Updated Analysis of the Military Situation in Ukraine - January 19, 2025, 14:38 UTC

Strategic Overview

The military situation in Ukraine remains critical, with Russian forces maintaining offensive momentum across multiple fronts. Intense fighting is concentrated in the Donetsk region, particularly around Toretsk, Pokrovsk, and Velyka Novosilka.

• Russian forces have captured Vozdvyzhenka, Vremivka, and Neskuchne in the Donetsk People's Republic, significantly hindering Ukrainian logistics and defenses.
• They also report the destruction of a command post of a Ukrainian mechanized brigade.
• Russian forces are advancing towards Pokrovsk, with fighting reported near Udachne, Kotlyne, and Novosergievka.
• They are reportedly within 3 km of the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and have cut off one of the two routes from Krasnoarmiisk (Pokrovsk) to Dnipro, specifically the road through Mezhova.
• A Ukrainian counteroffensive in the Kursk region has stalled, resulting in heavy losses.
• Russian forces have regained territory and are advancing in the Sudzha area, making a 10-kilometer breakthrough.
• In the Luhansk region, Russian forces have made significant gains, capturing Ivanovka and advancing towards the western border of the Luhansk People's Republic.
• They are also attempting to encircle a Ukrainian grouping near Nadiia.
• Drone warfare remains a dominant feature, with extensive activity across multiple regions, confirmed attacks deep inside Russian territory, and new technology being employed.
• The Ukrainian Air Force reports the threat of using KAB bombs in the Sumy region.
• Ukrainian air defenses shot down 4 "Shahed" drones over Mykolaiv Oblast overnight. Debris from one of the downed drones damaged several houses in Voznesensk.
• Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 2 drones over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast overnight.
• The Ukrainian Air Force reports that 58 out of 80 drones were shot down, with 21 drones classified as "lost". The downed drones caused damage in Sumy, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Kharkiv, and Cherkasy regions.
• A new threat has emerged with reports of a missile flying through the Sumy region and towards Poltava.
• Guided aviation missiles are reported to be heading towards Lebedyn and Poltava.
• An air raid alert has been declared in the Zaporizhzhia region but has since been lifted.
• Air raid alerts have also been declared and lifted in Kyiv.
• The threat of ballistic missiles has been removed.

US President-elect Donald Trump's reported intention to visit China could have far-reaching implications for the conflict in Ukraine. Access to TikTok in the US has been blocked. There are reports that TikTok may be allowed to operate in Russia again.

The Israeli army has begun withdrawing equipment and troops from the city of Rafah in southern Gaza. An agreement between Israel and Hamas on a ceasefire and the release of hostages has come into effect. Israel is to release 90 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for three Israeli hostages. A first exchange is scheduled for today at 4 PM local time. Hamas demands that Israeli aviation leave the airspace of Gaza. IDF forces are gradually leaving the territory of the Palestinian enclave. The agreement includes a 42-day ceasefire, the withdrawal of IDF troops from densely populated areas along the border of Gaza, the exchange of 33 Israeli hostages for 1110 Palestinian prisoners, the unblocking of the border between Egypt and Gaza, the daily delivery of 600 trucks with humanitarian aid, and the opening of the Rafah checkpoint for the movement of civilians after the release of all Israeli women and children. Israel is also obligated to assist in the restoration of critical infrastructure. The agreement is considered fragile, and there are concerns that Israel may find a reason to resume hostilities.

The humanitarian situation in Kursk region is difficult. In Russkoye Porechnoye, the Investigative Committee of Russia claims that the bodies of 7 civilians killed by Ukrainian forces have been found. The oil depot in Liski, Voronezh Oblast, continues to burn for the fourth day.

