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ISW: Russian forces mass near Lyman despite Ukrainian counterattacks

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ISW: Russian forces mass near Lyman despite Ukrainian counterattacks

Russian forces are concentrating personnel and equipment on the Sloviansk direction and likely preparing for more active offensive operations, according to the Institute for the Study of War. Ukrainian forces are conducting counterattacks on several front sectors, with geolocated footage confirming advances near Dorozhne. ISW also questioned Russian Defense Ministry claims of capturing three settlements.

Key Facts

  • ISW reports Russian forces continued attacks on the Sloviansk, Kupiansk, Borova, and Kostiantynivka directions on August 28-29 without confirmed success.
  • Ukrainian counterattacks stopped Russian advances near Kostiantynivka and Druzhkivka.
  • Geolocated footage from August 28-29 confirms Ukrainian advances near Dorozhne, southeast of Dobropillia.
  • ISW did not confirm Russian Defense Ministry claims of capturing Khrapovshchyna and Nova Sich in Sumy Oblast and Novoandriivka in Donetsk Oblast.

Russian Offensive Preparations

Russian forces are concentrating personnel and equipment on the Sloviansk direction, according to ISW. The institute assesses that Russian troops are likely preparing for more active offensive operations. On August 28 and 29, Russian forces continued attacks on the Sloviansk, Kupiansk, Borova, and Kostiantynivka directions. ISW reported no confirmed Russian advances on these axes.

Ukrainian Counterattacks

Ukrainian forces are conducting active counterattacking actions on several front sectors. Geolocated footage from August 28 and 29 confirms Ukrainian advances near Dorozhne, southeast of Dobropillia. The footage also shows Ukrainian presence west and south of Novyi Donbas. Ukrainian counterattacks stopped Russian advances near Kostiantynivka and Druzhkivka.

Disputed Territorial Claims

ISW questioned Russian Defense Ministry statements about capturing Khrapovshchyna and Nova Sich in Sumy Oblast. The institute also did not confirm the claimed capture of Novoandriivka in Donetsk Oblast.

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