Updated Analysis of the Military Situation in Ukraine - January 27, 2025, 15:38 UTC

Strategic Overview

The military situation in Ukraine remains critical, with Russian forces making significant advances across multiple fronts, particularly in the Donetsk and Kursk regions. The Donetsk region is the focal point of the most intense fighting, particularly around Velyka Novosilka, Pokrovsk, Chasiv Yar, and Toretsk. Russian forces have achieved a complete encirclement and capture of Velyka Novosilka. In Pokrovsk, they are within 10 kilometers and advancing, having severed the penultimate railway line to the city. The situation in Toretsk is dire for Ukrainian forces, with defenses nearly collapsed and less than 15% of the city remaining under their control. In the Kursk region, the Ukrainian counteroffensive has stalled, and Russian forces are consolidating their control, repelling Ukrainian counterattacks, and inflicting heavy losses. They report the capture of several settlements, including Nikolaevo-Daryino, Cherkasskoye Porechnoye, and Malaya Loknya.

Drone warfare remains a dominant feature, with extensive activity reported across multiple regions. Ukrainian forces report shooting down a Russian drone carrying a battery with a sticker from the Czech Republic's Air Reconnaissance unit, confirming Czech military support for Ukraine. Ukrainian forces report receiving 260 more drones, totaling 139,197 FPV drones. Ukrainian forces report destroying a rare Swedish Bgbv 90 armored recovery vehicle on the border of the Kursk and Sumy regions. New video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones to destroy a column of Russian armored vehicles near the border between Kursk and Sumy regions. Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting and destroying a hidden NATO armored vehicle during an assault on Cherkasskoye Porechnoye. 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. Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian armored vehicle in the Kursk region. New video shows a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber of the Russian Aerospace Forces striking a concentration of Ukrainian equipment and personnel in the border area of Kursk region. Video of a Russian Su-34 bomber destroying a Ukrainian stronghold in the Kursk border area. Video shows a Russian Mi-28NM helicopter destroying a Ukrainian stronghold in the border area of the Kursk region. Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drone with a sniper rifle in the Kursk region. The drone was reportedly part of a group of 39 "Baba Yaga" drones that have been destroyed in the area since January 1st. A Lancet loitering munition destroyed a tank of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk border area.

Air raid alerts have been issued in Kyiv and six regions of Ukraine (Kyivska, Chernihivska, Poltavska, Sumska, Cherkaska, Kirovohradska), with the threat of ballistic missile attacks. The Ukrainian Air Force reports the downing of 57 enemy UAVs out of 104. The Ukrainian General Staff reports increased Russian assault activities on the Kramatorsk and Toretsk axes and a total of 1,080 combat clashes in the past week, with the Pokrovsk axis experiencing the highest number of attacks (488). The Ukrainian Air Force reports activity of Russian tactical aviation on the northeast axis and the use of guided aerial bombs on Sumy region.

A new video from the 5th Separate Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces shows them repelling a Russian assault involving motorcycles on the southern outskirts of Chasiv Yar.

Recent reports indicate that the Ukrainian forces, specifically the "Forpost" unit of the DPSU along with other forces, successfully repelled a Russian attack near Vovchansk, destroying or damaging 4 out of 5 enemy vehicles and eliminating approximately 42 out of 50 enemy combatants.

The 36th Marine Brigade reports destroying enemy personnel and electronic warfare equipment in the Kursk region.

Key Developments

Donetsk Region

• Velyka Novosilka:

