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Sep 8, 2026

Lyman Front Returned To May 2025 Lines By Ukraine, Disrupts Kremlin Donbas Plan

Ukrainian counterattacks on the Lyman front have now mostly eliminated what was left of the Russian salient in that sector. This has pushed the front line back to where it was over a year ago, in May 2025. 

In addition to stabilizing that portion of the front, the Ukrainian attacks - and Russian retreats - have disrupted the Kremlin plan to assault Ukraine's Fortress Belt this year. JL

Nasa Niva Media reports:
Ukrainian  troops have eliminated a significant part of the Russian salient north of Lyman. From May 22 to September 5. 2026, Ukrainian troops gradually attacked the flanks of the Russian salient, after which they pushed the enemy back towards the Zherebets River, Nevske, and Makiivka. According to analysts, the front has returned approximately to its May 2025 configuration. The results of an entire year of Russian offensive operations in the sector have been lost. According to pro-Russian military channels, tactical failures could escalate into more serious problems due to "incorrect assessment of the situation and systemic lies in reports to superiors."

Ukrainian troops, during a counteroffensive that was largely unreported for several months, eliminated a significant part of the Russian salient north of Lyman. According to analysts, on certain sections, the front has returned approximately to its May 2025 configuration. Russian military bloggers also acknowledge the seriousness of the situation.

An animation published by French OSINT analyst Clément Molin shows how the front line changed from May 22 to September 5. Ukrainian troops gradually attacked the flanks of the Russian salient, after which they pushed the enemy back towards the Zherebets River, Nevske, and Makiivka. 

Thus, the results of approximately a year of Russian offensive operations in this sector have largely been lost. The exact area of territory returned under Ukrainian control remains unclear — the DeepState map has not been updated.  

One of the largest pro-Russian military channels, "Rybar," also openly writes about the problems of Russian troops. According to the channel's authors, tactical failures could escalate into more serious problems due to "incorrect assessment of the situation and systemic lies in reports to superiors."

Russian military blogger Anatoly Radov also stated that the Ukrainian counteroffensive in this direction has been ongoing for about two and a half months, but the Russian command tried to keep it silent.

The Ukrainian General Staff has not yet reported a large-scale counteroffensive.

1 comments:

Muhammad said...

This post provides a detailed and thought-provoking look at the situation around Lyman. I appreciate how the information is presented in a clear and easy-to-follow way. It gives readers useful context for understanding developments on the front and makes the topic more informative. The analysis offers valuable background and perspective for readers following these events. On a lighter note, readers can also explore the best shoes brands in Pakistan when looking for quality and comfort.

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