Ukrainian Advance: Confirmed near Borova (Kharkiv Oblast, west of Svatove) (ISW, Apr 6).
Russian Advances: Confirmed/Claimed near Kupyansk (Kamyanka), Toretsk (N. Toretsk city), Pokrovsk (Udachne, N. of Andriivka), Kurakhove (Novopavlivsk Axis), and in Kursk Oblast (Huyevo) / Sumy Oblast (Basivka) (ISW, Apr 6). Also confirmed/claimed advances on Lyman Axis (W. of Balka Zhuravka/Novoliubovka), Kramatorsk Axis (Chasiv Yar - Zapadnyi microdistrict), Pokrovsk Axis (Lysivka), Novopavlivsk Axis (Rozlyv), and Orikhiv Axis (Mali Shcherbaky, Nesteryanka, Mala Tokmachka) (DeepState/RU sources/ISW).
Kryvyi Rih Attack Aftermath (Apr 4): Death toll confirmed at 20 KIA (incl. 9 children), 75 WIA (per Sternenko/US Amb. Brink, Apr 6, 19:10 UTC). Weapon confirmed as Iskander-M with cluster munition. International condemnation continues. Days of Mourning declared Apr 7-9 in Kryvyi Rih. UA units (71st Jaeger Bde, 63rd Mech Bde) conducted retaliatory strikes labeled "For Kryvyi Rih".
II. Air & Missile Activity Updates
Air Threat Alert (Northeastern Direction, Ongoing as of 23:31 UTC Apr 6):Increased activity of Russian tactical aviation reported on the northeastern direction. Threat of aviation weapon employment declared for frontline oblasts (UA AF, Apr 6, 22:46 UTC).
Previous Air Threat Alerts (Ended):
Threat of aviation weapon employment declared for Dnipropetrovsk Oblast (Apr 6, 21:28 UTC) and northeastern direction/frontline oblasts (Apr 6, 21:35 UTC) ended (UA AF, Apr 6, 21:56 UTC).
Sumy Oblast (21:36 UTC): Previous KAB launches reported towards Sumy Oblast by RU tactical aviation (UA AF).
Donetsk Oblast (20:50 UTC): Previous repeated KAB launches by RU tactical aviation reported towards Donetsk Oblast (UA AF).
Sumy Oblast (19:03 UTC): Previous KAB launches reported towards Sumy Oblast (UA AF).
Donetsk Oblast (18:44 UTC): Previous KAB launches reported towards Donetsk Oblast (UA AF).
Zolochiv Hromada (Kharkiv Oblast - Earlier): Third KAB attack confirmed; 4 KABs total Apr 6 (3 open terrain, 1 near Zolochiv town damaging house). 1 civilian injured (stress reaction).
Novopavlivka, Synelnykivskyi District (Dnipropetrovsk Oblast - Earlier): Airstrike injured 3 civilians (preliminary). Damage reported. (Zaporizhzhia OVA, ASTRA).
Kupyansk (Kharkiv Oblast - Apr 6): KAB strike on 9-story residential building caused fire, structural damage, 2 civilians injured.
Dnipropetrovsk Oblast (Apr 6, 20:49 UTC): Previous reconnaissance UAV detection in SW Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Threat appears subsided with general 'All Clear'.
Kramatorsk (Donetsk Oblast, Apr 6 Evening): RU "Molniya-2" drone struck a residential area. No casualties reported. Damage to windows/roofs of 6 private houses, outbuildings, and one car (Kramatorsk City Council via RBC-Ukraina, Apr 6, 20:37 UTC).
Kharkiv City (RU Claim, Apr 6, 19:05 UTC): Video purports to show Geran drone impact in Kharkiv during the evening (Colonelcassad).
Previous Activity (Donetsk Oblast - Apr 6, 19:00 UTC): UAVs were active in northern and central Donetsk Oblast (Vanek, UA AF). Activity reported ended by Apr 6, 19:18 UTC (Vanek).
Overnight Combined Air Assault Analysis (Apr 5-6):
Targeting: Confirmed strikes in Kyiv, Cherkasy, Khmelnytskyi, Sumy, Zhytomyr, Poltava, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts.