  • Confirmed to be under complete Russian control. Video evidence shows the Russian 40th Separate Guards Brigade of the Naval Infantry operating within the settlement and raising their flag. Russian forces have fully encircled and captured the settlement, with Ukrainian forces retreating entirely.
  • A large group of Ukrainian soldiers from the 110th Brigade reportedly surrendered.
  • Russian forces are clearing basements and buildings of any remaining Ukrainian forces.
  • Ukrainian forces are using drones to target Russian troops, with Russian forces approximately 4.5 km from the borders of the Dnipropetrovsk region.
  • The Ukrainian command acknowledges the risk of an operational encirclement.
  • Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using mortars, "Baba Yaga" drones, and tanks to destroy Russian forces and equipment.
  • Video evidence shows snipers of the 14th Guards Special Forces Brigade of the "Vostok" group conducting a night hunt for enemy personnel.
  • The "Voin DV" Telegram channel shows drone operators of the 37th Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade of the 36th Army of the "Vostok" group destroying a Ukrainian BMP north of Velyka Novosilka.
  • Video evidence shows a Russian drone attack on a Ukrainian BMP north of Velyka Novosilka.
  • Video evidence shows Ukrainian soldiers expressing despair in Velyka Novosilka.
  • Video evidence shows Russian TOS targeting Ukrainian positions in Velyka Novosilka.
  • Video evidence shows multiple explosions in a rural area near Velyka Novosilka.
  • Video evidence shows the mass destruction of armored vehicles and enemy infantry near the boiler room.
  • Video evidence shows the work of Russian "Solntsepyok" systems on Ukrainian positions in Velyka Novosilka.
  • Video evidence shows a Ukrainian drone targeting a Russian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in Velyka Novosilka.
  • Video evidence shows a Ukrainian drone targeting a Russian armored vehicle in the Velyka Novosilka area.
  • Russian forces conducted a double strike on Ukrainian vehicles near Velyka Novosilka.
  • Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones to target Russian troops near Velyka Novosilka.
  • Ukrainian forces report repelling a Russian assault near Velyka Novosilka.
  • Ukrainian forces have reportedly withdrawn from the southern part of Velyka Novosilka to avoid encirclement, but still hold some positions on the outskirts.

• Pokrovsk:

  • Russian forces are within 10 kilometers and advancing, having severed the penultimate railway line to the city.
  • Positional fighting continues, with Russian forces advancing towards Novohrodivka and expanding control along the railway line.
  • Russian forces 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.
  • Powerful strikes are reported on Pokrovsk.
  • Ukrainian forces are reportedly struggling to defend Pokrovsk.
  • There is video evidence of a Russian drone targeting and destroying a Ukrainian M113 APC near Pokrovsk.
  • There is also video evidence of Russian forces engaging Ukrainian positions, including the destruction of a German Leopard tank.
  • A captured soldier from the 153rd Brigade trained by the US 1st Cavalry Division in Germany was taken prisoner by Russian forces on the Pokrovsk front.
  • Russian snipers are reportedly disrupting Ukrainian troop rotations in this area.
  • Video evidence shows a Russian sniper operation disrupting a Ukrainian troop rotation near Pokrovsk.
  • According to "Военкор Котенок", the situation in the Kotlyno-Udachnoye area has changed.
  • Russian forces are advancing in the southern part of Udachnoye, fighting for the station, and approaching the center in the north.
  • South of the village, fighting is taking place near Tsarskoye Stavok, Dolgoprudnaya Balka, and the eastern part of Novosergievka.
  • In the Dimitrov (Kotlyno) area, Russian forces have captured a ventilation shaft and nearby landings.
  • Cleanup operations are ongoing to the north, towards Sergeevka.
  • Russian drones are operating not only in the landings but also in Sergeevka itself.
  • There are also reports of advances towards Grishino.
  • Russian forces are blocking the ability of Ukrainian forces to supply near Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk).
  • The Ukrainian General Staff reports 488 Russian attacks on the Pokrovsk axis in the past week.
  • At the Pokrovsk axis, clashes were reported near Vodyane Druhe, Myrolubivka, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Zelene, Udachne, Kotlyne, Nadiyivka, Uspenivka, Andriivka, Shevchenko, Dachne and Yantarne.
  • One woman was killed due to a Russian attack on the city of Pokrovsk, according to the regional prosecutor's office.
  • Video evidence shows paratroopers of the 79th Brigade dismantling enemy armored vehicles in the Pokrovsk area.
  • Video evidence shows "Otvazhnye" forces massively burning NATO equipment and infantry of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, advancing on Pokrovsk.
  • "Operatsiya Z: Voenkor" reports that the "Otvazhnye" forces have occupied new territories and almost broken through to the Pokrovsk-Konstantinovka highway on the right flank near Pokrovsk.
  • To defend Pokrovsk, Ukrainian forces are using drones to target Russian troops in a ruined structure.