Key Developments

Donetsk Region

• Russian forces have liberated Vozdvyzhenka, Vremivka, and Neskuchne in the Donetsk People's Republic.
• The Southern grouping of forces destroyed a command post of a Ukrainian mechanized brigade.
• Intense Fighting: The Ukrainian General Staff reports 199 combat clashes in the past 24 hours, with almost half in the Pokrovsk direction.
• Toretsk: The situation in Toretsk is dire, with Ukrainian defenses nearly collapsed. Russian forces have reportedly entered Petrivka from the direction of Shcherbynivka and are pushing Ukrainian troops out of the settlement. On the Toretsk direction, Russian forces carried out 20 assault actions near Toretsk, Krymske, and Shcherbynivka. Russian forces have advanced more than 600 meters north of Dzerzhynsk. Video evidence from the 132nd brigade of the 51st Guards Airborne Division shows the destruction of a Ukrainian Varta armored vehicle near Dzerzhynsk. Video evidence shows paratroopers from the 98th Airborne Division of the Russian Armed Forces at a refractory plant in Chasiv Yar. The plant was one of the most fortified defense hubs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the city. A significant part of Toretsk is under enemy control, and a significant part is under Ukrainian fire control, according to the speaker of the operational-strategic group "Lugansk". A refractory plant in Chasiv Yar has reportedly been cleared by Russian airborne forces. The southern part of Chasiv Yar is under the control of the 2nd Battalion of the 78th "North-Akhmat" Regiment.
• Pokrovsk: Russian forces are advancing towards Pokrovsk, having reportedly reached the outskirts. Video evidence shows Russian forces from the 35th Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade engaging Ukrainian positions near Pokrovsk. On the Pokrovsk direction, supported by aviation, Russian forces initiated 98 clashes of varying intensity. The city hospital of Pokrovsk is being relocated to Kryvyi Rih. Russian forces are reportedly approaching the Dnipropetrovsk region, bypassing the expected heavy urban fighting in Pokrovsk. Urban fighting in Pokrovsk is not ruled out in the future. Russian forces are attempting to bypass the city. Ukrainian drone operators targeted and killed a Russian soldier in the Pokrovsk direction. The speaker of the operational-strategic group "Khortytsia" denies that Pokrovsk is under threat of encirclement. Russian forces continue to advance towards Pokrovsk, with fighting reported near Udachne, Kotlyne, and Novosergievka. Russian forces are reportedly 3 km from the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Russian forces are advancing towards Novosergievka and supporting their advance in Uspenivka. They have reportedly cut off one of the two routes from Krasnoarmiisk (Pokrovsk) to Dnipro, specifically the road through Mezhova. Ukrainian MP Marianna Bezugla claims that Russian forces have entered Pokrovsk. However, this claim is disputed by other Ukrainian sources, including the operational-strategic group "Khortytsia," which states that fierce battles are ongoing on the outskirts but denies Russian presence in the city.
• Kurakhove: Most of Kurakhove has been captured by Russian forces. Video evidence shows Russian forces targeting and destroying communication relays and antennas in the Kurakhove area with FPV drones. On the Kurakhiv direction, fierce battles are ongoing near several settlements. Russian forces are engaging in active combat near Kurakhovo, with a reported advance on the northern flank of Kurakhovo. Video evidence shows the destruction of a Ukrainian howitzer near Dachne. 16 Ukrainian soldiers reportedly surrendered on the Kurakhiv direction. Video shows an assault on Kurakhovo by Russian special forces. Active combat operations reported near Kurakhovo. Successful strike on a Ukrainian armored vehicle south of Dachne after being targeted by a Russian FPV drone.
• Other Advances: Russian forces report that they have entered Dmytriv and are advancing to the west and north of the settlement, as well as having severed the railway line and highway. They also claim to have entered Urozhaine and Novosergiyivka and to have liberated Slovyanka and Yasenove. Significant advances are reported in Kotlyne, Udachne, and near Novoandriivka, Sukhyi Yar, and Velyka Novosilka. The advance in Velyka Novosilka is particularly significant, with reports of a breakthrough from the east and north, advancing towards the center. Russian forces have broken through the defense and entered the first streets of Velyka Novosilka. Russian forces are attacking in the area of the Velyka Novosilka milk factory, gas station, dormitory and airfield. On the Novopavlivka direction, Russian forces attacked 19 times near Velyka Novosilka. Russian forces conducted airstrikes with guided bombs near several settlements. Russian forces have reportedly advanced near Velyka Novosilka and five other settlements in the Donetsk region. Ukrainian forces are reportedly attempting to block Velyka Novosilka and are using armored vehicles in their attacks.
• Chasiv Yar: Russian forces have made significant advances in the urban area, capturing about half of the city's urban area, including the Novyi district, and are fighting in the Severnyi district. They have also gained control of the fourth section of the Chasiv Yar Refractory Plant. Tank crews of the 63rd Brigade reportedly attacked Russian positions in the Serebryansky forest. Russian forces report significant advances in the northern part of Chasiv Yar, as well as ongoing battles for a multi-story building near a refractory plant.
• Kramatorsk: A powerful explosion was reported in the industrial zone of Kramatorsk, with Russian forces reportedly using the "Uragan" MLRS to destroy enemy positions. The number of wounded from the attack has risen to 4. The number of casualties from the Kramatorsk strike has increased to eight, including two children.
• Velyka Novosilka: Russian forces have begun storming the southern, eastern, and western parts of Velyka Novosilka. Russian forces are reportedly 1.5 km from encircling Velyka Novosilka, according to DeepState. Ukrainian forces are attempting to prevent the encirclement of Velyka Novosilka by avoiding direct urban combat and focusing on improving their positions north and south of Novy Komar.
