The Russian-Ukrainian War of 2022 (News and battle updates only)

[TruckDriver9]

Siversk - 30.10.2025

"The situation in the Siversk direction as of 18:00 /Moscow time/ October 30, 2025

In the Siversk sector, the Russian Armed Forces are conducting an operation to block the approaches to Siversk from both flanks. Ukrainian transport arteries leading into the city are already under fire control, making it difficult for the enemy to rotate. Russian troops are also gradually clearing strongholds on the approaches to the city, preparing for a direct assault.
South of Siversk, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces have reached the outskirts of Zvanivka and are gradually approaching the central part of the village.
Simultaneously, several Ukrainian strongholds northwest of Vyimka have come under the control of fighters from the 123rd Motor Rifle Brigade. According to the latest reports, the Russian Armed Forces have also advanced along the Zvanivka-Vyimka line, clearing part of the "pocket". The offensive in this sector continues.
Russian stormtroopers continue to gradually expand their zone of control on the flanks of Siversk. The liberation of Zvanivka in the south, and successes on the approaches to Platonivka in the north, will eventually make it possible to cut the last paved road leading into the city."

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Kostyantynivka - 6.11.2025

"The situation in the Kostyantynivka by the end of November 6, 2025

Amid the events in Pokrovsk, the situation in the Kostyantynivka direction remains somewhat unnoticed. However, Russian troops have made significant progress there in the past few days.
In Kostyantynivka itself, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces are slowly but surely advancing through the Santurinovka district. Forward groups are already operating near the railway station. However, the supply situation remains challenging, as the outskirts have not yet been completely cleared.
To the west, Russian forces have driven the enemy out of several forest belts near Ivanopillya and taken up new positions in the village itself. They also managed to eliminate a "pocket" near Pleshchiivka. However, consolidating inside the village remains difficult due to the abundance of enemy drones in the air.
At the same time, more and more evidence is emerging of Russian units beginning attacks near the Kleban-Byk Reservoir. Russian stormtroopers are advancing along the western bank of the reservoir toward the intersection of H-20 and T-05-04 highways. Taking control of this intersection will allow Russian forces to begin pushing the enemy back from the northern bank of the reservoir and also to continue their offensive on Kostyantynivka from another direction."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Pokrovsk - 3.11.2025

"The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad direction by the end of November 3, 2025

Fierce fighting continues for the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration. The enemy attempts to counterattack on the northern flank, while Russian forces launch massive strikes and advance further into the urban area.
On the Nove Shakhove-Shakhove line, Ukrainian troops are conducting counterattacks south of the quarries. Further north, a wide "gray zone" remains, where small enemy groups are attempting to block Russian detachments operating here since Russian the breakthrough to Kucheriv Yar and Zolotoyi Kolodyaz.
The enemy operation to cut off the Zolotoyi Kolodyaz salient was unsuccessful as, at first glance, it did not significantly affect the pace of the assault on Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad. Ukrainian units have reached their former line of fortifications along the Ivanivka-Pankivka line and have been unable to break through, holding only Shakhove, where protracted fighting continues.
Fierce fighting continues for Rodynske. Despite previous reports of complete Russian control over the city and advancement toward Hryshyne, active Russian air activity indicates the presence of enemy forces within the city limits.
Simultaneously, the assault on Myrnohrad continues. Armored groups in vehicles equipped with "barbecues" are entering the city, supporting the advance of assault detachments. The enemy is launching strikes against armored vehicle concentrations, but this only slows the advance.
In Pokrovsk, the Russian zone of control is gradually expanding, although the city is still far from being completely cleared. Under current conditions, both sides are operating in small, dispersed groups, and the city remains a de facto "gray zone" with patchy control."



Pokrovsk - 8.11.2025

"The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad direction as of 19:00 /Moscow time/ November 8, 2025

In the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration, Russian troops are gradually moving deeper into the built-up areas of both cities. In the central sector, Russian troops have driven the Armed Forces of Ukraine out of most of Chervonyi Lyman. The situation remains dynamic: most of Myrnohrad remains under Ukrainian control, while the northern outskirts of Pokrovsk remain a battleground for small groups, where consolidation is difficult due to the abundance of drones.
Individual infantry groups of the Russian Armed Forces are approaching the T-05-15 highway, which is the only remaining supply route to Myrnohrad. Even now, travel along the road is a real gamble, judging by emerging videos of enemy vehicles being destroyed.
In Myrnohrad itself, Russian stormtroopers are advancing toward apartment buildings in the Zapadny microdistrict. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have established strongholds there, and their loss will lead to a "cut" in their positions in Myrnohrad.

In the neighboring Pokrovsk, Russian troops are consolidating on the previously captured positions and are developing attacks in the Dinas neighborhood. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are deploying reinforcements, but Russian drone operators are destroying them before they can reach the city."

 

[TruckDriver9]

East Zaporozhye - 7.11.2025

"The situation in the East Zaporozhye direction as of 18:00 /Moscow time/ November 7, 2025

In the East Zaporozhye direction, the "East" group continues their offensive at the junction of the Zaporozhye and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
Far Eastern soldiers liberated the village of Uspenivka.

Soldiers from the 218th Tank Regiment breached the Ukrainian defenses and captured the largest settlement on the western bank of the Yanchur River. The offensive was complicated by the presence of a natural barrier in the form of a river to the northeast of the village. However, Russian stormtroopers managed to consolidate their position and clear the settlement despite extremely difficult conditions. Taking the village will allow Russian troops to continue their offensive on Hulyaipole and its environs.
At the same time, there are reports of Russian successes west and north of the bridgehead in the villages of Rybne and Solodke. Russian troops are also expanding their zone of control in the north, in the Oleksiivka area, as well as northwest of Vyshneve toward Odradne. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are attempting counterattacks in the surrounding area, but are facing strong resistance, with no success.

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East Zaporozhye - 8.11.2025

"The situation in the East Zaporozhye direction as of 15:00 /Moscow time/ November 8, 2025

Meanwhile, in the East Zaporozhye direction, the "Eastern Express" continues to push the front deeper into the Dnipropetrovsk region.
The assault detachments from the 36th Motor Rifle Brigade of the 29th Army advanced north of Oleksiivka, taking several forest belts. After this, Russian units drove the enemy out of Vovche, which consisted of a single house.

