The Ukrainian Armed Forces launched a counterattack and advanced on several fronts at once — ISW
The Ukrainian Defense Forces carried out localized counterattacks and advanced in several sectors of the front. According to the Institute for the Study of War, Ukrainian forces halted the Russian offensive in the Kozacha Lopana area and also made gains near Kostyantynivka and in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukrainian defense forces carried out a series of localized counterattacks along the front and were able to push back Russian troops in certain areas. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing a report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) dated August 22. On the Kharkiv front, Ukrainian forces launched a counterattack in the area of Kozacha Lopana. According to analysts, this helped halt the advance of Russian troops in that sector.
Fighting also continued near Borova. There, Russian and Ukrainian forces carried out counterattacks. At the same time, according to the ISW, neither side was able to advance.
Analysts noted more significant changes in the Kostyantynivka area. Ukrainian forces advanced in the central part of the city.
The ISW also drew attention to statements by the Russian side regarding alleged significant successes in this area. According to analysts, Russia continues to exaggerate its own advances by spreading such information.
Another advance by Ukrainian forces was recorded northeast of Oleksandrivka. Russian troops, in turn, attempted to advance in the Huliaipole area; however, according to analysts, they were unsuccessful there.
There have also been developments on the Zaporizhzhia front. Ukrainian forces advanced west of Orikhiv, specifically northeast of Stepove.
Thus, according to the ISW’s assessment, Ukrainian forces achieved localized successes across several sections of the front. At the same time, the situation remains dynamic, and in certain areas, Russian troops continue to attack and attempt to find weaknesses in the Ukrainian defense. This information comes from a report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
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