RU POV: Russian and Ukrainian advances from Day 1209 to 1214 of the War - Suriyakmaps

Russian Forces Advance: 0.60 km²

Advance = 0.60km2

We’re starting this update off on the Siversk front, following shortly after the events discussed in the previous post. With the ruins of Hryhorivka under their control, Russian forces have immediately continued pushing west towards Serebryanka, using the rubble and dugouts scattered throughout the area as cover. This is primarily being done by smaller infantry groups, trying to reach Serebryanka so they can entrench themselves in some of the basements/ruins.

Russian Forces Advance: 2.28 km²

Advance = 2.28km2

On the Velyka Novosilka front, the Russian entry into Zaporizhzhya mentioned last post was confirmed, with an assault group reaching and entering the village a few days ago. They are clearing it out relatively quickly, as Ukraine was not prepared to defend this settlement (focus was on Komar to the south).

Russian Forces Advance: 2.96 km²

Middle Advance = 2.46km2, Bottom Left Advance = 0.50km2

Over on the Toretsk front, over the past 2 days Russian forces finished clearing the last buildings in the southern Dyliivka, confirming full control of the village. They also immediately pushed out and captured the nearby treelines and defences, as they head up the railway line towards Oleksandro-Shultyne.

To the southwest, Russia also made a smaller advance near the Novodzerzhinskaya Mine, pushing up slightly along the road between Toretsk and Nelipivka. Control over the mine itself remains unclear.

Russian Forces Advance: 1.04 km²

Lower Left Advance = 0.15km2, Bottom Left Advance = 0.89km2

Onto the east side of the Pokrovsk front, Russia has continued gradually clearing out the trench networks south of Malynivka over the past week, taking over several more and a treeline. The small pocket that had former hear in May is slowly disappearing, which once captured will open the way for a Russian push on Mykolaivka (next to Novoekonomichne).

There was also a minor advance in Myrne, with Russia beginning the assault on the small village following a few weeks of bombardment.

Russian Forces Advance: 5.75 km²

Upper Left Advance = 4.70km2, Bottom Left Advance = 1.05km2

On what has now become the Novopavlivka front, Russian forces managed to consolidate their positions along the Dnipro Oblast border and have pushed west, capturing a few fields and treelines. Russian recon groups have also been active in this area, probing Ukrainian defences as they develop their push on Novopavlivka.

To the southwest, a few Russian infantry groups have become active in Fedorivka and Vesele, starting to push west from those settlements in order to both increase the buffer around them and to make some progress towards the Ukrainian villages in this area (Myrne and Voskresenka).

Russian Forces Advance: 0.61 km²

Advance = 0.61km2

South of Chasiv Yar, Russia was able to recapture most of Stupochky following several weeks of Ukrainian counterattacks. Their positions in the village are still quite fragile and Ukraine has not given up on their counterattacks either, so control of Stupochky could change.

Russian Forces Advance: 6.98 km²

Top Right Advance = 6.48km2, Lower Left Advance = 0.50km2

Following on from picture 3, north of Toretsk, Russian assault groups continued their push west of the canal, capturing several fields, treelines, trench networks and reaching the first houses of Bila Hora. They were also able to clear the fields around the northern Dyliivka and are renewing their attacks within the village.

To the southwest, Russian troops launched their second assault on Oleksandro-Kalynove, entering the village where clashes began. Most of the settlement has moved to the greyzone whilst we wait for updates on the progress of the Russian assault.

There was also a minor advance south of Yablunivka, with a Russian infantry group capturing part of a treeline.

Russian Forces Advance: 1.73 km²

Upper Left Advance = 0.62km2, Lower Left Advance = 1.11km2

Following on from picture 5, Russia has launched an assault on Muravka, with the first group entering the village on the southeast side and taking up positions. The capture of Muravka would allow Russia to take control of the remaining fields east of the Dnipro Oblast border, joining up with the push on Novopavlivka.

To the south, another Russian group made a small advance south of Horikhove, clearing out some fields and treelines.

Ukrainian Forces Advance: 2.04 km²

Advance = 2.04km2

Heading up to Sumy, Ukraine has continued launching counterattacks across the front, with their troops able to retake a part of the forest area and some fields along the Snahist River. Clashing are ongoing in Varachyne, although there is some debate as to whether this is part of the counterattacks or if Ukraine was never fully driven out of the village.

Russian Forces Advance: 0.69 km²

Advance = 0.69km2

Following on from picture 7, on the northeast side, heavy clashes are ongoing in the northern Dyliivka and on the eastern edge of Bila Hora, as Russia seeks to move deeper into both settlements.

To the southwest, Russian forces were confirmed to have established a foothold in Oleksandro-Kalynove, taking over the southern third of the village. They are currently pushing north and clearing out the remainder of the settlement.