• Chasiv Yar:

  • Russian forces control approximately 20% of the refractory plant and have captured about half of the city's urban area, including the Novyi district.
  • Fighting continues in the Severnyi district.
  • Russian forces are approaching the western outskirts from the north side of the railway and have launched an offensive south of the railway station.
  • The press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade reports that the situation in Chasiv Yar is difficult, with Russian forces deploying units of "Akhmat" and former "Wagner" fighters.
  • Russian paratroopers are using BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launchers to target Ukrainian positions on the western outskirts of Chasiv Yar.
  • UAV units of the 98th Airborne Division are using FPV drones to destroy Ukrainian firing points in the city.
  • Video evidence shows Ukrainian drone operators targeting Russian positions near Chasiv Yar, causing buildings to collapse.
  • Video evidence shows soldiers of the RBUBAK "Kittens" unit of the 56th Brigade working against the enemy in the Chasiv Yar area.
  • Ukrainian forces from the 5th Assault Brigade repelled a Russian motorcycle assault on the southern outskirts of Chasiv Yar.

• Kurakhove:

  • Most of Kurakhove has been captured, with fighting ongoing near Hryshyno.
  • Russian forces are advancing from Kurakhove towards Dnipropetrovsk, liberating extensive territories.
  • Russian forces are conducting assault operations in the Kurakhove direction.
  • There is video evidence of the last battle of a Russian tank crew from the 5th Brigade of the 51st Army on October 29, 2024.
  • At the Kurakhiv axis, clashes were reported near Vremivka, Kostyantynopil, and Velyka Novosilka.
  • Video evidence shows a soldier eliminating a Russian soldier near Kurakhove.
  • Fighting is reported near Dachnoe.
  • A Russian infantry attack was repelled.
  • Russian forces have extended their control zone by 400 meters along the Kurakhove-Dachnoe road.
  • Russian forces are advancing near Petropavlivka, Dachnoe and Sukhykh Yal.
  • Video evidence shows the 68th "Iron" Tank Regiment conducting artillery and drone strikes on Ukrainian positions and equipment in Dachne, supporting an assault.
  • Video evidence shows a Ukrainian drone destroying a Russian BMP in the Kurakhove area.
  • Video evidence shows the destruction of a Ukrainian mortar crew in Dachne by a Russian 2A65 "Msta-B" howitzer, using a "Krasnopol" guided projectile.
  • Video evidence from the "WarGonzo" Telegram channel shows greetings from the Kurakhove direction.

• Toretsk:

  • Ukrainian defenses have nearly collapsed, with less than 15% of the city remaining under their control.
  • Battles are ongoing on the northern outskirts of the city, south of the "Fomikha" mine, for the "Toretska" mine, and the village of Krymske.
  • Video evidence confirms Russian advances near Toretsk.
  • The Ukrainian General Staff reports 10 Russian attacks in the area.
  • A video from "Butusov Plus" shows Ukrainian forces targeting Russian positions in Toretsk.
  • Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces capturing a Russian soldier in Toretsk.
  • Russian forces have reportedly advanced in Toretsk.
  • Russian troops are storming the last strongholds of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Toretsk. Russian forces continue to attack on the northern outskirts of the city. Battles are taking place south of the "Fomikha" mine, behind the "Toretska" mine and the village of Krymske. In the latter, Russian units are bringing in forces to the southern part to take the rest of the village.
  • The Ukrainian General Staff reports an increase in Russian assault activities on the Toretsk axis.
  • The Ukrainian General Staff reports 101 Russian attacks on the Toretsk axis in the past week.
  • Russian forces have reportedly advanced 300 meters, taking control of the Toretska mine.
  • In Petrivka, they advanced 600 meters.
  • In the Krymske area, Russian forces advanced 400 meters, reaching new positions on the northern outskirts of the settlement.
  • Ukrainian forces have conducted a building assault and captured Russian soldiers in Toretsk.
  • Video evidence shows a professional clearing operation by fighters of the special unit of the national police "KORD" of a building occupied by the enemy on the western outskirts of Toretsk.

• Belohorivka:

  • Video evidence shows Russian forces storming Ukrainian positions near Belohorivka, clearing trenches and destroying enemy forces.