Significant Interception Failure (Kyiv Oblast - UA AF):5 out of 6 Iskander-M ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv Oblast were not intercepted. Potential evasion tactics or trajectory issues suspected. Assessed RU tactical shift towards more difficult-to-intercept ballistic missiles.
Impacts:1 Civilian Killed (Kyiv City), Multiple Injured (5 in Kyiv City/Oblast, 4 in Mykolaiv Oblast, 1 in Khmelnytskyi Oblast). Significant damage to civilian infrastructure including business centers (housing media outlets like FREEДОМ TV) in Kyiv, administrative/warehouse buildings in Sumy, houses/vehicles in Mykolaiv. OGP investigating Kyiv attack as war crime.
RU Claimed Precision Strike (MoD Russia, Apr 6, 19:05 UTC / Rybar, Apr 6, 20:36 UTC): Claimed successful long-range air/sea/UAV strike against a "central artillery base" and UAV production facilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (Apr 5-6). Goal reportedly achieved, all targets engaged. Requires verification. Rybar reiterates claim of combined strikes on multiple objects.
Weather Forecast: Significant cold snap forecasted across Ukraine from night Apr 6/7 (frost to -5°C, ice, possible snow), expected to impact mobility, logistics, and troop conditions. (RBC-Ukraina, Apr 6, 18:43 UTC).
III. Ground Combat Operations & Frontline Updates
Kursk/Sumy Border (Incl. Russian Territory):
Intensity (UGS, Apr 6, 19:00 UTC): High. 29 clashes reported Apr 6, 4 ongoing as of evening. RU forces conducted 16 air strikes (17 KABs), 178 artillery/13 MLRS attacks. UGS reported repelling 17 RU attacks in Kursk Oblast (past 24h ending Apr 6 evening).
RU Advances Confirmed (ISW, Apr 6): Geolocated footage confirms Russian advances along Lenina and Oktyabrskaya streets in northern Huyevo (Kursk Oblast) and in southern Basivka (Sumy Oblast). ISW confirms general RU advances in Kursk/Sumy oblasts and notes fighting near Plekhovo.
RU Air Defence Activity: Video evidence confirms operation of RU SHORAD systems (reportedly Pantsir-S1 or Tor-M2) engaging aerial targets on the Kursk direction (Colonelcassad, Apr 6, 21:03 UTC). Indicates active RU efforts to counter UA air assets (likely drones) in the border region.
RU Claims & Reported Actions:
(Rybar, Apr 6, 20:36 UTC): RU forces conducting offensive on several sections. Basovka (Sumy Oblast) officially claimed liberated. Russian flag raised over church in Guevo (Kursk Oblast).
(Voenkor Kotenok, Apr 6, 19:59 UTC): RU forces claim clearing operations in Demidovka (Belgorod Oblast) are complete, alleging UA forces were forced from hiding places. Claimed UA escape attempts and reinforcement efforts were defeated with losses.
(MoD Russia/Rybar, Apr 6, 19:05/19:39 UTC): Claim RU "Sever" Group liberated Basovka (Sumy Oblast), consolidating positions. Claim >170 UA KIA/WIA, equipment losses in 24h.
(Dnevnik Desantnika, Apr 6, 18:33 UTC): RU claimed pushing UA out of Huyevo towards Oleshnia (Kursk).
(Voenkor Kotenok, Apr 6, 19:59 UTC): UA infantry group activity persists near Popovka.
UA Denials/Reports: UA Border Guard previously denied RU capture of Basivka (combat ongoing).
(Tsaplienko, Apr 6, 19:09 UTC): UA official (Col. Dmytrashkivskyi) reports RU fabricating reports of UA atrocities in Sudzha (Kursk), alleging locals paid for false testimony and plans for show trials of UA POWs based on forced confessions.
(Operativnyi ZSU, Apr 6, 20:00 UTC): Video purports to show reinforcements reaching UA 225th Separate Assault Battalion, countering RU claims the unit is blocked (Area of Operation unconfirmed but potentially Kursk/Sumy).
