Archived operational intelligence briefing
1.1. Battlefield Geometry and Key Terrain
OVERALL OPERATIONAL PICTURE: RF forces continue a multi-axis pressure, prioritizing gains in the Donbas, specifically around Chasiv Yar and Pokrovsk. A major, multi-pronged RF missile and UAV attack, now confirmed to involve cruise missiles (CR) and loitering munitions, is ongoing with an expanded geographic scope targeting Western, Central, and Northern Ukraine. UA forces maintain defensive lines, conducting localized counter-offensives, and demonstrating effective multi-domain defense.
STRATEGIC MISSILE/UAV ACTIVITY (UPDATED): A significant wave of RF missile and UAV attacks is ongoing.
DONBAS OBLAST (Chasiv Yar/Ivanivske Axis): RF forces (elements of 98th VDV Division) maintain a confirmed foothold in the eastern Kanal microdistrict of Chasiv Yar. Ukrainian units executed tactical withdrawal to prepared defensive positions west of the initial line of contact. Clashes persist near Toretsk, Rusyn Yar, Oleksandra-Kalynove, and Pleschiyivka. UA 93rd Brigade "Kholodnyi Yar" successfully cleared and took control of Hruzke and Vesele near Dobropillya, capturing an RF prisoner, indicating localized UA counter-offensive success and stabilization in the Dobropillya area. General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports clashes near Orikhovo-Vasylivka and towards Bondarne in the Kramatorsk direction, as well as Bila Hora and Chasiv Yar. Azov Brigade successfully repelled a powerful enemy attack and prevented consolidation in Katerynivka, Toretsk direction, contradicting previous RF claims of gains. Multiple RF sources confirm continued use of FPV drones for "clearing strongholds" and covering "assault teams" in the Krasnoarmeysk direction. Iskander-M missile strikes reported in Sloviansk and Konstantinovka, impacting civilian infrastructure and causing casualties. RF claims of "liberating" Alexandrogra (Myrnohrad) and pushing AFU out of eastern Serebryanka (DPR) are noted as RF propaganda. RF forces claim destruction of a UA M109 Paladin SPG, a FAB-3000 strike on a 14th NGU Separate Brigade PVD near Dymytrov/Myrnohrad, and an LMUR strike on a UAV C2 point near Antonivka. RF MoD claims improved position and capture of a UA stronghold west of Chasiv Yar by elements of the 299th Guards Airborne Regiment (Yug Group of Forces). RF also claims destruction of a Dutch-made BTR YPR-765. RF claims destruction of a UA temporary deployment point (PVD) in Pleschiyivka area in DNR. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
DONBAS OBLAST (Pokrovskoe Direction): RF claims a "big breakthrough" and liberation of Iskra (DNR), breakthrough into Zolotyi Kolodyaz, and advances up to 1.5km towards Sokil from Ocheretyne, threatening a key Ukrainian GLOC. UA sources report stabilization, successful destruction of enemy elements, and Ukrainian paratroopers clearing Pokrovsk of Russian DRGs. UA forces repelled enemy near Rubizhne, Zolotyi Kolodyaz, Vesele, Vilne, Shakhove, Nykanorivka, and Sukhetske. Main Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi reports successful UA advances for the second consecutive day in Dobropillya and Pokrovsk directions. UA 425th Regiment "SKALA" conducted a successful offensive operation on the administrative border of Dnipropetropavsk and Donetsk Oblasts, capturing RF prisoners. RF claims of advancing into Ivankiv, Poltavka, and Zeleny Gay, and encircling Pokrovsk (Rodynske 3/4 liberated) are noted as RF information operations. UA forces, including 1st Azov Corps (ZSOU and NGU), have cleared Hruzke, Rubizhne, Novovodyane, Petrivka, Vesele, and Zolotyi Kolodyaz in Donetsk Oblast, directly countering RF claims. RF is employing TOS-1A ("Tosochka") against UA strongholds near Pokrovsk. UA 414th UAV Brigade "Birds of Madyar" continues to inflict casualties on RF in the Pokrovsk direction. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
DONBAS OBLAST (Toretsk Direction): UA reports capture of an RF prisoner from 150th Division by Azov units, and significant RF losses in Azov's areas. Mandatory evacuation of families with children in Druzhkivka and closure of Ukrposhta branches in Konstantinovka from August 19 suggest anticipated RF advances or increased threat. Clashes reported near Toretsk, Rusyn Yar, Oleksandra-Kalynove, and Pleschiyivka. RF 4th OMCBR continues attacks towards Delievka – Aleksandro-Shulgino and attempts to break through and consolidate in Belaya Hora. UA forces repelled enemy attacks near Druzhba, Chasiv Yar, and Bila Hora (Kramatorsk direction), and Pivnichne, Pivdenne, and Niu York (Toretsk direction). (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
