Overview
- The Defense Ministry reported ongoing destruction of Ukrainian groupings trapped near both hubs, citing repelled relief attempts and clearing operations that freed 45 buildings in Gnatovka and Rog and 24 in Dimitrov.
- In the Zaporizhia sector, the ministry said troops completed the capture of Uspenovka, asserting control over more than 7 sq km after clearing over 1,100 structures and destroying over 50 vehicles.
- An Iskander‑M strike was announced against the concentration of the Ukrainian 411th separate UAV regiment near Varvarovka on the Kramatorsk–Druzhkivka axis.
- Breakout attempts were described as thwarted around Krasnoarmeysk, with an FPV drone destroying a T‑72 tank, and a Kupyansk assault unit reporting seven fighters killed as they tried to flee in armored vehicles.
- Belgorod’s operational headquarters said Ukraine launched nearly 70 drones and more than 40 munitions in 24 hours, leaving at least one civilian dead, several injured and damage to infrastructure and homes.