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

[TruckDriver9]

Pokrovsk - 20.11.2025

"The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad direction as of 20:00 /Moscow time/ November 20, 2025

The assault on Pokrovsk is coming to an end. Russian troops are clearing the northern part of the city and have already advanced almost a kilometer toward Hryshyne. The enemy presence in Pokrovsk remains, but it is mostly sporadic and shows no signs of organized resistance.

At the same time, the Russian Armed Forces are developing attacks to the east. Individual assault groups have already been spotted near Rivne, the liberation of which will completely cut off the supplies to the garrison in the neighboring Myrnohrad.
Ukrainian forces are putting up fierce resistance there, but they are unable to turn the tide of the battle for it. Russian aviation is pounding enemy positions in the city almost hourly, with footage regularly appearing of airstrikes with FAB3000 "propaganda munitions".
Meanwhile, Ukrainian attempts to breach the road into the city from the north have failed. Russian troops are gradually regaining control in Rodynske and will soon physically cut off the T-05-15 highway.
The enemy, aware of the imminent loss of the agglomeration, is attempting to establish new defensive lines further north. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are most active in the vicinity of Dobropillia, which will soon be the last major defensive point before the borders of the Dnipropetrovsk region."

 

[TruckDriver9]

East Zaporozhye - 20.11.2025

"The situation in the East Zaporozhye direction as of 12:00 /Moscow time/ November 20, 2025

Russian troops of the "East" group are advancing on the approaches to Hulyaipole. The assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces are approaching the city through forest belts, advancing in the vicinity of Zatyshshya.
Soldiers of the 114th Motor Rifle Regiment raised their flags in Vesele. This one-street village was liberated following fighting for adjacent forest belts. The village is located on the heights east of Hulyaipole.

Taking these heights will somewhat ease the upcoming assault on Hulyaipole, for which other units of the 127th Division are currently fighting their way, advancing from Yablukove.
Fighting continues for Zelenyi Hai and Vysoke.
To the north, from the Rivnopillya-Solodke line, attacks are also underway through the fields. Here, Ukrainian troops are trying to buy time to organize a defense along the Haichur River.
Further north, fighting rages on the approaches to Radisne and Nove Zaporizhzhya. And in the vicinity of Hai, where the enemy forces continue their attempts to counterattack."

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East Zaporozhye - 21.11.2025

"The situation in the East Zaporozhye direction as of 14:00 /Moscow time/ November 21, 2025

The "East" group is rapidly advancing along the entire front of the East Zaporozhye direction. The liberation of the village of Radisne by the fighters from the 64th Motor Rifle Brigade has been announced.

This confirms earlier reports of the liberation of Nechaivka. Furthermore, there is progress in the forest belts east of the village, and the fighting for Nove Zaporizhzhya has begun.
Nevertheless, the situation in the sector remains tense - the enemy frequently launches counterattacks and amasses reinforcements. According to reports, the 92nd Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been redeployed to this sector. Ukrainian forces are active on the northern flank near Hai and to the south along the Rivnopillya-Solodke line.
Heaviest fighting continues near the Hulyaipole fortified area. Russian troops are seeking to establish control over the heights to the east, where Vesele was liberated yesterday, and where the Russian Aerospace Forces are launching airstrikes to punch holes in Ukrainian positions.
The collapse of the front in the East Zaporozhye direction is forcing the Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to hastily redeploy units from other sectors. Nevertheless, the enemy is still failing to slow the advance of the "Far Eastern Express".

 

[TruckDriver9]

Siversk - 22.11.2025

"The situation in the Siversk direction as of 17:00 /Moscow time/ November 22, 2025

Russian troops continue to clear enemy pockets near Siversk: today, footage of fighters from the 3rd Army clearing and raising flags in Zvanivka, the last village south of the city, has emerged.

In less than two weeks, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces have made significant advances and captured a fairly large area near Siversk, closely approaching Sviato-Pokrovske.
In Siversk itself, Russian stormtroopers continue to advance after a successful ambush in the south of the city. According to reports from the "South" group, the village is blockaded on three sides, and this is entirely accurate.
At the same time, evidence confirming the liberation of Platonivka on the northern flank by the Russian Armed Forces has emerged. The Ministry of Defense previously reported the liberation of this village, but there was no confirmation from the ground.
The situation of the remaining Ukrainian units in Siversk is now close to critical: all routes leading into the city are either cut off or under fire control of Russian drone operators. Judging by the pace of the Russian advance, the opportunity for a counterattack and stabilization has already been lost for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Now the only question is how quickly the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces will clear the buildings in the city center."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Pokrovsk - 23.11.2025

"The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad direction as of 18:00 /Moscow time/ November 23, 2025

Russian troops have finally closed the largest encirclement of this autumn: Pokrovsk is practically liberated, Myrnohrad is completely cut off, and the Ukrainian attempts to break through are stymied in the "kill zone" between the cities.
Russian units are completing the cleanup of Pokrovsk, and according to some optimistic reports, it is even supposedly already complete.

