RU POV: Russian and Ukrainian advances from Day 1422 to 1425 of the War - Suriyakmaps

Russian Forces Advance: 0.83 km²

Advance = 0.83km2

Starting today on the Sumy front, Russia has started to probe the region around Myropillya (blue box bottom right) over the past week, making a minor advance in the forest next to the border. There has been a low but persistent level of activity around the small town for some time now, with Ukraine’s 21st mechanised brigade being targeted in a number of drone strikes over the past few months. Ukraine solidly holds Myropillya, but perhaps the Russians are trying to draw attention here as they have done with their other border crossings in Sumy.

Russian Forces Advance: 1.71 km²

Top Right Advance = 0.79km2, Bottom Left Advance = 0.92km2

Heading to the northern front, east of Vovchansk, Russian forces continue to slowly advance in Vovchanski Khutory, capturing some warehouses and most of the centre of the village. They are in control of about half the settlement at this point and are currently working on taking the rest.

To the southwest, Russian forces have been positioning themselves for an assault on Hrafske, taking over more of the forest outside the village.

Ukrainian Forces Advance: 0.80 km²

Advance = 0.80km2

Over on the Kupyansk front, Ukraine managed to recapture one of the trench systems west of Stepova Novoselivka, from where it is trying to launch an attack on the village.

To the west, Suriyak has updated the map to show the areas of Russian DRG activity (white shapes) in Podoly and Kurylivka. These have been layered under the Ukrainian control, so the actual km2 that Ukraine holds here hasn’t changed, unlike when greyzone is used. Nothing is likely to come out of this, as its just one or two Russian DRGs taking photos and trying to cause chaos, not any proper push.

Russian Forces Advance: 5.78 km²

Lower Left Advance = 0.20km2, Lower Right Advance = 3.74km2, Bottom Advance = 1.84km2

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Down on the Lyman front, outside the town Russian captured some of the fortifications that protect the east side of the locality and are now trying to take the trench networks immediately west of this advance.

To the west, the Russian assault group that took over the farm right outside Lyman has begun to more into the northern suburbs and has taken over a couple of houses. If Russia can secure the trench networks mentioned above and gain a foothold in these houses they should be able to bring more assault groups into the town.

Context

To the south, Russian troops drove the Ukrainians out of Dibrova and recaptured the village following the Ukrainian counterattacks two weeks ago. They will be working on securing the area to prevent another Ukrainian counterattack, before they move west deeper into the forest.

Russian Forces Advance: 3.19 km²

Advance = 3.19km2

A little to the south on the Siversk front, Russian forces managed to push further into Zakitne (above the S) and are combing the remaining streets now. The last Ukrainian soldiers left in the garrison have likely all pulled back into the hills south of the village, taking up positions in the trench networks.

To the southeast, Russia made a minor advance north of Riznykivka, whilst clashes continue within the settlement.

Russian Forces Advance: 4.54 km²

Upper Right Advance = 3.79km2, Middle Advance = 0.75km2

Southwest on the same front, over the past two weeks Russian assault groups pushed through Minkivka, clearing and capturing most of the village as well as part of the adjacent forest area. They are currently trying to clear the last houses and have reportedly already moved north into Holubivka (unconfirmed).

To the southwest, another Russian group captured some of the dugouts along the canal next to Novomarkove.

Russian Forces Advance: 5.60 km²

Upper Right Advance = 1.65km2, Bottom Left Advance = 1.07km2, Bottom Middle Right Advance = 2.88km2

Onto the Kostyantynivka front, east of the city, Ukraine launched yet another counterattack into Predtechyne, managing to reach the westernmost houses. Russia is trying to clear them out now, but its another annoying distraction that diverts their resources away from advancing within the city.

To the southwest, Russia cleared and captured the last chunk of the forest north of the Kleban-Byk reservoir. They can now try bring their infantry and drone teams forward closer to Kostyantynivka, likely aiming to attack Berestok before the end of the month. DRGs have reportedly already reached the village, but no proper assault has commenced as of yet.

A little to the west, Russia also expanded their control of the fields next to Stepanivka, possibly considering assaulting the village from the east.

Russian Forces Advance: 0.30 km²

Advance = 0.30km2

Over on the Hulyaipole front, Russia made a minor advance around the fortification line, capturing a treeline. Other groups are working on securing the nearby village of Olenokostiantynivka and some of the trench networks.

