Ukrainian elite regiments Kraken and Artan led a successful assault in Kharkiv direction, first using reconnaissance drones to assess Russian positions and then launching precise artillery strikes on already weakened Russian troops in the area.
Ukrainian drones struck a Russian ammunition depot in Olkhovatka with over 3000 artillery shells in storage and also destroyed two Russian Pantsir self-propelled air defense systems in Belgorod Oblast with HIMARS rockets, setting the stage for a powerful counteroffensive in Kharkiv direction.
Ukrainian forces successfully targeted and eliminated Russian troops and equipment gathering in Hlyboke for an offensive on Lyptsi, using drones, airstrikes, and an armored vehicle raid, according to geolocated footage and military sources.