228 clashes at front in past day

"228 combat engagements were recorded along the frontlines, with the fiercest battles taking place at the Pokrovsk, Vremivka, Kurakhove, Siversk sectors, and in Russia’s Kursk region.
The aggressor launched a series of air strikes in multiple locations, including Shopyne, Baranykivka, Siversk, Krymske, Druzhba, Katerynivka, Toretsk, Mykolaivka, Oleksandropil, Zelene Pole, Preobrazhenka, Mala Tokmachka, and Velyka Novosilka.
In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy launched 10 assaults on Ukrainian troops' positions near Vysoka Yaruha, Tykhove, and Vovchansk.

In the Kupiansk sector, there were four attacks over the past 24 hours. The defense forces successfully repelled the enemy's assault near Zahryzove and Lozova.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy initiated 20 attacks. The Russian army attempted to breach the Ukrainian defensive line near Novoyehorivka, Hrekivka, Terny, Tverdokhlibove, and Nadiya.
In the Siversk sector, there were 34 combat clashes in the vicinity of Bilohorivka, Verkhniokamianske, Ivan-Daryivka, and Vyimka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the militants launched four attacks in the areas of Chasiv Yar and Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy, with the support of aviation, conducted 12 attacks in the vicinity of Toretsk and Shcherbynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders successfully thwarted 32 aggressor assaults and offensive actions near the localities of Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Dachanske, Zelene, Pishchane, and Novooleynivka.
In the Kurakhove sector, the Defense Forces successfully repelled 32 attacks. The invaders attempted to advance in the areas of Stari Terny, Sontsivka, Zoria, Kurakhove, and Uspenivka.
In the Vremivka sector, the enemy launched 35 attacks on Ukrainian positions in the areas of Sukhi Yaly, Rozlyv, Zelenivka, Kostiantynopolske, Trudove, Novyi Komar, Novosilka, and Makarivka. They employed a variety of aircraft, including attack and bomber aircraft, to target the area.
In the Prydniprovskyi sector, the Russian invaders attempted to dislodge Ukrainian units from their positions five times. They were met with a strong and effective response, resulting in significant losses for the enemy.
There were no indications of enemy offensive groups in the Volyn and Polissia sectors.
On the border with the Chernihiv and Sumy regions, the enemy is using artillery and attack UAVs against Ukrainian settlements from the territory of the Russian Federation.
The operation in the Kursk region continues. Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian defenders have successfully repelled 38 enemy attacks in this sector. The enemy continues to launch guided aerial bomb strikes against its territory. So far, five air strikes have been confirmed, involving five guided aerial bombs." Ukrin

Russian Troops Hoist Russian Flag in Villages South of Kurakhovo

"Russian soldiers have hoisted Russia's tricolor flag in the villages of Uspenovka and Annovka, south of Kurakhovo, in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR).

Russian forces are currently conducting clearing operations of scattered Ukrainian army groups, according to Vladimir Rogov, Chairman of the Russian Civic Chamber's Commission on Sovereignty and Co-Chair of the Coordinating Council for the Integration of New Regions." Sputnik

Ukraine replaces commander amid Russian advance on key city

"Ukraine’s military leadership has changed the commander of the Donetsk tactical group amid

Russia’s continued advance toward the city of Pokrovsk in southwestern Donbass. The replacement of General Aleksandr Lutsenko was announced on Friday by Ukrainian MP Mariana Bezuglaya on Telegram.
Pokrovsk (also known as Krasnoarmeysk) is the largest population center under Ukrainian control in the west of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR). It has gone from a major supply hub for the frontline forts to being on the front line itself." RT

Magyar’s unit claims dozens of North Korean, Russian troops killed in Kursk Oblast

"Robert Brovdi, commander of the aerial reconnaissance unit known by the call sign “Magyar,” shared a video on his Telegram channel showing what he claims are the bodies of 22 North Korean and Russian soldiers killed during an assault in Kursk Oblast. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that, according to preliminary intelligence, Russia has begun deploying North Korean soldiers in assault operations in Kursk Oblast. He confirmed that some of them have already been killed.
The same day, Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation, urged caution regarding conclusions about North Korean involvement.
“There are plenty of rumors about the ‘endless North Koreans.’ They are far from endless, and they meet their end, just like everyone else,” he said." NV

Ukrainian forces shoot down 27 Russian UAVs overnight

"The Defense Forces of Ukraine shot down 27 drones used by the Russian military in attacks against Ukraine. The anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Air Force and Defense Forces successfully repelled the air attack." Ukrin