Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue to repel Russian assaults along the front. As of 16:00, 141 combat engagements have been recorded.
Several communities in Sumy region, including Boyaro-Lezhachi, Bobylivka and Bila Bereza, came under artillery and mortar fire.
- Northeastern Front (Northern Slobozhanshchyna / Kursk direction): Ukrainian forces repelled two attacks; one clash is ongoing. Russian forces carried out airstrikes and more than 70 shelling attacks.
- Southern Slobozhanshchyna: Six Russian assaults took place near Vovchansk and Boholivka. Four battles continue.
- Kupiansk and Lyman directions: Intense fighting is ongoing, with multiple attacks targeting Petropavlivka, Pishchane, Borivska Andriivka, Tverdokhlibove and other settlements.
- Sloviansk and Kramatorsk directions: All Russian attacks were stopped.
- Kostiantynivka direction: Enemy troops attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses 19 times. Fighting continues at seven locations.
- Pokrovsk direction remains the hottest sector: Since morning, Russian forces have launched 60 assault attempts. 37 attacks have already been repelled, with active combat ongoing.
- Oleksandrivka, Huliaipole, and Orikhiv directions: Heavy fighting continues across multiple settlements.
- Dnipro (lower Dnipro area): No offensive actions by Russian forces were reported.
Ukraine’s defenders continue to hold their positions under intense pressure from the Russian military.