Russia-Ukraine SITREP for 26 AUG 2023 23:59* - Ukraine Appears to be "All-in" at Orikhiv

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What's the big story? Ukrainian forces continue to make gains south of Orikhiv, with the only other significant fighting south of Bakhmut.

What's the second story? Ukraine lost three pilots, including one of their most experienced and popular airmen, in a training accident.

Summary

•  Skirmishes, positional fighting, and artillery duels continued in Kharkiv and Luhansk
•  Ukrainian forces continue to put pressure on Zaliznyanske after recent advances
•  Heavy fighting continued in Klishchiivka and near Andriivka
•  Skirmishes and positional fighting continued in the Avdiivka and Marinka AOs
•  Ukrainian forces continue to make tactically significant advances from Robotyne to the west of Verbove, with both combatants suffering heavy losses
•  After consulting with senior military officials from the United States and the United Kingdom, Ukraine shifted its tactics in Zaporizhzhia
•  The new Russian corvette Cyclone is on patrol in the Sea of Azov
•  Russia launched four Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles at Ukraine
•  Lativa arrested four people who are accused of working for the Russian FSB
•  Ukrainian pilot and instructor Andrey Pilshchikov, better known as Juice, was killed in a training accident along with two student pilots

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