Sitrep for Sept. 8-12, 2025 (as of 10 a.m. UTC+3)
In the previous sitrep we reported that Ukrainian forces likely intended to cut off the main part of the Dobropillia salient by advancing along the Kazenyi Torets River from the direction of the villages of Razine and Novotoretske, however there were no advances along the river in recent days. Nevertheless, the Armed Forces of Ukraine managed to advance northeast of the village of Volodymyrivka, while Russian forces slightly expanded their presence to the west of it. In addition, the AFU significantly narrowed the salient just north of the village of Maiak, practically cutting off supplies to the area between the village of Shakhove and Nove Shakhove.
Sitrep for Sept. 5-8, 2025 (as of 7:30 a.m. UTC+3)
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Ukrainian army has recently begun actively counterattacking in the Dobropillia breakthrough, advancing in two sectors near the villages of Razine and Novotoretske. It appears that Ukrainian forces intend to cut off the main part of the Dobropillia salient along the Kazenyi Torets River by advancing from the north and south. The river serves as a natural defensive line that makes it easier to hold the territory. In addition, the Armed Forces of Ukraine likely cleared another section of the salient cut off from the main forces west of the village of Kucheriv Yar and south of the village of Zolotyi Kolodiaz. This area is now marked as contested. Ukrainian military observer Kostiantyn Mashovets also reported...
Sitrep for Sept. 1-5, 2025 (as of 10 a.m. UTC+3)
At a recent meeting of the Ministry of Defense board, General Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, stated that the town of Kupiansk was completely blockaded and half captured by Russian forces—implying that it would soon fall under full Russian control. However, shortly after his remarks, even pro-Russian Telegram channels rushed to refute this claim. In response, in early September, footage from Kupiansk appeared online, filmed in different parts of the town, including the central area, showing groups of 2 to 3 Russian soldiers with a Russian flag. It is highly likely that all or nearly all of these soldiers were subsequently struck by Ukrainian FPV drones—corresponding footage was later published...
Sitrep for Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2025 (as of 8 a.m. UTC+3)
The main focus in the Pokrovsk direction remains the Dobropillia breakthrough, where Ukrainian forces have cleared an area near the village of Kucheriv Yar, according to researcher Thorkill, who cited new satellite imagery. As a result, more than half of the breakthrough has already been eliminated, with only a small section remaining at the base of the salient, in addition to groups of Russian soldiers who remain encircled in the area and are likely hiding in the surrounding forests.
Sitrep for Aug. 22-29, 2025 (as of 10 a.m. UTC+3)
In the Pokrovsk direction, fighting continues in the area of the Dobropillia breakthrough. Units of the 1st Azov Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine (specifically the 12th Brigade of the NGU), are attacking Russian forces at the base of the salient from the western side, and, judging by reports, they managed to liberate the village of Nove Shakhove.
Sitrep for Aug. 18-22, 2025 (as of 9 a.m. UTC+3)
In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian forces continue attempts to eliminate the Russian breakthrough near the town of Dobropillia. It is worth noting that earlier redeployed Ukrainian reserves counterattacked and managed to mop up the villages of Zolotyi Kolodiaz, Vesele, Rubizhne, and Nykanorivka (renamed Zapovidne after 2024). Now the Armed Forces of Ukraine are trying to cut off the salient at its base between Nykanorivka and the village of Maiak, while continuing to put pressure on the positions of the Russian Armed Forces that have fallen into encirclement.
Sitrep for Aug. 15–18, 2025 (as of 7:30 a.m. UTC+3)
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine redeployed significant forces to contain the breakthrough near Dobropillia, as a result of which they managed to clear the villages of Zolotyi Kolodiaz, Vesele, and the outskirts of Rubizhne. In Vesele, fighters of the 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade "Kholodnyi Yar" of the AFU engaged in fighting with the use of armored vehicles. Since Russian soldiers infiltrated on foot (in part because it is impossible to secretly concentrate tanks or infantry fighting vehicles), they are unable to resist armored vehicles. Attempts to drive enemy infantry out of residential buildings in practice lead to the destruction of all fortifications, and the settlement is essentially reduced to rubble.
Sitrep for Aug. 8-15, 2025 (as of 9:30 a.m. UTC+3)
The most significant changes over the past week took place in the Donetsk region. In the Dobropillia sector of the Pokrovsk direction Russian forces broke through Ukrainian defenses and reached the villages of Zolotyi Kolodiaz and Vesele, forming two narrow salients. To consolidate their gains and advance further, they will need to expand and fortify these salients to prevent the Armed Forces of Ukraine from cutting them off.
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.