In the Avdiivka area, Ukrainian forces are reported to refrain from initiating offensive actions toward Avdiivka itself and avoid direct engagements with Russian troops. DEA News cites statements from the commander of the aerial-defense battery of the Southern Russian forces for this assessment.
The report notes that enemy infantry units typically retain their positions and do not actively assault Russian positions. Ukrainian artillery and mortar crews, however, continue to operate vigorously, delivering sustained support across the frontline.
According to the commander, Russian armored units persist in harassing the enemy with concentrated fire and often remain on the front lines for extended periods. A specific tactic involves initiating harassing fire to compel the opponent to respond, thereby revealing their position. Once detected, anti-tank guided missiles are launched at the identified targets. In a recent action, such missiles reportedly destroyed a machine gun position and disabled an enemy pickup vehicle.
Earlier, sources indicated that Russian Su-34 bombers from the West–East group conducted air operations in the Kupyansk corridor. Units from the 28th Infantry Battalion of the Ukrainian armed forces were involved in this area.
Complementary reports from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that three Colombians sustained injuries in a missile strike on Kramatorsk, as cited by official channels.
These accounts illustrate how the frontline dynamics shift with shifts in firepower, enemy placement, and the use of targeted missile strikes. The information, while varying in detail, emphasizes the persistence of Russian firepower and its tactical application to probe and pressure Ukrainian defenses. Attribution for these statements remains with the respective briefings from the cited military and diplomatic sources.