To the east, the encirclement has finally closed in the forest belts west of Rivne. A "kill zone" for the Ukrainian forces has effectively been formed between Pokrovsk and Chervonyi Lyman. The forest belts are occupied by small groups of Russian troops, and UAV operators are burning enemy equipment attempting to escape the city. True, there is no continuous line of infantry, but with so many drones in the air and the current configuration of the front, it is not required for this mission.
In the southern part of the cauldron, the clearing of Sukhyi Yar and adjacent forest belts to the northwest has been confirmed.
In Myrnohrad, the zone of activity of the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces is expanding, with UAV operators entering the city. The emerging footage of Russian airstrikes is mostly archival, although there is still focal enemy resistance.️ It is highly likely that all remnants of the agglomeration have already moved into the "gray zone" amid the collapse of Ukrainian defense.
In Rodynske, the Russian Armed Forces have seized the initiative and regained control of part of the city, while the enemy was unable to maintain their positions in the built-up area occupied during the recent "raid".
Conflicting information is emerging from the northern flank of the direction - there is increasing evidence of the advance of the Russian Armed Forces in Shakhove.
Clearing Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, and the surrounding villages will definitely take some time. Regrouping and establishing logistics will also be necessary, especially after the deployment of a large number of units. However, this doesn't mean the offensive as such has ceased, as the attacks on the approaches to Hryshyne and Shakhove are further proof of this. The enemy's defenses are cracking on several fronts, and "the iron has to be struck while it's hot". Moreover, the Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has already sent some of their "firefighting brigades", previously redeployed to the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad front, to other areas, making it entirely possible that further attempts to break through the front are possible, given the somewhat loose nature of Ukrainian defenses."

 

[TruckDriver9]

East Zaporozhye - 23.11.2025

"The situation in the East Zaporozhye direction as of 14:00 /Moscow time/ November 23, 2025

In the East Zaporozhye direction, the "East" group's offensive continues to mount in the central and southern sectors: several settlements have been liberated, and there are gains on the approaches to Hulyaipole.
Russian flags were unfurled in Tykhe; Russian stormtroopers advanced there following several days of fighting to the north of Vovche.

In the Hai area, Odradne was liberated after repelling Ukrainian counterattacks. There have been no footage of flags being raised there yet, but given the previous momentum and the actions of the "East" group, there is little doubt about this.
Furthermore, yesterday it was announced that Nove Zaporizhzhya was captured, just days after establishing control over Radisne.

The "gray zone" between the Yanchur and Haichur rivers is gradually shrinking.
Heavy fighting continues in the southern sector near Hulyaipole, where Russian forces are fighting to capture Zelenyi Hai and Vysoke. Before storming the city itself, it will be necessary, if not to capture these heights, then at least to dislodge the enemy from them.
Given the ongoing attacks by the Russian Armed Forces along the Radisne-Orestopil line, the enemy is unable to concentrate on defending Hulyaipole. And at least some of the forces that could attempt to hold back the advance of the 127th Motor Rifle Division of the Russian Armed Forces are operating in the forest belts against the advancing units from the 29th Army."

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East Zaporozhye - 24.11.2025

"The situation in the East Zaporozhye direction as of 14:00 /Moscow time/ November 24, 2025

On the southern flank of the East Zaporozhye front, Far Eastern soldiers liberated another settlement on the approaches to Hulyaipole. Fighters from the 114th Motor Rifle Regiment of the 127th Division raised flags in Zatyshshya and on the farms to the west.

Despite well-fortified positions and counterattacks, the enemy was unable to hold the Russian Armed Forces near Hulyaipole, and a full-scale assault on the city can be expected soon. However, the reports about a breakthrough to the city somewhat distort the reality - firstly, it happened almost a week ago, and secondly, only small diversion and reconnaissance groups have reached the city, and the assault has not yet begun, so further claims of success are pointless.
Fighting continues in the fields north of Hulyaipole, between the Yanchur and Haichur rivers. There, the enemy is trying to buy time to build a defense on the west bank of Haichur by redeploying reserves and launching counterattacks. For the same purpose, Ukrainian units are counterattacking in the Hai area - the enemy is concerned about the "East" group's breakthrough behind their second line of defense in the north."

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Zaporozhye - 23.11.2025

"The situation in the Zaporozhye direction. November 22-23, 2025

The assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces have broken through to the center of Novodanylivka in armored vehicles, confirming Russian control over a chain of strongholds on the approaches to the settlement. This is the first significant advance in the Zaporozhye direction since the October attacks on Mala Tokmachka.
Several vehicles carrying Russian stormtroopers broke through to Novodanylivka, where they subsequently dispersed among the remaining houses. The outcome of the attack is still unknown. Earlier, the capture of several large strongholds, to the south, was reported, but this was only confirmed now.
In Mala Tokmachka, a "gray zone" remains: despite claims of complete liberation and rumors of the loss of the village, the zone of control appears to have remained largely unchanged - fighting between small groups continues in the settlement.
If Russian units can establish full control over Novodanylivka and Mala Tokmachka, the assault on Orikhiv will become possible, as part of the city's defensive belt passes through Novodanylivka. Currently, fighting is taking place on the first line of the echeloned defense, and advancement is fraught with considerable difficulties. However, the success of the neighbors from the "East" group shows that breaching such lines is entirely possible, and sometimes enemy strongholds can even provide assistance to the attackers.
On the western flank, Russian paratroopers from the 7th Airborne Division held the 3rd microdistrict and advanced further in Stepnohirsk, as well as in Prymorske. The advance is largely supported by strikes on Ukrainian logistics, however the enemy is attempting to regain its positions, losing armored vehicles daily during rotations and counterattacks."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Kharkov - 25.11.2025

