Sitrep for Aug. 4-8, 2025 (as of 9:30 a.m. UTC+3)
In the Lyman direction, Russian forces continue fighting for the village of Torske: until now, they had been trying to enter it from the north, and are now also attacking from the southeast.
Sitrep for Aug. 1-4, 2025 (as of 9:30 a.m. UTC+3)
In the Sumy direction, there have been no significant changes in recent days. The situation continues to develop near the village of Oleksiivka, where Ukrainian forces are attempting to encircle Russian marines. Previously, similar actions helped them liberate the village of Kindrativka.
Sitrep for July 28-August 1, 2025 (as of 9 a.m. UTC+3)
In the Sumy direction, Russian offensive operations continue on the eastern flank, while the Armed Forces of Ukraine are counterattacking on the western flank. In recent days, videos have surfaced showing Russian airstrikes and MLRS attacks on AFU positions near the villages of Andriivka and Kindrativka, geolocated north of the previously known frontline. This indicates the success of Ukrainian counterattacks.
Sitrep for July 21-28, 2025 (as of 9 a.m. UTC+3)
In the Sumy region, attacks on Russian positions by the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue. Reports of the liberation of the village of Kindrativka, in our view, do not reflect recent changes to the frontline, but rather indicate that pro-Russian sources have acknowledged the loss of the village. The AFU liberated Kindrativka more than a week ago, as well as the neighboring village of Andriivka at the end of June, and are now advancing toward the village of Oleksiivka. According to pro-Russian sources, Russia’s Special Operations Forces have been redeployed to this area. This, along with the presence of most of the AFU’s assault regiments, underscores the high priority of the Sumy direction.
Sitrep for July 14-21, 2025 (as of 7:30 a.m. UTC+3)
In the Sumy region, Russian forces are attempting to stabilize the situation on the western flank of the direction, where the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue their counterattacks. According to the DeepState project, in addition to the long-liberated village of Andriivka, Ukrainian forces have managed to push the Russian Armed Forces out of the village of Kindrativka, which is now considered a contested area. Ukrainian military observer Kostiantyn Mashovets also reported successful Ukrainian advances near the village of Novomykolaivka. In an effort to stabilize the front, Russian command has redeployed an additional unit of marines from the 810th Brigade to the area, as well as, according to some reports, an Akhmat regiment.
Sitrep for July 11-14, 2025 (as of 7:30 a.m. UTC+3)
In the Sumy region, the situation in the village of Kindrativka continues to evolve. Although no significant changes have been observed, pro-Russian sources report that Ukrainian forces are maneuvering to encircle Russian troops by advancing north and northeast of Kindrativka, suggesting that the area can now be considered contested. Some analysts have cited claims by pro-Russian blogger Anatoly Radov; however, his earlier statements about a Russian withdrawal from Kindrativka have since been deleted (he later called them disinformation). Both Radov and another milblogger, Yury Kotenok, have stated that Russian units have pushed Ukrainian troops out of the village center. However, other pro-Russian sources have mentioned partially...
Sitrep for July 7-11, 2025 (as of 9:30 a.m. UTC+3)
In the Sumy region, a situation is developing that threatens the encirclement of Russian forces in the village of Kindrativka, where Ukrainian troops are advancing from two directions. Although there is insufficient objective control data—for instance, only a video of a Russian airstrike on Ukrainian positions in the forest lines north of Kindrativka has been published—the possibility of an encirclement of marines from the 40th Brigade was also mentioned by pro-Russian blogger Anatoly Radov.
Sitrep for June 30-July 7, 2025 (as of 7 a.m. UTC+3)
In the Kharkiv region, Russian forces have crossed the Russia-Ukraine border at a new location and captured the border village of Milove. As has been repeatedly noted, this kind of positioning enables raids and even the occupation of settlements in contested areas without the need for significant manpower or resources. According to the Ukrainian monitoring project DeepState, following the advance on Milove, the Russian Armed Forces are likely to attempt an assault on the village of Bolohivka, located west of the village of Stroivka, which was seized in late May (although DeepState only reported its capture on July 4). If the bridgehead near Milove connects with the one along the Oskil River (Stroivka-Topoli), the frontline will extend...
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.