First, it was a gesture of goodwill. Next, it was a voluntary withdrawal. Now, a reportedly powerful explosion in Sevastopol was called a 'lightning strike' by local authorities in the occupied Crimea.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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After liberating Kupiansk, traitors hid in cellars near the city
After the liberation of Kupiansk, traitors hid in cellars near the city, – National Guard
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Russian drone strikes Kryvyi Rih lyceum, Ukraine downs 5 drones
A shahed-136 kamikaze drone has destroyed two floors of a lyceum in central Kryvyi Rih, a city in central Ukraine Meanwhile, Ukraine's air defense shot down 5 of 7 drones Russia launched at Mykolaiv Oblast https://
euromaidanpress.com/2022/10/02/rus
sians-hits-kryvyi-rih-lyceum-with-kamikaze-drones/
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Russes incapables d’opérations offensives selon un utilisateur
Sounds like Russian excuses to me. I don't believe for a second the Russian forces on the west bank of the Dnipro are in a fit state to conduct offensive operations.
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AFU advances in northern Watermelon County
In the northern part of Watermelon County, the AFU are making progress in their offensive from the north near Zolota Balka. Most of these advances remain unconfirmed, but reports are emerging from both sides. According to Russian channels, the RuAF has retreated to Dudchany.
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Ukraine repels attacks on multiple fronts
The AFU repelled attacks in the areas of Kozacha Lopan, Odradivka, Spirne, Vyimka, Bakhmutske, Bakhmut, Vesela Dolyna, and Pervomaiske.
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Bakhmut Meat Grinder: Russian Attacks Yield Nothing, Boost Lada Production
In the area of Bakhmut-Donetsk, or the meat grinder as I like to call it, the RU forces attacked mostly around Bakhmut. This incredible effort resulted in nothing, except for increased production of Ladas.
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Rumors of AFU advances east of Bilohorivka could make situation interesting
There are also rumors about AFU advances to the east of Bilohorivka (south of the SD river), if these are true, the situation might become very interesting this next week.
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RU reports AFU SOF near Chervonopopivka, cutting Kreminna-Svatove link (unconfirmed)
Furthermore the RU channels report AFU SOF operating along the P-66 around Chervonopopivka and Pishchane and that area is supposed to be uncontrolled. This means the link between Kreminna and Svatove is cut off. This is all unconfirmed.
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Presumed liberation of towns near Kreminna
Kreminna
I consider Zarichne, Tors'ke, and Yampil liberated. According to Russian channels (most of them), the AFU is attacking in the Kreminna direction from the west and northwest. There is no evidence they are in or very close to the town.

