Saving Kharkiv regionAs Russia intensified attacks in Vovchansk and along the border up to the Oskil River — even reaching Kupiansk’s central districts — Ukraine’s General Staff deployed Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi to the area. Although the move technically represents a demotion due to structural reorganization, his assignment underscores both the gravity of the threat and the hope that his command experience could shift the situation before it’s too late.Meanwhile, Russian troops crossed the border on the right bank of the Oskil and seized more than 14 kilometers of territory along the demarcation line. The villages of Odradne and Bolohivka are now in the grey zone, possibly occupied. Moscow appears intent on advancing toward Velykyi Burluk to complicate Ukrainian logistics for Kupiansk.After three weeks of heavy assaults in Vovchansk, Russian forces have crossed the Vovcha River, occupied the industrial zone, and are advancing south, gaining the ability to attack defenders from multiple directions.The situation is worst in Kupiansk, where Russian troops have concentrated significant forces and pushed into the city’s southern districts, crossing the Kupianska River to seize Ukrainian positions and flank defenders in central neighborhoods.Despite the pressure, Ukrainian forces still control much of the city, with street battles raging for every building. They are attempting to disrupt Russian supply routes with flanking attacks — if successful, the enemy forces in Kupiansk could become encircled. The coming weeks will be decisive for the city’s fate, depending on available reserves.Grey zones expand near Lyman, Siversk as Ukrainian forces counterattackPutin’s troops are trying to capture as many Ukrainian cities as possible before winter. Where broad offensives are impossible, such as in Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia regions, they advance in small groups under forest cover.In the forests between Zarichne and Yampil, Russian units expanded the grey zone, allowing several groups to briefly enter Lyman before being destroyed. Fighting continues in Yampil for the third week, as well as north of Siversk, where the enemy is attempting to reach Dronivka and its key bridge across the Siverskyi Donets River. A recent double-pronged assault on Siversk from the east and north was repelled.Ukrainian assault units from the 425th “Skelia” Regiment reported clearing the village of Torske on the left bank of the Zherebets River. If Ukrainian forces consolidate gains toward Zarichne, the front line along the river could be restored, easing defense and reducing the threat to Lyman from the east.Kostiantynivka: Russian troops enter the city for the first timeIn October, Kostiantynivka became one of the hottest areas on the front. Russian forces are pressing from the east — fierce battles continue for Stupochky, Predtechyne, and Oleksandro-Shultyne. The grey zone has crept so close that a Russian group was spotted and destroyed inside the city.From the south, the enemy has nearly captured Toretsk and is advancing toward Pleshchiivka. They also moved from Katerynivka toward Kleban-Byk, while Ukrainian forces are establishing defensive lines north of the Kleban-Byk reservoir.Attempts to break through further west past the reservoir and toward Yablunivka have failed.Elimination of encirclement near DobropilliaAfter weeks of fighting, Ukrainian troops eliminated a surrounded Russian group near Kucheriv Yar, capturing more than 50 prisoners. However, other enemy units remain active between Shakhove and Novoshakhove. Ukrainian forces pushed eastward, while Russian units attacked toward Volodymyrivka, surrounding Ukrainian defenders from three sides. Despite this, the defenders continue to hold and counterattack.Meanwhile, Russia’s 51st Army continues assaults westward toward Biletske, Rodynske, and Chervonyi Lyman — without success.Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad hold their defenseThis week, Russian forces launched a massive offensive on Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad. In Myrnohrad, they attacked from three sides — north, east, and south — but Ukrainian troops repelled most of the assaults and destroyed enemy groups that entered the city. Russians managed to advance a few kilometers near Promin and are trying to continue.Ahead of winter, Russia has shifted its tactics in Pokrovsk, intensifying attacks on the city itself. Small sabotage groups infiltrated southern and western districts, particularly Shakhtarskyi and Sonyachnyi, while the Troyanda area is reportedly occupied. Ukrainian forces later cleared central districts near the railway station.Unable to bypass the city from the west, Russian troops are now attacking toward Molodetske. Since early October, 850 guided aerial bombs have hit the Pokrovsk area — nearly half targeting Hryshyne, a key logistics hub.Novopavlivka: stability shakenWhile no major breakthroughs occurred, Russian troops gained tactical advantages north of the Vovcha River, advancing near Ivanivka, Filiia, and Dachne. They are preparing for further attacks on Novopavlivka, though the river remains a crucial natural barrier, especially as winter approaches.Pokrovske–Huliaipole sector: Russian troops push closerThe frontline between Pokrovske and Dobropillia remains one of the most critical. Russian forces are advancing daily across Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Over the past week, they expanded control south of Verbove to the banks of the Yanchur River, attempting to cross near Yehorivka. Although their assault on Vyshneve failed, they are pushing toward the Pokrovske–Huliaipole road — now just 10 kilometers away.Occupying Yehorivka would bring them within six kilometers of cutting this key route. The invaders also expanded their control along the river from Novohryhorivka to Malynivka, seizing Poltavka and Okhotnyche and moving north toward Uspenivka. If they cross the river, they could attack Huliaipole from three directions — south, east, and north — threatening to cut the city off from supplies.This creeping advance in Zaporizhzhia poses growing risks for the entire regional defense.The maps have been created based on information from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as other open and verified sources. However, the maps are not fully accurate and are only meant to reflect trends in the combat zones.