Sumy - 15.07.2025

"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 20:00 /Moscow time/ July 15, 2025

Fierce clashes continue in the Sumy direction, with Kindrativka and its environs remaining the focus. The enemy regularly transfers reserves here, trying to prevent further advancement of the Russian Armed Forces, but at the same time loses positions in neighboring sections of the front.

In the Kindrativka-Andriivka area, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have brought in reinforcements transferred from other directions. Earlier, the enemy forces managed to wedge themselves into the positions of the Russian Armed Forces between Kindrativka and Kostyantynivka, having secured a foothold in a ravine. Oleksiivka is still held by Russian troops, but Ukrainian aviation and UAVs are operating in Andriivka.

At the same time, stormtroopers from the 1443rd Motor Rifle Regiment and the 83rd Airborne Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces are fighting for Varachyne, where fierce resistance from the enemy is observed despite the modest size of the village and the semi-encirclement previously formed by Russian troops.

In the vicinity of Yunakivka, the assault detachments of the 11th Airborne Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces are advancing from the previously liberated Yablunivka in the direction of the Sumy-Yunakivka road. In Yunakivka itself, the situation is difficult - Russian troops are making progress, but there is no talk about the complete liberation of the settlement.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are trying to stop the advance of Russian troops by pulling together units of the 225th and 425th Separate Assault Regiments, 156th Mechanized Brigade, 71st Jaeger Brigade and a hodgepodge of air assault units. However, the situation remains unfavorable for the enemy units, which are suffering heavy losses.

Despite the Ukrainian reserves being knocked out, the enemy is firmly clinging to his positions. However, the Russian Armed Forces, albeit slowly, are methodically moving forward, repelling numerous counterattacks, and the enemy forces have not yet been able to turn the tide."
Kharkov - 16.07.2025

"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 10:00 /Moscow time/ July 16, 2025

While heavy fighting is going on in the neighboring Sumy direction, the situation in the Kharkov region has remained stably tense for a long time, without any particular changes. But now the situation has somewhat changed.

Relative calm remains near Lyptsi, from where there have been no reports of attacks from any side for quite a long time.

In the Vovchansk area, Russian troops are increasing their activity operating in the forests near Prilipka. The enemy units from the 127th Territorial Defense and the 57th Motorized Brigades, are suffering losses as a result of counterattacks.

In Vovchansk itself, small enemy groups are still operating, as in the vicinity of Tykhe. The buildings and strongholds here are heavily damaged as a result of past battles and are therefore not very convenient for cover, although here, too, Ukrainian troops from the 11th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine are attempting counterattacks.

At the end of last week, the Russian Armed Forces crossed the state border and started fighting for Dehtyarne. It is curious however that on June 14, the enemy's resources declared the complete loss of the settlement, while in fact the cleanup had not yet been completed.

From the direction of previously liberated Milove, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces managed to advance to Khatnje, but did not start the assault on the settlement - the enemy transferred reinforcements here, in particular, a UAV company. To the south, units of the 143rd Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were knocked out from several positions, but there is no talk about the collapse of the front here, yet.

So far, the Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine managed to stabilize the sites of potential breakthroughs by transferring "fire teams" of experienced UAV operators, but the resources are not endless. Especially considering the losses suffered from the actions of the Russian Armed Forces."