The summary of the 120th day of Russian invasion to Ukraine, as of 22:00 – 23rd June 2022 (Kyiv time).

Day summary:

Russian army captured a several settlements in the vicinity of Lysychansk as a result of Ukrainian withdrawal from the area. The enemy has also success south of Bakhmut, in the vicinity of Vuhledarsk power plant.

Given the developing situation at Siversky Donets frontline, the outlook for Ukrainian forces in the area doesn’t look promising, and they might be eventually forced to withdraw from Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk to avoid encirclement. It’s important to acknowledge the fact this wasn’t a question of “if it happens”, but “when it happens.”

Ukrainian troops launched an offensive operation near Vuhledar and liberated Sevchenko settlement.

Belarusian army have started a military exercise in Gomel Region near the border with Ukraine. The exercise should last till July 1.

Kharkiv Frontline

includes the area of Kharkiv and Chuhuiv

 Kharkiv & Chuhuiv direction

  • There was no change on the ground in this direction.

Siverskyi Donets

includes the area of Slovyansk, Kramatorsk and Bakhmut

Slovyansk direction

  • Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions at Dolyna and Bohorodychne. The attacks were repelled.

You can find detailed maps of Bakhmut and Lysychansk/Sievierodonetsk area below.


Bakhmut Area

includes the vicinity of Bakhmut

 

  • Russian forces advanced west of Krynychne and captured Myronivka settlement.
  • The Russian advance towards and beyond Myronivka suggest that Ukrainian Army also lost control over Vidrozhennya and Roty.
  • The enemy recon element attacked Ukrainian defenders at Vershyna again. The assault was repelled.
  • Ukrainian troops repulsed a Russian attack in the vicinity of Vuhlehirsk power plant.
  • Russian forces captured the north-eastern outskirts of Klynove, fighting continues.

Lysychansk Area

includes the vicinity of Lysychansk and Sievierodonetsk

Sievierodonetsk direction

  • Due to the large destruction of Ukrainian controlled part of the city (industrial area), the head of Luhansk military administration suggest Ukrainian troops might withdraw closer to the river. The fighting continues.
  • Russian forces attacked Syrotyne, Voronove and Borivske, without success.

Lysychansk direction

  • Russian breakthrough element continued to advance west and captured Loskutivka and Rai-Oleksandrivka. The element was stopped in the vicinity of Vovchoyarivka.
  • Russian troops advanced from the direction of Myrna Dolyna and Ustynivka towards Lysychansk. The attacks on Bila Hora and the southern outskirts of Lysychansk were repelled.
  • The withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the area of Hirske and Zolote was confirmed by Viktor Adrusiv, an advisor to Ukrainian Minister of Internal Affairs.
  • Russian forces attempted to capture dominant heights in the vicinity of Berestove, without success.
  • Additional Russian BTG has arrived to Novotoshkivske to support Russian offensive in the area.

South-Eastern Front

includes Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia Oblast

Donetsk Oblast

  • Ukrainian forces advances south of Vuhledar and liberated Shevchenko after hours of fierce fighting.
  • Ukrainian troops discovered Russian reconnaissance and sabotage groups in the area of Novosilka, Vermivka and nearby Neskuchne. The enemy forces retreated after a small skirmish.
  • The defenders repelled a Russian attack in Marinka.

Zaporizhzhia Oblast

  • There was no change on the ground in this direction.

Kherson Frontline

includes the vicinity of Kherson and Mykolaiv

  • There was no change on the ground in this direction.

Full map

The full overview map of current situation.

 


Looking for an interactive map? We got you covered. Visit our original Deployment map.

If you would like to use our maps in your project, video or any other media, please visit Invasion maps page for more information.

This summary and detailed maps are based on the following sources:

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, official media channels of Ukrainian regional administrations, Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs, Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), geolocated footage and press releases of Russian Armed Forces, self-proclaimed DPR and LPR

 

Similar Posts