Russian forces seize Annopolye in Kharkiv region

Russian forces have expanded their control in Ukraine, notably taking the locality of Annopolye in the Kharkiv region. Reports indicate Russian troops also regained control over most of Piskunovka and advanced toward the outskirts of Zapovednoye. Conversely, Ukrainian forces managed to capture Ray-Alexandrovka.

The conflict continues to involve heavy drone activity. Russian air defenses reportedly intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones across various regions, including Belgorod, Kursk, and the Moscow region, as well as over the Black Sea. Ukrainian drone strikes targeted industrial sites, such as the Gazprom Neftkhim Salavat plant in Bashkortostan and the Sasta machine-building plant in Ryazan.

Casualty reports from the front lines indicate significant losses for Ukrainian forces across multiple operational groups, including the North, Center, and East. Additionally, the conflict has resulted in civilian casualties, including a child killed in the Valuysky district of the Belgorod region.