Despite its small size, the liberation of this settlement makes it possible to block the enemy forces in Orestopil, effectively pinning Ukrainian units operating in this area to the river.
The enemy had previously counterattacked several times, but now the small bridgehead south of the river is heavily dependent on a group of crossings in Orestopil. And not all of them are passable for vehicles, especially given the autumn's turbulent weather.
The offensive is also underway in other areas of the direction - from the liberated Uspenivka, Russian stormtroopers are moving further west, bypassing the Hulyaipole fortified area.

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East Zaporozhye - 9.11.2025

"The situation in the East Zaporozhye direction as of 16:00 /Moscow time/ November 9, 2025

In the East Zaporozhye direction, the "East" group is advancing further west. Soldiers from the 37th Motor Rifle Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces liberated the village of Rybne, taking control of an area of over 2 square kilometers.
Far Eastern soldiers managed to cross the Yanchur River and gain a foothold on its western bank. As a result, they established a bridgehead on the border between the Zaporozhye and Dnipropetrovsk regions. This will allow the Russian Armed Forces to advance toward Solodke, and then Dobropillia, bypassing the main defensive lines of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The current weather conditions are playing a significant role in the success of the Russian offensive. Enemy drone operators are unable to effectively support infantry units, and the latter, suffering from a shortage of personnel, are forced to retreat further west.
At the same time, the Ukrainian command in the area is attempting to conceal the scale of the crisis. Some commanders are even publishing self-contradictory reports claiming to have recaptured Uspenivka, but even the enemy media resources have acknowledged the loss of the village."

 

[TruckDriver9]

East Zaporozhye - 10.11.2025

"The situation in the East Zaporozhye direction as of 11:00 /Moscow time/ November 10, 2025

After a brief pause and the subsequent liberation of Uspenivka, Vovche and Rybne, Russian troops from the "East" group continue their advance.
Russian stormtroopers from the 127th Motor Rifle Division of the 394th Motor Rifle Regiment liberated Solodke, and the 114th Motor Rifle Regiment liberated Nove, raising flags in both villages.

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The offensive continues, with the enemy losing more and more territory between the defensive lines.
Furthermore, attacks are underway along the Yehorivka-Novooleksandrivka line at the junction of the Zaporozhye and Dnipropetrovsk regions, where the Russian Armed Forces are also reportedly making progress, but their advance is being hampered. However with the beginning of a northward movement toward Velykhomykhailivka, where Russian air forces are actively targeting the area, it can be concluded that the enemy's operational crisis will continue to worsen along virtually the entire front."

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East Zaporozhye - 11.11.2025

"The situation in the East Zaporozhye direction as of 14:00 /Moscow time/ November 11, 2025

Units of the "East" group continue to expand their zone of control along the entire front line in the East Zaporozhye direction.
Far Eastern soldiers are fighting on the southwestern outskirts of Orestopil. Forest belts adjacent to the village are being cleared, and preparations are underway for a further assault.
To the west, units of the 36th Army are advancing towards Danylivka. Russian stormtroopers already managed to approach the village. Fighting is ongoing on its approaches.
At the same time, Russian fighters have managed to advance in direction of Radisne and Nove Zaporizhzhya. Russian artillery and aviation are actively targeting Ukrainian positions there.
Further south, fighters from the 114th Motor Rifle Regiment liberated the village of Novouspenivske and are continuing their offensive.

Despite the difficult situation in this direction, the Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is in no hurry to redeploy reserves there. One possible reason is the Russian successes near Pokrovsk. Given the current momentum of the "East" group's advance, as well as reports of enemy forces retreating toward Hulyaipole, the Armed Forces of Ukraine will attempt to establish a new line of defense there."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Pokrovsk - 11.11.2025

"The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad direction. November 10-11, 2025

Russian troops are gradually occupying the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration, breaking through the Ukrainian defensive nodes in the built-up areas. However, Ukrainian forces are also continuing their attempts to counterattack and retake lost positions in several areas.
The eastern flank remains the scene of heavy clashes. Assault teams of the Russian Armed Forces have penetrated the western part of Shakhove, which had long remained in the "gray zone", and where previous attacks on the eastern outskirts of the village resulted in heavy losses of equipment for the Russian units.
To the north, the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out several counterattacks near the quarries on the approaches to Kucheriv Yar. South of Zolotoyi Kolodyaz, a vast "grey zone" remains, where the positions of both sides are intermingled.
In the central sector, Ukrainian forces, under cover of thickening fog, carried out a series of counterattacks near Rodynske. Footage of an enemy tank raid on the southern outskirts of Rodynske has surfaced online. However, there is no talk of Ukrainian units regaining control of the city - Russian troops are still operating there, even if lacking anti-tank weapons.
At the same time, footage has emerged from the western outskirts of Myrnohrad showing a large group of Ukrainian infantrymen surrendering.

Previously, enemy positions here were cut off from supplies by strikes from dozens of FABs and drones. Russian stormtroopers continue advancing from several directions simultaneously and most of Myrnohrad is already a "gray zone," where establishing the exact boundaries of control is difficult.
The situation in Pokrovsk is slightly more clear-cut. Most of the city is already firmly under the control of Russian units, aided by the recent dense fogs.

Russian forces also recently cleared the adjacent town of Hnativka and raised Russian flags there.
Official statements from the Russian Ministry of Defense regarding the situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration, although fragmentary, are gradually being confirmed. However, the battle for the agglomeration is not over, as the Armed Forces of Ukraine are attempting to send reinforcements there. Even with Russian forces controlling the approaches to Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, the enemy will not cease its attempts to hold on there, not so much out of military, but a political necessity."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Kharkov - 10.11.2025

"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 15:00 /Moscow time/ November 10, 2025

The offensive of the "North" group continues in the Kharkov borderland, with significant gains in several areas.
Heavy fighting continues in Vovchansk. Russian stormtroopers have driven the enemy eastward beyond Sobornaya Street, with only a few unsecured houses remaining in the west. To the north of the stadium, Russian units have advanced near the Gurkanivska Street. To the south, the zone of control east of the intersection with the DOSAAF airplane monument has expanded slightly. Russian troops are close to finally dislodging the enemy from the densely populated areas of Vovchansk, as this leaves only a few streets in the residential sector under Ukrainian control.
In the Zybino area on the eastern flank, the enemy is attempting to counterattack, but given the supply problems caused by Russian forces, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been unsuccessful so far. While the Dahtarne area remains stable.
Further to the east, Russian units have again advanced near Dvorichanske. There, in addition to advancing in the forest belts along the Odradne-Bolohivka line, a significant area near the border was cleared of the enemy, as well as along the Stroivka-Kamyanka line. Thus, with the formation of a semi-encirclement around Dvorichanske, Ukrainian forces have been pushed back from another section of the border.
It is clear that the enemy will not cease shelling the adjacent Russian territories, nor will cease launching drones. However, the issue of forming a "buffer zone" as is apparent from the northern offensive, is clearly still on the agenda."

