Military Situation in Ukraine: Daily Briefing - January 23, 2025 (15:38 UTC)

Executive Summary

The military situation in Ukraine remains critical for Ukrainian forces. Russian troops maintain offensive pressure across multiple fronts, with the Donetsk region being the focal point of intense fighting.

Donetsk Region

Velyka Novosilka is under severe threat, nearing complete encirclement by Russian forces. The town has been bisected, with Ukrainian forces trapped in the southern part, their escape routes blocked. The situation is described as dire, worse than previous retreats in Vuhledar and Avdiivka. Russian forces are using artillery and airstrikes against Ukrainian positions.

Pokrovsk faces an imminent threat, with Russian troops within 10 kilometers and advancing. Heavy fighting is reported in surrounding areas, with key supply lines severed. Russian forces are conducting powerful strikes while advancing, and the city hospital is being relocated to Kryvyi Rih. Ukrainian forces are attempting to bypass Pokrovsk and are conducting counterattacks, but with limited success.

Chasiv Yar sees heavy fighting, with Russian forces making significant advances, capturing about half of the city. They control approximately 20% of the refractory plant, and a group of Ukrainian soldiers is reportedly trapped in a "fire pocket" near the plant.

In Kurakhove, fierce battles continue, with Russian forces making incremental gains. Ukrainian forces are employing drones to target Russian positions and equipment.

In Toretsk, Ukrainian defenses have nearly collapsed, with Russian forces controlling most of the city. Clashes continue near Toretsk, Krymske, and Shcherbynivka.

Kursk Region

The Ukrainian counteroffensive has stalled, with heavy losses reported. Russian forces have regained territory and are advancing, supported by North Korean soldiers. The fighting is intense, with heavy casualties on both sides. Drone warfare is prevalent, and there are reports of captured Western-made weapons. The humanitarian situation is difficult, with widespread destruction.

Kharkiv Region

Clashes and airstrikes are reported along the Kharkiv axis. Russian forces are advancing, and Ukrainian forces have reportedly been trapped near Nova Kruhliakivka. Drone attacks continue to pose a threat.

Luhansk Region

Russian forces have made significant gains, capturing Ivanovka, Novoyehorivka, and Zakhidne, and are advancing towards the western border of the Luhansk People's Republic. They are forming an "operational cauldron" around Ukrainian forces near Novoyehorivka.

Zaporizhzhia Region

The region has been subjected to repeated attacks, with reports of casualties and damage to infrastructure. Ukrainian forces are strengthening their positions with foreign mercenaries and equipment.

Drone Warfare

Drone warfare remains a dominant feature, with extensive activity on both sides. Ukrainian forces are using drones to target Russian positions, equipment, and even troops deep inside Russian-controlled territory. Russian forces are also employing drones, including new models with AI capabilities and fiber-optic connections.

Geopolitical Developments

The US State Department claims new sanctions against Russia are more effective than recognizing it as a state sponsor of terrorism. There is ongoing discussion and debate about the effectiveness of sanctions and the need for increased military aid to Ukraine. Newly elected US President Donald Trump has stated he will impose additional sanctions on Russia if Putin does not agree to peace talks. He has also expressed his intention to speak with Putin soon. The US National Security Council has reportedly sent home dozens of officials responsible for Ukraine, Iran, and North Korea, suspending them from their duties. Ukrainian authorities expect the fighting to end this year.

Other Developments

• The Republic of Buryatia is ready to supply large batches of the "Courier" ground robotic complex (НРТК) to the troops, which is capable of autonomous fire.

• Reports of heavy flamethrower systems TOS-1A "Solntsepek" crews destroying strongholds of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in a border area of the Kursk region.

• Russian forces have reportedly begun an operation to neutralize Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region.

• Reports of explosions in Ryazan and Kazan, Russia, due to drone attacks and air defense activity.

• Reports of explosions and fires in several Russian regions, including Novorossiysk, Anapa, and near Yevpatoria in Crimea.

• Video evidence shows Russian forces using drones to destroy Ukrainian positions and equipment on the Zaporizhzhia front. A generator and a suspected Javelin anti-tank missile system were among the targets destroyed.

• Video evidence shows Russian forces targeting a building in Zaporizhzhia with four missiles.