LUHANSK OBLAST (Siversk Direction): RF forces report combat operations with drone-guided artillery and ATGM teams. RF MoD claims destruction of AFU stronghold in Krasny Liman direction. RF aims to advance 2 km to close a "fire bag" for AFU in Kremensky forests. Russian forces reportedly broke through Ukrainian defense lines in the Lyman district. General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports clashes near Hryhorivka, Serebryanka, Siversk, Vyyimka, Fedorivka, Pereyizne and towards Siversk in the Siversk direction. RF MoD claims "liberation" of Kolodezi and Voronoye. UA 63rd Brigade utilized FPV drones to neutralize a Russian tank threatening positions east of Lyman. RF continues to report "intense combat" and "breakthrough attempts" in the Lyman direction, with RF forces actively regrouping and bringing additional forces, likely from the 8th Combined Arms Army. RF claims to have pushed AFU out of the eastern part of Serebryanka (60% under RF control). UA military personnel confirm the enemy is undertaking "dozens of attacks in one go" in the Lyman direction, confirming high intensity. RF claims "Azov" militants fled the Krasny Liman direction to Izium. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
DNIPROPETROVSK OBLAST (Nikopolshchyna): Sustained RF artillery and FPV drone attacks on Nikopol and surrounding communities. RF claims control of all settlements at the junction of DNR and Dnipropetropavsk Oblast after liberation of Iskra. Extensive damage to civilian infrastructure in Nikopol confirmed. Ballistic missile strike on outskirts of Dnipro confirmed with damage to civilian property. Overnight drone attack on Pokrovska community, Synelnykivskyi district, caused fires at agricultural enterprises. RF MoD claims "liberation" of Voronoye in Dnipropetropavsk Oblast. RF struck Pavlohrad with a missile overnight, causing a fire. RF reconnaissance UAVs detected near Pavlohrad. RF forces liberated Novogeorgiyevka in Dnipropetropavsk Oblast (RF claimed significant advance, corroborated by multiple RF sources including video of a captured Ukrainian flag). A gas storage facility in Pavlohrad district has been hit and is on fire, representing a significant strike on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. UA reports large-scale infrastructure work in Terny, possibly related to defensive fortifications or utility repair. First missiles now in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, course southwest. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
KHARKIV OBLAST (Kharkivskyi District): UA Air Force alerts for high-speed targets and KAB launches. RF claims improved position near Krasny Perviy, controlling ~6 km of road to Dvorechnaya. A substantial increase (estimated 40%) in Russian EW emissions detected in the Kharkiv sector. RF forces have started battles for taking Hlushchenkovo. Recent RF drone attacks on Kharkiv caused 7 fatalities (including a one-year-old child and a 55-year-old woman) and 17 injured (including 6 children). RF drone strike on an emergency medical vehicle in Kupyansk, injuring two people. Ukrainian forces struck an oil refinery in Novoshakhtinsk, Rostov Oblast, Russia, causing a fire. A gas infrastructure object in Kharkiv Oblast has been attacked, according to both Ukrainian and Russian channels. CRs on intersection of Poltava and Kharkiv Oblasts, course southern. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
CHERNIHIV OBLAST: UA Air Force alerts for enemy reconnaissance UAVs, high-speed targets, and threat of strike UAVs. "Geran" (Shahed) drone strikes on a forward Ukrainian command post in Birino area confirmed. Ballistic missile impact in Honcharivske reported. RF claims destruction of a foreign mercenary legion's base. RF aviation conducted airstrikes at Krasnyy Khutir. RF reports Kinzhal strike near Desna and Geran/Gerbera strikes near Semenivka (Chernihiv Oblast). RF drone attacks caused power outages in some settlements. Explosions heard in Chernihiv. New group of RF UAVs reported entering Chernihiv Oblast from Sumy Oblast, moving southwest. Three loitering munitions approaching Chernihiv. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
KHERSON OBLAST (Left Bank Dnieper): UA reports destruction of an RF ammunition depot and four vehicles on the left bank. RF claims Lancet strike destroyed US M-777 howitzer and Ukrainian Bogdana SPG on right bank. Ukrainian Navy radio intercepts confirm loss of Russian Su-30SM fighter jet southeast of Snake Island. UA forces repelled 4-6 Russian army assaults. UA source claims reconnaissance units entered "Novaya Kakhovka" and are shelling enemy defenses. SBU operation detained an RF agent in Kherson Oblast who was preparing for a breakthrough of Russian DRGs to the right bank of Kherson Oblast. RF claims to have foiled attempts by Ukrainian DRGs to break through to Crimea on boats. Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SSO) and Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) units are being recorded in the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia directions. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
MYKOLAIV OBLAST: RF missile hit an ancient Jewish cemetery in Pervomaisk. RF activity has increased significantly in Mykolaiv Oblast. Missile danger in Mykolaiv and Kherson Oblasts, with ballistic missile (later corrected to Smerch MLRS) targeting Bilozerka. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
ODESA OBLAST: Odesa under massive "Shahed" drone attack, with explosions heard. RF drones struck a Nova Poshta terminal and a fuel and energy infrastructure object in Odesa, and a SOCAR oil depot in Izmail, causing significant fires and impacting UA logistics. UA Air Defense destroyed 24 Shahed UAVs. Ballistic missile launches and groups of UAVs from Black Sea waters heading to Odesa Oblast. Powerful fire in Izmail after "Geran" (Shahed) activity, targeting AFU fuel arteries. One person injured from attack on Odesa Oblast. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