"The situation in the Burluk direction by the end of November 25, 2025

Good news is coming from the Burluk direction. Units of the "North" group are finishing off the enemy's defenses in Vovchansk, advancing in the forests south of the city, as well as near the border on the eastern flank at the junction with the Kupyansk direction.
Recently, Russian units have been able to significantly advance into Vovchansk - the enemy has been driven out of several more blocks east of Gurkanivska Street and Russian stormtroopers have reached the Skovorody Street. In the southern part of the city, Ukrainian forces have been driven out of almost the entire Panina Street. And although only ruins remain of the city, it has not lost its tactical importance. The capture of Vovchansk will open the roads southwest toward the Staryi Saltiv crossing.
The offensive continues south of Vovchansk. Having secured a foothold in Tsehalne and, earlier, Synelnykove, Russian troops began fighting for the neighboring Lyman and Vilcha, where they have already secured footholds inside the buildings in both settlements. If these gains continue, it's possible that the "northerners" will also be able to continue their offensive to the southeast toward Bilyi Kolodyaz.
On the eastern flank near Dvorichanske, Russian troops captured Stanovoye forest tract and the Krynychne Forest, driving out the enemy from their strongholds. Thus, Russian troops managed to close several more pockets along the Dvorichanske-Kamyanka line."️

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Kharkov - 26.11.2025

"The situation in the Burluk direction as of 19:00 /Moscow time/ November 26, 2025

The front is gradually shifting not only in the Donbas and the steppes of Zaporozhye: the Russian Armed Forces continue to break through the enemy's defenses in the remaining part of Vovchansk as well as in its environs.
In Vovchansk itself, the remaining buildings on the Gurkanivska Street have been cleared, and Russian stormtroopers are moving east, finishing off the remnants of the 57th Motorized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The advance continues along Veterinarna and Panina Streets.
Even after the deployment of reinforcements, the Armed Forces of Ukraine were unable to stabilize the situation inside the city for long - now they will cling to the Vovchanski Khutory suburb in the east. However, it is unlikely they will be able to hold on there for long, given the impending loss of Vovchansk. After all, there aren't many roads in that area, and all of them are under fire control of Russian drone operators.
Having secured the approaches to Vilcha from the direction of Tsehalne, Russian stormtroopers began to advance on the settlement from the direction of Vovchansk and reached the northern outskirts of the village.
On the eastern flank, at the junction with the Kupyansk direction, Russian troops, operating in small groups, are digging into the forests near Dvorichanske and pushing out the Armed Forces of Ukraine."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Borova (between Kupyansk and Lyman) - 30.11.2025

"The situation in the Borova direction by the end of November 30, 2025

The Borova direction remained static for a long time - resources of the "West" group were focused on the offensives toward Kupyansk and Lyman. However, fighting here has recently intensified.
Russian troops, in a series of attacks, drove the enemy out of Borivska Andriivka. Russian stormtroopers had already advanced northwest of the village, but the front configuration in this area was obscured by the "fog of war".
At the same time, according to emerging evidence, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces begun the assault on Ukrainian positions near neighboring Borova. Its liberation will allow the Russian Armed Forces to cut off supply routes to Ukrainian troops near Novaya Kruglyakovka.
Interestingly, footage showing Russian units bypassing Novaya Kruglyakovka, from the north, and attacking Borova has previously surfaced on the internet, however according to our information, this was an archival footage, and there is no Russian troop presence in Bohuslavka.
Given the advance of the Russian Armed Forces in the neighboring Kupyansk and Lyman directions, it is possible that the fighting will significantly increase here as well. The only question is whether this direction will remain secondary or a decision was made to finally dislodge the Armed Forces of Ukraine from the eastern bank of the Oskil River."

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Lyman - 28.11.2025

"The situation in the Lyman direction as of 15:00 /Moscow time/ November 28, 2025

The "West" group continues to advance in the Lyman direction, advancing on the outskirts of the city, as well as on its flanks.
On the Oleksandrivka-Yarova line, Russian units have advanced through the forests toward Sosnovka, outflanking Yarova from the north.
Attacks westword, from Zarichne also continue. Previously, Russian troops advanced through the ravines here, but are now operating on a broader front, occupying enemy strongholds in the forest belts between the ravines.
On the southeastern outskirts of Lyman, fierce fighting continues for the Kommunalny microdistrict. On the approaches to this district, Russian stormtroopers previously entrenched themselves in Maslyakivka.
To the south, after capturing several strongholds near the Varadero recreation center, Russian units reached the outskirts of Dibrova, where they were able to secure the outskirts of the village.
Further south, attacks toward Ozerne continue from Yampil, however the route to the village is blocked by a large stronghold.
There have also been localized gains along the Yampil-Platonivka line. Russian units have cleared part of a "pocket" in the swampy terrain in this area. According to some reports, the enemy is attempting to retreat through the strip between Yampil and the Seversky Donets River.
The enemy is attempting to stabilize the situation by deploying reinforcements, including from the neighboring Slavyansk. However, the situation for the Armed Forces of Ukraine continues to rapidly deteriorate, especially against the backdrop of Russian advances in other directions."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Siversk - 28.11.2025

"The situation in the Siversk direction as of 16:00 /Moscow time/ November 28, 2025

In the Siversk direction, heavy fighting is ongoing in Seversk itself, and the area southwest of the city is also becoming more and more active.
Reports of Russian attacks from Zvanivka toward Sviato-Pokrovske have appeared online. The last road into Siversk passes through this village - this route is already under fire control of Russian drone operators, and once it is physically cut off, the situation for Ukrainian forces in the city will become critical.
The enemy is unlikely to be able to hold Siversk by supplying it exclusively through dirt roads under Russian drone strikes. If the Armed Forces of Ukraine do not attempt to regain control of the southern flank, Siversk could fall before the New Year.
To the southwest, there have been reports of Russian troop advances along the Petrovskoe-Vasyukivka line, but so far there is no objective footage to confirm them. In this regard, it's possible that further advances will be directed toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
The next line of enemy's defenses is not focused so much on populated areas, but on the heights and a network of fortifications east of the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration. In Siversk itself, which until 1973 was not without reason called "the pit", the enemy will only be able to attempt to slow the advance of Russian troops, and in the subsequent offensive on Slavyansk, the neighbors from the Lyman direction will also play a role."