• The number of victims from the night attack in Zaporizhzhia has increased to 46, with 22 hospitalized, including a two-month-old boy in stable condition.

• Video evidence shows homemade munitions being produced in field workshops by Russian engineers from the "SSO Byzantium".

• Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones to destroy Russian military vehicles and equipment in the Kursk region, including a truck, 10 cars, an ATV, and an armored fighting vehicle.

• A video from the "Дневник Десантника" Telegram channel shows an FPV drone targeting a mortar position near the Antonovsky Bridge.

• Video evidence shows an American-made "Abrams" tank being destroyed by a Russian "Lancet" drone near Viktorivka.

• Video evidence shows the aftermath of a Russian strike on a Ukrainian dugout.

• Video evidence shows Russian FPV drones targeting and destroying Ukrainian military equipment, including a tank and an armored personnel carrier.

• 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 of Russia. The total estimated losses among North Korean troops in the region are around 3,000, with 300 killed and 2,700 wounded.

• Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region.

• A successful Russian "Lancet" drone operator from the "Sever" group targeted 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.

• Ukrainian forces from the 73rd Naval Special Operations Center are conducting operations in the Kursk region, collecting data on Russian and North Korean troops.

• Operators destroyed 21 and wounded 40 North Korean soldiers.

• Ukrainian forces repelled 7 Russian assaults.

• Video of a separate guards airborne assault brigade using a fiber-optic drone to destroy enemy combat vehicles.

• Video evidence of Ukrainian forces using drones to record the bodies of North Korean and Russian troops.

• Video evidence of Russian airborne forces destroying a Ukrainian D-30 howitzer near Makhnovka.

• Active fighting is taking place in the area of Sudzha. Ukrainian forces are reportedly trying to increase their personnel on positions under their control in order to hold them and stop the advance of Russian troops. In areas where Ukrainian forces are losing positions, attempts are being made to send in reserves with equipment, but these attempts are reportedly unsuccessful in 90% of cases. Ukrainian forces are also reportedly continuing to mine all known routes of advance for Russian equipment and assault groups using octocopters. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are continuing to engineer all positions near each settlement, indicating that the Ukrainian command intends to hold each village to the last man. Groups from the 73rd Special Operations Center are being used on some sections of the front, but their presence only slightly slows down the advance of Russian troops. Weather conditions, such as frequent fog and poor visibility, are causing more inconvenience for both sides, especially in conducting reconnaissance, as it becomes difficult to use drones.

• Active combat operations are taking place in the area of Sudzha on 2025-01-16, with a Ukrainian attack on the Viktorivka - Nikolsky line.

• The “North” troop group reports reaching the approaches to the Nikolsky farm and the village of Kurilovka.

• 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.

• Video evidence confirms the complete liberation of Nikolayevo-Daryino.

• Russian forces report the capture of Cherkasskoye Porechnoye and Malaya Loknya.

• Heavy fighting continues near the village of Nikolsky, with Russian forces approaching Malaya Loknya and Ukrainian forces counterattacking.

• Refugees from the Kursk region are protesting and demanding a meeting with the acting governor.

• A new statement suggests that Ukrainian forces will attempt to hold their occupied portion of the Kursk region for 100 days.

• The intensity of the fighting is being compared to the battles of Bakhmut and Avdiivka.

• Russian forces report that an attempted Ukrainian counterattack to retake Kruglенькое failed.

• Russian forces report that they are finishing taking the remaining Ukrainian positions in Kurilovka.

• Russian forces report that Nikolaevo-Daryino is under their control and that airborne troops are advancing further into Ukrainian territory.

• Russian forces report that there is heavy fighting in Makhnovka.

• 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.

• In the area of Kruhlenke/Viktorivka, Russian assault units have entered Viktorivka and are attempting to establish a foothold. Offensive actions are being conducted towards the settlement of Nikolske.

• Russian forces, specifically Ussuri paratroopers, have reportedly fully liberated Nikolayevo-Daryino.

• Russian naval infantry are reportedly continuing to engage Ukrainian forces in Kurilovka and its surroundings.

• Ukrainian forces are reportedly increasing their presence in the Sudzha border area, with two newly formed battalions of the 210th separate infantry brigade "Berlingo" expected to be deployed.

