Heavy fighting continues along Ukrainian front as daily engagements rise

Heavy fighting persists along the front line in eastern Ukraine, with the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine recording between 220 and over 250 daily combat engagements. Russian forces concentrated high volumes of assault operations near Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Lyman, attempting to breach Ukrainian defensive lines.

Concurrently, Ukrainian forces conducted infantry clearing operations along the right bank of the Oskil River north of Kupyansk after suppressing Russian drone operations in the sector. Further tactical reports suggest potential Ukrainian advances near Lyman covering up to 200 square kilometers.

In contrast, Russia's Ministry of Defense reported capturing several settlements near Sumy, while Russian Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov denied claims of Ukrainian advances in the Zaporizhzhia sector.

Sources: NV, Radio Svoboda, The Insider, Ukrainska Pravda.