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Kostyantynivka - 25.11.2025

"The situation in the Kostyantynivka direction as of 16:00 /Moscow time/ November 25, 2025

The liberation of Ivanopillya has been announced in the Kostyantynivka sector. Interestingly, footage of Russian troops raising their flags there, appeared on the internet as early as November 21st. This is apparently due to enemy counterattacks - Ukrainian forces attempted to regain control over this settlement by advancing from Kostyantynivka and Berestok, through a prepared line of fortifications. That's why some time have passed between the flag display and the official announcement. It's quite encouraging that increasingly, announcements of the liberation of settlements are being made not before the end of assault operations, but after the settlements have been secured and counterattacks have been repelled, and with the objective footage being shown.
The enemy still remains in Pleshchiivka, and Nelipivka has not been completely cleared. This added to the difficulty to storming Ivanopillya, and now to holding it.
West of the Kleban-Byk Reservoir, Russian units are moving northward from Yablunivka, advancing along the road to Kostyantynivka. Here, the main vector of attack appears to be Berestok.
To the north of Oleksandro-Kalynove, following protracted fighting, a large and heavily fortified stronghold was captured, located on a rise along the road from Oleksandro-Kalynove to the fortified traffic police checkpoint. Once this stronghold is secured and logistics are organized, it will be possible to discuss a further offensive on the southern approaches to Kostyantynivka from the west."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Pokrovsk - 27.11.2025

"The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad direction as of 20:00 /Moscow time/ November 27, 2025

The assault detachments of the "Center" group continue advancing, while drone operators, artillery, and aviation are actively targeting supply routes of the remaining Ukrainian forces in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration.
The clearing of Pokrovsk continues. Russian troops reached another sector of the northern outskirts. Enemy presence in the city remains in its northeastern part, right on the approaches to the corridor through which enemy forces are infiltrating or escaping from Myrnohrad.
Moving from Pokrovsk, Russian troops are already developing attacks toward Hryshyne. Russian forces are attempting to breach the Ukrainian defenses west of the agglomeration. Forward infantry groups are consolidating their positions on the outskirts of Hryshyne. The enemy has already managed to turn this settlement into a veritable fortress. However, the entire line from Hryshyne to Udachne has become unstable - recently, evidence of Russian presence in strongholds north of Kotlyne has emerged.
Ukrainian forces continue to hold part of Myrnohrad. Even with heavy losses from drones and aircraft, the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue their attempts to transport reinforcements into the city. For this reason, a "graveyard" of Ukrainian vehicles is gradually growing, as they attempt to rotate and resupply the garrison trapped in the city.

Judging by footage, most of the equipment is being destroyed by drones just a few kilometers from the city.
The Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is diligently pretending that nothing terrible has happened in Myrnohrad, and that the Ukrainian troops are still holding Pokrovsk. The situation is reminiscent of Bakhmut and Avdiivka, when the so-called Ukrainian leadership, having created a "fortress" in the media, refused to accept its loss. Given the real state of affairs on the battlefield, the enemy will soon simply stop mentioning the lost agglomeration in their reports."

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Pokrovsk - 28.11.2025

"The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad direction as of 17:00 /Moscow time/ November 28, 2025

More evidence of Russian troop advances in the northern part of Pokrovsk continues to emerge.
The enemy presence in Pokrovsk is minimal, yet Ukrainian special forces are conducting suicidal raids on its outskirts. And all this is purely for show, not even to raise flags.
The "neck" of the Myrnohrad "cauldron" remains largely a "gray zone" - although enemy forces are attempting to break through in both directions, they are being subjected to multiple drone strikes on their way.
From Myrnohrad itself, more and more reports are emerging that the southern part of the city has come under the control of Russian troops. Or at least that organized enemy resistance there has ended. In the north of the city, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are attempting to defend themselves in the vicinity of the Central Mine, but organizing a defense against air strikes inside a "cauldron" is not an easy task.
Fighting also continues on the flanks. Russian troops are attacking in Rodynske and also repelling Ukrainian counterattacks from Bilytske, from where the enemy is attempting to break through not only toward Zatyshok, but also toward the Dorozhnje-Ivanivka line.
The Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine attempts to recapture the flanks and cut off the pincer, will no longer be able to influence the outcome of the battle for the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration. As the autumn campaign draws to a close, Russian troops are completing the cleanup of key Ukrainian defensive positions in the southern Donbas and preparing a springboard for the subsequent liberation of Russian territory."

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Novopavlivka (west of Pokrovsk) - 26.11.2025

"The situation in the Novopavlivka direction as of 20:00 /Moscow time/ November 26, 2025

The assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces are already operating throughout almost the entire village of Novopavlivka, a former stronghold of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
After the first armored group with Russian stormtroopers slipped into the town, the enemy attempted to stabilize the situation. However, the deployment of reinforcements was of no avail - in the first days of the assault, Russian fighters managed to reach the northern outskirts of the village. And now, after the arrival of fresh troops, they are consolidating their positions in the south and center of the village.
However, Novopavlivka is located in a lowland, and to the north and west of it lies a ridge along the western bank of the Solona River. Staying inside Novopavlivka for long would be dangerous - the elevation change averages fifty meters. Therefore, it's highly likely that the flanks of the Novopavlivka direction will soon be revived. In particular, in the Ivanivka sector - where there have already been at least local success in the advance north."