• Vuhledar:

  • Russian sappers have discovered mines made with 3D printers, which are difficult to detect with metal detectors. They have reportedly neutralized over a thousand explosive devices in the area since the beginning of 2025.

• Rozdolne:

  • Ukrainian forces are targeting Russian troops in Rozdolne with drones. The 23rd Mechanized Brigade is reportedly active in the area.
  • At the Novopavlivka axis, clashes were reported near Kostyantynopil, Rozlyv, Rozdolne, Novosilka and Velyka Novosilka.

• Kramatorsk:

  • At the Kramatorsk axis, clashes were reported near Chasiv Yar, Stupochky, Bila Hora and Fedorivka.
  • The Ukrainian General Staff reports an increase in Russian assault activities on the Kramatorsk axis.
  • The Ukrainian General Staff reports 102 Russian attacks on the Kramatorsk axis in the past week.
  • The 5th Separate Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled a Russian assault involving motorcycles on the southern outskirts of Chasiv Yar.

• Zverevo:

  • The fighting in Zverevo continues, with Russian forces gradually pushing Ukrainian forces along Gagarin Street and Sazonov's Gully.
  • Ukrainian defenses are built around mine waste heaps.
  • Russian aviation launched strikes with guided bombs against these positions and drone control points.
  • Fighting is ongoing in the landings near the city dump to the northwest.

• Solone:

  • Reportedly liberated by Russian forces.

• Uspenivka:

  • Russian forces are engaged in battles near Uspenivka, advancing towards Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
  • Russian forces are conducting active assault operations in the area of Uspenovka and Novoaleksandrovka.

• Dachne:

  • A video shows the successful use of an FPV drone by the 238th Artillery Brigade against a group of Ukrainian forces in Dachne.
  • According to the "Военкор Котенок" Telegram channel, units of the 114th Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces made significant progress in the enemy's fortified area between Petropavlivka and Andriivka, capturing positions of the 2nd line of the fortified area up to the road to Yasenove and the territory adjacent to Andriivka from the northeast along the road. Russian assault groups entered the eastern part of Andriivka from the north and in the area of the T0515 road in the northeastern part. Ukrainian forces are counterattacking, and an assault is underway. Ukrainian forces retain part of the fortified area west of the road and a stronghold east of it. In Dachne, Russian assaults are expanding the zone of control in the northeastern part and are fighting on the southeastern outskirts. Fighting continues in the ravine north of the Sukhi Yaly River and Yantarne. Russian assaults are attacking in the area of Zelenivka - Ulakly and the southeastern outskirts of Konstantinopil, as well as in the direction of Rozlyv and Novoocheretuvate. In Novoocheretuvate, Ukrainian forces withdrew to the middle of the village as a result of fire from Russian units.
  • Video evidence shows an attack on a gas distribution station in the Kharkiv region, with technical analysis of the damage and its military significance.
  • Video evidence shows the "Byzantium" CCO and the 103rd Regiment destroying an enemy position near Dachne in the Kurakhove direction.

Luhansk Region

• Russian forces are making advances near Nadiivka and Petropavlivka.
• They have captured Zakhidne and Ivanivka, advancing towards the western border of the Luhansk People's Republic.
• Borova Direction:
  • Ukrainian forces have established positions northeast and east of Zelenyi Hai.
  • Russian forces are advancing on the western bank of the Zherebets River near Makiivka, Ivanivka, and Novosadove.
• The Ukrainian General Staff reports 105 Russian attacks on the Lyman axis in the past week.
• At the Lyman axis, clashes were reported near Hrekivka, Novoyehorivka, Nadiya, Zelenyy Hay, Makiyivka, Yampolivka and Torske.
• At the Kupyansk axis, clashes were reported near Stepova Novoselivka, Kolisnykivka, Hlushkivka and Zahryzove.
• North of Kupiansk on the right bank of the Oskil River, units of the "West" group have liberated the settlement of Zakhidne.
• Russian forces are forming an "operational cauldron" around Ukrainian forces near Novoyehorivka.
• In the direction of Hrekivka Russian forces are developing an offensive from Makiivka, with an advance of 400m.
• Near Kolodyazi there are active assault operations.

