President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russia has not achieved successful offensive operations in recent weeks, despite ongoing actions. While acknowledging Russian advances and continued fighting, particularly in Pokrovsk, he highlighted Ukrainian successes, such as near-complete clearing of Kupiansk. Furthermore, Zelenskyy stated that Russia experienced its most significant losses in October, with approximately 25,500 service members killed, as confirmed by video evidence.
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Ukrainian forces have initiated a coordinated operation in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, with the goal of expelling Russian forces, involving multiple branches of the Defense Forces, including the HUR. Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi confirmed the ongoing operation, emphasizing that Ukrainian troops are holding their positions despite intense enemy pressure. Syrskyi stated there is no encirclement and logistics remain functional, highlighting the roles of assault units, drone operators, and various special forces. Defense efforts will be reinforced with additional resources.
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Russia’s latest big Ukraine offensive gains next to nothing, again, and the grim reality is becoming clearer with each passing month. The much-vaunted Russian summer offensive, which began with such fanfare, has largely stalled, and the price they’re paying for it is astronomical. It’s a strategic disaster unfolding in slow motion, and the numbers tell the story of a military struggling to achieve even the most modest of goals.
The battlefield itself provides the starkest evidence. Despite launching waves of attacks, Russia has managed to seize a negligible amount of Ukrainian territory. We’re talking about a mere fraction of a percent, a statistic that hardly justifies the immense human and material cost.… Continue reading
On September 1st, the General Staff announced the 425th Regiment of Ukraine had liberated Novoekonomichne in Donetsk Oblast, a village with a pre-war population nearing 2,800. After two weeks of fighting, Ukrainian forces raised the national flag on August 31st, though the area had been in a “gray zone” according to DeepState maps. This liberation occurred amidst intensified Russian ground offensives in the Pokrovsk sector, potentially strengthening Moscow’s position in future peace negotiations as proposed by the Kremlin.
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A joint operation by the Russian Volunteer Corps, the Bratstvo unit, and the 5th Separate Heavy Mechanised Brigade successfully thwarted a Russian attempt to break through in Donetsk Oblast and advance toward the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast border. During the operation, fighters captured 16 Russian service personnel. Some of these prisoners were tasked with filming propaganda reports falsely claiming the capture of Ukrainian settlements. Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) released a video detailing the operation but did not specify its exact timing.
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The Ukrainian General Staff announced that forces have stabilized the situation in Sumy Oblast, pushing back Russian troops from the region’s capital. Ukrainian troops advanced, liberating Andriivka and halting the Russian advance along several key lines near the border with Russia. Despite Russia deploying its best brigades and utilizing long-range weaponry, President Zelensky confirmed the offensive in Sumy Oblast had been halted. The Russian objective includes reaching the administrative borders of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts and creating a buffer zone in border areas, while also attempting to fully oust Ukrainian troops from Russia’s Kursk and Belgorod oblasts.
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According to Ukraine’s army chief, Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukrainian forces have halted Russian advances in the Sumy region, stabilizing the frontline and effectively “choking off” the summer offensive. Despite these successes, Syrskyi emphasized the urgent need for improved fortifications, citing delays in construction and the importance of “kill zones” and anti-drone measures. The situation remains volatile, as Russia continues to target Sumy with missile strikes and has claimed to have captured several villages, while also potentially establishing a buffer zone. Recent criticism has been raised over the quality of fortifications in the region and the delays in their construction.
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On June 17th, a significant Russian offensive involving up to 100 soldiers and 23 armored vehicles targeted Yablunivka and Oleksandro-Kalynove in Donetsk Oblast. Ukrainian forces successfully repelled this multi-wave assault, destroying 18 armored vehicles and all accompanying motorcycles. The defense resulted in the elimination of the attacking personnel. This follows reported Russian attempts to encircle Kostiantynivka from multiple directions on June 16th.
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Ukrainian forces are making incremental gains, pushing back Russian troops in Sumy Oblast, according to President Zelensky’s June 12th address. This follows weeks of intensified Russian attacks and the establishment of a claimed “security buffer zone” by Russia along the border. Despite Russia’s reported seizure of territory and troop buildup, Zelensky refutes claims of significant Russian gains, highlighting the Ukrainian military’s defense against the renewed offensive. Sumy Oblast, bordering Russia, has experienced ongoing attacks since the start of the full-scale invasion. Recent Russian strikes on Sumy city resulted in civilian casualties.
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Russia claims its forces have entered the Dnipropetrovsk region for the first time, a strategic advance that would significantly challenge Ukrainian defenses. This alleged incursion follows recent Russian gains in Sumy and near Lyman, putting further pressure on Ukrainian forces already stretched thin amidst stalled peace talks. Ukraine denies the Russian advance, while the extent of any potential incursion remains unverified. The conflicting claims highlight the ongoing intensity of the conflict and the continued pressure on Kyiv.
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