcha River and in the forest west of Synelnykove. Reports of advances are coming in almost daily.
Within the city limits of Vovchansk, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces are advancing south from the industrial zone housing the Vovchansk Bread Factory and Oil Extraction Plant. Here, the offensive is being conducted by small assault groups supported by tactical aviation.
In the Mylove-Khatnje sector, Russian stormtroopers have captured several forested areas, advancing up to 1,500 meters. Units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are facing supply shortages: at least some of the bridges across the Verkhnya Dvorichna River were previously mined by the Ukrainians themselves and subsequently destroyed by Russian UAV strikes.
Furthermore, Russian troops liberated Odradne. The assault detachments of the 7th and 79th Motor Rifle Regiments of the Russian Armed Forces broke the defenses of the entrenched in the village garrison. Simultaneously, the advance toward Bilohivka continues.
The activity of Russian troops is linked to the weakening of the Ukrainian contingent in the border area of the Kharkov region. Some reserves were previously redeployed to the Sumy region and the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration. With a shortage of combat-ready units, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are unable to effectively contain the advance of the Russian Armed Forces, which is being exploited by the "North" group.
Furthermore, given the increasing number of Ukrainian strikes on the Belgorod region, one cannot rule out at least an intensification of Russian attacks and an increase in the number of strikes by the Russian Aerospace Forces against enemy positions in the adjacent territory of the Kharkov region, and even in Kharkov itself. This is especially true since the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to use the buildings in the regional capital to house personnel and equipment. "
Kupyansk - 08.10.2025
"The situation in the Kupyansk direction by the end of October 8, 2025
In the Kupyansk direction, Russian troops continue fighting in small groups on the western bank of the Oskil River. Local attacks are noted in the areas of Kamyanka, Dvorichna and Doroshivka, but the main events are still concentrated in Kupyansk itself.
Fighting continues in the city. The informations are contradictory: previously it was reported that Russian troops had almost complete control over the central and northern parts of the city, as well as begun the formation of a cauldron in the western part of Kupyansk.
Valery Gerasimov said the day before that fighting was already taking place in the south of Kupyansk, and while this information has not been confirmed by objective footage, it is worth noting that the entire area as a whole is poorly covered by both Russian and Ukrainian resources. However the “fog of war” in this case may play into the hands of the Russian Armed Forces.
To the southeast of Kupyansk, the enemy still holds a bridgehead on the eastern bank of Oskil. The defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine here is being built based on settlements on the eastern bank - Kurilovka, Kivsharivka, Podol, as well as pre-prepared field fortifications. So far it was not possible to knock the enemy out of here. However, the Ukrainian group here is highly dependent on river crossings, which are systematically hit by Russian air strikes. And if they can partially get by with the transport of drones, the supply of ammunition is much more complicated.
At the same time, Russian troops are advancing in the vicinity of Stepova Novoselivka - the settlement itself remains in the “gray zone,” but Russian stormtroopers managed to advance to the north.
In many ways, the situation in the entire direction depends on the outcome of the battles for Kupyansk. When the city is liberated, the fate of the enemy’s bridgehead on the eastern bank of Oskil will be a foregone conclusion: there will be no point in holding it. The only question is how much the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be able to withdraw and maintain from there. And the enemy knows this very well - there are not many forces there, as the supply problems did not arise yesterday."
"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 09:00 /Moscow time/ October 9, 2025
The Sumy direction, which until recently did not leave the front pages of news reports, has now become a zone of predominantly positional, but very difficult battles. In the area of Tetkino and Bezsalivka, Ukrainian troops are focused on attempts to dislodge Russian soldiers from the Ukrainian territory. However, despite active attacks, the enemy failed to recapture Bezsalivka. The most fierce fighting is taking place at the Kindrativka-Yunakivka line, where both Russian troops and the enemy managed to advance locally in certain areas.- From the side of Kosytantynivka, Russian units managed to push the enemy back to Kindrativka, and also re-occupied the territory south of a large body of water.
- The enemy, having occupied Andriivka, continues to attack towards Oleksiivka. Separate assault groups of 2-3 soldiers reach the administrative boundaries of the settlement and farms in the west. However, they fail to gain a foothold there, as they are hit by drone strikes.
- To the east, Russian troops regained full control over Varachyne, where the enemy repeatedly tried to break through in small groups through the forest belt between Varachyne and Novomykolaivka. Now this area is completely controlled by Russian forces.
