In the southeastern part of the Kursk salient, Russian forces began counterattacks against the new Ukrainian positions in and around Cherkasskaya Konopelka and Fanaseevka. They advanced in two directions on the flanks of the Ukrainian spearhead. In the east, Russian forces advanced from Ulanok and Russkaya Konopelka, capturing positions in the treelines and forest plantations east of Cherkasskaya Konopelka. They are also pressuring the "Ztok" fortification in the treeline to the south, which most Ukrainian soldiers have withdrawn from In the west, Russian forces secured the forests north of the Psel River, and entered the western part of Cherkasskaya Konopelka, taking up positions in the houses there. Ukrainian forces in this salient are now caught in a pincer movement, with Russian forces actively attacking and advancing from both sides. It's possible that any remaining Ukrainian formations in Fanaseevka will be encircled in the near future. + ~9.14km² in favour of Russia.