• New: Video evidence shows a Russian 2A65 "Msta-B" howitzer targeting and destroying a Ukrainian M119 howitzer near Dachne with a "Krasnopol" guided projectile.
• New: Video evidence from the People's Militia of the DPR shows the liquidation of a Ukrainian mortar crew in Dachne by a Russian 2A65 "Msta-B" howitzer, using a "Krasnopol" guided projectile.
• New: Video evidence shows a Russian drone targeting and destroying a Ukrainian communication antenna and personnel in the Svatove-Kupyansk direction with a "KUB" guided munition.
• New: Video evidence from Colonelcassad shows snipers of the 14th Guards Special Forces Brigade of the "Vostok" group conducting a night hunt for enemy personnel in one of the areas of the South Donetsk direction.
• New: Video evidence shows a Ukrainian drone targeting a Russian position in Engels.
• New: Video evidence shows a Russian drone attack on a Ukrainian target in the Kherson direction.
• New: Video evidence shows a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian position.
• New: Video evidence shows a Russian drone attack on a Ukrainian target in the Kherson direction.
• New: Video evidence from "Воин DV" shows a Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian position.
• New: Video evidence shows a Russian drone attack targeting a building in a rural area.
• New: Video evidence from the "Воин DV" Telegram channel shows operators from the 14th Guards Special Forces Brigade of the "Vostok" group using FPV drones to target and destroy a Ukrainian self-propelled artillery unit near the Sukhyi Yaly River.
• New: Video evidence from the "Шеф Hayabusa🫡🇺🇦" Telegram channel shows Ukrainian forces using mortars, "Baba Yaga" drones, and tanks to destroy Russian forces and equipment.
• New: Video evidence from "АРХАНГЕЛ СПЕЦНАЗА" shows the destruction of a BTR-3 by Russian forces.
• New: Video from "Colonelcassad" shows Russian forces fighting for a high-rise building near a refractory plant in Chasiv Yar. They are also making progress in a nearby forest.
• Continued Fighting: Battles are ongoing across the entire Dnipropetrovsk direction, with particularly fierce battles near Novovasylivka - Uspenivka. Further south, there are intense battles for Novoandreevka and near Sribne. Near Slavyanka, Russian units have advanced towards the road to Andreevka.
• Enemy Counterattacks: Ukrainian forces are reported to be counterattacking from Sribne.
• Continued Fighting in Dachnoye: There are ongoing battles in the southeastern part of Dachnoye.
• Attacks Near Yantarnoye: Russian forces are attacking Ukrainian strongholds along the road to Yantarnoye.
• Attempted Breakthrough Near Zelenovka: Russian forces are attempting to break through towards Ulakly northeast of Zelenovka.
• Battles Near Petropavlovka and Andreyevka: There are fierce battles for strongholds south of Petropavlovka and in the direction of Andreyevka.
• Battles for Road Junction and Surrounding Areas: Fighting continues for control of a road junction, for Vodyanoye-2, and in the areas of Zelenoye Pole and Tarasovka.
• New: Reports of fighting near Kurakhovo and Andriivka. Ongoing active combat operations in the vicinity of Kurakhovo and Andriivka. Russian forces have successfully targeted and destroyed a Ukrainian M113 armored personnel carrier using FPV drones. Successful strike on a Ukrainian armored vehicle south of Dachne after being targeted by a Russian FPV drone. Detonation of the vehicle's ammunition and destruction of a nearby Ukrainian howitzer confirmed.
• New: Reports of the Ukrainian metallurgical holding "Metinvest" potentially ceasing operations after the loss of the "Pokrovskoe" mine.
• New: Reports of a Ukrainian company from Dnipropetrovsk reportedly facilitating the development of nuclear weapons for Russia by supplying stainless steel profiles used in a Russian nuclear research institute.
• New: Reports of the Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk being partially without power due to an emergency shutdown, potentially affecting water supply in various parts of the city.
• New: Reports of Russian forces making significant advances in the northern part of Chasiv Yar and engaging in battles for a multi-story building near a refractory plant. They are also reportedly making progress in a nearby forest.
• New: A TASS report states that a Russian strike on the "Luch" design bureau in Kyiv may have eliminated foreign specialists servicing HIMARS MLRS.
• New: A message from "Воин DV" reports that Russian forces are continuing their offensive to liberate Velyka Novosilka, having established positions on the northeastern and southeastern parts of the city.
• New: Photos from "Оперативний ЗСУ" show the detention of a lawyer accused of recruiting agents for Russian intelligence.
• New: A video from "ОТУ "Харків"🇺🇦" shows the daily lives of Ukrainian soldiers, including food preparation and drone operations.
• New: A message from "Дневник Десантника" report on the situation in the Kupyansk direction, including the use of drones to target enemy positions and the destruction of a Ukrainian counterattack near Boguslavka.
• New: Reports of Russian forces making significant advances in the northern part of Chasiv Yar and engaging in battles for a multi-story building near a refractory plant. They are also reportedly making progress in a nearby forest.
• New: Video evidence from the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade "Edelweiss" shows the destruction of Russian forces, including four dozen "motorpikes" who launched an assault north of Vesele. This indicates another massive activation of Russian forces near Siversk, but the attack was unsuccessful due to the work of the Defense Forces.
• Zaporizhzhia: The number of wounded from a Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia has risen to two. Ukrainian forces are reportedly shelling Tokmak in the Zaporizhzhia region using MLRS, according to Russian sources.

