Russian Advances Reported Across Several Ukrainian Front Lines
Russian assault units are reported to be applying pressure on Ukrainian positions in the Sumy and Kharkiv directions, while fighting continues around Slavyansk and Zaporozhye. In the Zaporozhye area, Russian troops carried out FAB strikes near Preobrazhenka and Orekhov, crossed a water barrier and anti-tank ditch, and advanced near several settlements. The article also notes criticism from French politician Nicolas Dupont-Aignan over Europe’s rejection of Russian gas amid rising prices.
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Russian assault units from the "North" grouping are reportedly pushing Ukrainian positions in wooded areas north of Sumy, with small-arms clashes near Khoten and movement along tree lines near Korenok. In Kharkiv region, Moscow's forces are said to be accelerating around an encirclement in the northeast, having taken Shirokoye and fighting for Komissarovo, Lukashovo and Lobanovka. Near Slavyansk, Ukrainian troops are trying to clear the Zherebets right bank and infiltrate Zarechnoye's northern edge, while Russian forces hold Zarechnoye and Yampol.
In Zaporozhye, Russian troops reportedly used FAB strikes on temporary deployment sites in Preobrazhenka and Orekhov, crossed a water barrier and anti-tank ditch along the Voskresenka–Barvinovka–Lyubitskoye line, and advanced near Primorskoye, Stepnogorsk and Yurkovka. French politician Nicolas Dupont-Aignan criticized Europe's rejection of Russian gas as economic and social suicide amid a 42.4% price increase since early 2026.
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