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Ukrainian forces made several attempts to attack the northern part of the Kupyansk encirclement. Russian units have established full control over the residential part of Sofiivka. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is pushing for the use of frozen Russian assets.
Druzhkivka Sector
Russian units have advanced in several areas towards Druzhkivka. They have established full control over the residential part of Sofiivka in the northern sector. Fighting continues in Toretske and towards Pavlivka. North of Shakhove, they have partially regained control of a tract, and attacks continue on positions near the mines northwest of the area. North and northeast of Rusyn Yar, Russian units have advanced towards the road to Konstantynivka. They have reached a tree line west of the quarry and west of Stepanivka.
Progress has also been noted in the direction of Dobropillia, from Dorozhnye along the railway and highway north of Bilytske, and from Novoye Shakhove toward Novyi Donbass and eastward. Control has been established over the road to Shakhove.
Fighting continues west of Suvorovo and southwest of Nikanorivka. Mopping-up operations are underway in the central part of Rodynske and on its western outskirts.
Siversk Sector
Operations in the Siversk sector are underway on the approaches to the city and within its limits.
South of Platonivka, units have physically taken control of a section of the highway from Zakotne to Siversk. Fighting continues in Zakotne. The Zakotne–Kryva Luka–Kaleniky–Reznikivka area is a large, fortified region.
Fierce fighting is ongoing in the northern part of Siversk, particularly around the high-rise buildings on Suvorova and Dolomitnikov streets. There is information about assault groups infiltrating the area around School No. 1, which is located across the Bakhmutka River. However, full control of this sector has not yet been achieved. Fire damage to logistics routes and crossings continues to hinder supply to the grouping in the city.
In the southern sector, units are advancing in the Sviato-Pokrovske. Defending formations continue to hold strong points on the heights.
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Kharkiv Sector
After establishing control over Vovchansk, combat operations shifted to adjacent areas. Clashes continue near several settlements.
Successful operations in the Tatarsky Forest enabled the Russian army to advance on Prylypka, take control of nearly all of Liman, and increase strikes on logistics routes. Responsive actions involving the Ukrainian 225th Separate Assault Regiment have not yielded results.
Most of Vilcha has been captured, and escape routes are under surveillance by drone operators. The situation is complicated for the defenders due to strikes on crossings over the Siverskyi Donets River, which lengthen supply routes and complicate the transfer of reinforcements.
Kupyansk Sector
Fighting is ongoing with varying success in the Kupyansk sector. Russian units are advancing in the areas around Boguslavka, Borovskaya, Andreevka, and Kucherivka.
Ukrainian units have made several attempts to attack the northern section of the Kupyansk encirclement and the area west of Pishchane, particularly Radkivka, with the aim of cutting off the Russian army’s logistical supply lines. The Ukrainian garrison in Kupyansk is under blockade and has limited supplies. To contain the offensive, the Ukrainian command is deploying additional forces, including units transferred from other sectors of the front and remnants of those previously stationed near Vovchansk.
The Russian army’s advance from Borovskaya Andreevka toward Novoplatonivka is slowing due to numerous fortified positions, though it has not stopped.
Krasnyi Lyman Sector
In the Krasnyi Lyman sector, Russian units are repelling attacks and conducting offensive operations.
In the Krasnyi Lyman area, Ukrainian units have launched several counterattacks around the destroyed bridge on the southern outskirts of the settlement. In the Shchurove–Donetske sector, the Russians achieved air superiority and control over the logistics routes leading to Krasnyi Lyman. Air combat with drones is ongoing, and their launch sites are being identified and attacked.
In the northern sector, west of Novovodiane, preliminary fire preparation of positions made it possible to advance westward and free up territory for further advances toward Druzhelyubivka.
Sumy Sector
There has been a general reduction in the intensity of combat operations in the Sumy sector. Russian assault groups advanced up to 200 meters along two sections of tree lines. Ukrainian positions in Kondrativka, Andriivka, and Nova Sich were destroyed by airstrikes. One Ukrainian brigade is reportedly having problems with its newly arrived reinforcements, a significant portion of whom cannot be deployed for health reasons.
Conclusion
The most significant changes have been recorded in the Siversk sector, where the offensive is developing along three fronts. The first front involves gaining control over a key highway near Platonivka. The second front involves intensive urban combat in Siversk itself, with penetration into central districts. The third front involves advancement in Kirovo, creating a threat of complete encirclement of the urban grouping.
In the Druzhkivka and Krasnyi Lyman areas, the focus is on expanding bridgeheads and advancing toward key communication hubs such as Druzhkivka, Dobropillia, and Krasnyi Lyman, where clashes persist. In the Kharkiv and Kupyansk sectors, the tactic is to consolidate successes (control over Vovchansk and the blockade of Kupyansk), repel counterattacks, and systematically expand control zones in forested areas and settlements, such as Vilcha and Liman. In the Sumy sector, activity is limited, focusing on causing fire damage to rear facilities and Ukrainian positions.
All sectors of the front actively use drones for reconnaissance, fire adjustment, and target engagement, as well as to target logistic infrastructure (roads and crossings) and isolate groupings, reducing their combat effectiveness.
Along with operational changes on the ground, disputes over financial support are intensifying among Ukraine’s Western allies. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that Europe and Ukraine «no longer have time to hesitate» regarding the allocation of funds.
The Commission has presented two financing plans for 2026–2027: a €90 billion loan guaranteed by the EU budget or a «reparations loan» of up to €210 billion secured by frozen Russian assets held primarily in the Belgian depository Euroclear. Belgium’s consent is essential for providing this substantial loan.
However, Belgium’s position remains firm, posing a significant obstacle to this plan. Prime Minister Bart De Wever has set three conditions under which he could consider using these funds. First, all financial and legal risks, including potential lawsuits from Russia, must be distributed evenly among all EU countries and not be borne solely by Belgium and Euroclear. Second, the depository must have sufficient liquidity to cover potential losses. Third, all EU countries where Russian assets are located must bear the costs of the operation. De Wever bluntly stated that no one in the West believes Russia will be defeated militarily. Therefore, the idea of a «reparations loan», implying compensation paid by the losing side, is illogical. Euroclear CEO Valérie Urbain has also warned that such a scheme threatens the depository’s financial stability.
To resolve the deadlock, the European Commission hopes Germany, France, and Italy will provide key guarantees for the loan (about €52 billion) to persuade Belgium. A final decision on this issue is expected at the EU summit on December 18–19, where Ukraine will be a key agenda item.
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the ukrainian storm troopers in the kupyansk fronts are going to bled white similar to those who dared to go into kursk.
total black and white transparency. like a checkerboard.
glorious martyrdom awaits ukrainian heroes!!!
heheheh
they aren’t jihadists , they’re conscripts you nasty little pos .
zelenskiy swollowing european jizz only for russia to take everything ukrainian, we can call that decommunization hehehehe
you couldn’t keep it clean for long could you. your little jug runneth over .