Russian Forces Advance: 2.25 km²

Advance = 2.25km2

Following on from picture 8, the Russian assault groups that entered Muravka have established themselves on the northeast side, and are clashing with the Ukrainian garrison as they try move into the centre of the village. With Muravka actively under assault, Russia has also been able to secure the fields and warehouses next to Novomykolaivka.

Russian Forces Advance: 9.45 km²

Advance = 9.45km2

Following on from 5, the Russian groups from Vesele have cleared a number of fields and treelines as they head west. If they can continue to make advances here and wedge themselves between Voskresenka and Shevchenko, it will likely force the Ukrainian garrison to abandon the latter as supplies will be cut. This will not be easy to pull off due to all the drone crews in the area, so they may simply join in on attacking Shevchenko directly.

Russian Forces Advance: 1.39 km²

Advance = 1.39km2

Following on from picture 10, the battle for Yablunivka continues, with Russian forces making more headway in moving into the centre of the town and clearing the fields to the south of it. There was also a failed Russian mechanised attack on the north side of Yablunivka from the west, which was a bit unusual as they had been using all infantry/motorised groups to attack it until now.

To the west, Russian recon groups have been ramping up their activities on the east side of Pokrovsk, moving from Koptjeve towards Razine, and from Malynivka through Myrne. As Suriyak noted, these Russian recon groups (typically 2 or 3 soldiers, operating with drone support) becoming more active has led to larger increases in the amount of greyzone there is on some fronts, as they are clearing out treelines ahead of Russian assault groups and planting mines along roads/paths, before withdrawing.

Russian Forces Advance: 0.26 km²

Advance = 0.26km2

Over on the Zaporizhia front, the Russian assault on Malynivka continues, with their assault groups capturing more houses and warehouses along the main road. The fighting has now reached the centre of the town, where clashes are ongoing.

Ukrainian Forces Advance: 7.85 km²

Left Advance = 4.13km2, Middle Left Advance = 1.33km2, Middle Advance = 2.39km2

Following on from picture 9, Ukrainian counterattacks have continued, with their forces able to recapture the forward-most positions that Russian troops were able to reach 2 weeks prior. Most of Varachyne was also confirmed to be under Ukrainian control, although clashes are ongoing. These counterattacks are a mix of mechanised and motorised groups, similar to what Ukraine were trying to pull off in Tetkino, but with greater success due to there being fewer defences/minefields.

For their part, the Russians have been moving their supplies and forward bases closer to the front, setting up in the settlements they captured throughout May.

Russian Forces Advance: 0.96 km²

Advance = 0.96km2

On the Oskil River front, the first Russian assault group entered the village of Novy Myr and took over most of the southern half. Due to how small it is and the lack of trenches nearby, it will likely fall to Russia quickly.

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Following on from picture 2, over the past few days Russian assault groups have finally been able to enter Serebryanka after several attempts. Suriyak has left this area as greyzone as there is not enough information available to say if they were able to secure a foothold, how large that foothold is, or if they were forced out later.

Russian Forces Advance: 4.92 km²

Top Advance = 0.94km2, Top Right Advance = 3.98km2

Following on from picture 13, on the northeast side, the Russian assault groups that entered Oleksandro-Kalynove a few days prior have been confirmed to have taken over the majority of the village, as well as several fields and treelines to the east of it. There are only a few houses left to clear/capture, but this will likely happen soon as these Russian groups cross the thin Kalynivka River and start attacking western Yablunivka. With this advance Russia has physically cut the western supply route to the remaining part of the frontline south of the reservoir, although it has been unusable since the first attacks on Oleksandro-Kalynove began. This leaves one supply route next to the Kryvyi Torets River near Kleban-Byk, which Ukraine has managed to hold open for now.

Heading west, a Russian group was able to capture one of the trench networks north of Yablunivka, aiding them in their push to capture the town.

Russian Forces Advance: 17.32 km²

Top Middle Advance = 8.77km2, Top Right Advance = 7.19km2, Bottom Left Advance = 1.36km2

Following on from picture 2, on the northeast side, Russian forces cleared out several fields and treelines north of Oleksiivka, as the frontline is pushed west into Dnipro Oblast.

To the west, Russian assault group finished clearing the last of Zaporizhzhya, confirming full control of the village. With minimal Ukrainian resistance in the area, they were also able to push out an capture several of the empty fields and treelines nearby as well. As mentioned in the last post, Ukraine will not be able to hold Yalta and Zirka as there are limited crossings in the small area between the Mokri Yaly and Vovcha Rivers they still control, and there are much better positions on the other sides of said rivers to defend from.

Going southwest, Russian forces launched an assault on Shevchenko, reaching and taking over the southern street. Heavy clashes are ongoing, as Russia expands its control of the southern side of the village. I’ll note that Russian sources say the assault came from Vilne Pole to the south, not the fields to the east as Suriyak has shown here.