In the Pokrovske direction, over the past 10 days, Ukrainian forces have carried out a series of counterattacks, recapturing positions east of the Vovcha River.

In the east, Ukrainian forces advanced into Novoselivka, recapturing the northern half of the village, before beginning their attacks south down the treelines to the east. They then entered Sichneve from the north, and established control over the northern part of the village, as well as the nearby treelines on the tactical heights. Since then, a series of Russian counterattacks forced the Ukrainians to withdraw from both Sichneve and Novoselivka, with both villages now being situated in the grey zone.

In the west, Ukrainian forces began attacking towards Sosnivka, and established control over the northwestern-most street of the village. They entered the main part of the village shortly afterwards, although there is no evidence of consolidation at this moment. Positions were also recaptured in the adjacent treelines.

Meanwhile, Russian forces infiltrated through the grey zone of mixed positions for around 4.5 km to the eastern edge of Oleksiivka, which they were able to infiltrate. It doesn't appear that they were able to consolidate, however, and were probably picked off by Ukrainian FPV drones.

+ ~10.82 km² in favour of Ukraine.

On the western flank of Pokrovsk, and in the Novopavlivka direction, both Russian and Ukrainian forces have advanced, capturing key positions.

Russian forces advanced north from the town of Udachne, up two treelines, to the Pokrovsk Coal Mine, where they have been successful in establishing a foothold in its easternmost buildings. Fighting is ongoing for additional parts of the mine.

To southwest, Ukrainian forces were able to expand their bridgehead on the southern bank of the Solona River, and recaptured the rest of Novomykolaivka, advancing to the agricultural buildings on its outskirts. From there, they have been attempting to attack into eastern Muravka, but so far have been unable to gain a foothold.

+ ~1.85 km² in favour of Russia.
+ ~1.29 km² in favour of Ukraine.

In the Pokrovsk direction, both Russian and Ukrainian forces have advanced, with Russian forces making important progress inside Pokrovsk City.

Russian assault groups were able to secure the eastern part of the Kalynivka District, where they used the low-rise residential area to enter the Lazurnyi District of Pokrovsk. They were able to capture most of the high-rise buildings here, and infiltrated further into the Pivdennyi, Shakhtarskyi, and Soniachnyi Districts, where a large grey-zone has formed. Most of the fighting is centred on the Shakhtarskyi District, where the Russians are attempting to advance beyond the E-50 Highway.

To the west, Russian forces broke through Ukrainian positions west of Pokrovsk, and captured three parallel treelines leading up the railway line. Meanwhile, in the western suburbs of Pokrovsk, their zone of control shrunk after they failed to consolidate in the Durniak District, however, infiltration attempts continue in the Durniak and Pervomaika Districts, where Ukrainian forces are increasingly using FPV drones to contain their advance.

On the other hand, Russian forces withdrew from the Market District of Pokrovsk, allowing for the Ukrainians to regain control over the eastern market and surrounding residential areas.

+ ~3.89 km² in favour of Russia.
+ ~0.39 km² in favour of Ukraine.

In the Kostyantynivka direction, Russian forces continue to advance, and have made additional progress southeast of Kostyantynivka City.

After capturing the village of Kleban-Byk, Russian forces advanced into the trench fortifications east of the Kleban-Bykske Reservoir, capturing them. Other forces secured a fortified section of the railway line, and entered the southern part of Pleshchiivka, where a grey-zone has formed.

To the northeast, Russian forces improved their positions along the railway line south of Oleksandro-Shultyne, and began pushing downhill through the treelines towards Ivanopillya, where positions were captured on its southeastern approaches.

In the north, Russian forces resumed assault operations in Predtechyne, and captured the eastern part of the village. Russian soldiers also attempted to infiltrate the western houses of the village from the positions west of Stupochky, but were picked off by FPV drones.

Meanwhile, in the southwest, Russian forces resumed attempts at reaching positions behind the Kleban-Bykske Reservoir. Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from some of the trenches here to the hill behind them, forming a kill-zone in the area of the highway. So far, Russian forces have been unsuccessful at securing any positions here.

+ ~7.27 km² in favour of Russia.

In the Kupyansk direction, over the past two weeks, Russian forces have made significant advances in Kupyansk City, and are now threatening to encircle the remaining Ukrainian formations in the northern suburbs.

In the west, Russian forces consolidated control over their positions in the southwest of the city, and expanded their zone of control into the neighbouring residential streets. They also began attacking to the southeast, bypassing the Yuvileynyi District from the east, approaching the southern outskirts of the city. Additionally, they were able to capture further residential areas in the area of the highway, towards the railway line, threatening to cut off the Ukrainian groupings further north.

In the east, Russian forces broke through Ukrainian positions in the city centre, and quickly advanced south to the bridge over the Oskil River. They were able to capture the Kupyansk Administrative Building, as well as most of the rest of the buildings that make up the city centre. The Russians were also able to infiltrate into the market, just south of the highway, but it's unclear if any consolidation has taken place.

+ ~1.91 km² in favour of Russia.

In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, intensified MLRS and artillery shelling of areas south of Zaporizhzhia City continues. The rates of Russian artillery shelling are especially high, targeting positions several kilometres behind the frontline.

Sentinel satellite imagery reveals the damage to the Omelchenko Machine-building plant (part of the Motor Sich company) after it was struck by multiple KAB glide-bombs on October 6.

Workshop No. 610 at Omelchenko Plant, as well as aircraft engine testing stands for the neighbouring "Progress" plant, sustained heavy damage.

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Russian forces have captured the village of Filiya, Novopavlivka direction, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

Pre-war population: ~133.
Total land area: ~0.35 km².