• Video evidence shows an armored group of the special forces "Akhmat" repelling a Ukrainian counterattack and advancing near Sudzha.

• Video evidence shows Russian forces capturing trophies in liberated Russkoye Porechnoye, including Belgian thermobaric weapons, a Swedish-made grenade launcher, and U.S.-made 40-mm grenades.

• The Ukrainian Armed Forces have inflicted damage in the Kursk region amounting to 750 billion rubles.

• Video evidence shows a tank of the Russian Armed Forces being targeted and destroyed by Ukrainian drones in the Kursk region.

• Video evidence shows Russian forces using a drone to target and destroy a Ukrainian armored pickup truck in the Kursk region.

• Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces destroying Russian military vehicles and equipment in the Kursk region, including a truck, 10 cars, an ATV, and an armored fighting vehicle.

• A video from the "Дневник Десантника" Telegram channel shows an FPV drone targeting a mortar position near the Antonovsky Bridge.

• Video evidence shows an American-made "Abrams" tank being destroyed by a Russian "Lancet" drone near Viktorivka.

• Video evidence shows the aftermath of a Russian strike on a Ukrainian dugout.

• Video evidence shows Russian FPV drones targeting and destroying Ukrainian military equipment, including a tank and an armored personnel carrier.

• Ukrainian forces used drones to record the bodies of North Korean and Russian troops in Kursk Oblast.

• Russian troops used an FPV drone to strike a Ukrainian group advancing at night near Makhnovka.

• A Russian drone operator targeted a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region.

• A successful Russian "Lancet" drone operator from the "Sever" group targeted a Ukrainian M-113 armored personnel carrier near Yuzhnoye.

• Ukrainian forces are using drones to destroy a column of Russian armored vehicles near the border between Kursk and Sumy regions.

• A Russian drone operator targeted a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region.

• A successful Russian "Lancet" drone operator from the "Sever" group targeted a Ukrainian M-113 armored personnel carrier near Yuzhnoye in the Kursk region.

• Russian forces successfully employed a "Stugna-P" ATGM system against enemy vehicles in the region.

• A North Korean soldier evicted two Russian women from their house in the village of Makhnovka.

• A Russian drone targeted and destroyed a Ukrainian D-30 howitzer in Makhnovka, Kursk region.

• An FPV drone of the Russian group of troops "Sever" destroyed a US-made Bradley BMP in the border area of the Kursk region.

• A Russian Su-34 bomber destroyed a Ukrainian stronghold in the Kursk border area.

• "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.

• A Russian drone operator targeted a Ukrainian armored vehicle in the Kursk region.

• A Ukrainian tank was destroyed by a Russian drone in the Kursk region.

• 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.

• "WarGonzo" shows a special report on a Russian armored group called "Pressa" operating in the Kursk region.

• Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian stronghold in the Kursk border area with a Su-34 bomber.

• A Russian drone operator targeted a Ukrainian armored vehicle in the Kursk region.

• There is video evidence of captured Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk region.

• Ukrainian forces successfully employed a "Stugna-P" ATGM system against enemy vehicles in the region.

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

• A Russian soldier won a hand-to-hand fight against a Ukrainian soldier, who subsequently detonated a grenade, killing himself.

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

• Ukrainian forces from the 47th Mechanized Brigade repelled a massive Russian assault in the Viktorivka area near Malaya Loknya, Kursk region.

• A Russian Su-34 bomber destroyed a Ukrainian stronghold in the Kursk border area.

• There is video evidence of a captured US M-577 command and staff vehicle (based on the M113) in the Kursk region.

• A Russian "Lancet" drone struck a Ukrainian M113 armored personnel carrier near the border in the Kursk region.

• Ukrainian forces are using drones to destroy a column of Russian armored vehicles near the border between Kursk and Sumy regions.

• The "Black Swan" unit of the 255th Assault Battalion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces shows fighting near Glubokoye in the Kursk region.

• "Mediazona" confirmed the deaths of at least three lieutenant colonels in a missile strike on Lgov, Kursk region, on December 30th.

• A Russian Ka-52M helicopter conducted strikes on Ukrainian armor and personnel in the Kursk border area.

• A Russian Mi-28NM helicopter destroyed a Ukrainian stronghold in the border area of the Kursk region.

