Russian troops occupied Novomykolaivka: DeepState recorded advances in Sumy region.

According to ТСН: Russian troops captured the settlement of Novomykolaivka and advanced near Varachyne, Hrabovske, and Molodetske.

This information is confirmed by analysts of the DeepState project.

Update on the battle map

Data on changes appeared on the updated battle map.

“The enemy occupied Novomykolaivka (Sumy region - ed.), and also advanced near Varachyne, Hrabovske (Sumy region - ed.), and Molodetske (Donetsk region - ed.),” the message states.

Analysts note that the map is updated based on verified data from open sources and reports from the front.

The ‘show about the offensive on Zaporizhzhia’

It was previously discussed what purpose Putin's ‘show about the offensive on Zaporizhzhia’ serves. The main goal is to influence the West, in particular, the administration of US President Donald Trump. Russia is trying to convince the US that it is capable of capturing a large regional center, although the real situation says otherwise.

“These actions are completely related to the negotiation process around Trump’s peace, the desire to disrupt, reshape, and prolong the war until at least spring,” explained Andriy Kovalенко, head of the Center for Political Studies at the National Security and Defense Council.

This development highlights the complexity of the situation at the front and the role of information strategies in modern warfare. Updates on battle data are important not only for understanding the current state of affairs but also for forecasting possible moves by the higher military command of Russia. At the same time, there is intense monitoring of international reactions that could influence the further decisions of both sides.