Russian forces are attempting to seize control of Lyman to use it as a springboard for a further offensive toward the Sloviansk–Kramatorsk urban area in Ukraine.

Trehubov reported that Russian forces are actively "probing" the northern border, but signs indicate a reduction in their offensive capabilities, including decreased weapon use and slower forward movement despite numerous attacks.

Russian troops failed in their large-scale infiltration plan in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, though they maintain a limited presence and continue active attacks on the bridgehead east of the Oskil River.

The Lyman direction remains a primary objective for Russian forces, who are also attempting to establish a control zone along the border with Ukraine to prevent Ukrainian drones from reaching Russian territory.

Russian forces are attempting to push forward in the border area of Ukraine's Kharkiv region, specifically near the village of Artilne, advancing toward Ivashchyne.

Ukrainian forces have successfully pushed back and pinned Russian troops near the border by Velykyi Burluk, while Russian attempts to infiltrate near Kupiansk remain ineffective.

Over the past two weeks, Ukrainian forces have observed a notable change in Russian battlefield behavior, specifically a significant reduction in the number of combat engagements in the areas of responsibility of the Joint Forces Grouping of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Russian forces have increased systematic pressure on Ukrainian positions near Kupiansk and Vovchansk. Despite the intensified efforts, their offensive gains in these areas remain limited.