Situation on the Krasnopillya direction, Sumy Oblast: Low intensity fighting has continued over the last few weeks, with both Russian and Ukrainian forces carrying out limited assault operations in various different areas. In the north, Russian forces improved their positions in the village of Stepok, taking up new positions towards the western outskirts, and established control over the nearby forest plantations. The process of consolidation is still being carried out, although they are suffering heavy casualties due to heavy Ukrainian FPV drone and artillery strikes. To the south, Ukrainian forces launched a series of counterattacks towards Pokrovka, recapturing positions in the western part of the village, and continued to advance through the forests to the south. They also managed to regain control over the forested areas north of Novodmytrivka, allowng them to establish control over the northern part of the village. Russian assault groups have resumed their attacks in the southern part of Novodmytrivka, attempting to dislodge Ukrainian soldiers from their remaining positions there. + ~5.55 km² in favour of Ukraine. + ~1.57 km² in favour of Russia. interactive map: amkmapping.com