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Kharkov - 13.11.2025

"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 15:00 /Moscow time/ November 13, 2025

In the the Kharkov borderland, the "North" group continues to improve their tactical positions southwest of Vovchansk.
As a result of fierce fighting, the assault detechments of the 82nd Motor Rifle Regiment of the Russian Armed Forces, assisted by strikes from TOS flamethrowers, liberated Synelnykove, the area around which fighting had been raging for the past year and a half. The Russian offensive in this sector has been ongoing for two months now, and after the Russian Armed Forces consolidated their positions in the surviving buildings in the ruins of Vovchansk, they were able to regroup their forces relatively safely. At the same time, a large forested area to the west ensured relative secrecy of movement.
The enemy faced the same problem as Russian troops a year earlier: all defensible structures were destroyed, forcing the Armed Forces of Ukraine to continually retreat south into the forest and east into the city. Now, the enemy's defense of the remaining part of Vovchansk essentially depends on drones and previously stockpiled supplies. And given the few remaining houses and the severed highway, holding the city will be an extremely difficult task."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Kostyantynivka - 12.11.2025

"The situation in the Kostyantynivka direction by the end of November 12, 2025

Russian troops are also pushing forward in the Kostyantynivka direction. There are successes in several areas: the assault detachments are taking the approaches to the city, supported by aircraft and drone operators.
On the northern flank, the Russian Armed Forces are attacking west of the Seversky Donets-Donbas Canal, with fighting ongoing on the approaches to Maiske and Markove. As previously reported, September's announcement of the liberation of these settlements was premature.
To the east, heavy fighting continues in the Predtechyne area. Russian units are still clearing strongholds to the south and west, as well as "transiting" further west.
In Kostyantynivka itself, small assault teams continue to operate on the eastern outskirts. They engage in small arms fire, driving the enemy from their buildings, but then they're forced to quickly seek new cover - the Armed Forces of Ukraine are using everything from artillery to aerial bombs and drones to immediately target the lost positions.
Russian troops also cleared several strongholds east of Kleban-Byk, finally driving the enemy from the area and closing another "pocket". The enemy allegedly managed to withdraw the remaining forces from the southern shore of the Kleban-Byk Reservoir using various floating craft, but this is unlikely to affect the course of the fighting - only a few personnel remained there, and positions in the lowlands are unfavorable for anyone.
The overall dynamics of events and the nearing completion of the clearing of all the "pockets" allows us to cautiously anticipate the beginning of a full-scale assault on Kostyantynivka this winter. This is especially true when combined with efforts taken to correct the mistakes of the twice-liberated Toretsk. However there are plenty of other possible scenarios, since the Russian Armed Forces are advancing in several other directions where their main efforts could be concentrated instead."

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Pokrovsk - 12.11.2025

"The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad direction by the end of November 12, 2025

In the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad direction, the enemy is counterattacking to avoid the complete encirclement of the agglomeration. The situation is being affected by the relatively high concentration of Ukrainian resources and the intense media attention given to the area.
On the northern flank, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are consolidating their positions and transferring reserves to Shakhove. Heavy fighting continues for the village.
Northwest of Rodynske, an increase in the concentration of enemy units has been recorded. Apparently, Ukrainian units managed to gain a foothold inside the town during their previous counterattacks, and now they are attempting to amass with the aim of subsequently attacking towards Chervonyi Lyman trying to cut off the northern pincer of the Myrnohrad encirclement.
Meanwhile, the most visible aerial munitions - the FAB-3000 - are flying over enemy-controlled neighborhoods in Myrnohrad itself. Just yesterday, we reported on the surrender of a large group of enemy personnel after they were engaged by a Russian Aerospace Forces position and UAV operators.
At the bottom of the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad "cauldron", Russian units have practically pushed the Armed Forces of Ukraine back from Sukhyi Yar. Russian stormtroopers entered the town this morning, and judging by reports from the field, we can expect video of flag-raising soon.
In Pokrovsk, the situation remains dynamic. The enemy is moving forces into the city from Hryshyne. Russian drone operators are engaging some groups as they approach, but some are still managing to break through. The territory south of the railway is mostly under the control of Russian units, while a vast "gray zone" remains to the north of it.
The Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration occupies a vast territory and has remained mostly undamaged for over a year of fighting.

Therefore, its complete cleanup in the realities of modern warfare could take a long time, especially given the large number of civilians still remaining. Nevertheless, the key transport routes and tactically important positions are gradually coming under the control of the Russian Armed Forces, and the surrounding areas are monitored by UAV operators. The enemy may attempt to send small infantry groups to hold positions in the "gray zone" for a long time, but this is unlikely to impact the overall course of the battle for the cities."

