Sitrep for June 27-30, 2025 (as of 7:30 a.m. UTC+3)
In recent days, there have been virtually no changes to the frontline, although fighting continues in various directions.
Sitrep for June 23-27, 2025 (as of 9 a.m. UTC+3)
Despite the stereotypical view that tanks are obsolete and ineffective in modern warfare, there continue to be examples of their successful use. A video has been published showing a Ukrainian tank from the 1st Separate Tank Brigade operating near the village of Yablunivka in the Sumy direction. The tank moves to forward positions and fires directly at Russian positions. Despite being vulnerable to drones, the crew maneuvers, uses a smoke screen for cover, and successfully completes the combat mission.
Sitrep for June 20-23, 2025 (as of 7 a.m. UTC+3)
In the Sumy direction, fighting continues, with key developments reported by both sides focusing on the village of Andriivka. DeepState has already declared it fully liberated, while pro-Russian sources reported possibly successful counterattacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. A video, geolocated on the southern outskirts of Andriivka, indicates at least a partial liberation of the village. Apparently, the situation on this section of the frontline has stabilized—this was officially stated by Commander-in-Chief of the AFU, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, in a report to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Sitrep for June 16-20, 2025 (as of 10 a.m. UTC+3)
The Conflict Intelligence Team has published an in-depth report, months in the making, on the scale of Russia’s production of the T-90M main battle tank. As previously noted, the Russian Armed Forces have increasingly shifted toward infantry-led assaults, relying largely on unarmored vehicles. This shift has enabled Moscow to sustain its war effort despite a critical shortage of armored vehicles. According to CIT’s assessment, Russia is currently producing between 250 and 300 T-90M tanks annually. While that figure is insufficient to support large-scale armored offensives involving tank columns, it appears adequate to maintain the current pace of combat operations focused on infantry.
Sitrep for June 13-16, 2025 (as of 6 a.m. UTC+3)
In the Sumy region, the Russian army has, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense, fully captured the village of Yablunivka. There has been no independent confirmation yet, although various sources, including Ukrainian ones, have reported fighting there. Simultaneously, fighting is ongoing in the village of Yunakivka. At a briefing, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that the depth of the Russian incursion into the Sumy region currently stands at about 7 km [4.3 mi], and that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are holding their defensive positions there.
Sitrep for June 9-13, 2025 (as of 8 a.m. UTC+3)
On June 12, a marathon was held in support of political prisoners and their families — donations can still be made after the event on the project's website.
Sitrep for June 6-9, 2025 (as of 7:00 a.m. UTC+3)
In the Sumy region, the villages of Kindrativka and Oleksiivka have come under Russian control — a development confirmed by independent sources, including the DeepState project. The neighboring village of Andriivka had previously been reported as captured.
Sitrep for June 2-6, 2025 (as of 9:30 a.m. UTC+3)
In recent days, the situation on the frontlines has remained relatively stable, with only limited, localized advances reported.
Sitrep for May 30-June 2, 2025 (as of 7:30 a.m. UTC+3)
In the Sumy region, Russian forces captured the villages of Volodymyrivka and Kostiantynivka. The Russian Ministry of Defense also claimed to have taken the village of Oleksiivka, however only footage of a glide bomb strike on a hangar using a Universal Gliding and Correction Module (UMPK) was published. Ukrainian military observer Kostiantyn Mashovets reported partial control over the village. Russian soldiers are now moving toward the villages of Yablunivka and Yunakivka and further south. The buffer zone is estimated to be about 5-7 km. It could be extended up to 10 km into Ukrainian territory due to the proximity of the border and ease of shelling. Further advancement may be difficult, and it is unclear whether the Russian Armed...
Sitrep for May 26–30, 2025 (as of 9:30 a.m. UTC+3)
According to a statement by the Ministry of Defense, the Russian Armed Forces captured the border village of Kostiantynivka in the Sumy region. Since it is located right on the border between Russia and Ukraine, its capture and even consolidation there does not present significant difficulty. In this way, by gradually extending the frontline, Russian forces are effectively demonstrating the execution of Putin’s order to create a buffer zone in the Sumy region. In addition, the RuAF is advancing toward the villages of Volodymyrivka, Yunakivka and Yablunivka (not to be confused with Yablunivka in Donetsk region in the Kostiantynivka direction).