• "Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны" shows a drone operator with the callsign "Moses" preparing a "Baba Yaga" drone for an attack 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.

• Ukrainian forces from the 73rd Naval Special Operations Center are conducting operations in the Kursk region, collecting data on Russian and North Korean troops.

• Operators of the Special Operations Forces destroyed 21 and wounded 40 North Korean soldiers who were advancing on Ukrainian positions in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation.

• In the Kursk region, Ukrainian forces repelled 7 Russian assaults.

• A new video from the "Дневник Десантника" Telegram channel shows a separate guards airborne assault brigade using a fiber-optic drone called "Князь Вандал" to destroy enemy combat vehicles in the Kursk region. According to the channel, the drone's fiber-optic technology makes it immune to enemy electronic warfare.

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

• Video evidence shows Russian airborne forces destroying a Ukrainian D-30 howitzer near Makhnovka.

• Active fighting is taking place in the area of Sudzha. Ukrainian forces are reportedly trying to increase their personnel on positions under their control in order to hold them and stop the advance of Russian troops. In areas where Ukrainian forces are losing positions, attempts are being made to send in reserves with equipment, but these attempts are reportedly unsuccessful in 90% of cases. Ukrainian forces are also reportedly continuing to mine all known routes of advance for Russian equipment and assault groups using octocopters. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are continuing to engineer all positions near each settlement, indicating that the Ukrainian command intends to hold each village to the last man. Groups from the 73rd Special Operations Center are being used on some sections of the front, but their presence only slightly slows down the advance of Russian troops. Weather conditions, such as frequent fog and poor visibility, are causing more inconvenience for both sides, especially in conducting reconnaissance, as it becomes difficult to use drones.

• Active combat operations are taking place in the area of Sudzha on 2025-01-16, with a Ukrainian attack on the Viktorivka - Nikolsky line.

• The “North” troop group reports reaching the approaches to the Nikolsky farm and the village of Kurilovka.

• 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.

• New video evidence shows a Russian Ka-52M helicopter conducting strikes on Ukrainian armor and personnel in the Kursk border area. The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed the operation.

• 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.

• 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, but the operator misses the target.

• 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 shows Ukrainian forces from the Flying Skull drone unit targeting Russian positions in the Kursk region. At least 9 Russian soldiers were targeted, and 5 golf carts were hit.

• 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.

• 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 evidence shows a Russian BMP infantry fighting vehicle driving down a muddy track through a field in foggy conditions. It is shot from a drone's perspective. We see the vehicle from behind as it travels along the track. The camera follows the vehicle closely, eventually getting very close and even showing the interior of the vehicle, which has sustained damage.

• Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian BMP with a Lancet loitering munition in the Kursk region.

• In the Kursk region, Russian fighters captured two Ukrainian fascists who, on the orders of the command, killed a peaceful resident in one of the villages. During the interrogation, it turned out that the junta command gave the order to destroy the Russian-speaking civilian population.

• Video evidence 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.

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

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

• Video shows the 155th brigade of the Russian marines destroying Ukrainian manpower and equipment in the Kursk direction.

• Video from the Russian Ministry of Defense shows drone pilots engaging a target in the Kursk region border area.

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

• Other:

  • Russian forces established a flag on the southern outskirts of Nikolaevo-Daryino, knocked Ukrainian forces out of western approaches of Malaya Loknya.
  • Commissions beginning work to assess destruction in border area.
  • Captured Ukrainian soldier stated he joined to surrender to Russia.
  • Commissions are beginning work to assess the destruction in the border area of the Kursk region.
  • A captured Ukrainian soldier in the Kursk region stated that he joined the Ukrainian Armed Forces to surrender to Russia.
  • The damage in the Kursk region from Ukrainian attacks is estimated at over 750 billion rubles, with 21% of the territory affected by the fighting.
  • New: Video evidence shows the interrogation of a captured Russian soldier who surrendered after being cornered by Ukrainian drones.
  • New: "Архангел Спецназа" Telegram channel announced a fundraising campaign to purchase another "Буханка" vehicle for a Russian airborne unit.
  • New: The Republic of Buryatia is reportedly ready to supply large batches of the "Courier" ground robotic complex (НРТК) to the troops, which is capable of autonomous fire.

