Rebel forces continue to make slow progress in Myanmar, seizing government positions and military camps. The village of Kun seik in the Shwe Kyin Township, eastern Bago State was captured by the 3rd brigade of the Karen National Union (KNU) after a 3.5 hour-long battle, in which the State Administrative Council (government) launched an airstrike on the village.
Additionally, fierce urban warfare continues in the besieged city of Bhamo in the Kachin State, where the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) launched a new offensive, simultaneously attacking the remaining SAC battalion bases in the city. Some progress was made towards the No. 21 Military Operations Command.
Additionally, fierce urban warfare continues in the besieged city of Bhamo in the Kachin State, where the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) launched a new offensive, simultaneously attacking the remaining SAC battalion bases in the city. Some progress was made towards the No. 21 Military Operations Command.
Wazalendo fighters continued their offensive against M23 in the North Kivu province of eastern DR Congo and have made further gains along/near the R-529 highway.
Following the M23 withdrawal from the village of Kibati and the surrounding areas, Wazalendo re-occupied the M23 positions. In addition to this, at around 3am, Wazalendo assaulted M23 positions in the village of Kasobo, where clashes broke out. The battle lasted long into the morning, but Wazalendo was able to dislodge M23 fighters from their positions in the village. M23 withdrew east to the nearby village of Kaandja. Lushali, which is situated between Kaandja and Kasobo, is currently in the grey zone.
Following the M23 withdrawal from the village of Kibati and the surrounding areas, Wazalendo re-occupied the M23 positions. In addition to this, at around 3am, Wazalendo assaulted M23 positions in the village of Kasobo, where clashes broke out. The battle lasted long into the morning, but Wazalendo was able to dislodge M23 fighters from their positions in the village. M23 withdrew east to the nearby village of Kaandja. Lushali, which is situated between Kaandja and Kasobo, is currently in the grey zone.
In the Yunakivka direction, Russian forces recently advanced and completed the capture of Zhuravka.
Russian forces pushed south through the grey zone and occupied the remaining Ukrainian positions in the southernmost houses of the village, pushing Ukrainian forces south to the neighbouring village of Bilovody. Additionally, Russian forces captured the forests to the east, capturing positions there too.
+ ~1.44km² in favour of Russia.
Russian forces pushed south through the grey zone and occupied the remaining Ukrainian positions in the southernmost houses of the village, pushing Ukrainian forces south to the neighbouring village of Bilovody. Additionally, Russian forces captured the forests to the east, capturing positions there too.
+ ~1.44km² in favour of Russia.
Russian forces advanced in the Yunakivka direction and entered the village of Oleshnya, Kursk Oblast.
After striking Ukrainian positions in the forest plantations northeast of Oleshnya with FPV drones, Russian forces began advancing down the forest plantation from the northeast, and captured the positions there. They also advanced up the perpendicular forest plantation, north of Oleshnya, although it is unclear if it was fully captured.
Russian forces then moved into the first houses of Oleshnya, capturing positions in them. Battles are ongoing with Ukrainian forces who are putting up fierce resistance in the central houses. Russian forces also advanced southeast and captured the part of the nearby forested areas.
+ ~1.81km² in favour of Russia.
After striking Ukrainian positions in the forest plantations northeast of Oleshnya with FPV drones, Russian forces began advancing down the forest plantation from the northeast, and captured the positions there. They also advanced up the perpendicular forest plantation, north of Oleshnya, although it is unclear if it was fully captured.
Russian forces then moved into the first houses of Oleshnya, capturing positions in them. Battles are ongoing with Ukrainian forces who are putting up fierce resistance in the central houses. Russian forces also advanced southeast and captured the part of the nearby forested areas.
+ ~1.81km² in favour of Russia.
In the Myropillya direction, Russian forces continue to advance and have captured most of the village of Gornal.
Russian forces advanced from their positions in the forests near the Monastery and entered the northern part of Gornal. They then pushed south and occupied the central houses, raising their flag over the village. Additionally, positions east of the village near the Psel River were captured.
The rest of Gornal remains in the grey zone for now. Fighting is likely ongoing.
+ ~0.85km² in favour of Russia
Russian forces advanced from their positions in the forests near the Monastery and entered the northern part of Gornal. They then pushed south and occupied the central houses, raising their flag over the village. Additionally, positions east of the village near the Psel River were captured.
The rest of Gornal remains in the grey zone for now. Fighting is likely ongoing.
+ ~0.85km² in favour of Russia
The fighting in Kursk Oblast is coming to an end after nearly 9 months of battles. Ukrainian forces now control less than 10km² inside Kursk Oblast compared to over 1,200km² at their peak. Nearly all of the fighting is taking place within 2km of the international border.
However, despite claims by Putin that the operation to recapture Kursk has been completed, two villages are yet to be recaptured by Russia - Oleshnya and Gornal. Most of Gornal is under Russian control, the rest of the village is probably in the grey zone. As for Oleshnya, roughly a third of the village is under Russian control, a third in the grey-zone and a third under Ukrainian control. Ukraine also maintains positions in several forest plantations on the Russian side of the border.
Nevertheless, it appears that it the battles in Kursk Oblast will be wrapped up shortly, likely within the week.
However, despite claims by Putin that the operation to recapture Kursk has been completed, two villages are yet to be recaptured by Russia - Oleshnya and Gornal. Most of Gornal is under Russian control, the rest of the village is probably in the grey zone. As for Oleshnya, roughly a third of the village is under Russian control, a third in the grey-zone and a third under Ukrainian control. Ukraine also maintains positions in several forest plantations on the Russian side of the border.
