On Saturday, the front-line situation in the Kursk region and other key directions remained tense
According to the Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff briefing as of 10 PM, Russian troops carried out a significant number of attacks in the Kursk sector – a total of 37 assault operations. This confirms the ongoing tension and activity of the enemy in this section of the front, where Ukrainian defenders continue to bravely hold the line and repel enemy advances. In total, about 160 combat engagements occurred in this area during the day, including 11 airstrikes. In attacking Ukrainian positions, the occupiers used 15 guided bombs and carried out 209 artillery shellings, five of which involved multiple launch rocket systems. This indicates systematic pressure from the Russian side aimed at breaking through Ukrainian defenses and damaging our positions. In the Pokrovsk direction, the enemy intensified their efforts – they attempted to break through the Ukrainian defenses 42 times in the areas of Zorya, Nova Poltavka, Myrolubivka, Yelizavetivka, Lysivka, Udaivne, Malynivka, Sukhyi Yar, Novoserhiivka, Muravka, Troitske, and Andriivka. The enemy's efforts have so far achieved only partial success: one skirmish is ongoing, and airstrikes targeted the cities of Zorya, Novotoretsk, Sofiivka, Koptieve, Dovha Balka, Poltavka, Shakhove, and Sukhyi Yar. Ukrainian forces successfully repelled enemy attacks, killing over 140 occupiers, of whom 89 were confirmed dead with no possibility of return. Several enemy vehicles and UAVs were destroyed, and one anti-aircraft missile system was damaged. Additionally, several other enemy transports and an armored command post were hit. In the Lyman sector, located in eastern Ukraine, the situation remained tense. Over the day, Russian forces conducted 21 attacks in the areas of Kopanky, Lypove, Ridkodub, Zelena Dolyna, Kolodiazі, Torske, Novomykhailivka, and along the routes toward Karpivka, Hryhorivka, Hrekyivka, and Olhivka. The fighting continues, with two skirmishes remaining active. On the Novopavlivske direction, Ukrainian defenders successfully halted 18 enemy attempts to break through near the villages of Kostiantynivka, Bagatyri, Odradne, Shevchenkove, Vesele, Vilne Pole, Novosilka, Zelene Pole, and Novopil. Four more battles are ongoing, and the enemy has again used aviation to strike areas near Novodarivka, Novolya, Perebudova, and Komar. On the Toretsk direction, the enemy launched 14 attacks, mostly in the areas of Druzhba, Dilyiivka, Krymske, Toretsk, Shcherbyneve, Petrivka, and in the Pleschiivka and Yablunivka areas. Ukrainian forces effectively repelled 13 of these attacks, with one battle still ongoing. A similar situation is observed on the Kharkiv front, where the enemy carried out five attacks during the day in the areas of Vovchansk, Stroiivka, Krugliakovka, and Vovchansk farms. On the Kupiansk direction, the occupiers made four attacks near Petropavlivka, Zahryzove, and Novokryhliivka. Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled these attempts and continue to hold their positions. Meanwhile, near Kramatorsk, four attacks were recorded south of Andriivka and in the areas of Predtechenyi and Bila Hora, with military units successfully defending their positions. On the Siversk direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled three enemy attacks in the areas of Bilohorivka, Vyiamka, and Pereiizne. In the same active combat area on the Orikhiv front, the enemy, supported by aviation, made several offensive attempts in the areas of Novоandriivka, Stepanove, and Malikh Shcherbakiv. Three engagements occurred, during which Ukrainian forces demonstrated their ability to hold the line. Another front, the Huliaypole sector, was attacked with unguided rockets in the regions of Huliaypole and Malyna Voda. The enemy did not conduct offensive operations but these shellings indicate increasing activity and targeted actions by the Russian army. In the Predniprovsk battle zone, the situation remains relatively calm: the enemy has not launched active offensive operations but conducted an airstrike on positions near Khozatske. Ukrainian troops continue to hold their positions on all fronts, while the enemy seeks to gain any advantage, using all available means and resources. The situation remains tense, but Ukrainian defenders show resilience and bravery in their fight for sovereignty and territorial integrity.