Ukraine keeps shifting pressure as Russians try to identify Ukraine’s next move

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Today the biggest news comes from the Liman direction. Here Russian forces are continuing to pull back from positions west of the Cherebet river, allowing Ukrainian forces to expand their control across several settlements and secure new ground along the river line. After Russian withdrawals from the areas of Zelena Dolina and Shendurokholov, Ukrainian troops continued their counter-attacks with limited resistance, pushing deeper into the previously contested zone. In the Liman direction Ukrainian forces retook Myrna, while further north in the Borova direction they entered Novolyubivka and reached the western side of Balkajuravka, bringing additional sections of the riverbank under Ukrainian control. These advances have given Ukraine control over another 13 square kilometers of Luhansk Oblast, which Russian officials claim they have captured in full. Reaching the Cherebet river means Russian forces now have to prepare defenses along a wider section of the front, as Ukrainian positions along the river create several possible directions for future offensive operations. As Russian forces began withdrawing from positions west of the Cherebet river, Ukrainian forces pushed forward with smaller infiltration groups across the river while gradually consolidating control of the western bank. Russian sources have reported Ukrainian groups appearing across the Cherebet river, indicating that Ukrainian forces are already probing the eastern bank and identifying vulnerable areas behind the front line. Because Russian commanders have refused to acknowledge the full extent of the Ukrainian advance, many drone operators, support teams and command posts have stayed in the same areas instead of withdrawing and regrouping farther east. This leaves them exposed to Ukrainian ambushes, allowing Ukrainian groups to strike the personnel and equipment supporting Russian operations behind the front line and delay the preparation of new defensive positions along the eastern bank. As a result, Russian commanders must manage threats on both sides of the river at the same time, while Ukrainian forces use the disruption to strengthen their positions closer to the front line. While Russian units are attempting to reorganize behind the front line and guessing where Ukraine will launch its main effort, Ukrainian forces are clearing remaining positions, improving and preparing the formations that will take part in the next phase of the operation.

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river crossing also requires the ability to keep forces supplied after reaching the opposite bank, with stable logistics and continuous drone support needed to hold new positions. Ukrainian infiltrators across the river are disrupting Russian lines and creating the time needed for the main Ukrainian force to move support closer, strengthen its positions and prepare the follow-up assault. Without this preparation, a rapid crossing would leave Ukrainian forces vulnerable after reaching the opposite bank, while the disruption of Russian positions gives Ukraine more time to organize the forces needed to continue the advance. Overall, Ukraine's advances along the Zhyrabets River have created a new position from which Ukrainian forces can continue developing their operations. Ukrainian infiltrators are already disrupting Russian rear areas, while units on the Western bank are securing their positions and preparing for further movement along the river. The longer Russia struggles to stabilize this sector, the more time Ukraine has to turn these gains into a larger offensive effort and gives Ukraine a foothold in an area Moscow has spent years trying to control. The longer Russia struggles to stabilize this sector, the more time Ukraine has to turn these gains into a larger offensive effort. Lastly, we are now expanding our Ukraine coverage and we need your help. As the pace of the war is increasing, we are now doubling our daily updates to cover all latest developments. To help us increase the coverage and inform more people about the war, please subscribe to our news website. Right now, we launched a 50% discount and the subscription starts from just $4.99. As a thank you, with this subscription, you will unlock premium access to our interactive news map, with more news summaries, advanced analytics tools, and of course our exclusive videos. So check out the link in the description to become an exclusive member of our community. I truly appreciate everyone who stepped up to join us. Your support means the world to us.