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In the Druzhkivka area, units of the “Center” troop grouping concluded months-long battles for control of Novopavlivka and Pavlivka. They established control over Pavlivka, threatening to cut off Ukrainian troops’ supply routes from Druzhkivka. In the Slaviansk area, Russian troops captured Kalenyky and Aleksandrivka. This opens the path to Rai-Oleksandrivka from two directions, creating prerequisites for encircling the Ukrainian’s defenses. In the Sumy area, Russian troops captured the village of Sopych after days of fighting. They revealed the involvement of a battalion commander of the 104th Territorial Defense Brigade in the murder of civilians and advanced in the Mala Korchakivka and Krasnopillia areas. In the Kharkiv area, Russian assault groups advanced in Vovchanski Khutory and in the direction of Velykyi Burluk. The European Union failed to agree on a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine due to a veto from Hungary and Slovakia, who demand the resumption of oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline.
Druzhkivka Direction
In the Druzhkivka direction, units of the “Center” troop grouping are advancing westward toward Kostiantynivka and achieving significant successes in the “Dobropillia salient.” In the 51st Army’s area of responsibility, fierce engagements for the villages of Novopavlivka and Pavlivka, located on the right bank of the Poltavka River, have concluded after several months. Russian units have taken control of Pavlivka. This settlement is about 8.5 kilometers from Druzhkivka.
Advancement in this sector is complicated by Ukrainian units’ active use of drones, as well as their control of the dominant heights on the left bank of the Kazennyi Torets River. Strongpoints of Ukrainian troops are located on these heights. Previously, Russian units captured one of these strong points west of the southern part of Toretske, as well as Ukrainian positions on a height in the clay storage area.
West of Toretske, Russian troops are continuing combat operations in the area of the refractory and high-melting clay quarries located on the heights. Ukrainian units are gradually being pushed back toward Kucheriv Yar and the roads to Hruzke and Zolotyi Kolodiaz. There are ongoing clashes in the areas of Vilne, Novyi Donbas, Bilytske, and to the south, in the direction of Shevchenko. Russian units have advanced along the tree lines south of the Vodyanyi Yar ravine.
North of Hryshyne, Russian troops have reached the Druhyi Yar and Tretii Yar ravines on the outskirts of Novooleksandrivka and are fighting for control of the settlement. In the south of Hryshyne, in the zone of the 2nd Army, units of the “Center” grouping are advancing in the Serhiivka area and entering the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Meanwhile, Russian troops are systematically advancing northwest of the Kleban-Byk Reservoir in preparation for combat operations in Raiske. Ukrainian units, for their part, have not abandoned their attempts to expand their zone of control within the boundaries of Chasiv Yar. They are seeking to drive a “wedge” into the battle formations of the “South” grouping. The situation in the city remains complex. Footage has appeared online showing the use of “Krasnopol” precision-guided munitions on the ruins of the Shevchenko microdistrict.
Previously, Ukrainian units attempted to consolidate their position in a nearby food warehouse. Regular attacks by Ukrainian forces deep within the city would be impossible without firm control of the Shevchenko microdistrict. This suggests that Krasne and its surroundings, located to the west, are still under Ukrainian control and are used to transfer reserves and accumulate personnel.
A statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense was received regarding the establishment of control over Pavlivka from the western flank of the direction. Once objective confirmations appear, it is expected that, in the coming weeks, Russian troops will reach the outskirts of Raiske. This will threaten to cut off supply routes for Ukrainian units from Druzhkivka, which are already within range of Russian drones. Concurrently, Russian troops are also facing the threat of Ukrainian drones, forcing them to increase the number of ground-based robotic systems in their units.
Despite the positive dynamics on the left flank of the Kostiantynivka direction, fully encircling the city will be difficult without first clearing Chasiv Yar and its surroundings. The Ukrainian command realizes this and is therefore increasing the number of reserves in the settlement itself and on the heights to the west.
Slaviansk Direction
In the Siversk sector of the Slavyansk direction, Russian troops have begun to systematically apply pressure to the west of Reznykivka. They are expanding the “grey zone” and gradually pushing Ukrainian troops out of their intermediate positions. Russian troops have captured the settlement of Kalenyky. This opens the Rai-Oleksandrivka direction from two sides, creating prerequisites for an operational envelopment and intensifying pressure on Ukrainian defenses.