 

[TruckDriver9]

East Zaporozhye - 12.11.2025

"The situation in the East Zaporozhye direction as of 19:00 /Moscow time/ November 12, 2025

The relatively rapid advance of the "East" group and the threat of cutting off enemy supply routes in the Hulyaipole fortified area led to unexpected revelations from the enemy command. While previously the official spokesmen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine had rarely acknowledged mistakes or problems in the media, they were now forced to respond to the evolving situation in the East Zaporozhye direction.
According to the Southern Command, the Armed Forces of Ukraine "were forced to retreat to more advantageous positions" under constant artillery shelling and airstrikes. According to our data, there were almost no Ukrainian troops left to retreat.
The situation in Rivnopillya and Yablukove is developing most critically for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The practice of false reports in the enemy command and sending Ukrainian troops to obviously lost positions has begun to have an effect. Thus, one of the battalions of the 102nd Territorial Defense Brigade was practically destroyed, with dozens of obituaries and missing-in-action reports. According to some reports, the 218th Battalion of the 125th Mechanized Brigade was also hit, effectively ceasing to exist.
Currently, the Far Eastern soldiers continue to advance along a wide stretch of the front. They are repelling counterattacks, as the enemy is trying to rectify the situation immediately after losing a settlement.
Remarkably, the enemy reported the loss of several settlements even before the official statement from the "East" group, which usually regularly posts videos of the liberated settlements. Such a sudden admission of own failures by the Armed Forces of Ukraine may indicate a plot to entrap Russian forces, however, in any case, it will end up under the "Far Eastern Express".

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East Zaporozhye - 13.11.2025

"The situation in the East Zaporozhye direction as of 14:00 /Moscow time/ November 13, 2025

The "East" group breached another enemy defensive node. The assault detachments from the 5th Tank Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces cleared Danylivka and raised Russian flags in the village.

Before the assault, Ukrainian positions near the village were repeatedly "scanned" by UAV operators. This allowed them to breach the barbed wire barriers with which the enemy attempted to cover the approaches to Danylivka. They also pushed the Armed Forces of Ukraine back from the forest belts located south of the settlement.
The liberation of the village is of great importance for the further offensive in the Zaporozhye region. Russian troops physically cut the P-85 highway, which was used to supply the Ukrainian group near Hulyaipole. Now, Russian stormtroopers are focusing their attacks on Radisne as the control achieved over this route still needs to be maintained and strengthened, but even so, the situation for the enemy in this direction has worsened even more."

 

[TruckDriver9]

"UAV attack in the Black Sea region. November 14, 2025

Last night was challenging for the Russian air defense crews: the enemy launched several hundred UAVs into Russian territory. The largest attack occurred in Crimea and Novorossiysk.
As before, the strike was preceded by NATO reconnaissance flights: aircraft from the French, British and Belgian Air Forces were spotted in the airspace of the Black Sea region within a short period of time.
The first group of enemy UAVs was launched during the day from the outskirts of Odessa to Cape Tarkhankut, the second flew from the direction of Voznesensk in the Mykolaiv region. Two more groups flew from Kobleve and Zatoka.
The drones entered the range of the mobile task force in the evening, and by 24:00-1:00 am, over one hundred UAVs had been shot down over Crimea across almost the entire peninsula.
In the Krasnodar Krai, the target of the attack was Novorossiysk. Over 60 UAVs approached the city from the sea: a fire broke out near the oil depot and port infrastructure, explosions were recorded on the ground, and a state of emergency was declared in the city. According to official reports, four people were injured: one when UAV fragments fell into a house, and three more were injured in the port on board a civilian vessel. A Chernomortransneft storage tank and pier, the NUTEP container terminal, and an oil depot at the Sheskharis complex were damaged.

After the nighttime raid over the Black Sea, a reconnaissance aircraft with electronic intelligence and surveillance was spotted again. It was the same French Air Force Beechcraft 350ER/ALSR VADOR that flew yesterday shortly before the first UAV groups departed from the territory of the so-called Ukraine."

 

[TruckDriver9]

East Zaporozhye - 14.11.2025

"The situation in the East Zaporozhye direction as of 11:00 /Moscow time/ November 14, 2025

In the East Zaporozhye direction, the "East" group advanced northward. The assault detachments from the 36th Motor Rifle Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces liberated the village of Orestopil on the northern flank of the front.

Previously, the enemy counterattacked from here toward Sosnivka and Berezove, attempting to regain lost positions. However, they were exhausted, allowing the Russian Armed Forces to take the village and effectively establish a foothold across the river from Velykomykhailivka - one of the enemy's major defensive nodes. This village has been under attack for quite some time, including by large-caliber FABs and missiles. However, this is hardly a prelude to an assault, as both settlements are separated by a river.
Attacks are also continuing in other sectors of the front. Russian troops, having consolidated their positions in Danylivka, are advancing further west. Fighting also continues in the vicinity of Rivnopillya and Yablukove."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Pokrovsk - 14.11.2025

"The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad direction by the end of November 14, 2025

In the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad direction, heavy fighting continues along virtually the entire length of the contact line. There are areas where the enemy holds the initiative, but the Russian Armed Forces are generally making successful advances, and in the north of Pokrovsk, they even captured a survivor of the failed GUR landing operation.
On the northern flank, Russian troops are attempting to gain a foothold in Shakhove, where the assault detachments are now operating throughout the entire town. However, reports of "new unsuccessful attacks by armored groups" have not been confirmed.
The situation remains tense in Rodynske, where the enemy, through several counterattacks supported by armored vehicles, managed to gain a foothold in the buildings. However, the Armed Forces of Ukraine were unable to advance further and break the "pincer" that encircles Myrnohrad.
In Myrnohrad itself, the presence of Russian stormtroopers, advancing primarily from the east, is gradually expanding. Yesterday, fighters from the 5th Motor Rifle Brigade raised a flag over the headframe of the 5/6 Mine, which the enemy attempted to shoot down with drones.
The southern flank remains static for now. Following the entry of Russian troops and start of the clearing of Sukhyi Yar, there have been virtually no reports from there.
Fighting continues in Pokrovsk. The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the completion of the clearing operation in the Rih neighborhood. It began earlier this month, and now the Russian flag has been unfurled in the village.
On the northwestern outskirts of Pokrovsk, at the site of an unsuccessful GUR landing, inscriptions thanking Budanov for the trophies have appeared. A short time later, it was revealed that one of the GUR fighters who landed by helicopter was captured. He confirmed that there were two helicopters, each carrying 11 people, and he was the only survivor.
The enemy's defense of Pokrovsk is gradually coming to an end, although the remaining members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the city will be hunted down for a long time. Fighting in the north of the city will also continue, although there are already indications of an advance in the direction of Hryshyne.
In Myrnohrad, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are currently defending more organizedly, but here too, methodical airstrikes are taking their toll, and the Ukrainian units deployed into the city with heavy losses are only delaying the inevitable. Enemy counterattacks in the area of Zolotyi Kolodyaz and Rodynske only partially halted the Russian breakthrough and forced the enemy to waste resources that could have been directed toward Myrnohrad itself, as well as other areas."