RU Tactics (Voenkor Kotenok, Apr 6, 19:59 UTC): RU forces reportedly implemented new drone tactics in this area: deploying some drones for ground attack and others specifically as "drone fighters" to intercept UA drones, particularly targeting larger "Baba Yaga" type drones used for remote minelaying.
RU Needs Assessment (RVvoenkor, Apr 6, 19:32 UTC): Urgent fundraising appeal for RU units on Belgorod front citing "heavy situation," significant equipment losses (drones, thermals, detectors) needed to "stop enemy offensive."
UA Capabilities: Confirmed use of German Helsing HF-1 AI kamikaze drones (Sumy). Colombian volunteers confirmed with UA 47th Mech Bde (Kursk). UA 82nd Air Assault Bde active.
Kharkiv Axis:
UGS Report (Apr 6, 19:00 UTC): 2 RU attacks repelled near Vovchansk and towards Kamyanka. RU air strikes hit Berezivka, Kozacha Lopan, Zolochiv, Dvorichanske. UPDATE (Apr 6, 22:46 UTC): Increased threat of RU aviation weapon employment in frontline areas. No significant changes noted by ISW (Apr 6).
Kupyansk Axis:
UGS Report (Apr 6, 19:00 UTC): 6 RU attempts near Pishchane, Nova Kruhliakivka, Bohuslavka, Zahryzove. 5 attacks repelled, 1 ongoing.
RU Advance Confirmed / Claims:
(ISW, Apr 6): Geolocated footage confirms Russian forces advanced over a building in Kamyanka. ISW notes general RU advances near Kupyansk and reports fighting near Synkivka, Kyslivka, Vyshneve, and Zahryzove.
NEW (RU Claim, Voenkor DV, Apr 7 00:00 UTC): Artillery (D-30, 16th Spetsnaz Bde) destroyed a Ukrainian mortar on the Izyum direction. Video evidence provided (drone footage).
Lyman Axis:
Intensity (UGS, Apr 6, 19:00 UTC): High. 20 RU attacks near Novoyehorivka, Nove, Kolodyazi, Yampolivka, Nadiya, and towards Novomykhailivka, Novoserhiivka, Torske, Ridkodub, Nove. 14 attacks repelled, 6 ongoing.
Ukrainian Advance Confirmed (ISW, Apr 6): Ukrainian forces recently advanced near Borova (Kharkiv Oblast, west of Svatove).
RU forces claim to have advanced and secured positions west of Balka Zhuravka and Novoliubovka, on a front wider than 3.5 km and up to 2 km deep.
DeepState assessment (cited by RU source) indicates the situation for UA forces on the Nove-Katerynivka-Nevske line is continuing to deteriorate.
RU forces reportedly conducting assault operations towards Novomykhailivka and achieving success near Nevske and Nove. Constant pressure reported on Katerynivka.
DeepState attributes UA difficulties to ineffective resource use by the defending brigade, poor situational awareness, and Russian advantages in drones, strike capabilities, and persistent infantry pressure. Assessment describes the situation as worsening and requiring urgent intervention.
Previous RU Claims (Apr 5): Advances towards Zelena Dolyna, Nove, S of Yampolivka towards Torske. Expanded control N/W of Makiivka; captured strongpoints near Ivanivka, approaching Nove; took Novoliubivka; cleared territory near Nevske.
UGS Report (Apr 6 evening): 3 RU attacks repelled near Chasiv Yar, Hryhorivka (reported in morning summary).
RU Advance Confirmed (DeepState, Apr 6, 20:33 UTC): Enemy forces advanced near Zapadnyi (Western) microdistrict of Chasiv Yar.
RU Claim (Colonelcassad, Apr 6, 19:24 UTC): Claim RU forces cleared the Western district (microdistrict Kanal) of Chasiv Yar. Notes increased signs of UA preparing offensive actions near Chasiv Yar to counter RU advance, strengthening forces, and using FPVs to disrupt RU logistics. DeepState update partially corroborates advance in this area.
RU Advance Confirmed (ISW, Apr 6): Geolocated footage confirms Russian forces advanced over a building on Enhelsa Street in northern Toretsk city. ISW confirms general RU advances near Toretsk.