Nevertheless, it appears that it the battles in Kursk Oblast will be wrapped up shortly, likely within the week.
In the Lyman direction, Russian forces continued their assault operations and have made further progress in the village of Nove.
After establishing a foothold in the northern houses and consolidating their positions, Russian forces from the 144th motorised division began attacking south towards the centre of the village. They were able to advance down three residential streets, capturing positions in the houses there, and also pushed down a fourth and fifth street further east, approaching the bridge over the tributary of the Zherebets River.
As a result of these attacks, the rest of the eastern and central parts of Nove are now in the grey zone, with the main Ukrainian presence being maintained in the western residential area.
+ ~0.33km² in favour of Russia.
After establishing a foothold in the northern houses and consolidating their positions, Russian forces from the 144th motorised division began attacking south towards the centre of the village. They were able to advance down three residential streets, capturing positions in the houses there, and also pushed down a fourth and fifth street further east, approaching the bridge over the tributary of the Zherebets River.
As a result of these attacks, the rest of the eastern and central parts of Nove are now in the grey zone, with the main Ukrainian presence being maintained in the western residential area.
+ ~0.33km² in favour of Russia.
In the Kostyantynivka direction, Russian forces continued their assault operations and made new advances near the village of Tarasivka.
Russian forces advanced in two main areas. In the east, they pushed north and then east down two treelines, capturing positions there. In the west, they advanced to the forests northeast of the village of Vodyane Druhe, capturing them and the nearby forest plantations. Russian forces them crossed a tributary of the Bychok River and captured positions in the opposite forest, east of the village of Berezivka.
Meanwhile, fighting is ongoing for the northern houses of Tarasivka, with Russian forces resuming their assault operations in the village following a short pause. No advances have been confirmed there yet.
+ ~1.77km² in favour of Russia.
Russian forces advanced in two main areas. In the east, they pushed north and then east down two treelines, capturing positions there. In the west, they advanced to the forests northeast of the village of Vodyane Druhe, capturing them and the nearby forest plantations. Russian forces them crossed a tributary of the Bychok River and captured positions in the opposite forest, east of the village of Berezivka.
Meanwhile, fighting is ongoing for the northern houses of Tarasivka, with Russian forces resuming their assault operations in the village following a short pause. No advances have been confirmed there yet.
+ ~1.77km² in favour of Russia.
On the western flank of Pokrovsk, Ukrainian forces continued their assault operations in the village of Uspenivka and have made further progress.
After securing the two roads which connect the western and central streets, Ukrainian forces advanced to the central street and pushed north and south along it, capturing positions in the houses. Russian forces are now attempting to counterattack from their positions on the eastern street, however no confirmed advances have been made yet.
+ ~0.37km² in favour of Ukraine.
After securing the two roads which connect the western and central streets, Ukrainian forces advanced to the central street and pushed north and south along it, capturing positions in the houses. Russian forces are now attempting to counterattack from their positions on the eastern street, however no confirmed advances have been made yet.
+ ~0.37km² in favour of Ukraine.
In the Novopavlivka direction, Russian forces continued their assault operations and have made new advances in three main areas.
In the north, Russian forces from the 27th motorised rifle division advanced north along two treelines in the direction of the village of Novooleksandriivka, capturing new positions there.
To the southwest, Russian forces from the 90th Guards Tank Division advanced to the agricultural buildings on the northwestern outskirts of the village of Nadiivka, and captured them. This encircles any remaining Ukrainian soldiers in the western houses of Nadiivka.
In the south, Russian forces from the 90th Guards Tank Division advanced southwest to the treelines outside (east of) the village of Troitske, capturing positions in the northern part of it. Ukrainian forces retain control over their positions directly east of the village.
+ ~4.67km² in favour of Russia.
In the north, Russian forces from the 27th motorised rifle division advanced north along two treelines in the direction of the village of Novooleksandriivka, capturing new positions there.
To the southwest, Russian forces from the 90th Guards Tank Division advanced to the agricultural buildings on the northwestern outskirts of the village of Nadiivka, and captured them. This encircles any remaining Ukrainian soldiers in the western houses of Nadiivka.
In the south, Russian forces from the 90th Guards Tank Division advanced southwest to the treelines outside (east of) the village of Troitske, capturing positions in the northern part of it. Ukrainian forces retain control over their positions directly east of the village.
+ ~4.67km² in favour of Russia.
Russian forces have recaptured the village of Popovka, Belgorod Oblast.
Pre-war population: ~81
Pre-war population: ~81
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The third round of indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran regarding Iran's nuclear program have begun in the Omani capital of Muscat under Omani mediation. The U.S. delegation is led by U.S. special envoy to The Middle East, Steve Witkoff, while the Iranian…
The third round of talks between Iran and the U.S. ended, with reports of them being "positive and productive". Omani foreign minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi stated that the talks will continue for their fourth round on Saturday next week.
Several U.S. airstrikes targeted the Yemeni capital of Sana'a. It is unclear if they targeted the actual city, or the nearby mountains.
The FSB reported that they arrested a Ukrainian intelligence agent was planted the car bomb that killed Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik. He was detained by security forces in Turkey, before being taken to Moscow.
Apparently, the remote-controlled improvised explosive device (IED) was detonated from Ukrainian territory.
Apparently, the remote-controlled improvised explosive device (IED) was detonated from Ukrainian territory.
8 Russian KAB glide-bombs targeted Kostyantynivka, Donetsk Oblast today. Strong explosions were heard in the city. This is far more strikes than usual for this area.