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Novopavlivka (west of Pokrovsk) - 15.11.2025

"The situation in the Novopavlivka direction as of 16:00 /Moscow time/ November 15, 2025

Dense fog has been present over the southern Donbas for the past week, limiting the use of drones. However, this also gave greater freedom of movement in open terrain, including armored vehicles.

And the assault detachments from the "Center" group took advantage of this, successfully breaking through to Novopavlivka. Russian fighters are now consolidating their positions inside the settlement.
Over the past month, various reports have surfaced online about an assault on the village from the south. Russian units had previously attempted to attack from Filiya, and on October 19, artillery shelling was recorded on the road leading to Novopavlivka. However, access to the village would have been impossible without eliminating the pocket near Dachne, and just a few days ago, reports of clearing the Filiya-Horikhove line, north of Orikhova Gully, emerged. It was from there that Russian units later moved on to assault Novopavlivka with an armored group.
According to preliminary data, Russian troops, moving in fog with zero visibility, established a pontoon bridge on the line between Yalta and Dachne and ferried approximately 10 armored vehicles. The armored group managed to reach Novopavlivka and land troops. The maneuver was then repeated, and according to objective footage, the armored group reached the center of the town and its northern outskirts.
The routes taken by the Russian units suggest that they have gained control of not only a significant portion of the fortifications north of Dachne to the Filiya-Horikhove line, but also captured strongholds in the fields on the approaches to Novopavlivka.
Novopavlivka has great tactical significance: the capture of the village will allow the Russian Armed Forces to develop an offensive towards Mezhova from the south and, in the long term, significantly disrupt the Ukrainian defenses on the western flank of the neighboring Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad direction."

 

[TruckDriver9]

East Zaporozhye - 15.11.2025

"The situation in the East Zaporozhye direction as of 15:00 /Moscow time/ November 15, 2025

The "East" group continues to build on the successes of previous days, exploiting the confusion in enemy troop command. The advance is taking place along a wide front, and the Russian Armed Forces are flanking one of the major Ukrainian fortified areas, where the Armed Forces of Ukraine had been well-entrenched since the very beginning of the SMO.
On the northern flank of the front, Russian units, following the recent liberation of Orestopil, have cleared a significant area north of Sosnivka. There, only a small patch of forest east of Velykomykhailivka remains under enemy control; clearing it will also take some time. After this, Russian forces will have the opportunity to attack Velykomykhailivka, which could be carried out under several scenarios involving either infiltration through the forest, or assault operations across the river from Orestopil, and the far eastern soldiers have repeatedly demonstrated that they have the resources to cross rivers.
Fighting continues in the central sector near Novooleksandrivka, Danylivka, and Pershotravneve. Russian stormtroopers are moving through forest belts further west and northwest, where the enemy is attempting to establish a defense along the Haichur River.
Further south, near Solodke, Russian troops also continue to advance toward Dobropillia. In this sector, the situation is still obscured by the "fog of war." However, on the Rivnopillya-Yablukove line, Yablukove itself has been liberated, and Russian flags have been raised.

Not only the settlement itself, but also two large fortified areas adjacent to its borders, have come under Russian control.
To the south, a large line of enemy fortifications is located along the Yablukoeo-Novouspenivske line, but it is unlikely that the enemy will be able to hold on to it given the loss of a chain of strongholds to the north.
Further south, Russian troops are also continuing their offensive operations, moving westward from Malynivka. Several forest belts on the approaches to Vesele, Zelenyi Hai, and Vysoke have come under the control of the Russian Armed Forces. Fighting for these settlements began some time ago. However, it is too early to talk about their liberation; Russian assault groups have only just begun to enter them.
The dynamic in the East Zaporozhye direction shows not only the gradual formation of an encirclement of Hulyaipole, but also the front approaching the defensive lines north of the settlement. After the liberation of Vesele, Zelenyi Hai, and Vysoke, the Russian Armed Forces will find themselves facing a well-organized line of fortifications, and it is from the north that an opportunity to outflank them will open up. The enemy is also aware of this, which is why various Ukrainian military-related media outlets are already lamenting the loss of Hulyaipole. And if the Ukrainian Command doesn't deploy reserves, it's highly likely the city will be liberated this year.

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East Zaporozhye - 16.11.2025

"The situation in the East Zaporozhye direction as of 15:00 /Moscow time/ November 16, 2025

Less than 24 hours later, another positive piece of news emerged from the East Zaporozhye direction. Russian units pushed the enemy back from Rivnopillya, north of the previously liberated Yablukove, and raised Russian national flags in several parts of the village.

The attack by the assault detachments from the 114th Motor Rifle Regiment of the "East" group was supported by drone operators and artillery, which allowed to isolate Ukrainian forces inside the village from supplies and reserves.
Currently, the forward detachments of the 114th Regiment are advancing further west toward Varvarivka, where the supply route to the Hulyaipole garrison, along the P-85 highway, still partially functions.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are attempting to establish a new defensive line for the village on the heights near the Tselinnaya Balka Nature Reserve. However, given the pace of the "Eastern" offensive, it is unlikely they will have time to do this."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Kharkov - 17.11.2025

"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 16:00 /Moscow time/ November 17, 2025

In in the Kharkov borderland, Russian units of the "North" group liberated another village, as well as advanced inside of Vovchansk.
On the eastern flank, Dvorichanske was liberated, and soldiers of the 9th Regiment of the 18th Motor Rifle Division unfurled the Russian flag in the center of the village.

