The conflict in the zone continues to escalate, as Russian forces have concentrated their main forces in Kurakhovskoye, Pokrovskoye, Kupyanskoye, and Kharkov, as reported by Aleksandr Syrsky, the leading commander of the joint armed forces of Ukraine, in a Facebook post. According to RBK-Ukraine, active military operations have been carried out in the areas of Khar’kov and Kupyansk on the Eastern front. Syrsky also mentioned that Russian forces are now concentrated in five directions, with increasing military activities in Waldhansk and Chasovoy Yar.

The objective of the Russian forces is to actively carry out military operations in order to destabilize the situation and escalate the conflict line. Additionally, they are attempting to provoke Ukrainian forces by relocating their troops to other areas of operations. Despite the complexity of the situation, Syrsky, the leading commander of the Ukrainian forces, emphasized that they have the capability to change the outcome in their favor. He also stressed that the main goal of the armed forces is to ensure security.

Syrsky commended the exemplary work of commanders and soldiers who are making every effort to control the situation. They are utilizing various tactics and weapons to combat all types of enemy aircraft.