RU POV: Russian and Ukrainian advances from Day 1441 to 1444 of the War - Suriyakmaps

Russian Forces Advance: 19.13 km²

Advance = 19.13km2

Beginning on the Sumy front, over the past couple of weeks Russia has slowly built up its presence in the treelines and small forest area out east of Myropillya. This follows their earlier push over the border to capture some of the other fields and treelines in late January. Whilst this is a relatively large advance, it has to be said that it is occurring in a border area where Ukraine would not have any permanent presence, so was much easier for Russia to take.

Combined with the other recent advances across the eastern edge of Sumy Oblast, it looks like Russia is trying to see if they can widen this front, with their troops in this particular area building up their positions for a new assault on Myropillya. (under the u).

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No Advance

Over on the Kupyansk front, the Chaos continues, with Russia sending more DRGs into Novoosynove and Kurylivka. Ukraine is trying to stabilise the frontline here, but it is proving difficult due to a lack of coverage by their troops and uncertainty over where these DRGs have snuck to.

Russian Forces Advance: 1.44 km²

Top Left Advance = 0.33km2, Middle Right Advance = 1.11km2

Down on the Lyman front, after another couple of weeks of clashes Russian assault groups have managed to force Ukraine out of Stavky, retaking most of the village. Whilst they still have a few houses left on the south side to clear, they will likely gain control over the whole locality soon unless Ukraine can build up another counterattack.

There was also a minor Russian advance near Korovii Yar, with a group managing to move slightly further up a treeline southwest of the village.

Russian Forces

No Advance

Moving to the far southern side of the Siversk front, clashes continue throughout Pryvillya, Minkivka and Holubivka, as Russian troops try to establish forward positions.

Russian Forces Advance: 3.21 km²

Advance = 3.21km2

Heading to the Pokrovsk front, Russia renewed their efforts to push out northwest of the city, recapturing several treelines and many of the southern streets of Hryshyne. The fighting here is still stuck in gridlock as neither Russia nor Ukraine have been able to force the other back from the town due to the density of drones and lack of cover.

Russian Forces Advance: 1.96 km²

Upper Left Advance = 1.15km2, Middle Advance = 0.81km2

Back to the Siversk front, this time the opposite side where Russia has made a couple of smaller advances south of Zakitne and in Riznykivka. Their pace of advance here has slowed right down but they are still gradually moving towards the next Ukrainian line from Kryva Luke to Kalenyky.

Russian Forces Advance: 9.02 km²

Left Top Advance = 0.46km2, Right Top Advance = 0.37km2, Bottom Left Advance = 0.47km2, Lower Left Advance = 7.72km2

Onto the Dobropillya front, on the north side Russian assault groups have continued to work on securing Toretsk, moving up the hill towards the fortifications above. Whilst Russia controls the locality itself they cannot properly secure it until this dense trench networks are captured.

To the southwest, over the past few days Russia cleared out the remnants of the Ukrainian troops that broke back into Zatyshok and Sukhetske some time ago, removing the last bit of Ukrainian control east of the railway in this area. They’ve now moved onto pushing west, trying to capture the treelines around Rodynske to both help secure the town and build a push on Bilytske.

Russian Forces Advance: 10.55 km²

Upper Left Advance = 8.58km2, Bottom Left Advance = 1.09km2, Bottom Middle Advance = 0.88km2

Moving to the Hulyaipole front, over the past week Russian assaults ramped up outside the town, with their forces capturing a number of fields and treelines, as well as capturing the village of Staroukrainka. Their pressure on Zaliznychne (above the u) continues to ramp up, with Ukraine no longer having full control and more of the settlement falling into the greyzone.

Russian Forces Advance: 15.50 km²

Upper Middle Advance = 4.64km2, Bottom Advance = 10.86km2

Swinging up to the Sumy border area, Russia has expanded their operations here once again, with yet another crossing further north into the village of Pokrovka (red dot above i).

At the same time, the Russians captured the village of Popivka and the surrounding area, slightly north of one of their previous crossings, as well as capturing all the treelines and fields south of Hrabovske near the border. Like with picture 1, these areas are not solidly held by Ukraine, however it should concern them that the Russians have not limited themselves and have continued to expand their presence.

I believe part of this is due to the inadequate Ukrainian response, as the earlier crossings were met with minimal resistance and were not driven out. However, I cannot rule out that this is a precursor to Russia launching an offensive here to open up a second front in Sumy, with their forces just starting with the typical probing and minor border crossings, before launching deeper pushes instead of withdrawing like Ukraine might expect them to do.

Russian Forces

No Advance

Heading to the northern front, the Russian assault on Hrafske is ongoing, with their forces from Symynivka cutting west and forcing the Ukrainians out of the forest between the settlements, as I mentioned in the last post.