Kursk Region

• Stalled Ukrainian Counteroffensive: The Ukrainian counteroffensive has stalled, resulting in heavy losses. Russian forces have regained territory, making a 10-kilometer breakthrough and liberating several settlements.

• Russian Advances: Russian forces have liberated Alexandria, Leonidovo, Novoivanovka, and Kruglenkoye, and are advancing in the Sudzha area, reaching the outskirts of Kositsa. They have also cleared the area south of Zelenyi Shlyakh. Positional fighting is reported near Sudzha and Uspenovka. Russian forces are advancing in the Sudzha area, with reports of an infantry unit attacking Russkoye Porechnoye and reaching advanced positions near Kositsa. Russian forces have captured Russkoye Porechnoye and are currently assaulting Cherkasskoye Porechnoye. The cleanup of Pogrebki continues on the southern flank, while paratroopers continue their assault on Makhnovka. Russian forces report that they have captured Cherkasskoye Porechnoye and Malaya Loknya. In the Kursk region, heavy fighting continues near the village of Nikolsky, the Armed Forces of Russia are approaching Malaya Loknya, and the enemy is counterattacking.

• Intense Fighting: There are reports of an impending decisive battle for the Kursk region, with Ukrainian forces concentrating significant resources in the Sudzha area. Intense fighting is reported in multiple locations. Terrible consequences of enemy aggression in the Kursk region: commissions begin work to assess the destruction in the border area. In the Kursk region, commissions are starting to work on assessing the degree of destruction of residential buildings in the border areas affected by attacks and the invasion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This applies to those settlements that were not included in the list of non-commission issuance of certificates to residents. The Ministry of Defense provided the first list of 158 settlements where commissions can go. At least 16 of them (in 4 districts) have houses destroyed or damaged as a result of the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the governor of the Kursk region reports.

• Heavy Losses: Ukrainian forces have reportedly suffered heavy losses, with estimates of up to 48,000 casualties.

