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)
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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).
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.