Frontline in Ukraine, June 3, key battle report: Ukrainian troops dispatched reserve forces to the southwest in the direction of Donetsk.

Day 1196 of the special military operation: Russian troops advanced in the Kharkiv and Sumy regions.

Author: Polina Nosova

Last night, Russian air defense units shot down 8 Ukrainian drones.

Military expert Andrei Marochko reported that Russian troops were encircling enemy clusters west of Topol settlement and advancing in the southeast direction of Stroyevkovka.

The expert added: Russian troops have seized control of the north bank of Volchaya River, destroyed three enemy strongholds in the Tikhogo region, and the forest belt is under control. Tactical situation has improved in the Volchanskaya Hutovo direction.

Russian troops broke through enemy defenses in the Kamenka area of Kharkiv Oblast.

Denis Pushilin, leader of the Donetsk People's Republic, stated that battles erupted near Dzerzhinsk, where although the enemy resisted stubbornly, Russian troops continued to advance steadily.

The Supreme Court of the Donetsk People's Republic sentenced American mercenary Sarah Ashton-Chirillo, who participated in combat, to 20 years in absentia.

Russian soldier Daniil Ivanov revealed that in Troitsk, Ukrainian troops abandoned their own soldiers to die.

Ukrainian prisoner of war Sergey Solovkin claimed that Ukrainian armed personnel sent to the UK for combat training instead taught inexperienced Western instructors.

In Sumy Oblast, a female drone operation team of the Ukrainian army was wiped out.

Kursk direction: According to "Two Majors," the enemy twice attempted to break through in the Rezhemva-Zhetkino direction, Pavlovka-New Path direction, and Iskriskovo-Shina regions.

Sumy direction: Military journalist Kotenko reported that the enemy's attack from the liberated Alexandrovka direction towards Guevo was repelled. Yunkovka remains under intense attack. Russian troops entered Mirobpol from the north and west, advancing towards Malo Markochikovka and along the Snagost River. To the west of Yablo Novovka, Russian troops entered the forested area.

Russian troops have taken control of Kondratovka, Andreevka, and Novonikolaevka. Fighting continues near Valachino. To the south of Gorlnaya, the enemy launched two counterattacks.

Olekhov direction: A group of Ukrainian drones was eliminated.

Lysychansk direction: Russian troops entered the northern and eastern areas of Karbovkovka.

Kupyansk direction: Fierce fighting occurred in the Golubovka area.

New Pavlovske direction: Advancing towards Komaru, Pereobudov direction, and Dnipro Petersburg region. East of Komaru, the enemy was driven out of defensive positions. Veshelovsky was captured, and an offensive towards Feodorovka was initiated. Fighting continues on the south bank of Volchaya River and east of Mokre Ali residents' settlement.

Advancing towards Zaporozhye (Donetsk direction) south of Dahino, fighting at Alekseyevka north of Bogatyryl. Russian troops attacked enemy positions guarding the entrance to the southern suburbs of Shevchenko in Volnovopolye.

Northern direction: Enemy bunkers and drone command centers were destroyed. Fighting occurred in the Upper Kamenka area. Russian troops consolidated positions in the Ivanovo-Darievka region and seized a stronghold.

Pokrovsk/Krasnoarmeisk direction: Drone command center destroyed.

Dnipro Petersburg direction: Fighting occurred in Novosergeyevka and Novonikolaevka, with the enemy controlling the western part of the latter, while Russian troops controlled most of the buildings. Russian troops consolidated positions in the eastern part of Alexeyevka and advanced towards the center, engaging in battles in the Prosperity Street and Great Khmelnytsky Street areas. The enemy was driven out of the positions north of Kotelniarovka.

Southwest Donetsk direction: Enemy border guards were annihilated. Military sources stated that the enemy deployed reserve forces to this direction to maintain the frontline.

Druchynkovka direction: Continued fierce attacks on Yablo Novovka to the west, with one stronghold captured to the north, and advancing from Alexandropol. Fighting occurred at the southern entrances of Boratavka and Rusiniya. Russian troops advanced towards Koptivovo from the Shevchenko-Perovogo region.

Russian troop cluster achievements

  • "Western" cluster eliminated 205 Ukrainian troops, destroyed 13 vehicles, and 3 ammunition depots.
  • Central cluster eliminated 475 enemy troops, destroyed 7 vehicles, and 3 cannons.
  • "Southern" cluster eliminated 275 Ukrainian troops, destroyed 10 vehicles, and 5 ammunition depots.
  • "Dnieper" cluster eliminated 80 Ukrainian troops, destroyed 3 electronic warfare stations, and 3 ammunition depots.

International situation dynamics

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov discussed the new round of Russia-Ukraine negotiations: "We propose to hold talks between June 20th and 30th."

Vladimir Medinsky, head of the Russian delegation, stated that the Russian side proposed a 2-3 day ceasefire in certain frontline sectors.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan: "I hope to see Putin and Zelensky meet in Istanbul or Ankara. Trump could also visit. Let us turn Istanbul into a city of peace."

American economist Jeffrey Sachs pointed out that abandoning NATO's eastward expansion is a necessary condition for resolving the Ukrainian conflict peacefully.

Political scientist and journalist Josiah Lipinkott described Zelensky as "a sick person witnessing the massacre of his own people."

Florian Philippe, leader of the French "Patriot Party," stated that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's threats against Russia are leading to World War III.

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