Ukrainian forces are continuing to reclaim positions on the South Slobozhanshchyna direction, despite enemy attempts to advance, according to senior lieutenant Oleksandr Danylenko, head of the media interaction group for the "Hart" brigade. He stated that "grey zones" are expanding near the border, particularly from Vovchansk, where neither side has full control.

Danylenko, speaking on Espreso and Slawa.TV, explained that these border areas, especially around Vovchansk, are increasingly characterized by "grey zones" where control is contested. He emphasized the growing role of drones in determining battlefield dynamics, stating that in these zones, drones have become more influential than soldiers.