RU Claimed Advances (Rybar, Apr 6, 20:36 UTC): RU forces advanced in the area of Druzhba and Novobakhmutivka. Small group battles ongoing within Dzerzhynsk (Toretsk) itself.
(ISW, Apr 6): Geolocated footage confirms Russian advances near Udachne and north of Andriivka. ISW confirms general RU advances near Pokrovsk.
(DeepState, Apr 6, 20:33 UTC): Enemy forces advanced in Lysivka.
RU Claimed Significant UA Equipment Losses (Operatsiya Z/RVvoenkor, Apr 6, 23:23 UTC): Claimed destruction of multiple UA/NATO vehicles by the "Maksym Kryvonos Battalion" (unit allegedly composed of former UA soldiers):
T-64 tank, BMP-1 IFV near Lysivka
T-72 tank near Mirolyubivka
BTR-82A APC in Muravka
YPR-765 APC near Novoserhiivka
Senator AFV, 3 vehicles in Krasnoarmiisk (Pokrovsk city)
VAB APC near Orikhovo (likely village near Pokrovsk)
M-113 APC near Troitske
MaxxPro MRAP, octocopter near Udachne
Mortars near Novopavlivka and Hryshyno.
Propaganda element noted regarding unit composition.
UA Action (Tsaplienko, Apr 6, 19:31 UTC): UA 35th Marine Brigade reportedly stopped RU attempt to disembark infantry from BMP near Pokrovsk using combined drone and artillery strikes. Video evidence of UA FPV strikes targeting RU positions and equipment on this axis (Colonelcassad, Apr 6, 20:43 UTC, shows RU perspective). Video evidence of UA FPV drone targeting RU personnel in treeline (Colonelcassad citing RU source, Apr 6, 22:01 UTC).
RU Claims (Apr 5): Tactical successes near Udachne; continued advances W of Troitske, near Bohdanivka; expanding control N of Shevchenko.
UA POW (RU Source, Apr 6, 19:40 UTC): Video released of Serhiy Zolochevskyi (b. 1977) from 5th Separate Assault Brigade (Kyiv), claiming forced mobilization, injury, and capture. Propaganda context.
Novopavlivsk / South Donetsk Axis (incl. Kurakhove Direction):
(ISW, Apr 6): ISW confirms general Russian advances near Kurakhove.
(DeepState, Apr 6, 20:33 UTC): Enemy forces advanced in Rozlyv.
RU Offensive Claim (Rybar, Apr 6, 20:36 UTC): RU forces advancing towards Novooleksandrivka after repelling UA attacks near Uspenivka and surrounding areas.
RU Drone Activity (Voin DV claim, Apr 6, 22:00 UTC): Claimed FPV drone strike on a Ukrainian tank on the Kurakhove direction by "Yuzhnaya" group reconnaissance.
Previous RU Claims (Apr 5): Advances up to 2 km from Andriivka towards Oleksiivka; advance over 1.5 km deep near Bohatyr; initiated ops towards Fedorivka; expanded control near Burlatske towards Shevchenko. Advances claimed towards Bogatyr, Komar, Kotlyarivka (Apr 6 morning reports).
Huliaipole Axis:
UGS Report (Apr 6, 19:00 UTC): 3 RU attacks near Pryvilne and Vilne Pole repelled. KAB strike on Huliaipole.
Orikhiv Axis (Zaporizhzhia):
UGS Report (Apr 6, 19:00 UTC): 4 RU attacks repelled towards Shcherbaky, Mali Shcherbaky, Kamyanske. KAB strikes on Novopavlivka, Orikhiv, Novoandriivka.
RU Advances Confirmed / Fighting (ISW, Apr 6): Russian forces advanced near Mali Shcherbaky, Nesteryanka, and Mala Tokmachka. Fighting reported near Kamyanske, Mali Shcherbaky, and Nesteryanka. ISW notes claimed Ukrainian counteroffensives near Robotyne.
RU Claimed Personnel Elimination (Colonelcassad/RVvoenkor, Apr 6, 23:04 UTC): Claim elimination of Ukrainian "International Legion" soldier Vyacheslav Kucheruk on Zaporizhzhia direction. Claim includes unsubstantiated allegations about his past service (propaganda context).
