Russian troops ramp up assaults on Pokrovsk and Kurakhove – frontline update

Source: Ukraine’s General Staff

Russian forces have launched 118 attacks on Ukraine’s defensive positions as of 4 pm on Friday. Most of their efforts are focused on the Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, and Vremivka fronts, according to Ukraine’s General Staff.

Several communities across Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions endured heavy bombardments with enemy assaults targeting communities of  Bleshnia, Oleksandriia, Tymofiivka, Turya, Obody, and Zhuravka. In addition, four airstrikes using guided aerial bombs were reported in the Kursk region. Ukrainian defenders are repelling attacks, with 19 engagements recorded so far in this area alone.

• Kharkiv Front: Russian troops twice attempted to storm Ukrainian positions near Vovchansk but were pushed back.
• Kupiansk Front: The enemy attempted to advance toward Zelene Hai,  where intense combat was unfolding.
• Lyman Front: Russian assaults surged to 12 attacks, with clashes erupting near Hrekivka, Novoyehorivka, Makiivka, Torske, and Terny. Russian planes targeted Ivanivka with devastating precision strikes. One battle is still ongoing.
• Siversk and Kramatorsk fronts: Airstrikes were reported near Bilohorivka, Zakitne, and Siversk, while Ukrainian defenders held firm against an assault near Stupochky.
• Toretsk Front: Russian troops launched three attacks here, one of them is still underway.
• Pokrovsk Front: The most active theater today, with 29 battles reported across Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, and other locations. Intense battles continue in five areas, including Myroliubivka and Petrovka.
• Kurakhove Front: Ukrainian troops repelled 11 assaults near Berestky, Novodmytrivka, and Romanivka, while 10 more engagements remain ongoing.
• Vremivka Front: The enemy launched 14 attacks, all of which were repelled. However, nine battles are still raging near Trudove and Rozdolne. Airstrikes struck Velyka Novosilka and Novyi Komar, leaving devastation in their wake.

The invaders maintain pressure on multiple frontswith airstrikes and artillery bombardments targeting both military positions and civilian settlements.