[UPDATE – Oct 31st, 2025] Ukraine – Russia WAR: Situation on the Ground – October 2025, 2/2

💥D1334-Oct 20th 00:00Z: The Russian army is forming the largest “pincers” during the SMO, while Kyiv is preparing to retreat from Kharkiv The Russian army is advancing on several fronts simultaneously — near Dobropillia, Pokrovsk, and Kostiantynivka. The most extensive offensive is taking place in the Novoselivka area, where Russian soldiers have crossed the river and begun forming the largest “pincers” in the entire duration of the special military operation. Against this backdrop, Kyiv has announced the evacuation of families with children from the Velykoburluk district of Kharkiv region — Ukraine is preparing for one of the largest retreats since…