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.
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.