Thus, the "pocket" at the junction of the Kharkov and Kupyansk directions that once reached the Russian border has ceased to exist. Now there is an opportunity for further attacks toward Kolodyazne, straightening out the front along the Verkhnya Dvorichna River.
There have also been localized successes in Vovchansk. The enemy has been finally pushed back beyond Fontanna Street further east. Now, only a small area in the relatively densely populated area of Vovchansk remains under Ukrainian control. Further beyond Gurkanivska Street, only scattered private housing remains.
Despite the front moving away from the state border, the enemy continues to shell Russia's border regions, not to mention launching waves of drones. Authorities of the Belgorod Oblast report material damage and casualties daily. The situation both at the front and in the rear remains tense."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Siversk - 17.11.2025

"The situation in the Siversk direction as of 17:00 /Moscow time/ November 17, 2025

Russian troops are advancing in the Siversk direction, and the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the liberation of Platonivka. If this is confirmed, the countdown will begin for enemy forces in Seversk itself.
While this information has not yet been confirmed by objective footage, the extensive corrections carried out in this direction (and in the "South" group of forces in general) allows for cautious optimism in this regard. If the liberation of Platonivka is confirmed, Russian units will physically cut the Zakitne-Siversk road - this road from Lyman to Siversk has already been cut further to the north by neighboring forces from the Lyman direction, and supplies along it were already essentially cut off. Securing Platonivka will also allow Russian drone operators to more easily target the supply routes of Armed Forces of Ukraine going through Reznikivka.
The enemy's situation on the approaches to Siversk is also deteriorating. To the north, Russian stormtroopers have driven Ukrainian forces from their strongholds southwest of Serebryanka.
The situation is similar to the east and south of the city. Russian units, having advanced from Novoselivka and Vyimka, are effectively on the doorstep of Siversk.
Heavy fighting continues for Zvanivka. Here, the enemy is putting up fierce resistance, since with the liberation of this town, Russian units will take the last remaining asphalt road to Siversk, through Reznikivka, under fire control.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine will undoubtedly try to defend Siversk for as long as possible, sending in reinforcements. However, even with the current configuration of the front, all roads into the city are subject to systematic attacks. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are unlikely to be able to hold Siversk for long relying only on drone supplies, as the city, with its industrial zones and pre-independence population of over 14,000 (11,000 in 2021), is not a remote bunker in the field. Therefore, if the enemy does not attempt to stabilize the situation, the liberation of Siversk is very likely in the foreseeable future, as the Ukrainian manpower is finite, and their "firefighting brigades" are being depleted in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad direction"

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Kostyantynivka - 17.11.2025

"The situation in the Kostyantynivka direction as of 19:00 /Moscow time/ November 17, 2025

Siversk isn't the only city where fighting is raging on its outskirts. In the Kostyantynivka direction, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces are also advancing, expanding their zone of control on the outskirts of the city.
The enemy has been driven out of more ruins in Predtechyne, as well as from several strongholds northwest and south of the village.
In the east of Kostyantynivka, small assault groups are still operating. Consolidating ground up here is fraught with great risks, as the skies are literally crowded with drones, and a significant number of buildings and basements have been destroyed during the fighting, as the enemy launches dozens of drones at every detected group of Russian fighters.
Fighting also continues in Ivanopillya. Russian stormtroopers have expanded their zone of control in the southern part of the town and have taken strongholds near the railway to the north. Advancing here is fraught with considerable risks, as the enemy is still present in both Pleshchiivka and Nelepivka.
West of the Kleban-Byk Reservoir, the situation remains unclear. Reports of attacks appear online from time to time, but there are no concrete details yet, and rumors of an advance toward the old police checkpoint remain unconfirmed.
The number of enemy pockets with numerous fortifications, some of which have existed since the battles for Toretsk, continues to slow the advance of the Russian Armed Forces - for example the last pockets of resistance within the borders of Shcherbynivka were finished off by November 12.
It is still too early to speak of a full-scale assault on Kostyantynivka, although the enemy media resources are already reporting increased airstrikes. And the fact that FABs fly at Ukrainian positions in Kostyantynivka even during the assault on Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad is further evidence of the growth of the capabilities of the Russian Armed Forces, both qualitative and quantitative."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Pokrovsk - 17.11.2025

"The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad direction by the end of November 17, 2025

Russian troops are advancing on the northwestern outskirts of Pokrovsk, in the same area wher the failed GUR landing happened some time ago. The enemy is retreating further north beyond the railway, although pockets of resistance are still active to the south. At the same time, the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue their attempts to counterattack from Hryshyne, but without much success.
To the north, evidence of Ukrainian counterattacks continues to emerge along the Sukhetske-Zatyshok line, where the enemy previously attempted to break through to Fedorivka. The attacks have hardly stopped: the Sukhetske-Nove Shakhove-Shakhove line remains the scene of heavy fighting.
The situation in Rodynske is still obscured by the "fog of war". While the enemy had previously slipped through to the city under cover of dense fog, reports are now emerging of Russian successes, including an advance westward from Rodynske.
The battle for Pokrovsk is coming to a close, and as a result, the Ukrainian position in the neighboring Myrnohrad is rapidly deteriorating. The cut-off garrison is being subjected to multiple attacks, and according to some reports, even by their own air forces. If this is confirmed, then we can confirm the final stage of collapse of the Ukrainian defense inside the agglomeration. However their counterattacks will certainly continue."

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Novopavlivka (west of Pokrovsk) - 17.11.2025

"The situation in the Novopavlivka direction by the end of November 17, 2025

The front has also begun to move in the previously static Novopavlivka direction. After the recent crossing of the Vovcha River and the breakthrough to Novopavlivka, The Russian Armed Forces are consolidating their positions and advancing further northwest.
Currently, Russian units have firmly secured forest belts and a large stronghold south of the settlement. This has made it possible to secure the pontoon crossing near Dachne from possible enemy counterattacks.
Within Novopavlivka itself, a vast battle zone remains. Russian stormtroopers are operating along the entire southeastern outskirts of the town. They are currently attempting to consolidate their positions in the ruins of the residential area and are expanding logistics along the T-04-28 road.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are attempting to prevent this and are transferring reserves to the area. Judging by the available evidence, they regained several positions in the north of Novopavlivka, but were unable to advance further."

 

[TruckDriver9]

East Zaporozhye - 17.11.2025

"The situation in the East Zaporozhye direction as of 12:00 /Moscow time/ November 17, 2025

The "East" group is advancing on a broad front, advancing in several sectors simultaneously in the Zaporozhye and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
The assault detachments of the 36th Motor Rifle Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces have liberated the village of Hai. Russian flags have been raised there, and attacks continue further north and west.