• North Korean Involvement:

  • Message from "STERNENKO" reports North Korean soldiers killed 5 Russian marines and fled.
  • Image shows a wanted poster for three North Korean soldiers.
  • Video evidence of Ukrainian soldiers capturing a North Korean soldier.
  • 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.
  • A North Korean soldier evicted two Russian women from their house in the village of Makhnovka.
  • Ukrainian forces used drones to record the bodies of North Korean and Russian troops in Kursk Oblast.
  • Operators of the Special Operations Forces destroyed 21 and wounded 40 North Korean soldiers who were advancing on Ukrainian positions in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation.
  • Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces, specifically the "Birds of Madyar" unit, using drones to record the bodies of North Korean and Russian troops in Kursk Oblast.

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 twice in the areas of Vovchansk and Tykhy. Russian aviation conducted airstrikes at Hlyboke, Vovchanski Khutory, Vovchansk, Vesele, Vilcha, Starytsya, Hoptivka, and Neskuchne.
• Explosions in Kharkiv: Explosions were reported in Kharkiv, specifically in the Kharkiv and Chuhuiv districts. The new report details that in Sumy, Russian troops struck a Ukrainian deployment site, killing 18 and wounding 30. The head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, Oleg Sinegubov, reported a threat of enemy drone attacks across the Kharkiv region, with reports of explosions and air defense activity. Two police officers were injured in Osinovo due to a drone attack. Debris from a Russian Shahed drone was found in the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv. Another strike was recorded outside the city. An explosion was heard in Kharkiv. The Ukrainian Air Force reports a threat of Russian drone attacks in Donetsk and Kharkiv Oblasts. A Russian drone, likely a "Molniya", reportedly attacked the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv. One person has been reported injured due to the drone attack. The Ukrainian Air Force reports repeat launches of guided aerial bombs by enemy tactical aviation in Sumy and the east of Kharkiv region. One drone is approaching Balakliia. The Ukrainian Air Force reports the movement of attack drones in the western and central parts of Kharkiv region, heading west. Drones are also reported north of Kharkiv, heading west, and on the border of Kharkiv and Poltava regions, heading west. The Ukrainian Air Force reports that the city of Kharkiv is under threat from a Russian drone approaching from the northeast. A new group of Russian drones is reported in the east of Kharkiv Oblast, with a west/southwest course. New drone groups are reported on the east and in the central part of the Kharkiv region, with a western/southwestern course.
• Ukrainian forces report burning a Russian T-80 tank in the Kharkiv region.
• Russian Advances: Ukrainian forces have reportedly been trapped by Russian forces near Nova Kruhliakivka. Russian forces have reportedly destroyed the main Ukrainian forces in Zahryzove and initiated battles in Bohuslavka. In the Kharkiv region, a Russian soldier reportedly destroyed a group of 8 Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers with mines. They have reportedly reduced the distance to Ukrainian positions in Petrovske (Hrekivka) to 2km. 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.
• Other: Ukrainian forces report burning a Russian T-80 tank in the Kharkiv region. Ballistic missiles were reportedly launched from the Belgorod region towards the Kharkiv region. Russian forces launched guided aerial bombs on the north of Kharkiv Oblast. A guided aerial bomb (KAB) was reported in the direction of Staryi Saltiv (Kharkiv Oblast). Video evidence shows a Russian FPV drone destroying a Ukrainian temporary deployment point in the Kupyansk direction.
• New: North of Kupiansk on the right bank of the Oskil River, units of the "West" group have liberated the settlement of Zakhidne, with a wedge into the enemy's defenses measuring 4.5 km in depth from the Oskil River to the west.
• 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.
• New: Video evidence shows Russian FPV drones, equipped with fiber optics, destroying a Ukrainian Leopard tank and a stronghold near Kupyansk.

