Sitrep for May 23-26, 2025 (as of 7:30 a.m. UTC+3)
In recent days, numerous reports have circulated in the media claiming that Russia is massing troops near the border with the Kharkiv region, allegedly preparing for a large-scale offensive on the cities of Kharkiv and Sumy. However, there is currently no evidence to support such sweeping claims—specifically, no signs of significant redeployment of Russian Armed Forces units to the Belgorod region have been observed.
Sitrep for May 20-23, 2025 (as of 8:30 a.m. UTC+3)
In the Toretsk direction, the Russian army continues to build on its tactical breakthrough, with advances reported near the village of Novoolenivka. Russia’s Ministry of Defense has announced the full capture of the village of Nova Poltavka; based on the DeepState map, this may reflect reality. In this area, the Russian Armed Forces are increasingly straightening the frontline, also making gains near the villages of Stara Mykolaivka, Romanivka and Leonidivka.
Sitrep for May 16-20, 2025 (as of 8:30 a.m. UTC+3)
Ukrainian forces are continuing their attacks near the village of Tyotkino in Russia’s Kursk region, attempting to breach anti-tank barriers with armored vehicles. In one instance, a Bradley infantry fighting vehicle was reportedly destroyed almost immediately after crossing the border. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have yet to gain a foothold in the border area, and as previously noted, the strategic rationale behind these operations remains unclear. The fighting has produced no discernible results: establishing a new bridgehead appears unfeasible—nor was Ukraine able to fully capitalize on its previous positions in the Kursk region. The assaults have failed to divert Russian troops, as the advance of Russian forces in the Sumy region...
Sitrep for May 13-16, 2025 (as of 10:30 a.m. UTC+3)
In the Lyman direction, Russia's Ministry of Defense claimed the full capture of the village of Torske, located south of the village of Terny. Although they published a video showing Russian soldiers and a Russian flag, the capture could not be verified.
Sitrep for May 5-13, 2025 (as of 7:30 a.m.)
In the Kursk region, on May 5, the Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked the border area near the village of Tyotkino, in the Glushkovsky district, around the hamlet of Otruba, which is separated from the rest of the region by the Seym River, as well as from the direction of the village of Novyi Put. In recent days, Ukrainian soldiers breached lines of concrete pyramids and entered Russian territory with armored vehicles and quad bikes, supported by UAVs. However, they have been unable to gain a foothold, and fighting continues. The purpose of this attack remains unknown. While it could be interpreted as a diversionary maneuver, given the absence of rapid Russian Armed Forces advances on any section of the frontline, such incursions appear...
Sitrep for May 2-5, 2025 (as of 7:30 a.m. UTC+3)
On Friday, May 9, there will be no sitrep in the usual format due to Ruslan Leviev’s participation in Yulia Navalnaya’s forum. However, we may publish a brief written update—stay tuned to our social media!
Sitrep for April 28-May 2, 2025 (as of 8:30 a.m. UTC+3)
In the Kursk region, no changes have been recorded in recent days: despite General Valery Gerasimov’s claims, both the villages of Oleshnya and Gornal remain designated as contested territory (as shown on the DeepState map as well). There has been no confirmation that Russian forces have managed to clear the remaining strip of the Ukrainian foothold along the border.
Sitrep for April 25-28, 2025 (as of 7:30 a.m. UTC+3)
As in the previous week, positional fighting continues along most of the frontline. In the Zaporizhzhia and Kupiansk directions, things have quieted down after a brief period of intensified activity, likely due to the depletion of reserves. The hottest sectors remain the Kursk and Pokrovsk-Toretsk directions.
Sitrep for April 21-25, 2025 (as of 10 a.m. UTC+3)
In the Kursk region, virtually no changes have been reported over the past week. Continuing reports of fighting on the outskirts of the village of Gornal cannot be confirmed, as there is still no convincing evidence of such clashes.
Sitrep for April 18-21, 2025 (as of 07:30 a.m. UTC+3)
In the Kursk region, according to a Russian Ministry of Defense report, Russian forces captured the village of Oleshnya on April 19. However, according to pro-Russian milblogger Kirill Fyodorov, fighting for the village is still ongoing. As of the 2010 census, the population of Oleshnya stood at 104.