 

[TruckDriver9]

East Zaporozhye - 25.11.2025

"The situation in the East Zaporozhye direction as of 17:00 /Moscow time/ November 25, 2025

In the East Zaporozhye direction, the "Far Eastern Express" is racing west. Russian units from the "East" group have cleared the "pocket" in the triangle between Yablukove, Zatyshshya, and Vesee. Furthermore, units from the 127th Motor Rifle Division have advanced toward Hulyaipole itself, and the enemy has been driven out of several more strongholds.
It is too early to talk about the start of an assault on Hulyaipole. Russian units are tasked with clearing the outskirts of Zelenyi Hai and Vysoke, where tactically advantageous heights are located.
In preparation for a full-scale assault on Hulyaipole, Russian aviation and UAV operators are actively working on the supply routes of the Ukrainian garrison and their positions inside the city. This is one reason why the talk in the enemy's information space about the hopelessness of the defense in this area is becoming increasingly loud.
At the same time, Ukrainian counterattacks continue along the Rivnopillya-Solodke line. Despite a partial withdrawal of forces, the enemy is conducting delaying actions, trying to gain time to establish defenses further west, along the Dobropillia-Varvarivka line.
further north, in the Radisne-Orestopil sector, where the "East" group had previously liberated several settlements, the situation has remained unchanged. Russian troops are consolidating their positions and repelling enemy counterattacks. And as the Ukrainian forces become exhausted, having been rapidly depleted in counterattacks, Russian units operating here will be able to more easily advance further toward Pokrovske, and then deeper into Dnipropetrovsk Oblast."

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East Zaporozhye - 26.11.2025

"The situation in the East Zaporozhye direction as of 18:00 /Moscow time/ November 26, 2025

Near Hulyaipole in the East Zaporozhye sector, units of the 127th Motor Rifle Division are fighting their way toward the city. While online experts rage to already paint the map red, the Ukrainian defenses are gradually crumbling.
On the northern flank, Russian troops are advancing primarily locally. Ukrainian units are frequently counterattacking, attempting to prevent a breakthrough to Pokrovske and another crossing of the Vovcha River.
In the area between the Yanchur and Haichur rivers, Russian troops are advancing on a broad front, approaching Dobropillia. The lack of permanent Ukrainian fortifications in the fields also plays into the Russian hands during the offensive to the north of Hulyaipole.
Local enemy counterattacks only temporarily slowed the advance of the "East" group along the Solodke-Rivnopillya line. Currently, Russian forces are advancing in the fields southeast of Dobropillia and fighting on the approaches to Zelene.
The situation for the Armed Forces of Ukraine is dire along virtually the entire front. Constant Russian airstrikes on Hulyaipole and the rapid advance could force the enemy command to order a withdrawal to more advantageous positions. However, it is equally likely that they will continue to wear down their own personnel through counterattacks along the entire front."

 

[TruckDriver9]

East Zaporozhye - 28.11.2025

"The situation in the East Zaporozhye direction as of 21:00 /Moscow time/ November 28, 2025

The groans of Ukrainian media and "activists" about the situation in Hulyaipole are almost louder than the guns of the Russian units storming the approaches. They are echoed by enemy information resources, which have already painted the nearby villages and fields in the notorious "gray zone" and told stories of Russian "friendly fire". And specialized CIPSO units have even dug up archives from the fighting in the Kursk region. But the "East" group is still maintaining a mysterious silence, publishing footage of attacks, while the enemy, out of fear, engages in firefights among themselves.
In the north, Russian troops, repelling counterattacks, are advancing on the approaches to Pokrovske.
- A large forested area near Orestpil has been cleared, and several forest belts have been retaken on the Tykhe-Novooleksandrivka line.
- West of Odradne, Ukrainian forces have lost control of several strongholds near the junction of the Odradne-Andriivka road and the P85 highway.
The front in the central sector is also unstable. An advance is underway from Rivnopillya toward Varvarivka.
There have been advances on the approaches to Hulyaipole, where the first breakthroughs into its buildings occurred over a week ago. The enemy seems to have only just begun to realize the scale of the problem. However, it's too early to rush and paint the city red. Success prefers silence, and no amount of exclusive reports is worth a scratch on a Russian stormtrooper."

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East Zaporozhye - 30.11.2025

"The situation in the East Zaporozhye direction as of 20:00 /Moscow time/ November 30, 2025

The "East" group continues advancing deeper into enemy defenses in the East Zaporozhye direction.
In the central sector of the front, Russian stormtroopers have driven the Ukrainian units from the forest belts near Dobropillia and are fighting on the outskirts of the village. The Russian Armed Forces have also cleared positions on the approaches to Varvarivka over a stretch of approximately five kilometers - the assault detachments are now developing attacks on the village itself, the liberation of which will allow them to finally push the Ukrainian forces out of this section of the Haichur River.
In the southern sector, Far Eastern troops, having advanced from Zatyshshya, are operating on the outskirts of Hulyaipole. Having captured an initial foothold around November 19, they are now gradually advancing within the city.
Meanwhile, the Armed Forces of Ukraine still maintain a presence in the "pocket" near Zelenyi Hai and Vysoke - units of the "East" group have established control over a chain of strongholds on the heights to the east and are on the verge of completely cutting off Ukrainian supply routes to these villages. The liberation of these villages will open the way for the Russian Armed Forces to attack Hulyaipole from another direction. Given the shortage of personnel and supplies, the enemy is unlikely to have time to significantly reinforce the city's garrison, and it is quite likely that it will be liberated in the coming weeks."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Kharkov - 02.12.2025

"The situation in the Burluk direction as of 11:00 /Moscow time/ December 2, 2025

Units of the "North" group are advancing in the north of the Kharkov region, continuing their attacks along the Prylipka-Lyman line and achieving success. Thus, by December 1, the northern part of Vilcha came under the control of the Russian Armed Forces. But the central event was the announced liberation of Vovchansk, which was reported to Vladimir Putin.

