RU POV: Russian and Ukrainian advances from Day 1131 to 1134 of the War - Suriyakmaps

Russian Forces Advance: 3.91 km²

Middle Advance = 1.63km2, Bottom Advance = 2.28km2

We’re starting this post off on the northern side of the Kupyansk front. Over the past few days Russian troops were able to recapture their positions along the road west of Zapadne (lost a few weeks ago), as well as clearing out one of the small forest areas southwest of Dvorichna. Theres a lot of back and forth in this area as Ukraine is counterattacking in an attempt to push back into Dvorichna and Zapadne at the same time as Russia is trying to expand the buffers around these settlements and push the fighting towards Doroshivka and Kutkivka.

Russian Forces Advance: 5.95 km²

Bottom Middle Advance = 5.95km2

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On the Pokrovsk front, starting on the north side, Ukraine continued their counterattacks in Kotlyne that have been taking place over the past week, capturing most of the northern side of the village as well as crossing the railway and entering the buildings on the southern side. Its unclear whether Ukraine has tried to push into the small industrial complex northeast of Kotlyne, if Russia has withdrawn due to the threat of encirclement, or is still holding their positions there. Drones continue to be the primary issue for both sides in this area.

Slightly west, Ukraine was confirmed to have captured the fields south of Udachne. This likely happened over a week ago when Ukraine first pushed into Solone, however Suriyak waited for further confirmation of reports.

A little further south, around Uspenivka, clashes are taking place around the village, with Russia trying to move on to Novooleksandrivka, whilst at the same time Ukraine has tried to push back into Uspenivka. There is minimal info from this area and these attacks, other than general reports than state fighting is ongoing.

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Heading southwest, following the mechanised attack mentioned last update, Russian forces were confirmed to have captured Preobrazhenka, as well as occupying most of the surrounding fields up to Troitske. Russia is likely gearing up for an attack on Troitske, although will need some time to soften up the defences in and around the village, whilst fighting is ongoing in Bohdanivka.

Russian Forces Advance: 7.22 km²

Advance = 7.22km2

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Moving to the west side of the Kurakhove front, the Russian assault groups that entered Rozlyv have made more progress, capturing most of the east side of the village and are quickly moving into the central area. Russia has also taken advantage of the focus on the fighting within the settlement to capture some of the fields and treelines around Rozlyv. Its highly unlikely Ukraine will be able to hold Rozlyv, as they just do not have the manpower, nor supply routes to push Russia back here (expanded on in later picture).

Russian Forces Advance: 5.94 km²

Advance = 5.94km2

On the Zaporizhia front, whilst Russian troops are securing their positions in recently captured Mali Shcherbaky and Shcherbaky, a separate Russian group has started to clear the fields and treelines to the southeast of those settlements. Russia may be considering attacking Novoandriivka (off map east) from the west, however they may also just be securing the flank here to continue pushing north.

Russian Forces Advance: 0.59 km²

Advance = 0.59km2

On the Toretsk front, the Russian troops that captured Panteleimonivka a few days ago have starting probing northwest, as they prepare for an assault on Valentynivka. For now this is only a minor advance by a small group, however Ukraine will be concerned that they may get hit suddenly by a much faster mechanised force, similar to what happened with Panteleimonivka and Oleksandropil.

Russian Forces Advance: 0.48 km²

Advance = 0.48km2

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Following on from picture 3, Russian assault groups captured most of Rozlyv, with only a few buildings on the south and west side to clear before they control the village.

Russian Forces Advance: 1.34 km²

Advance = 1.34km2

Heading back to the northern Kupyansk front, this time further south. Northeast of Kindrashivka, Russian infantry managed to clear and captured a few fields and treelines, reaching the outskirts of the village. It will be quite difficult for Russia to capture Kindrashivka, owing to its proximity to Kupyansk and their lack of vehicles to cross the open ground quickly, however if they are successful it will pave the way for the capture of adjacent settlements and the beginning of the battle for Kupyansk itself.