• Drone Warfare: Ukrainian forces used drones to record the bodies of North Korean and Russian troops in Kursk Oblast. South Korean intelligence reports that 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed in the Kursk region. Video evidence of a captured US M-577 command and staff vehicle (based on the M113) in the Kursk region. Video evidence shows Russian troops using an FPV drone to strike a Ukrainian group advancing at night near Makhnovka. Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region. Video evidence of a successful Russian "Lancet" drone operator from the "Sever" group targeting a Ukrainian M-113 armored personnel carrier near Yuzhnoye in the Kursk region. Video evidence shows that Ukrainian forces are using drones to destroy a column of Russian armored vehicles near the border between Kursk and Sumy regions. Video from "БУТУСОВ ПЛЮС" shows footage of Russian soldiers suffering losses in the Kursk region. Video evidence shows Russian troops using an FPV drone to strike a Ukrainian group advancing at night near Makhnovka. Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region. Video evidence of a successful Russian "Lancet" drone operator from the "Sever" group targeting a Ukrainian M-113 armored personnel carrier near Yuzhnoye in the Kursk region. Video evidence shows Russian forces successfully employing a "Stugna-P" ATGM system against enemy vehicles in the region. Video evidence of a North Korean soldier evicting two Russian women from their house in the village of Makhnovka.

• New Russian Airstrikes: A new video from the Russian Ministry of Defense shows a Su-34 fighter-bomber of the Russian Aerospace Forces striking a concentration of Ukrainian equipment and personnel in the border area of Kursk region.

• New Video Evidence: New video evidence from Colonelcassad shows Ussuri paratroopers displaying captured trophies, including a US-made 7.62mm M240 machine gun, and the restoration of a captured Ukrainian BMP-2 in the border areas of the Kursk region. Video evidence shows a Russian drone targeting and destroying a Ukrainian D-30 howitzer in Makhnovka, Kursk region. Video of an FPV drone of the Russian group of troops "Sever" destroying a US-made Bradley BMP in the border area of the Kursk region. Video of a Russian Su-34 bomber destroying a Ukrainian stronghold in the Kursk border area. Video from "Colonelcassad" shows the 155th brigade of the Russian marines destroying Ukrainian manpower and equipment in the Kursk direction. Movement of Enemy Equipment in Kursk Oblast: From 6 AM until the time of this report, there has been a significant movement of various enemy equipment in Kursk Oblast. Some of this equipment has been destroyed. Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian armored vehicle in the Kursk region. Video evidence shows a Ukrainian tank being destroyed by a Russian drone in the Kursk region.

• New: Video evidence from the Russian Ministry of Defense shows electronic warfare specialists of a separate motorized infantry brigade of the "Sever" group detecting and shooting down Ukrainian UAVs in the Kursk region border area.

• New: Video evidence from "WarGonzo" shows a special report on a Russian armored group called "Pressa" operating in the Kursk region.

• New: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian stronghold in the Kursk border area with a Su-34 bomber.

• New: Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian armored vehicle in the Kursk region.

• New: Video evidence of captured Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk region. The soldiers are from the 36th Marine Brigade, the 82nd Air Assault Brigade, and other units. They report being sent to the Kursk region with minimal training and equipment, and describe being quickly overwhelmed by Russian forces. They also express dissatisfaction with their commanders and the Ukrainian military leadership.

• New: A report from "АРХАНГЕЛ СПЕЦНАЗА" details the situation in the Kursk region as of the morning of 2025-01-19. Key points include:

  • Russian forces are continuing offensive operations in the direction of Nikolaevka - Viktorivka and have made tactical advances.
  • Russian forces are regrouping in the direction of Staraya and Novaya Sorochina.
  • Ukrainian forces have reinforced their positions near Makhnovka/Kolmakov with new infantry groups.
  • The situation near Agronom/Makhnovka remains unchanged.

• New: Analysis of an image showing a map overlay of the Kursk region, with red areas indicating Russian-controlled territory. Thermal drone footage on the right side of the image shows potential troop or vehicle presence. The image suggests an offensive movement from Kositsa towards Russkoye Porechnoye.

• New: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces successfully employing a "Stugna-P" ATGM system against enemy vehicles in the region.

• New: Video from "Colonelcassad" details the ongoing fighting in the Kursk region, with Russian forces advancing in Nikolaevo-Daryino, Makhnovka, and Russkoye Porechnoye.

• New: Video evidence shows a Russian soldier winning a hand-to-hand fight against a Ukrainian soldier, who subsequently detonated a grenade, killing himself.

• New: Video from "БУТУСОВ ПЛЮС" shows footage of Russian soldiers suffering losses in the Kursk region.

• New: Video from "Colonelcassad" shows the 155th brigade of the Russian marines destroying Ukrainian manpower and equipment in the Kursk direction.

• New: Ukrainian forces from the 47th Mechanized Brigade repelled a massive Russian assault in the Viktorivka area near Malaya Loknya, Kursk region. The attack involved about 50 units of equipment.