Russian Forces Advance: 0.92 km²

Advance = 0.92km2

Out on the Kharkiv border area, a Russian assault group has moved into Chuhunivka**,** taking over the eastern houses. They’ll likely capture the village within the next day or two due to it being empty, but any further pushes will meet greater resistance from the Ukrainian units holding the villages further west.

Russian Forces Advance: 0.19 km²

Advance = 0.19km2

Following on from picture 2, the Russian assault on Petropavlivka has made some progress, with their forces knocking Ukraine out from most of the settlement. If they can clear the eastern and southern streets, they will be able to establish full control over the locality, which will greatly aid their attacks on the rest of the pocket.

The only confirmed advance from this was Russia securing most of the remainder of a small forest area on the eastern edge of Petropavlivka.

Ukrainian Forces Advance: 4.30 km²

Top Advance = 1.92km2, Bottom Advance = 2.38km2

Down to the Oskil River front, over three to four weeks of attacks Ukraine has managed to make advances in Zahryzove, capturing most of the centre of the village. They’ll be looking to secure the remainder and push onto Kruhlyakivka, however stiff Russian resistance is making it difficult for them.

At the same time to the south, Russia has made another attempt to enter Bohuslavka, with at least one group moving into the outer houses. Like the previous attempt its unlikely to be successful, but it is annoying for Ukraine to deal with.

Further south, over the same four weeks Ukraine managed to recapture some of the treelines southwest of Borivska Andriivka and reenter the village, taking over a few houses on the western side.

Russian Forces Advance: 7.30 km²

Middle Advance = 1.19km2, Left Middle Right Advance = 0.38km2, Right Middle Right Advance = 1.89km2, Left Lower Right Advance = 0.86km2, Right Lower Right Advance = 0.99km2, Bottom Right Advance = 1.99km2

Following on from picture 3, in the centre, Ukrainian troops regained control of the very northern houses of Drobysheve followed a failed Russian assault. As far as I am aware this Russian attempt stopped a while back, but Suriyak left it greyzone until now.

To the east, Russia managed to capture the remainder of Stavky, establishing control over the village. Other groups have expanded their control of the nearby treelines and fields, with Russian presence right outside Lyman building. If they can clear the remainder of the greyzone and take some more treelines, northern Lyman will be under serious threat and we may see a larger Russian assault into the town.

Speaking of, other Russian troops recaptured the outermost suburb of Lyman and are now pressuring the southern streets of the locality.

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Russian Forces Advance: 2.98 km²

Advance = 2.98km2

A little to the south of the previous picture on the edge of the Lyman and Siversk fronts, Russian troops on both sides of the Siverskyi Donets River made some small advances, with the northern ones capturing more of Ozerne, whilst the southern ones capture more of the hills near Kryva Luka.

Russian Forces Advance: 5.03 km²

Middle Left Advance = 1.55km2, Bottom Left Advance = 1.33km2, Bottom Middle Advance = 2.15km2

Following on from picture 4, the southern side of the Siversk front is growing increasingly chaotic with lots of individual pushes by small groups. Russian assault groups made separate advances west of Nykyforivka, near Zaliznyanske, and into Pryvillya, whilst DRGs were active in adjacent areas to the north and west.

At the same time as this, Russian failure to consolidate in Minkivka has led to most of the village returning to the greyzone, as clashes are ongoing.

To give you an idea of the chaos, there are simultaneous clashes in 4 villages within 7km of each other.

Russian Forces Advance: 0.79 km²

Advance = 0.79km2

Down to the Kostyantynivka front, east of the city, Russia has renewed their attacks down the hill from Chasiv Yar, capturing part of the small forest area outside the city dachas.

On the opposite side of Kostyantynivka, the Russian assault on Stepanivka, with their forces moving further into the village, but not capturing any of it quite yet.

Russian Forces Advance: 4.88 km²

Advance = 4.88km2

Following on from picture 7, Russian assault groups have pushed out west of Sukhetske and captured several fields and treelines. Their pressure is building on Bilytske, with heavy bombardment being recorded for several days now and assaults beginning on the outer fortifications defending the town. Some Russian sources claim that they already control some outer buildings in Bilytske, but that has not been confirmed.

Russian Forces Advance: 14.72 km²

Top Left Advance = 2.49km2, Middle Left Advance = 0.90km2, Bottom Left Advance = 11.33km2

Following on from picture 8, northwest of Hulyaipole, Russian troops regained control over most of Olenokostiantynivka following their earlier withdrawal, as well as some nearby treelines.

To the south, Russia captured one of the treelines next to Zaliznychne, as the assault on the settlement continues.

Moving south again one last time, other Russian troops have also been working on clearing the Ukrainian positions southwest of the town, which Ukraine has been unable to hold due to pressure on Zaliznychne and from the south.