CENTCOM claims U.S. forces shot down two Iranian drones inbound for an American early warning radar in Bahrain. Sources in Bahrain told me they heard strange sounds originating from the sea at around 4am local time, that seemed similar to the sounds heard when Iranian drones were being intercepted off the coast during the active phase of the war. It's possible this was from those two Iranian drones being shot down.

Orikhiv direction, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Information from the ground: While Ukrainian forces continue their counterattacks south of Orikhiv, the Russian command has not abandoned their attempts at carrying out deep infiltrations, especially on the flanks of the city. They have even begun opening up new vectors of assault along previously quiet frontline sub-sectors. It's likely that these attacks have the goal not only of actually improving their positions on the approaches to the city, but also to force much-needed Ukrainian assault groups to constantly engage in clearing operations behind their forward positions, decreasing the overall potential of their ongoing counterattacks. The following information is relevant as of this morning: On the left flank of Orikhiv, Russian infiltrators continue to periodically attempt to improve their positions northwest of Novoandriivka, moving north from the highway into the nearby forests and treelines. Further southeast, a new vector of assault has been opened up northeast of Nesteryanka, where at least four small infiltration groups have managed to move at a depth of nearly 4 km from the closest Russian-controlled territory, with some approaching the highway to within a few hundred metres. Others are also renewing their attempts at entering the southern-most houses of Novoandriivka. Directly south of Orikhiv, Russian soldiers continue to be detected in the southern and eastern parts of Novodanylivka, amid continued Ukrainian efforts to dislodge them from the settlement. Russian soldiers were also detected in the fortifications between Robotyne and Novodanylivka just west of the highway, where it's possible they have managed to consolidate in the grey-zone there. On the right flank of Orikhiv, Russian forces have recently stepped up their efforts at advancing west along the northern bank of the Konka River towards Mala Tokmachka and Orikhiv. At least three small infiltration groups were detected operating in positions between Bilohirya and Mala Tokmachka, as well as in the treelines to the northwest. Judging by reports in Ukrainian channels, most of Bilohirya has seemingly come under Russian control. Meanwhile, in Mala Tokmachka itself, the overall Russian presence continues to decrease as they are slowly pushed back to their starting positions. It's likely that Ukrainian forces have been managed to make additional advances towards the eastern outskirts of the town, however I am currently unable confirm this. Note: the information on Ukrainian counterattacks is compiled from open sources, and does not violate any OPSEC regimes in place. Only the information on Russian movements came from my personal sources. #Ukrainemap

Situation on the Dobropillya direction, Donetsk Oblast: Over the last few weeks, Russia has significantly intensified their offensive operations in and around Dobropillya, making significant progress towards capturing the city. In the northeast, Russian forces have begun accumulating and consolidating behind their deep infiltrations towards Zolotyi Kolodyaz and beyond, capturing a large area east of Vilne, which they are now using to accumulate in and bypass the village from the east with. To the west, the Russians cleared the majority of Ukrainian positions east of Dobropillya and secured control over their infiltration routes into Hannivka and the northeastern part of Dobropillya, entrenching themselves along the southern bank of the Byk River. Infiltrations from here and along the northern bank of the river into the northern streets of Dobropillya continue. Other Russian infiltration groups are also attempting to establish control over the nearby terykon (industrial waste heap). To the south, Russian forces cleared the railway line and other positions east of Dobropillya and captured the southeastern industrial zone of the city, along with some of the adjacent residential streets. Footholds were also established further north toward the terykon and mine, from which Russian soldiers are trying to infiltrate deeper towards the city centre. Today, this area was reinforced by a mechanised column consisting of tanks, armoured vehicles, and motorcycles, which deployed large amounts of infantry for further accumulations, consolidation, and deeper infiltrations. Further south, Russian forces cleared the remaining Ukrainian positions west of Bilytske and continued their attempts to enter and secure positions within the Bilytska Mine. Another mechanised column consisting of tanks, armoured vehicles, and motorcycles also attempted to advance from Bilytske through Chernihivka towards the southeastern industrial zone of Dobropillya for the some purpose as the first column. Other assault groups managed to complete the capture of Svitle and improved their positions in the neighbouring town of Vodyanske. To the northwest, heavy fighting continues for the village of Dobropillya and its surroundings. Russian infiltrators are continuing their attempts to infiltrate the southwestern industrial zone of Dobropillya and the fields to the west, with some small groups managing to penetrate the village of Svyatohorivka, where they are trying to link up with infiltrators arriving from the direction of Hannivka. Other assault groups are pushing west from Dobropillya and northwest into the adjacent treelines. To the southwest, Russian forces completed the capture of Novohryshyne and significantly improved their positions in the treelines to the south. From there, individual infiltration and DRG groups are infiltrating west into the fields north of Shylivka and Hulive, as well as into Shylivka itself. Similar deep infiltrations are being carried out along the southern bank of the Hrishynka River towards Shylivka. Note: these advances are not the result of this morning's Russian mechanised assaults. They are older changes from within the last few weeks. + ~25.04 km² in favour of Russia. Interactive map: amkmapping.com #Ukrainemap