Ukrainian military analyst Playfra0 reported the situation in the Siversk and Dobropillia directions as generally under control but very difficult during the 59-minute reporting window from 8:16:28 PM to 9:16:16 PM UTC on February 25, 2026, citing bad weather hindering defensive efforts due to lack of proper reconnaissance, according to posts on X. In the Siversk direction, Playfra0 stated that Russian forces attempt to infiltrate Riznykivka in small groups by avoiding the village, achieving limited successes, while Ukrainian forces maintain a good number of positions there, with the main Russian objective being advancement through fields to Rai-Oleksandrivka, as confirmed by DeepState’s map. Playfra0 noted the situation corresponds to DeepState’s drawing. In the Dobropillia direction, Playfra0 reported Sofiivka and Toretske as contested with both sides holding considerable positions, while Nove Shakhove and Novyi Donbas are also contested but Ukrainian forces hold positions there without Russian consolidation, and Novopavlivka is completely clear of Russians, per the X posts during the window. These frontline updates follow previous reports of Ukrainian strike UAV activity over Russian territory and detections in Valuysky District as noted by Russian resources and Ukrainian monitoring channels Lpr 1 and DroneBomber in prior windows ending at 8:16 PM UTC.