To the east, fighters of the "East" group are advancing north of Vovche towards Tykhe. Several forest belts have been taken under control.
To the west, south of Danylivka, the enemy has been driven out of several forest belts on the approaches to Nechaivka, Radisne, and Nove Zaporizhzhia. There the offensive also continues.
To the south, several strongholds and pockets created during the push toward Solodke, after the liberation of Uspenivka, have been cleared in the vicinity of Solodke. The enemy is now being cleared from the fields and pushed further toward the Haichur River.
Further to the south, an offensive is also underway westward from Rivnopillya and Yablukove toward Varvarivka. There, Russian units will likely form a pincer movement to encircle Hulyaipole.
There have also been successes on the eastern approaches to Hulyaipole itself. Russian stormtroopers have managed to secure a foothold on the outskirts of Vesele and Zelenyi Hai, and have also advanced toward Vysoke. The Armed Forces of Ukraine were previously driven from the fields to the north.
Russian units are not only approaching Hulyaipole from the north, but are also pressing in from the east, where the enemy has established fortifications, however, moving from Yablukove, it is entirely possible to advance through these fortifications, thereby avoiding a frontal assault on the defensive line on the eastern approaches to Hulyaipole. The only question is whether the enemy will decide to hold on to the approaches to the settlement - which has considerable political significance (Nestor Makhno birthplace), its strategic importance however has been practically lost - or won't even attempt it and withdraws its forces behind a second line of defense, which Russian units have already breached in another sector.
The front is moving along almost the entire East Zaporozhye direction, and the situation for the enemy is rapidly deteriorating. As expected, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are attempting to establish a new defensive line along the Haichur River. Judging by the pace of the "Eastern" advance, the enemy has managed to withdraw at least some of its units and move them across the river. Those remaining in the interfluve area have effectively been abandoned on a suicide mission, trying to buy time to bolster the defenses at the Haichur River."

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East Zaporozhye - 18.11.2025

"The situation in the East Zaporozhye direction as of 16:00 /Moscow time/ November 18, 2025

The enemy is attempting to stabilize the situation in the East Zaporozhye direction and is counterattacking in several areas, while the fighters of the "East" group are consolidating their new positions.
Just yesterday, footage of unfurled Russian flags emerged from Hai, and now the enemy is attempting to counterattack, moving small groups from Odradne through the forest belts toward Vyshneve and Verbove.
The Russian Ministry of Defense also announced the liberation of the village of Nechaivka, however, contrary to usual practice of the "East" group, no footage of flags has yet emerged from this area. And according to our information, fighting is still ongoing on the outskirts of the settlement.
Clashes continue in the fields between Solodke and Dobropillia. There have been no reports of advances from this area, but Ukrainian attempts to counterattack have been recorded.
Moving from Yablukove, Russian troops are advancing south along the O080619 road, but this is still a push toward the village of Zatyshshya from the north, not an assault on Hulyaipole.
Russian units are also gradually approaching Zatyshshya from the east. Against this backdrop, it's rather curious that there have been no announcements yet about the liberation of Vesele - Russian stormtroopers reached the outskirts of the village as early as November 14, however, for now, this one-street village appears to be in the "gray zone".
In this sector, the enemy is also attempting to stabilize the situation and, in addition to counterattacking in small groups through the forest belts, is launching strikes against potential ares of concentrations of Russian forces. Since Hulyaipole is important not only tactically but also symbolically, the heaviest fighting will take place in this area. In any case, the city is effectively the key to the eastern flank of the entire Zaporozhye sector, and it will be defended primarily for this reason, not because it is Makhno's birthplace.
The Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine also reasonably fears losing its positions on the approaches to Pokrovske in the north, as the "East" group has already crossed the second and final well-equipped line of Ukrainian defenses there. And there, as before, from the Orestopil direction, the enemy will attempt to push the Russian Armed Forces back to the Vyshneve-Verbove-Stepove line"

 

[Cooper]

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[TruckDriver9]

Kharkov - 18.11.2025

"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 17:00 /Moscow time/ November 18, 2025

Having advanced in Vovchansk, Russian troops continued their advance in the area of the neighboring Tsehelne, liberating the village.
Today the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the assault detachments of the 82nd Motor Rifle Regiment liberated Tsehelne located southwest of Vovchansk.
Russian troops are also advancing in Vovchansk itself - yesterday, the enemy was pushed back beyond Fontanna Street, and now Russian units are focused on pushing the Armed Forces of Ukraine out of dense urban areas, where they could still hold their ground. Further on, beyond Gurkanivska Street, a less dense residential sector begins.
Expanding the zone of control to the south of the city allows for further advancement south through the forest on the banks of the Seversky Donets River, as well as targeting enemy supply routes going both into Vovchansk itself and the nearby settlements.
In other sectors of the direction, the situation remains stable - Russian troops are fighting in small groups in the rugged terrain."

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Kharkov - 19.11.2025

"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 20:00 /Moscow time/ November 19, 2025

In the Kharkov borderland, Russian troops continue to build on the successes of the previous days. In Vovchansk, another section of the urban area in the southern part of the city, west of the Gurkanivska Street, has been cleared - only a small patch of buildings remains here under Ukrainian control.
To the south, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces have occupied the remains of an industrial zone near a wide forest belt near the railway. Now, having cleared this stronghold, Russian troops will be able to exploit their gains and engage in battle for Vilcha.
The road to Vovchansk from the south is thus completely cut off and closed to the enemy. Fighting is underway for the village of Lyman, south of Synelnykove. With continued success there, Russian troopsa will be able to come closer to the Staryi Saltiv crossing, and attack further south.
On the eastern flank, fighting continues in the forest belts near Ambarne, Odradne, and the recently liberated Dvorichanske. Reports of further advances in the forest belts are coming in from there."

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Kupyansk - 21.11.2025

"The situation in the Kupyansk direction as of 12:00 /Moscow time/ November 21, 2025

Yesterday's hopeful reports have been partially confirmed. The Ministry of Defense has decided to publish footage proving control over several new parts of Kupyansk.

