June 10-20 live war map: Russian troops split front between Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka

Counteroffensives in Sumy region

Both Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops are redeploying more units to this relatively new section of the front. Ukraine initially lacked enough manpower to halt the Russian advance, while the occupiers have already exhausted their offensive potential and now require fresh "suicidal" waves to continue pushing forward.

During this time, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have managed to significantly slow the enemy’s advance, and on certain fronts have even launched localized counterattacks.

On the left flank in particular, Ukrainian forces engaged the enemy and regained partial control over the settlements of Kyndrativka and Andriivka. Efforts are also underway to resume street fighting in Oleksiivka.

June 10-20 Ukraine-Russia war map, photo: Espreso

On the right flank, the initiative is with the Putin’s forces targeting the Ukrainian fortified area in Yunakivka. They captured the northern part of the village but have been unable to advance for a week. As a result, they are trying to bypass the Ukrainian positions from the flanks. On the left, they are blocked by Yablunivka, where the Ukrainian Defense Forces have been fiercely fighting for a second week. On the right, the occupying Russian forces are attempting to expand their control beyond the border and enter the forest near Sadky to later encircle Yunakivka from the south. However, they currently lack the strength to carry out these plans.

Second front near Kupiansk

After seven months of fighting aimed at securing a full-fledged bridgehead on the right bank of the Oskil River north of Kupiansk, the occupying Russian troops have finally achieved a tactical success by capturing Dvorichna and advancing toward the outskirts of Dovhenke. This settlement could become a staging point for further attacks on Kupiansk or Velykyi Burluk. 

They may soon be able to bring in armored vehicles, as earlier attempts were thwarted by Ukrainian forces and drowned in the Oskil. Still, the Russian forces’ advance has been very slow — they’ve failed to take Fyholivka and Zapadne. The fiercest battles are in Kindrashivka, which could serve as a springboard toward Kupiansk, but for now, the Defense Forces are preventing the Russian forces from gaining a foothold there.

June 10-20 Ukraine-Russia war map, photo: Espreso

Creeping advance on Siversk

After three years of fighting, Russian forces have finally managed to seize nearly all of the dominant heights around Bilohorivka, as well as the village itself — now reduced to little more than a name. This success gives them a tactical advantage and will make further movement toward Siversk significantly easier.

Over the past few weeks, they have expanded the so-called “gray zone” along the Siverskyi Donets River as far as the village of Hryhorivka. Along the direct road from Sievierodonetsk to Siversk, Russian troops have already reached the western outskirts of Verkhniokamianske, just 5 kilometers from their primary objective.

However, due to manpower shortages, they are currently unable to fully capture the village — and for the same reason, Ukrainian forces are also struggling to maintain control over it.

If Russia manages to "close" the Siversk salient, it could open several possible routes for offensives toward Lyman, Sloviansk, and Kramatorsk. Therefore, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are not planning to withdraw from this part of the front.

June 10-20 Ukraine-Russia war map, photo: Espreso

Russia drives wedge between Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk

Russian forces are attacking along the entire perimeter of the Kostiantynivka front, tightening the noose around the city. On all sides, the front line has crept to within 12–14 kilometers of the city. On the right flank, the enemy has significantly expanded the area of combat between the two Diliivkas, threatening not only a flanking strike on the Toretsk front but also a potential breakthrough into the rear of Ukraine’s defensive line along the Siverskyi Donets–Donbas canal near Kurdiumivka, Andriivka, and Klishchiivka.

In Toretsk itself, Ukraine’s Defense Forces are currently holding off Russian attempts to advance toward the Kleban-Byk reservoir. However, the city’s defense could collapse if Russian forces succeed in cutting off its logistics routes — which is precisely the aim of their push near Diliivka.

While Russia’s frontal assault on Kostiantynivka has stalled near Romanivka, their main effort has shifted toward the road leading from Pokrovsk. For the second week, Russian troops have been bogged down in heavy fighting for Yablunivka, where Ukrainian forces have significantly reinforced their positions. As a result, the enemy is now probing further south, attempting to reach the opposite side of the reservoir near Oleksandro-Kalynove.

June 10-20 Ukraine-Russia war map, photo: Espreso

The worst situation is unfolding between Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka, where Russian forces — though advancing slowly — are steadily pushing westward. Their goal is not only to cut off the key supply routes to Pokrovsk but also to outflank Kostiantynivka from the west, aiming to encircle the city. These plans are still far from being realized: over the past 10 days, they’ve only expanded their control by 2 km north to Popiv Yar and 4 km west to Koptieve. This is despite having their most combat-ready and numerically superior troops concentrated in this area.

On the other flank, Russian forces are trying to break through to Novoekonomichne to open a route for encircling Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad from the north. Near Malynivka, the Russian troops advanced 2.5 km and entered Myrne, while farther south they captured a small area near Hrodivka. Between Malynivka and Novotoretsk, another pocket has formed, from which the Ukrainian forces will gradually withdraw and regroup near Novoekonomichne. Along the entire 30-kilometer front south of Pokrovsk, there have been no territorial changes, despite intense fighting for every meter.

Novopavlivka front — Dnipropetrovsk region prepares to hold line

On the northern section of this front, Russian forces are trying to advance along the Solona River and have been attacking the villages of Novosergiivka and Novooleksandrivka for over a month. Their goal is to extend the front line to create a potential entry point into the Dnipropetrovsk region.

Despite loud claims that Russian troops are already advancing deep into Dnipropetrovsk region, in reality, they have stalled just a few kilometers short of the administrative border. Moreover, near Kotliarivka, Ukrainian forces have pushed the enemy back by 1.5 kilometers.

While isolated Russian assault groups have occasionally crossed the nominal border, their time there — like their time on Earth in general — tends to be rather short.

June 10-20 Ukraine-Russia war map, photo: Espreso

Meanwhile, in the southern part of the Novopavlivka front, the situation is worsening for Ukraine as the Russian troops are making rapid breakthroughs. Attacking along the Vovcha River and having already captured Kostiantynopil, Andriivka, and Bahatyr, they managed to push 10 km west past Odradne and are now engaged in fighting for the village of Zaporizhzhia. This creates a significant threat of encirclement for the defenders of the fortified area in Odradne, not to mention those holding the northern outskirts of Bahatyr.

At the same time, another Russian group attacked along the Mokri Yaly River and nearly captured another Ukrainian fortified positions in Komar. The Russian forces also crossed the river and established a foothold in Fedorivka. By doing this, they are disrupting the Ukrainian forces’ plan to contain the enemy between the two rivers and prevent them from breaking beyond the perimeter. Currently, the Ukrainian Defense Forces are working to stabilize the front and stop the Russian advance near Piddubne.

June 10-20 Ukraine-Russia war map, photo: Espreso

Following the collapse of the front line near Dniproenerhiya, Russian forces were able to intensify their offensive further south, in the area of Burlatske. They have now fully occupied the village and expanded the combat zone toward the outskirts of Shevchenko.

Additionally, the enemy has almost completely taken control of the village of Novopil.

June 10-20 Ukraine-Russia war map, photo: Espreso

The maps were created using data from the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and other verified open sources. They are approximate and only represent general trends in the combat zone.