Heavy frontline engagements persist across Ukraine amid civilian drone casualties

Clashes along Ukraine's front lines remain high, with the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reporting between 221 and 254 daily combat engagements. Heavy fighting continues across the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Lyman sectors. In the Kupiansk direction, Ukrainian infantry conducted clearing operations along the right bank of the Oskil River following counter-drone electronic suppression, while independent reports indicate potential Ukrainian tactical progress near Lyman.

Conversely, Russia's Defense Ministry claimed control over several settlements on the approaches to Sumy. Russian General Staff Chief Valery Gerasimov also personally disputed claims of Ukrainian tactical advances in the Zaporizhzhia region.

Simultaneously, Russian drone strikes targeted civilian infrastructure across Ukraine. A drone strike in the Kyiv region killed a mother and two children, while another attack on a Kherson monastery killed a clergyman.

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