- The Yubileyny district has become the most southwestern point under Russian control. A Russian flag was unfurled on the roof of one of the apartment buildings. The enemy has previously counterattacked here several times, including with the support of armored vehicles.
- In the adjacent residential sector to the north, the enemy is still attacking from Sobolivka. This is precisely what the Ministry of Defense regularly reports.
- Several images indicate firm control over the Kupyansk Central City Hospital area. However, no one has tried to dispute this – the enemy was driven out of there quite a long time ago.
- The issue with the eastern part of the city has also been partially resolved. Russian stormtroopers unfurled flags at the dairy plant, as well as further north at the sugar factory.
- South of the Dzerzhynskyi Street and in the industrial zone east of the railway, there is no evidence of Russian control yet.
The "fog of war" east of the Oskil River has somewhat cleared. However, the liberation of Petropavlivka remains unconfirmed, as no evidence or flags have been recovered from there, and the situation at the bridgehead remains tense.
From the crossing in the Sadove area, there is only footage of strikes on enemy vehicles approaching the bridgehead, and there is no physical control over the crossing. However, Russian drones are partially mitigating this problem.️ Enemy equipment is burned on the approaches daily, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine will try to hold the bridgehead as long as possible. The loss of one of the key cities, not to mention the bridgehead beyond the Oskil, will be a painful blow not only in tactical but also political terms."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Lyman - 20.11.2025

"The situation in the Lyman direction as of 19:00 /Moscow time/ November 20, 2025

In the Lyman direction, the "West" group is advancing, gradually expanding their zone of control in the northern part of the DPR occupied by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces are advancing in the Serednje sector, bypassing Yarova and advancing along the Oleksandrivka-Svyatohirsk line.
Heavy fighting continues in Drobysheve and Stavky for control of key strongholds - there, the Russian Armed Forces are forming the northern pincer of the Lyman encirclement, within the borders of which the fighting is just started.
Evidence has surfaced online of Russian stormtroopers advancing through the Kommunalny microdistrict on the southeastern outskirts of Lyman. The attack itself actually took place more than a week ago, so the Russian successes could be even greater.
Russian troops are facing another battle for Lyman, which the Russian Armed Forces were forced to abandon after a heroic defense in the fall of 2022. Once the city is liberated, the route to Rayhorodok will open. The upcoming battle for the Slavyansk agglomeration is one step closer.
South of Lyman, the gradual advance toward Dibrova and fighting in Yampil continue. The liberation of Yampil will allow Russian troops to launch further attacks toward Ozerne and the final clearing of the Holy Mountains National Nature Park."

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Lyman - 21.11.2025

"The situation in the Lyman direction as of 16:00 /Moscow time/ November 21, 2025

Russian troops are driving the enemy out of the northern corner of the occupied part of the DPR. Yesterday we reported significant successes in the Yampil area, and today the Ministry of Defense announced the liberation of this and several other settlements. While previously most claims were unsubstantiated, various troop groups are now adopting the good practice of displaying videos of flags in liberated settlements.
The village of Novoselivka, which had been fought for for a long time, has been captured. Russian troops advanced more than 2 km. Success on this flank will allow them to develop the offensive along the Yarova-Drobysheve line.
Footage has also emerged from Stavky, liberated just yesterday. Thus, the road to Lyman from the north is open to Russian forces, and only strongholds in the fields remain as obstacles.
Fighters from the "West" group have completely liberated Yampil. This is a significant achievement, as control of the village gives Russian troops a foothold along the Lyman-Siversk highway.
In addition to successes on the flanks, there is also progress within Lyman itself. Having secured a foothold in Maslyakovka, also known as the Vostochny microdistrict, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces are advancing further into the built-up area.
The "West" group also continues advancing toward Dibrova and Staryi Karavan, at the junction of the Lyman and Siversk directions. A breakthrough there will lead to the collapse of Ukrainian defenses and bring us another step closer to the battle for the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Siversk - 19.11.2025

"The situation in the Siversk direction as of 13:00 /Moscow time/ November 19, 2025

Russian troops are entering Siversk and are already operating in the urban area in the southeastern part of the city, as evidenced by objective surveillance footage that has surfaced online.
It's still too early to talk about a collapse of the enemy's defenses, as the exact scale of the Russian penetration into Ukrainian lines is still unclear. However, the crisis for the enemy in this area is already obvious. A group of Ukrainian infantry was recently ambushed in the southern part of Siversk on a street near the road from Zvanivka, therefore, Russian successes could be obscured by the "fog of war" and, in reality, are even more significant.
Considering that, even according to the publicly available information, Russian stormtroopers are already operating two kilometers from the road from Sviato-Pokrovske to Siversk, the situation for the Armed Forces of Ukraine is clearly going from bad to worse. Yes, the enemy still has routes for transporting personnel into the city and the ability to deploy "firefighting brigades", however, the Kiev regime has plenty of such problematic areas, and its forces are limited.
As we wrote earlier, the liberation of Siversk is highly likely in the foreseeable future. The only question is how long the Armed Forces of Ukraine will try to prolong the battle for the city, especially given the advance of the Russian Armed Forces in the neighboring Lyman and Kostyantynivka directions."

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Kostyantynivka - 21.11.2025

"The situation in the Kostyantynivka direction as of 20:00 /Moscow time/ November 21, 2025

In the Kostyantynivka direction, which has been the focus of particular attention recently, reports of the liberation of Ivanopillya have appeared.
And today, confirmation footage was posted online, showing soldiers from the 1194th and 78th Motor Rifle Regiments, as well as the 4th Motor Rifle Brigade, raising numerous flags in various parts of the village.
Fighting for Ivanopillya began in early October. Due to its location in close proximity to Kostyantynivka, Ukrainian units attempted to hold to this settlement on the approaches to the eastern edge of the Kleban-Byk Reservoir for as long as possible. After Russian forces suppressed enemy strongholds near Pleshchiivka and Nelipivka, assault teams, supported by Rubicon UAV operators, were able to firmly establish themselves on the southern outskirts of the village. However, further advances were hampered by constant drone strikes, which hindered the movements of even the smallest assault groups.
At the same time, fighting continues to rage east of Kostyantynivka, where Russian forces are completing the cleaning of a vast pocket near Predtechyne. Previously, a vast "gray zone" remained in this area for a long time. Having repelled several Ukrainian counterattacks in early November, Russian troops are now moving infantry into Kostyantynivka itself from the east along the T-05-04 highway.
Heavy urban fighting continues in the southeastern part of Kostyantynivka. The situation remains complicated by the large number of enemy UAVs in the area, even despite active counteraction from Russian drone operators."