Comprehensive Battlefront Breakdown: A Strategic Look at Every Front

Today, we will discuss the most interesting developments along the front line, focusing on Kursk, Lyman-Borova, Pokrovsk-Kostiantynivka, and Velyka Novosilka areas. 

In the Kursk sector, Ukrainian forces have continued their strategy of deliberate attrition followed by targeted counterattacks, applying consistent pressure on advancing Russian units. After weakening Russian positions through a series of precise airstrikes on troop concentrations, artillery, and ammunition depots, Ukrainian forces launched a series of multi-directional counterattacks. These efforts led to the recapture of Andriivka, parts of other nearby settlements, and a tactically significant forest patch just across the border on the Russian side.

The counterattacks were conducted using a combination of infantry and armor, including a successful tank raid aimed at disrupting rear Russian elements. Ukrainian units capitalized on Russian overextension and depleted manpower, striking after Russian forces had committed heavily to earlier assaults. As seen in previous engagements, this tactic has forced Russian command to continuously divert reinforcements into exhausted positions.

As a result, the pace of the Russian offensive into the Sumy region has noticeably slowed in recent days. Ukrainian forces remain committed to sustaining this tempo, exploiting every Russian setback to reclaim ground and deny the enemy operational momentum.

In the Lyman-Borova sector, Ukrainian forces are actively engaging the Russian bridgehead across the Zherebets River from multiple directions. The Third Assault Brigade of Ukraine’s Third Army Corps is attacking from the north, while units stationed in Lyman are expected to apply pressure from the south. This pincer tactic is putting considerable strain on already overstretched Russian troops operating beyond their logistical limits. A stark example of this is Ukrainians destroying a Russian Grad rocket artillery system that was moved up all the way to the Zherebets river, trying to provide fire support to the frontmost Russian units. 

Rather than committing to a full-scale operation to expel Russian forces, Ukrainian commanders appear content to conduct limited attacks that focus on eliminating vulnerable positions in low-risk high-reward operations. By exploiting the enemy’s overextension, Ukrainian forces are inflicting steady losses in manpower and equipment while maintaining their operational flexibility. Russian troops continuously pushed forward without sufficient support, are being worn down through attrition. As Ukrainian drones and artillery maintain relentless pressure, this strategy enables the Ukrainian command to effectively manage the front line without overcommitting resources, allowing the situation to gradually shift in their favor.

In the Pokrovsk–Kostiantynivka sector, Ukrainian defenses remain intact as Russian forces struggle to achieve any significant breakthroughs. Recent activity has primarily involved Russian troops consolidating control over the previously contested grey zone, with no meaningful territorial gains or breakthroughs. Following the failure of a large-scale mechanized assault on Kostiantynivka that resulted in heavy losses, Russian forces appear to be shifting focus toward the eastern approaches of Pokrovsk in hopes of exploiting a weaker flank.

However, Ukrainian forces have established a well-prepared defense line, which remains out of reach for advancing Russian units. Despite repeated attempts, Russian troops have yet to even reach this fortified line. Ukrainian drone operators are playing a crucial role in halting the Russian advance, continuously targeting supply routes and assault groups with high precision.

The open terrain and layered Ukrainian defenses make further progress increasingly difficult, with Russian forces already suffering substantial casualties. Any future push toward the defensive line is likely to inflict even heavier losses, while Ukrainian artillery and drones maintain operational dominance across the sector.

Switching to the Velyka Novosilka direction, Russian forces recently exploited a gap in Ukrainian lines, attempting to capitalize on a general Ukrainian manpower disadvantage in this sector. However, Ukrainian drone operators quickly responded, actively targeting enemy infantry movements and disrupting the initial Russian momentum.

In addition to these frontline efforts, Ukrainian forces struck a bridge in the Russian rear. While this bridge may not serve as a primary crossing point, its destruction narrows available logistical routes for the Russians, making their supply movements more predictable. This increased predictability allows Ukrainian forces to more easily track and target Russian logistics, as confirmed by newly released footage showing an extremely successful strike on a Russian munition depot in Velyka Novosilka.

Despite the localized Russian push, Ukrainian units appear well-positioned to contain the threat and are already working to prevent further exploitation. The situation remains dynamic, but the Ukrainian response has been swift and coordinated, reducing the risk of a deeper breakthrough.

Overall, at Kursk, Ukrainian forces launched several raids to divert Russian attention and stop their offensive against Sumy.

Meanwhile, near Lyman-Borova, experienced Ukrainian units are targeting the Russian bridgehead across the river and exploiting the enemy’s logistical problems and undersupported forces.

Near Pokrovsk-Kostiantynivka, despite launching a massive attack, the Russians are failing to penetrate the well-structured Ukrainian defense lines.

North of Velyka Novosilka, Ukrainians prevented a larger Russian breakthrough by targeting the Russian ground lines of communication.

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