• New: Video evidence of a North Korean soldier evicting two Russian women from their house in the village of Makhnovka.

• New: Video of a Russian Su-34 bomber destroying a Ukrainian stronghold in the Kursk border area.

• New: The message states that the operation to neutralize the enemy in the Kursk region continues.

• New: A Ukrainian counterattack involving about 50 units of equipment was repelled by Ukrainian forces near Viktorivka.

• New: The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that since the beginning of hostilities in the Kursk region, the AFU has lost 90 EW stations.

• New: Ukrainian forces, specifically the "Birds of Madyar" unit, used drones to record the bodies of North Korean and Russian troops in Kursk Oblast.

• New: South Korean intelligence reports that 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed in the Kursk region of Russia. The total estimated losses among North Korean troops in the region are around 3,000, with 300 killed and 2,700 wounded. From the beginning of the day, there were 15 combat clashes in the Kursk direction; all attacks have already been repulsed. The enemy launched ten air strikes using 15 KABs and carried out more than 300 shellings.

• New: Video evidence of a captured US M-577 command and staff vehicle (based on the M113) in the Kursk region. The video claims that the vehicle was captured by Russian forces, repaired, and put into service. The vehicle reportedly belonged to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armored Regiment of the US Army.

• New: Video evidence of a Russian "Lancet" drone striking a Ukrainian M113 armored personnel carrier near the border in the Kursk region. The video shows the drone targeting the vehicle as Ukrainian troops attempt to board it, resulting in a direct hit and likely destruction of the vehicle. This highlights the continued use of drones for precision strikes against enemy equipment and the vulnerability of troops during movement.

• New: Video evidence shows that Ukrainian forces are using drones to destroy a column of Russian armored vehicles near the border between Kursk and Sumy regions. This highlights the ongoing fighting in the region and the use of drones for close air support.

• New: Video evidence from the "Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны" Telegram channel shows a Russian drone operator targeting and destroying a hidden NATO armored vehicle during an assault on Cherkasskoye Porechnoye. The video claims that the operation is being carried out by the 30th "Moscow" regiment on the Sudzhan direction. This highlights the use of drones for reconnaissance and targeting in support of offensive operations.

• New: Video evidence from the "Black Swan" unit of the 255th Assault Battalion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces shows fighting near Glubokoye in the Kursk region.

• New: "Mediazona" confirmed the deaths of at least three lieutenant colonels in a missile strike on Lgov, Kursk region, on December 30th. The strike targeted the location of the 76th Guards Air Assault Division. Among the dead are the chief of communications of the 76th Airborne Division Valery Tereshchenko, the commander of the 656th separate engineering battalion Pavel Maletsky, and the chief of the chemical, radiation, and biological protection service of the division Alexei Seliverstov. Major Ali Tsurov, who served as deputy chief of staff, was also killed in the strike.

• New: A report from the Russian Ministry of Defense states that Russian forces repelled an attempt by the Ukrainian Armed Forces to invade Russian territory in the Kursk region. The Russian Armed Forces are continuing an operation to neutralize an enemy group that broke into the territory of the Kursk region. The Sever Group of Forces engaged formations of a tank brigade, a heavy mechanized brigade, four mechanized brigades, two air assault brigades, a marine brigade, and three territorial defense brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Bondarevka, Guyevo, Lebedevka, Malaya Loknya, Makhnovka, Nikolayevo-Daryino, Nikolsky, Novaya Sorochina, Sverdlikovo, and Sudzha. Two enemy counter-attacks were repelled. Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, and artillery strikes engaged AFU manpower and hardware near Viktorovka, Vladimirovka, Zaoleshenka, Kositsa, Kruglenkoye, Kubatkin, Kurilovka, Lebedevka, Loknya, Martynovka, Melovoy, Oleshnya, Cherkasskoye Porechnoye, Yuzhny as well as Basovka, Belovody, Veselovka, Zhuravka, and Yunakovka in Sumy region. Over the past 24 hours, the AFU lost more than 210 troops, an infantry fighting vehicle, five armored fighting vehicles, six motor vehicles, an artillery gun, and a mortar. Since the beginning of hostilities in Kursk region, the AFU losses amounted to more than 52,870 troops, 304 tanks, 232 infantry fighting vehicles, 174 armored personnel carriers, 1,572 armored fighting vehicles, 1,508 motor vehicles, 377 artillery guns, 44 MLRS launchers, including 13 of HIMARS and six of MLRS made by the USA, 16 anti-aircraft missile launchers, eight transport-loading vehicles, 93 EW stations, 13 counter-battery warfare radars, four air defence radars, 30 units of engineering and other materiel, including 13 counterobstacle vehicles, one UR-77 mine clearing vehicle, eight armoured recovery vehicles, and one command post vehicle. The operation to neutralise the AFU units is in progress.