- In Yunakivka the situation remains extremely difficult. The enemy has no shortage of drones and is hindering the advance of Russian stormtroopers.
Despite a slight decrease in the intensity of hostilities, the situation throughout the entire area remains extremely difficult. The enemy actually transferred a significant part of the most combat-ready units to neighboring directions and to the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration, however, the Armed Forces of Ukraine still have a large number of experienced drone operators here. Moreover, due to the proximity of logistics hubs, the enemy does not have a shortage of drones. In certain areas of the direction, Ukrainian operators can spend up to 50-60 drones on one small assault group of 2-3 people - up to the complete destruction of a shelter or building."Kharkov - 06.10.2025
"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 17:00 /Moscow time/ October 6, 2025
In the Kharkov direction, Russian troops continue their offensive, advancing in several areas. The main activity is recorded along the Vovchansk-Synelnykove line and in the Mylove-Khatnje area. The situation in the Lyptsi area remains unchanged. No active assault operations are observed, but UAV crews from the "North" group of troops regularly strike Ukrainian deployment points in Lyptsi and the surrounding area. Near Vovchansk, Russian units are advancing on the left bank of the Vovcha River and in the forest west of Synelnykove. Reports of advances are coming in almost daily. Within the city limits of Vovchansk, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces are advancing south from the industrial zone housing the Vovchansk Bread Factory and Oil Extraction Plant. Here, the offensive is being conducted by small assault groups supported by tactical aviation. In the Mylove-Khatnje sector, Russian stormtroopers have captured several forested areas, advancing up to 1,500 meters. Units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are facing supply shortages: at least some of the bridges across the Verkhnya Dvorichna River were previously mined by the Ukrainians themselves and subsequently destroyed by Russian UAV strikes. Furthermore, Russian troops liberated Odradne. The assault detachments of the 7th and 79th Motor Rifle Regiments of the Russian Armed Forces broke the defenses of the entrenched in the village garrison. Simultaneously, the advance toward Bilohivka continues. The activity of Russian troops is linked to the weakening of the Ukrainian contingent in the border area of the Kharkov region. Some reserves were previously redeployed to the Sumy region and the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration. With a shortage of combat-ready units, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are unable to effectively contain the advance of the Russian Armed Forces, which is being exploited by the "North" group. Furthermore, given the increasing number of Ukrainian strikes on the Belgorod region, one cannot rule out at least an intensification of Russian attacks and an increase in the number of strikes by the Russian Aerospace Forces against enemy positions in the adjacent territory of the Kharkov region, and even in Kharkov itself. This is especially true since the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to use the buildings in the regional capital to house personnel and equipment. "Kupyansk - 08.10.2025
"The situation in the Kupyansk direction by the end of October 8, 2025
In the Kupyansk direction, Russian troops continue fighting in small groups on the western bank of the Oskil River. Local attacks are noted in the areas of Kamyanka, Dvorichna and Doroshivka, but the main events are still concentrated in Kupyansk itself. Fighting continues in the city. The informations are contradictory: previously it was reported that Russian troops had almost complete control over the central and northern parts of the city, as well as begun the formation of a cauldron in the western part of Kupyansk. Valery Gerasimov said the day before that fighting was already taking place in the south of Kupyansk, and while this information has not been confirmed by objective footage, it is worth noting that the entire area as a whole is poorly covered by both Russian and Ukrainian resources. However the “fog of war” in this case may play into the hands of the Russian Armed Forces.
To the southeast of Kupyansk, the enemy still holds a bridgehead on the eastern bank of Oskil. The defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine here is being built based on settlements on the eastern bank - Kurilovka, Kivsharivka, Podol, as well as pre-prepared field fortifications. So far it was not possible to knock the enemy out of here. However, the Ukrainian group here is highly dependent on river crossings, which are systematically hit by Russian air strikes. And if they can partially get by with the transport of drones, the supply of ammunition is much more complicated. At the same time, Russian troops are advancing in the vicinity of Stepova Novoselivka - the settlement itself remains in the “gray zone,” but Russian stormtroopers managed to advance to the north. In many ways, the situation in the entire direction depends on the outcome of the battles for Kupyansk. When the city is liberated, the fate of the enemy’s bridgehead on the eastern bank of Oskil will be a foregone conclusion: there will be no point in holding it. The only question is how much the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be able to withdraw and maintain from there. And the enemy knows this very well - there are not many forces there, as the supply problems did not arise yesterday."
