The Armed Forces advanced at once in 4 directions, but the Russians are preparing for the offensive - isw
The Ukrainian forces probably struck two radar systems in the Rostov region in the territory of the former 1244 anti-aircraft missile regiment on the night of September 4. NASA Fire Information for Resource Management (FIRMS), gathered on September 4, showed thermal signatures on the Russian Southern Navigation Radar System-1 in Rostov-on-Don and in the territory of the former Russian 1244, a vest, which was previously operated Rostova-on-Don).
Meanwhile, Russian troops have recently advanced in the northern part of the Sumy region, namely south of Yablunovka (northeast of Sumy). The Ukrainian military analyst Konstantin Mashovets reported that the forces of defense had successfully performed counterattack near Kindrativka, Oleksiyivka and Sadkiv (northeast of Sumy). According to Mashovets, the invaders advanced about half a kilometer north of Varina (north from Sumy) to the highway O-191504 Varachyna-Oleksiyivka.
At the same time, the institute quotes the unnamed Russian military blogger, probably related to the northern group of troops, which stated that Ukrainian drones were reducing Russia's superiority in living strength and technology, and Russian tactics of using small groups for penetration and accumulation in the near -Ukrainian troops are unnecessary. The Russian command simply sends storms through the open fields in the southern outskirts of Oleksiyivka.
The Ukrainian forces recently advanced in the direction of Kupyansk. Konstantin Mashovets hinted on September 4 that the Armed Forces returned some positions near the gas stations Ukravtogaz and Tatnafta in the northern outskirts of Kupyansk.
The representative of the Ukrainian brigade, which operates in the direction of Kupyansk, reported that Russian troops use the so-called invisible cloaks to move alone or in pairs at night to one kilometer to the leading positions of the Armed Forces, after which they concentrate and attack. The Armed Forces recently advanced in the northwestern part of the Serebryanka (northeast of Siversk). Also, Ukrainian troops went forward in the western part of Katerynivka (south of Konstantinovka).
Russian troops conducted offensive operations northeast of Dobropillya, but had no success. Meanwhile, geolokoda staff, published on September 4, show how two Russian soldiers raise the flag in Novoselivka (east of Greater Mikhailivka). ISW believes that this settlement in Dnipropetrovsk is occupied. The promotion of neither the enemy nor the Armed Forces was recorded in the Kherson and Zaporizhzhya regions.
The deputy commander of the Ukrainian brigade, which operates in the Zaporozhye direction, reported on September 4 that Russian troops were increasing activity in the area, in particular: use more heavy equipment for attacks on Ukrainian positions and are seriously preparing for the offensive.
He said that Russian troops were initially involved in the first person (FPV), in particular with fiber optic cables, and reconnaissance drones to strike Ukrainian troops in advanced positions before attacking armored vehicles. The deputy commander stated that Russian troops were moving through a 10-kilometer "gray zone" of increased danger to drone operations, first having traveled on Trarol to mine and clear new routes, and then there is an offensive of the Russian infantry.
Russia throws elite troops from Sumy and Kherson regions to the Donetsk region for autumn offensive. The enemy plans to focus on the capture of the rest of the Donetsk region. The Armed Forces were released in Donetsk region, a flag of Ukraine was installed above the village after complete clearing from the Russian invaders. The forces of Ukraine's defense rejected the enemy near the village of Tolstoy in Donetsk region, destroying Russian positions.