The enemy clung to the southeastern outskirts of Vovchansk, moving reinforcements from the Vovchanski Khutory suburb until the very end, but on November 30, the remnants of the city were cleared of Ukrainian forces. Having broken the enemy's resistance, the assault detachments from the 82nd Motor Rifle Regiment of the 69th Motor Rifle Division, the 1009th Motor Rifle Regiment of the 68th Motor Rifle Division, the 30th Motor Rifle Regiment of the 72nd Motor Rifle Division, the 128th Separate Motor Rifle Brigade, the Akhmat-Zapad Battalion and the 116th Rosgvardia Brigade established control of the city. However, Ukrainian forces will likely try to "dispute" these claims by sending diversion groups with flags back and forth, or releasing archival footage. But, this will only further deceive their own command, which will only play into the hands of the Russian Armed Forces.
At the same time, the situation on the eastern flank remains unchanged. Fighting continues in the forest belts along the Milove-Ambarne-Dvorichanske line, where Russian units operate in small groups."

 

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Siversk - 02.12.2025

"The situation in the Siversk direction as of 21:00 /Moscow time/ December 2, 2025

Russian troops are advancing near Siversk, developing attacks within the boundaries of Sviato-Pokrovske and reaching almost the center of the village. While fighters from the 88th Brigade of the 3rd Army advanced further on the southern flank from Zvanivka. However, since the objective surveillance footage from the Russian side is often published with a certain delay, it is possible that the successes near Siversk are significantly greater.
It was through Sviato-Pokrovske that Ukrainian formations supplied the garrison in Siversk. Now, enemy supplies are "hanging" on the fields between Platonivka and Sviato-Pokrovske and on heavy lift agricultural drones.
The enemy's presence in several nearby strongholds west of Zvanivka and north of Sviato-Pokrovske remains questionable. The Armed Forces of Ukraine had previously established powerful strongholds there, but due to personnel shortages, they are apparently unable to replenish them.
Fighting continues in Siversk itself. And according to official statements, Russian stormtroopers are confidently advancing inside the city. Therefore, more concrete evidence of successes is also likely to emerge from here.
Interestingly, there has been no evidence of Russian advancement along the Petrovskoe-Vasyukivka line in the west - despite the fact that the liberation of these settlements was officially announced on November 23 and 27, respectively. Meanwhile, reports of attacks on Sviato-Pokrovske were confirmed on the fifth day. In essence, an offensive in this sector would form a "pincer" around Siversk, leaving the enemy with supply routes to the city only through improvised roads in the fields. At the same time, taking these heights to the west of Siversk will allow the Russian Armed Forces to avoid protracted battles in the urban area and to further develop the offensive in the direction of Slavyansk."

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Kostyantynivka - 02.12.2025

"The situation in the Kostyantynivka direction as of 20:00 /Moscow time/ December 2, 2025

While there are only unconfirmed statements coming from the northern flank of the Kostyantynivka direction, there are confirmed successes on the southeastern outskirts of Kostyantynivka itself.
On the Predtechyne-Ivanopillya line, Russian units conducted a series of attacks on the outskirts of Kostyantynivka and established a foothold near the tram and wagon depot, as well as at the motor transport enterprise. Previously, only small assault groups operated in the residential sector of the city, but now they have managed to build up their forces there. The earlier clearing of some pockets, as well as the liberation and consolidation in Ivanopillya, played a significant role in this. Even with the continued enemy presence in Pleshchiivka, and Nelipivka, access to Kostyantynivka has become somewhat easier.
On the southern flank, the situation remains tense. Russian units are attacking north from Yablunivka, with localized successes, but it is premature to talk about large-scale changes in the zones of control.
However, after the end of the battles for the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration, it is possible that efforts to carry out assault operations will be intensified both in Kostyantynivka itself and on its flanks - in the direction of Druzhkivka or Kramatorsk."

 

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Pokrovsk - 02.12.2025

"The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad direction as of 16:00 /Moscow time/ December 2, 2025

In the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad direction, the fighting for the agglomeration is coming to an end. Vladimir Putin was recently briefed that the fighting for Pokrovsk has ended, and Myrnohrad will soon follow.
The city of Pokrovsk, now called in reports as Krasnoarmeysk, has been officially liberated, and footage of the raising of flags has been published online.

However, even official sources report that the cleanup operation on the outskirts continues.
The southern part of the neighboring Myrnohrad has also come under the complete control of the Russian Armed Forces, and in the surrounding fields, there are fewer and fewer forgotten strongholds where the abandoned fighters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are periodically discovered. There are also images from the city showing a number of captured Ukrainian soldiers. The remnants of enemy forces are attempting to concentrate in the northern part of the city.
Outside the "cauldron", fighting continues along the Hryshyne-Rodynske line, where scattered groups of retreating units and those that failed to break through to the agglomeration remain in the fields.
Further north, in the Bilytske area, a relatively high concentration of enemy forces is observed. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are occasionally counterattacking toward the Dorozhnje-Sukhetske line.
To the east, near Shakhove, Russian troops have managed to make significant advances both in the village itself and in the vicinity of Sofiivka, although reports from there are still very conflicting.
To the west, the Kotlyne-Udachne line remains static, while fighting continues on the outskirts of Hryshyne. There, Russian forces managed to gain control of two southeastern streets as early as late November during the battle of Pokrovsk.
After clearing the agglomeration, the Russian Armed Forces will have the opportunity to advance further northwest, where the objectives could include access to the Dnipropetrovsk region in another sector. North toward Dobropillya in the DPR. And, of course, the gaze of the Russian Command will clearly be directed northeast, toward the cradle of the "Russian Spring" - the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration, the capture of which would make it possible to speak of the liberation of Donbas."

