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.
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...
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.
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...
In recent days, there have been virtually no changes to the frontline, although fighting continues in various directions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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