RU Claims (Apr 6 morning): Capture of Lobkove; successes near Shcherbaky/Stepove; advancing near Kamyanske. Claimed destruction of 2 Starlink terminals and 1 repeater near Huliaipole.
Prydniprovsky Axis (Kherson - Left Bank):
UGS Report (Apr 6, 19:00 UTC): 1 unsuccessful RU attempt repelled. No significant changes noted by ISW (Apr 6).
UA Units Commended (UGS, Apr 6, 19:00 UTC): 47th Mech Bde, 31st Mech Bde, 140th Marine Recon Bn cited for effective combat performance.
IV. Ukrainian Operations in Russian Territory
Energy Infrastructure Strikes:
RU Claim (MoD Russia, Apr 6, 19:05 UTC / Apr 6 morning reports): Claim 7 UA attacks on Russian energy infrastructure in the past 24 hours (Apr 5-6), alleging continued strikes despite purported commitments. Claimed targets included facilities/power lines in Crimea, Bryansk, Rostov, and Voronezh Oblasts.
Previous UA Assessment: Strikes on Saransk optic fiber plant (Apr 4-5) assessed as significant for disrupting RU FPV drone production. Strike on Chapayevsk explosives plant assessed as impacting RU ordnance production.
Border Engagements: See Kursk/Sumy Border section. Includes confirmed UA drone/air activity and active RU air defense engagements. Confirmed RU advances in border areas (Huyevo/Basivka).
V. Technology & Capabilities Assessment
Unmanned Systems (UAS):
UA FPV/Drone Use: Active strikes reported by 71st Jaeger Brigade (retaliatory strikes "For Kryvyi Rih", Apr 6, 20:21 UTC), 3rd Assault Bde, Kurakhove direction units, 35th Marines (Pokrovsk, Apr 6, 19:31 UTC), 24th Mech, 38th Marine Bde. RU claim (Apr 6, 22:00 UTC) UA tank targeted by RU FPV on Kurakhove direction.
RU FPV/Drone Use: 718 kamikaze drones used Apr 6 (UGS). "Molniya-2" drone strike in Kramatorsk (Apr 6). Claimed Geran impact in Kharkiv (Apr 6). Claimed FPV strike on UA tank (Kurakhove, Apr 6). RU drone tactics (Kursk/Sumy) include using drones as interceptors ("drone fighters") against UA drones (Voenkor Kotenok, Apr 6). Claimed destruction of UA octocopter near Udachne (Operatsiya Z, Apr 6). Drone footage used to confirm claimed D-30 strike (Izyum direction, Apr 7).
UAS Production/Logistics: RU claim strike on UA UAV production facilities (Apr 5-6). UA assessment of strike impact on RU FPV production (Saransk).
Artillery & Indirect Fire:
RU: >4200 shelling attacks Apr 6 (UGS). D-30 howitzer use claimed on Izyum direction (Voenkor DV, Apr 7).
RU: High KAB usage (104 on Apr 6). Increased tactical aviation activity (NE direction, Apr 6). Iskander-M ballistic missiles used (Apr 5-6), with reported low interception rate for Kyiv-targeted missiles. Claimed long-range air/sea/UAV strike (Apr 5-6). Active SHORAD engagement on Kursk direction.
UA: Confirmed use of German Helsing HF-1 AI kamikaze drones (Sumy). MiG-29s previously reported using AASM Hammer bombs (Kursk Oblast).
Armor & Vehicles:
RU Claims: Destruction of numerous UA vehicles (T-64, BMP-1, T-72, BTR-82A, YPR-765, Senator, VAB, M-113, MaxxPro) on Pokrovsk axis (Operatsiya Z, Apr 6). Destruction of UA tank (Kurakhove, Apr 6).
UA Claims: Destruction of 7 RU tanks, 1 IFV, 5 MT-LBs, 6 vehicles, 10 motorcycles on Pokrovsk axis (Apr 6, UGS). UA 35th Marines stopped RU BMP assault attempt (Pokrovsk, Apr 6).