Russian Forces Advance: 3.27 km²

Advance = 3.27km2

Moving to the Zaporizhia front, Russia continues to assault the cluster of settlements south of the Konka River, with progress only confirmed in Pavlivka (western half captured).

Russian Forces Advance: 5.48 km²

Top Left Advance = 1.39km2, Middle Right Advance = 4.09km2

Following on from picture 1, Russia has made two more small advances around Myropillya, capturing some treelines near the border to the west, as well as crossing the border to the east and occupying some other treelines. The town is not under threat, but Ukraine still needs to be careful that the Russians don’t suddenly launch an assault (even if highly unlikely).

Context

No Advance

Following on from picture 2, Russia launched their assault on Hrafske, where clashes commenced.

Ukrainian Forces Advance: 10.35 km²

Middle Left Advance = 1.00km2, Lower Middle Advance = 9.35km2

Following on from picture 3, within eastern Kupyansk, Russia launched further counterattacks, managing to retake more of the industrial zone and a couple of the houses on the edge of the town.

To the southeast, the 2 Russian DRGs that caused a lot of chaos and confusion were either wiped out or withdrew, so Suriyak has undone the layering in this area (no more white underlayer shapes). Suriyak has also chosen to undo the greyzone from one of these DRGs and push the frontline back to the area northeast of Pishchane.

Now because of his expanded reporting of greyzone this does screw with the gross statistics a bit, as this one ‘recapture’ (never really lost control) is 9.35km2, which accounts for about ¼ of the gross gains Ukraine has made in January so far. Obviously, it won’t affect the net stats when I do the monthly post, but it does inflate the gains for this post. If you don’t like the clearing out of a single DRG resulting in a 9.35km2 ‘advance’, just ignore the figure and total shown on this post.

Russian Forces Advance: 2.83 km²

Upper Left Advance = 1.68km2, Bottom Advance = 1.15km2

Following on from picture 5, Russian forces cleared the remainder of Zakitne, establishing control over the village. Ukraine may launch a counterattack to try break back in before the Russians can secure it, otherwise the fighting will move into the hills.

To the southeast, Russia also captured part of a small ridgeline south of Riznykivka.

Russian Forces Advance: 7.93 km²

Upper Left Advance = 1.25km2, Left Advance = 4.73km2, Bottom Left Advance = 1.95km2

Heading to the Dobropillya front, on the north side, Russia made another advance around the quarries, capturing one southwest of Toretsk and some of the adjacent treelines.

To the west, after securing Nove Shakhove Russian assault groups pushed west and captured the fields leading up to Novyi Donbas, where clashes have commenced. Now whilst Novyi Donbas is technically the only settlement between Russia and the city of Dobropillya (from this specific angle), they won’t actually assault the city from this side and will want to significantly expand their control of the surrounding area first. I wouldn’t rule out DRGs attempting to slip through however.

Down south, after some back and forth clashes Russia cleared out most of the remainder of Zatyshok and some of the surrounding treelines.

Russian Forces Advance: 0.85 km²

Advance = 0.85km2

Onto the Pokrovsk front, Russian forces captured the wastewater plant north of the city. If they can hold it and the farms against the Ukrainian counterattacks they may be able to break the deadlock in this area and improve their positions for the assault on Hryshyne.

Russian Forces Advance: 3.18 km²

Left Advance = 0.74km2, Middle Left Advance = 2.44km2

Moving to the Novopavlivka front, throughout January clashes in Ivanivka have continued. Russian forces managed to retake the houses and the treeline on the east side of the small town, whilst Ukraine has pushed back into the centre of the settlement. The fighting will likely drag on quite a while longer as the limited forces involved fight over advantageous positions.

Russian Forces Advance: 4.08 km²

Top Advance = 1.77km2, Upper Advance = 2.31km2

Following on from picture 8, Russia captured more of the area west of the Haichur River, as well as securing the village of Olenokostiantynivka and some of the adjacent fields.

Russian Forces Advance: 3.17 km²

Advance = 3.17km2

Following on from picture 9, whilst fighting in the settlement cluster continues, other Russian assault groups restarted operations near Shcherbaky, capturing some treelines. Ukrainian troops in Mali Shcherbaky and Shcherbaky have been forced to withdraw further north due to the deteriorating supply lines, specifically those that ran through or close to the settlement cluster under assault.

Ukrainian Forces Advance: 1.65 km²

Upper Right Advance = 1.65km2

From Picture 7