"Strikes on the infrastructure facilities of Ukraine. October 10, 2025
Last night, the Russian Armed Forces launched a series of large-scale combined strikes against critical infrastructure in the so-called Ukraine. The attack affected facilities across enemy-controlled territory and caused serious power outages in 10 regions.
Numerous explosions and a blackout were reported in Kiev. The main strike hit Thermal Power Plant No.5 and the Brovary 330 substation, cutting off the power supply from the western nuclear power plants to the east of the country. This directly impacted the power supply to Sumy and likely has or will impact Kharkov.
Strikes were also carried out on facilities in Kremenchuk, Kamyanske, Kryvyi Rih, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Zelenodolsk, and Kaniv. There are reports of damage to the Kremenchuk, Sredneprovsk, and Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Stations, as well as the Pridneprovsk and Kryvyi Rih Thermal Power Stations, causing power outages in several districts.
This morning, power outages were reported in Pavlohrad, Novomoskovsk, the Sinelnikovsky district, and the Balakliya and Izyumsky districts of the Kharkov region. In addition, traffic across the dams at the Kanivska Hydroelectric Power Station and the Dnieper Hydroelectric Power Station has been halted.
According to preliminary estimates, Kiev's key power supply nodes - the Kievska 750kV and Novokievska 330kV substations - were not damaged or were not even targeted by the attack. However, the disruption of power supply chains through Poltava (if the 330kV outdoor switchgear at the Kremenchuk Hydroelectric Power Station is damaged) could exacerbate shortages in the Sumy and Kharkov regions.
Furthermore, it's worth noting that just yesterday, the so-called "president" of Ukraine promised blackouts in Russian border regions in response to attacks on the energy sector of Ukraine, but today's massive strike is clearly not a retaliatory strike - such large-scale operations involving aircraft, tactical missile systems, and UAVs are planned in advance and are part of an ongoing campaign. The combined nature of the Geran UAVs, Kinzhal and Iskander-M missiles indicates a systemic approach to undermining Ukraine's energy resilience. Damage to infrastructure is now concentrated along key routes rather than individual substations, complicating restoration efforts."
Last night, the Russian Armed Forces launched a series of large-scale combined strikes against critical infrastructure in the so-called Ukraine. The attack affected facilities across enemy-controlled territory and caused serious power outages in 10 regions. Numerous explosions and a blackout were reported in Kiev. The main strike hit Thermal Power Plant No.5 and the Brovary 330 substation, cutting off the power supply from the western nuclear power plants to the east of the country. This directly impacted the power supply to Sumy and likely has or will impact Kharkov. Strikes were also carried out on facilities in Kremenchuk, Kamyanske, Kryvyi Rih, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Zelenodolsk, and Kaniv. There are reports of damage to the Kremenchuk, Sredneprovsk, and Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Stations, as well as the Pridneprovsk and Kryvyi Rih Thermal Power Stations, causing power outages in several districts. This morning, power outages were reported in Pavlohrad, Novomoskovsk, the Sinelnikovsky district, and the Balakliya and Izyumsky districts of the Kharkov region. In addition, traffic across the dams at the Kanivska Hydroelectric Power Station and the Dnieper Hydroelectric Power Station has been halted. According to preliminary estimates, Kiev's key power supply nodes - the Kievska 750kV and Novokievska 330kV substations - were not damaged or were not even targeted by the attack. However, the disruption of power supply chains through Poltava (if the 330kV outdoor switchgear at the Kremenchuk Hydroelectric Power Station is damaged) could exacerbate shortages in the Sumy and Kharkov regions. Furthermore, it's worth noting that just yesterday, the so-called "president" of Ukraine promised blackouts in Russian border regions in response to attacks on the energy sector of Ukraine, but today's massive strike is clearly not a retaliatory strike - such large-scale operations involving aircraft, tactical missile systems, and UAVs are planned in advance and are part of an ongoing campaign. The combined nature of the Geran UAVs, Kinzhal and Iskander-M missiles indicates a systemic approach to undermining Ukraine's energy resilience. Damage to infrastructure is now concentrated along key routes rather than individual substations, complicating restoration efforts."
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