Russian Forces Advance: 2.19 km²

Left Advance = 1.30km2, Right Advance = 0.89km2

Over to the Oskil River front, Russia made some minor gains west of Novolyubivka, capturing a couple of forested areas, fields, and a few defensive positions. They will likely continue heading northwest, expanding their spearhead in this area.

Russian Forces Advance: 2.78 km²

Middle Advance = 1.94km2, Lower Left Advance = 0.11km2, Bottom Advance = 0.73km2

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Following on from picture 6, starting with the southern advance, Russian forces were confirmed to have cleared out the remainder of Rozlyv, confirming full control of the village. There was little the Ukrainian garrison could do, as Russia conducting a much more intense bombing/droning campaign than usual, coupled with Rozlyv being relatively isolated (supply-wise), meant that most of the troops were killed or wounded before the first Russian assault groups even entered the settlement, and any counterattacks or supply runs from Bahatyr were knocked out long before they reached the village. From here, Russia will spend some time securing the outskirts of the village and surrounding fields, before moving on towards Bahatyr.

At the same time as this, to the north, Russian troops were confirmed to have recaptured a number of their positions in Kostyantynopil, as well as capturing the farm on the southwest side and moving up the road towards Bahatyr. In my opinion, the Ukrainian force that pushed back into Kostyantynopil has likely been mostly wiped out, and its just a matter of waiting for Russia to clear the last basements before they can establish full control of the town (again).

Russian Forces Advance: 0.61 km²

Top Advance = 0.48km2, Bottom Advance = 0.13km2

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Heading over to the town of Toretsk, the situation within the settlement is still a complete mess, however there are signs that that is beginning to change. To begin with, Russian troops were confirmed to have captured the slag heap next to the Krymske mine, as well as retaking a few streets in the south of Toretsk. With Russian command having stabilised the situation and mostly re-establishing a front line, they’re now starting to push back into areas they previously lost, with Russian attacks reported in the south, west and central areas of the town.

Whilst Ukraine was certainly able to make good progress with its infiltration groups in the first 2 weeks of their counterattack, now that Russia has reorganised they are struggling to supply or even bring additional troops into Toretsk, with most of them being hit by drones before they can reach their destination. This means that their infiltration forces are gradually running out of supplies, and they are no longer able to bring in extra forces to sustain this counterattack. This does not mean the battle is over yet, however unless Ukraine is able to remedy the situation Russia will eventually root out the last of their troops and properly secure Toretsk.

Russian Forces Advance: 4.10 km²

Advance = 4.10km2

Following on from picture 5, whilst Russian assault groups in Panteleimonivka are preparing to attack Valentynivka, the troops that captured Oleksandropil have moved west over the past 2 days, capturing several fields and treelines, as well as a large trench network next to the H-20 highway. This advance has effectively cut off a smaller trench network south of here, with the few Ukrainian troops in the area stuck in the difficult positions of either having to surrender, or trying to make a break for it on foot northwest to try reach the next friendly position. Either way, this area will likely fall to Russia as well within the next couple of days.

Russian Forces Advance: 0.28 km²

Advance = 0.28km2

Following on from picture 2, Russian assault groups have made further progress in Bohdanivka, capturing half of the small village. The remaining section will likely fall under Russian control within a day or 2, as Ukrainian troops fall back to better positions around Troitske.

Russian Forces Advance: 0.43 km²

Advance = 0.43km2

Back to the Zaporizhia front, over the past few days Russiamade further progress in the ruins of Lobkove, capturing the village as well as taking several POWs. Whilst mostly irrelevant at this point in the war, this is the last settlement Russia needed to recapture to undo Ukraine's 2023 counteroffensive progress.

Ukrainian Forces Advance: 6.17 km²

Top Advance = 0.74km2, Upper Middle Advance = 5.43km2,