Luhansk Region

• Borova Direction: 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.
• Russian Advances: North of Kupiansk on the right bank of the Oskil River, units of the "West" group have liberated the settlement of Zakhidne, with a wedge into the enemy's defenses measuring 4.5 km in depth from the Oskil River to the west. Following the liberation of Ivanovka, Russian troops continued their advance southward along the opposite bank of the Zherebets River from Terny. Russian forces are advancing near Makeevka. 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. 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. Russian forces are advancing northwest of Makiivka, controlling a forest area between settlements and moving towards Hrekivka. Assault troops of the "Azov" Brigade (recognized as a terrorist organization and banned in the Russian Federation) and artillerymen of the Ukrainian Armed Forces are trying to recapture the liberated Nadiya in the LPR, - Marochko. Russian forces are forming an "operational cauldron" around Ukrainian forces near Novoyehorivka. If Ukrainian forces do not retreat, they will be surrounded. Positional fighting is reported in the Krasnyi Lyman - Ivanivka area. Russian forces have reportedly expanded their control zone on the western bank of the Zherebets River near Ivanivka by up to 2 km. Russian assault teams have advanced in Petropavlivka, destroying several Ukrainian strongholds. Russian forces have dislodged Ukrainian units from a strategic height near Makiivka in the LPR. They also report advances beyond Nadiya towards the border with the Kharkiv region and have expanded their control zone to Belohorivka on the Krasnolimanske direction. Fighting is ongoing on its outskirts. They are also advancing northwest of Ivanivka towards Kolodyazne. West and southwest of Ivanivka in the direction of Kolodezey, we are expanding the control zone. They are also storming enemy positions in the direction of Yampolovka, Novolyubovka and Grekovka. In Torskoye and Terny, the enemy is trying to attack, our artillery is constantly inflicting fire damage on the attackers. So in Raygorodka an artillery strike was carried out on the firing positions of the enemy's MLRS. As a result, three Grad combat vehicles were destroyed with a crew of up to 18 people. In Yarovaya, a strike was made on the enemy's temporary deployment point in administrative buildings on Zelenaya Street, with two strikes by rocket artillery and aerial bombs, about 25 servicemen were eliminated, another 12 were seriously injured.
• New: Video evidence from the "Воин DV" Telegram channel shows fighters of the 16th Special Forces Brigade annihilating a Ukrainian M113A2 armored personnel carrier near Dvurichna using an FPV drone, a "Lancet" loitering munition, and a precision drop.
• New: The Ukrainian Air Force reports a drone in the Dnipropetrovsk region heading towards Zaporizhzhia. A drone has been reported in the south of Chernihiv region, heading south. Drones are also reported in Poltava region, heading west. Reports of drones on the outskirts of Kyiv and moving through Kyiv oblast. An air raid alert has been issued in Kyiv, indicating a potential threat to the capital. Reports of drones on the outskirts of Kyiv and moving through Kyiv oblast. Russian "Geran-2" drones attacked Mykolaiv last night. The Ukrainian Air Force reports that a drone is moving through Chernihiv region towards Kyiv.

Drone Warfare

• Extensive Activity: The Ukrainian Air Force reports the movement of attack drones in various regions, including Chernihiv, Poltava, and Sumy. New drone threats are also reported for Rivne, Khmelnytskyi, and Zhytomyr oblasts. Reports of explosions in Ryazan and Kazan, Russia, due to drone attacks and air defense activity. Video evidence shows operators of FPV drones of the Russian Armed Forces attacking enemy shelters on the Kherson direction. In the Luhansk region, the production of UAVs from trophy equipment has been mastered, the head of the center "Warriors of the Archangel Michael" with the call sign Doc said. Four Ukrainian drones were reportedly shot down over Belgorod overnight. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 26 "Shahed" drones over the Sumi region overnight. One drone was shot down over the Dnipropetrovsk region. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 2 "Shahed" drones over the Mykolaiv Oblast. Drones are reported north of Kamyanske in Dnipropetrovsk region, heading west, and on the border of Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions, heading west. The Ukrainian Air Force reports a drone in Sumy region, heading south. A map of air raid alerts shows that air raid alerts are active across almost all of Ukraine. Video evidence shows the moment of today's drone arrivals at an oil depot in the Voronezh region. Updated data from the Air Force on the movement of "Shaheds": enemy UAVs are recorded over Kyiv, course - south, drones were seen in the central part of Chernihiv region, course - south-west, "Shaheds" are in Sumy region, course - south-west, on the border of Poltava and Dnipropetrovsk regions, course - west, over the Kremenchug reservoir, course - south, in the central part of Kharkiv