 

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East Zaporozhye - 02.12.2025

"The situation in the East Zaporozhye direction as of 12:00 /Moscow time/ December 2, 2025

While all the attention in the East Zaporozhye direction is focused on Hulyaipole - even Vladimir Putin was recently briefed on the start of urban fighting after the initial foothold was achieved two weeks ago, and now the enemy is losing house after house, and the successes of Russian troops near Hulyaipole - units of the "East" group have captured several more settlements. The offensive continues along a broad front, with the Armed Forces of Ukraine losing positions east of the Haichur River.
In the fields to the north of Hulyaipole, stormtroopers from the 37th Motor Rifle Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces have liberated Dobropillia and are close to entering Varvarivka.

Both of these settlements are located on the eastern bank of the Haichur River, while the enemy has established a line of fortifications on the western bank - if the Armed Forces of Ukraine fail to hold it, another wide breakthrough in the defensive line could be observed. Therefore, the enemy is already attempting to strengthen the Rizdyvanka-Vozdvyzhivka line further to west. However, with the front line approaching and the increasing number of drone strikes, it's far from certain that they will have enough engineering equipment and manpower to do so.
East of Huliaipole, the assault detachments from the 38th Motor Rifle Brigade have established control over Zelenyi Hai.

This small village, like neighboring Vysokoe, is located on a high ground and is tactically valuable in the battle for Huliaipole.
The situation for the Armed Forces of Ukraine continues to deteriorate: they have practically lost the interfluve area, as only Varvarivka remains east of Haichur. Both roads into Huliaipole are already under fire control of Russian drone operators, making the deployment of reinforcements a challenging task. Apparently, the enemy will not have time to build up forces to defend Huliaipole. And several “firefighting" brigades from the 225th and 33rd separate regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, previously deployed to the city, have so far only managed to distinguish themselves by publishing archival footage, presented as imaginary current “successes”.

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Zaporozhye - 02.12.2025

"The situation in the Zaporozhye direction as of 19:00 /Moscow time/ December 2, 2025

In the Zaporozhye direction, Russian troops are consolidating their positions in Novodanylivka and Mala Tokmachka, where armored groups with Russian stormtroopers had previously managed to "drop in". Simultaneously, reports are coming in from the west about encircled Ukrainian units in Stepnohirsk.
On the western flank, reports are coming in of successful Russian advances further north. In Stepnohirsk, the enemy was encircled in a high-rise buildings in the northern part of the town, as Valery Gerasimov publicly announced on December 1. Later Russian stormtroopers reached the high-rise buildings in the north of the town. The advance took place under cover of fog, which allowed them to avoid Ukrainian drone strikes.
In the neighboring Prymorske, the situation remains extremely tense: the village is virtually destroyed, and any movement of personnel, from both sides, results in the almost immediate destruction. Under these conditions, physical control of the village is extremely difficult.
To the east, Russian stormtroopers are fighting in Novodanylivka. There, the Russian Armed Forces are bringing in reinforcements, consolidating their positions inside the village, located several kilometers south of Orikhiv - if they succeed in building up their forces in Novodanylivka and Mala Tokmachka, an assault on Orikhiv could be considered. However, this is unlikely at this time, as the Armed Forces of Ukraine have significantly strengthened Orikhiv's defenses in recent years.
The exact configuration of the line of contact in most sectors remains obscured by the "fog of war". However, noticeable successes are being observed in the neighboring East Zaporozhye direction, and they will inevitably affect the overall situation on the front in the Zaporozhye steppes."

 

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East Zaporozhye - 03.12.2025

"The situation in the East Zaporozhye direction as of 12:00 /Moscow time/ December 3, 2025

While negotiations continue for hours behind the closed doors and the media savors rumors of an upcoming deal, the front in the Zaporozhye region continues to slide westward.

The assault detachments from the 38th Motor Rifle Brigade liberated Vysoke, east of Huliaipole in the Zaporozhye region.

With the liberation of this town and, earlier, neighboring Zelenyi Hai, units of the "East" group of forces gained control over the heights overlooking Huliaipole.
Battles for Huliaipole itself continue - soldiers from the 127th Motor Rifle division are being drawn into the city itself and advancing on the approaches, occupying nearby wooded areas and gullies. Airstrikes are underway in the central and western parts of the city, making it difficult for the Armed Forces of Ukraine to amass troops for a counterattack.
To the north, the battle for the area between the Yanchur and Haichur rivers is drawing to a close. Only several forest belts and at least part of Varvarivka, near the recently liberated Dobropillia, remain under enemy control.
And while the media's primary focus in this area is on the battle for Huliaipole, the northern sector of the front also remains important: there, the enemy continues to counterattack to prevent the "Easterners" from breaking through to Pokrovske."

 

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Pokrovsk - 04.12.2025

"The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad direction as of 20:00 /Moscow time/ December 4, 2025

The battle for the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration is nearing its end. While the enemy resources spread reports of a supposedly "difficult but controlled situation", the Armed Forces of Ukraine are retreating northwest.
Russian units have established complete control over the forest belts between Pokrovsk and Chervonyi Lyman, pushing the Ukrainian units from their positions near the former Invest agro-industrial complex and the adjacent road. As a result, units of the "Center" group have physically surrounded the remnants of the garrison in northern Myrnohrad.
Individual members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are attempting to break out of the "cauldron", but this is now virtually impossible. Several hundred Ukrainian soldiers remain in the city, but they offer virtually no organized resistance. However, clearing the built-up area is complicated by the large number of civilians, in whose houses the enemy regularly sets up positions.
The heaviest fighting has now shifted to the Hryshyne-Bilytske line. Russian troops are attempting to establish control over these settlements on the backs of retreating Ukrainian troops, which will allow the Russian Armed Forces to advance toward another major city, Dobropillya."



