Ukraine War Update: Full Frontline Update
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"The Ukrainians are picking up activity in the Velikonovo-Silkosalient but also near Bukhdada also obviously south of Bakhmut possibly even Bilojevka and west to Kamiansk so I think we are starting to move towards the main counter-offensive thrust."
Hello Team!
Jonathan provides an update on the frontlines in the Ukraine war as of 5 September 2023. He notes that pro-Russian mapper Suriat Maps has resumed mapping after a brief pause.
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📍 FRONT-LINE UPDATE -🗺️ MAP LEGEND
Northeast Sector - Kupyansk to Kreminna
- Russian forces are strengthening positions near Novoheorivka but have stopped storming Ukrainian positions
- Claims of Russian advances near Synkivka and in the Kupyansk direction, but likely exaggerated based on lack of visual confirmation
- Russians made some gains west of Svatove towards the Oskil river but were pushed back; they have now recovered some positions near Novoheorivka
- In the Kreminna forest, Russians claim to have advanced and taken Ukrainian positions, but this contradicts recent Ukrainian advances reported by other sources
Bakhmut Area
- Geolocated footage shows Ukrainian advances east of Orekhovo-Vasylivka
- Ukrainian forces achieved successes near Klishchiivka and liberated 3 sq km in the Bakhmut direction over the past week
- Russians are bringing in reinforcements from the northeast sector to defend Bakhmut as Ukrainians grind down Russian reserves; collapse of this front could lead to greater Russian retreat
- Ukrainians control most of Klishchiivka but Russians recovered some positions to the north after a counterattack
Avdiivka-Donetsk City Area
Minor Russian gains along the tree line north of Opytne, an area of back-and-forth fighting. The front has been largely static around Avdiivka and Vodyane.
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Southwest Donetsk Oblast - Vuhledar Area
- Ukrainians made gains north of Pavlivka, taking control of an industrial/agricultural facility
- Heavy fighting reported around Novodonetsk and Novomykhailivka; Russians claim Ukrainians landed troops on the outskirts after overcoming minefields
- Possible Ukrainian attacks on Zavitne Bazhannia on the Mariupol-Berdyansk axis, an area likely to see more activity as Ukrainians finish refitting units
Zaporizhzhia Oblast - Robotyne Area
- First confirmed loss of a British Challenger 2 tank in the Robotyne area
- Ukrainians recaptured the southern part of Robotyne and an important adjacent hill
- Heavy fighting continues with positions changing hands; Russians counterattacking from multiple directions
- Ukrainians entered Russian trenches west and northwest of Verbove; if they can roll up trench lines it will allow them to flank Russian positions
- Geolocated footage confirms Ukrainian trench gains but they are being heavily shelled by Russians in those known positions
Southern Frontline - Kherson Oblast
- Ukrainians made advances in Kamianske, now controlling about 70% of the town including parts south of the river, a significant development
- Russians hitting Ukrainian positions on the left bank of Kherson with guided bombs; they maintain an air advantage in contested airspace
Wrap up
The Ukrainians seem to be picking up counter-offensive activity in multiple areas including Velyka Novosilka, Bakhmut, Bilohorivka and Kamianske. The loss of a Challenger 2 tank may indicate Ukraine is committing more of its reserve equipment, signaling a transition to a major counter-offensive phase. However, attacking well-defended Russian positions will likely lead to significant Ukrainian losses of troops and equipment. Jonathan notes an upcoming live stream later in the day.
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