ZAPORIZHZHIA OBLAST: RF claims destruction of AFU ammunition depot. 583 RF strikes on 11 settlements over past day. RF reconnaissance UAVs detected in northern Zaporizhzhia Oblast. A 65-year-old woman was wounded in Polohivskyi district. Total power outage in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast due to UA UAV strikes on high-voltage lines, now restored. UA 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade is actively destroying enemy "Molniya-2" and "Zala" UAVs and "mechanical zoo" of RF. UA forces repelled 10 enemy attacks in Novopavlivka direction and 3 in Orikhiv direction. UA 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade demonstrates significant capability in drone warfare, supported by regional defense funds. UA NGU "Lazar" Special Purpose Regiment destroyed an RF S-300V air defense system by a Lancet drone in Zaporizhzhia direction. Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SSO) and Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) units are being recorded in the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia directions. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
KUPYANSK AXIS: RF main effort shift with capture of Ivanivka. RF continues strikes on settlements. UA reports successful tank sorties and drone operations against RF personnel and equipment. Commander of "Achilles" Regiment Fedorenko (UA source) reports RF plans to occupy Kupyansk by August 24. RF claims forces are encircling Kupyansk and have entered Sobolevka in Kharkiv Oblast. UA forces repelled two enemy attacks near Kupyansk and Zahryzove. RF claims "Udaya Group" massively destroys AFU pickups in the Kupyansk direction. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
SUMY OBLAST: UA forces actively destroying the enemy, pushing back Russians near Oleksiivka and Yunakivka. RF claims improved tactical position near Yunakovka. RF missile strike on Sumy, hitting an educational institution. RF drone strikes on Okhtyrka community, causing 12-14 injuries (including children). UA forces are expanding their buffer zone in the Sumy region. RF information operations blame corruption for Ukrainian presence in Kursk Oblast. RF is targeting UA logistics and communications (HMMWV, pickup, UAZ, warehouse, antenna) in the Sumy area. UA 82nd Bukovynian Air Assault Brigade is liquidating RF infantry via drone operators. Russian tactical aviation launching KABs on Sumy Oblast. CRs on Sumy Oblast with a course towards Poltava Oblast. CRs crossing Sumy Oblast heading southwest (multiple groups). (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
POLTAVA OBLAST: Poltava and its community without electricity after massive overnight attack. RF drones attacked a gas transportation system facility and Kremenchuk oil refinery, causing extensive fires and smoke plumes. Unexploded cluster munitions found in Kremenchuk. Supply of Russian oil through "Druzhba" pipeline to Hungary and Slovakia suspended due to UA UAV attacks (reportedly resumed). Large-scale fire in Poltava Oblast from Russian shelling is still being extinguished. CR from Akhtyrka towards Poltava Oblast. CRs on northern Poltava Oblast, course western, towards Lubny. CRs on intersection of Poltava and Kharkiv Oblasts, course southern. Group of CRs from Poltava Oblast heading to Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
KYIV OBLAST: Car explosion in Podilskyi district, Kyiv, claimed by RF as "Ukrainian partisans" blowing up a military vehicle. Enemy UAVs attacked Kyiv Oblast overnight, damaging a hangar in Boryspil district. Multiple air raid alerts due to MiG-31K takeoffs and ballistic missile threats. Explosions heard in Kyiv amidst "Shahed" attack, confirmed by Klitschko and UA General Staff. Civilians sheltering in subway stations. RF claims "over 100 strike 'Geraniums' attacking Ukraine," including Kyiv. RF propaganda piece highlights extensive Ukrainian military cemeteries to undermine morale. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
ZAKARPATTIA OBLAST: Mukachevo airfield in Zakarpattia Oblast reported "down." (HIGH CONFIDENCE - RF source claim)
VOLYN OBLAST: Explosions reported in Lutsk. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
CHERKASY OBLAST:
ZHYTOMYR OBLAST:
VORONEZH OBLAST (RUSSIAN FEDERATION):
1.2. Weather and Environmental Factors Affecting Operations
1.3. Current Force Dispositions and Control Measures
2.1. Enemy Capabilities, Intentions, and Courses of Action
Capabilities:
Intentions:
Courses of Action (Confirmed/Observed):
2.2. Recent Tactical Changes or Adaptations
2.3. Logistics and Sustainment Status
2.4. Command and Control Effectiveness
3.1. Ukrainian Force Posture and Readiness
3.2. Recent Tactical Successes or Setbacks
3.3. Resource Requirements and Constraints
4.1. Propaganda and Disinformation Campaigns
4.2. Public Sentiment and Morale Factors
4.3. International Support and Diplomatic Developments
5.1. Most Likely Enemy Courses of Action (MLCOA)
5.2. Most Dangerous Enemy Courses of Action (MDCOA)
5.3. Timeline Estimates and Decision Points
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