• New: Specialists of the search and rescue team accompany the crews of helicopters operating in the border areas of the Kursk region.

• New: Video evidence from the "Воин DV" Telegram channel shows operators from the 14th Guards Special Forces Brigade of the "Vostok" group using FPV drones to target and destroy a Ukrainian self-propelled artillery unit near the Sukhyi Yaly River.

• New: Video evidence from the "Шеф Hayabusa🫡🇺🇦" Telegram channel shows Ukrainian forces using mortars, "Baba Yaga" drones, and tanks to destroy Russian forces and equipment.

Kharkiv Region

• Clashes and Airstrikes: Clashes have been reported along the Kharkiv axis, with Russian aviation conducting airstrikes at Veterynarne. On the Kharkiv direction, the enemy stormed the positions of Ukrainian units six times in the areas of Vovchansk and Tykhy. Russian aviation conducted airstrikes at Hlushkivka, Shyykivka, and Borivsk Andriyivka.
• Drone Attacks: The Ukrainian Air Force reports a threat of Russian drone attacks in Donetsk and Kharkiv Oblasts.
• Explosions in Kharkiv: Explosions were reported in Kharkiv, specifically in the Kharkiv and Chuhuiv districts. A fire broke out in a two-story building in the Vysochansk community due to a Russian attack.
• Guided Aerial Bomb Attacks: The Ukrainian Air Force reports that Russian forces are using guided aerial bombs (KAB) to attack targets in the Kharkiv region.
• Russian Advance: Russian forces have reportedly reduced the distance to Ukrainian positions in Petrovske (Hrekivka) to 2km.
• New: Russian forces report advances towards Lozova in the Izyum area and in Dvurichna. They have reportedly expanded their bridgehead up to 5 km south of Dvorechnaya, occupied the forest near Zapadnoye, and advanced significantly in the center of Dvurichna.
• New: Several dozen civilians reportedly remain in the frontline zone near Kupyansk, according to the head of the Kupyansk Regional State Administration.
• New: Ukrainian forces report burning a Russian T-80 tank in the Kharkiv region.
• New: On the Kupiansk direction, the aggressor carried out offensive actions in the areas of the settlements of Kindrashivka, Zahryzove, Topoli, and Petropavlivka, where Ukrainian defenders stopped five enemy attacks.

Luhansk Region

• Russian Advances: Russian forces have captured Ivanovka near Terny and are advancing towards the western border of the Luhansk People's Republic. They have also advanced 2 km northwest of Makiivka and have taken control of a forest area between the settlements, continuing to advance towards Hrekivka. On the Lyman direction, Russian invaders attacked the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces 11 times near several settlements. Enemy aircraft struck with unguided rockets at Zelenyi Hai. Russian aviation conducted airstrikes at Zarichne.
• Borova Direction (New): Ukrainian forces have established positions northeast and east of Zelenyi Hai, covering an area up to 3.85 km wide and 2.35 km deep.
• New: Following the liberation of Ivanovka, Russian troops continued their advance southward along the opposite bank of the Zherebets River from Terny.
• New: Russian forces are advancing near Makeevka, according to pro-Russian sources.
• New: Russian forces report that they have expanded their zone of control on the right bank of the Zherebets River and are advancing towards the western border of the Luhansk People's Republic.
• New: Russian forces report that they have advanced beyond Nadiya and are moving towards the border of the Luhansk People's Republic and the Kharkiv region.
• New: Russian forces are advancing northwest of Makiivka, controlling a forest area between settlements and moving towards Hrekivka.
• New: On the Lyman direction, Russian invaders attacked the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces 16 times near the settlements of Kopanky, Novoserhiivka, Tverdokhlibove, Makiivka, Kolodiazi, Terny, and Hryhorivka. Two combat clashes are ongoing.
• **Encirclement Attempt