High-intensity combat operations persist in the areas of Lypivka and Nykyforivka. Russian units are active in several sectors, preventing Ukrainian troops from stabilizing the defense line and forcing them to maneuver reserves.
In the Krasnyi Lyman sector, reports are coming in about the capturing of Aleksandrivka. Russian units are consolidating and clearing adjacent territories, straightening the contact line in this area.
Sumy Direction
In the Hlukhiv sector of the Sumy direction, after several days of combat, Russian troops captured Sopych, one of the largest villages in the border area, located near the Moscow-Kyiv highway. Russian units evacuated civilians to the Russian Federation during the operation. Then, they began destroying the fortified positions of Ukrainian troops. The Ukrainian launched counterattacks with armored vehicles due to the sector’s strategic importance near the highway. Ukrainian units reinforced the area with additional drone crews camouflaged in neighboring villages and forested areas.
Once Russian troops took control of the village, they continued to expand the security zone and strengthen the defense of the border regions.
In the Yunakivka–Oleksiivka sector, the encirclement of Mala Korchakivka from the north continues. The situation is complicated by the fact that Ukrainian units hold dominant heights in wooded areas while Russian units operate on open terrain and in lowlands. Nevertheless, motorized rifle units are engaged in fierce fighting and are inflicting significant losses on the Ukrainian forces The main task in this sector is to establish control over the forested areas from Khrapivshchyna to Mala Korchakivka. This would significantly improve the tactical position of Russian troops and prevent Ukrainian units from using forest routes for logistics, positioning drone launch points, and transferring reserves.
In the Krasnopillia district, the Ukrainian command has begun deploying “motivational” (blocking) detachments from the 253rd Separate Assault Regiment in an attempt to prevent soldiers from the 119th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade from fleeing. A composite assault group consisting of territorial defense servicemen and soldiers from the assault regiment attempted a counterattack.
Kharkiv Direction
In the Kharkiv direction, Russian assault groups are advancing deeper into the area. Russian aviation forces and strike drone operators attacked Ukrainian unit personnel and equipment concentrations in Izbitske, Vesele, Kolodezne, Nesterne, and Malynivka.
In the Vovchansk area, Russian units advanced up to 200 meters following a fierce firefight.
In the Lyptsi area, there were no significant changes. Crews operating heavy flamethrowers destroyed a concentration of Ukrainian 127th Separate Tank Mechanized Brigade personnel in the Izbitske area.
In the Velykyi Burluk area, Russian assault groups destroyed a combat group from the 1st Separate Territorial Defense Brigade and advanced up to 250 meters.
Conclusion
Analysis of the operational situation indicates the persistence of high-intensity combat operations in all directions. In the Druzhkivka direction, Russian troops have taken control of Pavlivka and are advancing towards Raiske. This threatens to cut off supply routes for Ukrainian units from Druzhkivka. Meanwhile, they are facing fierce resistance in Chasiv Yar, where the Ukrainian forses is increasing reserves. In the Slaviansk direction, the capturing of Kalenyky and Aleksandrivka, as well as the systematic pressure west of Reznykivka, opens the path to Rai-Oleksandrivka from two sides. This creates the conditions for an operational envelopment and intensifies the pressure on Ukrainian units’ defenses. There is high-intensity fighting in the Lypivka and Nykyforivka areas. In the Sumy direction, Russian troops are consolidating their success in capturing Sopych and expanding the buffer zone. They are facing systemic problems within Ukrainian units, including mass desertion, the use of blocking detachments, and an extremely short life expectancy for mobilized personnel. In the Kharkiv direction, Russian troops are advancing slowly but steadily, striking concentrations of personnel and equipment.
An important event in the international political context was the failure to agree on the EU loan for Ukraine. The European Union could not approve the allocation of 90 billion euros because Hungary and Slovakia opposed it. A unanimous decision from all 27 member states was required.
Even before the start of the European leaders’ summit in Brussels, the Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, stated that he would do everything possible to prevent Ukraine from receiving the loan until it resumes the transit of Russian oil via the Druzhba pipeline. This demonstrates Kyiv’s growing vulnerability to economic pressure from individual EU countries. The energy conflict, in which Hungary and Slovakia are blocking financial aid, requires political concessions from Ukraine that it is not yet prepared to make. Against the backdrop of Russian troops’ successful offensive in all directions, delaying or failing to allocate the loan could have catastrophic consequences for Ukraine’s economy and defense capabilities.
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