Pokrovsk - 05.12.2025

"The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad direction as of 20:00 /Moscow time/ December 5, 2025

In the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad direction, the saga of eliminating the "Myrnohrad Cauldron" is slowly coming to an end. Fewer and fewer Ukrainian survivors remain in the city, and further north, the front has resumed its movement.
Russian units are recapturing positions lost during the previous Ukrainian counterattacks on the northern flank. Several forest belts along the Zatyshok-Nykanorivka line have returned to Russian control, despite Ukrainian counterattacks from Bilytske.
Reports of the complete liberation of Rodynske have not yet been confirmed, although this is a distinct possibility given the dynamics of events on the front. This is especially true given that Russian units are already advancing from Pokrovsk itslef, heading north and northwest.
On the western flank, fighting continues for Hryshyne: the enemy previously launched counterattacks on Pokrovsk from this settlement, and the concentration of Ukrainian soldiers remains quite high there."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Kharkov - 07.12.2025

"Russian Armed Forces strikes at Seversky Donets River Crossings. December 7, 2025

The Russian Armed Forces struck the Pechenihy. Over the past day, aircraft struck Ukrainian crossings in the village itself and near the nearby reservoir.

- The heaviest strikes hit the dam in the southern part of the reservoir. This facility had previously been targeted by the Russian Armed Forces in 2022, but it suffered limited damage and was restored.
- Attacks also hit pontoon crossings near Staryi Saltiv and Bazalivka. These were also actively used by the enemy to transfer supplies and reserves to the left bank.
This effectively paralyzed most supply routes near the reservoir and forced the Armed Forces of Ukraine to organize a longer bypass route.
As a result, the supply lines of the entire enemy force in the northeastern Kharkov region are under threat. Russian forces which previously liberated Vovchansk in this sector are now gradually advancing south along the Seversky Donets.
However, the Armed Forces of Ukraine quickly reopened the crossing at Bazalivka. It is likely that they will soon be able to partially reopen the crossings at Pechenihy and Saltiv. This means that attacks on the crossings must continue - the longer it takes for the Ukrainian reinforcements to reach the front lines, the better."

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Kharkov - 08.12.2025

"The situation in the Burluk direction as of 20:00 /Moscow time/ December 8, 2025

After the final liberation of Vovchansk, units of the "North" group continue their attacks, with clashes occurring near several settlements at once.
Successes in the Tatar Forest allowed the Russian Armed Forces to begin the fighting for Prylipka, liberate almost all of Lyman, and intensify attacks on enemy logistics on the southern approaches. Attempts to counterattack by the 225th Separate Regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been unsuccessful, and the "firefighting" brigade continues to be driven out of several sectors.
Most of Vilcha is already under the control of the Russian Armed Forces: the enemy is losing building after building, losing the ability to transport reinforcements from Symynivka. The escape routes are under the control of Russian drone operators.
The situation for the Armed Forces of Ukraine was significantly worsened by Russian attacks on the Seversky Donets crossings. The number of crossings has decreased, the supply time has increased, making it even more difficult to transport reinforcements, which are already vulnerable to Russian drone attacks."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Siversk - 08.12.2025

"The situation in the Siversk direction as of 19:00 /Moscow time/ December 8, 2025

Russian troops are operating deeper into the built-up area of Siversk: evidence has surfaced online of forward groups reaching the bridge over the Bakhmutka River and their presence inside School No.1 in the center of the town.

Based on these videos, some even rushed to claim that Russian troops have control of the entire eastern half of the city and already painted it red. However, this is yet another example of running ahead of the locomotive - the presence of a two-man forward team in the center of Siversk doesn't necessarily mean the entire area is under Russian control. There are, unfortunately, many examples of pairs of stormtroopers breaking through and finding themselves cut off from logistics, with the corresponding consequences. Moreover, even in the event of a full-scale breakthrough into the center, the enemy still occupies a block of high-rise buildings in the eastern part of the city, on the very outskirts. It is currently the main defensive node of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and is still being softened by artillery.
The Battle of Siversk is in full swing, and even taking into account the Ukrainian supply problems due to the Russian successes on the flanks, it is no walk in the park. And premature reports of success are not helping the assault detachments to push the front west."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Pokrovsk - 09.12.2025

"The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad direction as of 18:00 /Moscow time/ December 9, 2025

The situation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine left in Myrnohrad is deteriorating daily. Constant strikes by the Russian Aerospace Forces and the blockade of ground supply routes are forcing the enemy to lose house after house.
In Myrnohrad, the Russian Armed Forces have captured another part of the city, with the enemy maintaining a presence only on the northwestern outskirts and near Rivne.️ The enemy no longer controls any area: small groups of Ukrainian soldiers are moving through the remaining "gray" part of the city and attempting to escape the encirclement. Organized resistance is nonexistent - buildings where the enemy is attempting to organize a defense are being destroyed by airstrikes.

The only difficulty is the relatively high civilian population density, as the city is home to many residents awaiting liberation.
On the front outside the agglomeration, Russian units are gradually strengthening their previously loose positions on the northern flank, thereby preparing for a possible push toward Dobropillya.
There are reports of Russian control being restored over Sukhetske, but this, like the latest reports of clearing of Rodynske, has not yet been confirmed, although it is quite likely."