Kursk direction

Ukraine announced that it had cleared the settlements of Stepne and Pershe-Travnya from Russian forces. These villages are practically on the border.

It is likely that the Russians tried to establish themselves here with small forces west of the Sumy sector and the area of main operations, but the Ukrainians thwarted these plans.

Luhansk direction

Lymanas. The Russians are trying to expand their positions in the forests of the southern flank, heavy fighting is taking place near Zarichne.

Zaporizhia direction

Fighting continues in Stepnohirsk-Plavnoye-Kamansk. Ukrainians launch several attacks near Mala Tokmachka.

Striking the factories

Ukrainian forces struck the Orenburg helium plant, which is used in the military industry, such as in rocket production. Ukrainians also attacked the Stavropol Monokristal plant.

It produces optical and electronic equipment for the Russian military industry.

The aggressor attacked Ukrainian territory with 48 long-range attack drones of various types. Ukrainians managed to shoot down or divert 36 drones from their targets using EW means.

The aggressor struck with 4 Iskander M ballistic missiles (or North Korean analogues KN23). The Chernihiv region was attacked. It is reported that one of the training centers of the Ukrainian Ground Forces was hit. According to preliminary data, one serviceman was killed, 11 others were injured. Missile strikes were also recorded during the day.