Kursk Region

• The Ukrainian counteroffensive has stalled, with Russian forces regaining territory.
• Russian forces report the capture of several settlements and are consolidating their control, including Nikolayevo-Daryino, Cherkasskoye Porechnoye, and Malaya Loknya.
• In Tetkino, Russian forces repelled a Ukrainian attempt to land troops, using FPV drones and artillery. Ukrainian forces were reportedly instructed to change their tactical vehicle markings from a "cross" to a white or green stripe, depending on the vehicle's color.
• Heavy fighting continues near the village of Nikolsky.
• Heavy flamethrower systems TOS-1A "Solntsepek" crews reportedly destroyed strongholds of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in a border area.
• Battles are ongoing near Pohrebky, with the 34th Brigade continuing to destroy enemy equipment and personnel.
• Nikolaevo-Daryino has been cleared, with the enemy making careless and unsuccessful counterattacks.
• In the area of Sudzha, the enemy is transferring elite units of the Special Operations Forces from the Sumy region.
• Russian forces are bypassing Sudzha from the south, fighting is going on near Kurylivka.
• Russian aviation struck with FAB-3000 in the north-eastern part of Sudzha and the northern outskirts of Honcharivka.
• Reports indicate that over 360 Ukrainian troops were killed in the Kursk region in the past 24 hours, with five surrendering.
• Video evidence shows the moment of drone arrivals at an oil depot in the Voronezh region.
• Video evidence shows a Russian "Lancet" drone operator from the "Sever" group targeting a Ukrainian M-113 armored personnel carrier near Yuzhnoye.
• Ukrainian border guards reportedly struck a Russian drone launch site in Vovchansk using drones.
• 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 shows Ukrainian forces using drones equipped with shotguns to effectively shoot down Russian drones.
• Video evidence shows Russian FPV drone operators targeting Ukrainian positions and vehicles in various locations.
• Video evidence shows Russian FPV drones, equipped with fiber optics, destroying a Ukrainian Leopard tank and a stronghold.
• Video evidence shows Russian forces using drones to hunt Ukrainian infantry near Kupyansk.
• Video evidence of a Russian "Lancet" drone striking a Ukrainian M113 armored personnel carrier near the border.
• 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 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.
• Video evidence from the "Black Swan" unit of the 255th Assault Battalion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces shows fighting near Glubokoye.
• Video 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.
• Video evidence shows the effective work of anti-tank marines in Kurshina.
• A destroyed armored "Буханка" called "Коналю-2963" was reported in the 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.
• Video evidence shows operators of FPV drones of the Russian Armed Forces attacking enemy shelters on the Kherson direction.
• Four Ukrainian drones were reportedly shot down over Belgorod overnight.
• Video evidence 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.
• Video evidence shows operators from the 14th Guards Special Forces Brigade of the "Vostok" group using FPV drones to target a Ukrainian self-propelled artillery unit near the Sukhyi Yaly River and to destroy another unit in the same area.
• "Дневник Десантника" reports that the enemy suffered losses of about 360 people in the Kursk region in the past day, and five people surrendered.
• 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.
• Refugees from the Kursk region are protesting and demanding a meeting with the acting governor.
• Heavy fighting continues near the village of Nikolsky, with Russian forces approaching Malaya Loknya and Ukrainian forces counterattacking.
• 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.
• The acting governor of the Kursk region met with refugees from areas occupied by Ukrainian forces.
• Russian forces, supported by artillery and FPV drones, destroyed a Ukrainian BMP-2 in the Kursk region.
• Heavy flamethrower systems TOS-1A "Solntsepek" crews reportedly destroyed strongholds of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in a border area of the Kursk region.
• Battles are ongoing near Pohrebky, with the 34th Brigade continuing to destroy enemy equipment and personnel.
• Nikolaevo-Daryino has been cleared, with the enemy making careless and unsuccessful counterattacks. Heavy fighting in the eastern part of the settlement, with the enemy using large strongholds. Russian Aerospace Forces are actively working in the area. The fog is hindering the use of drones, making it the time for assault groups to show their capabilities.
• Overnight, Russian air defense systems reportedly intercepted 57 out of 104 attacking drones across multiple regions, including Voronezh, Belgorod, Kursk, Tver, and Orlov.
• Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drone with a sniper rifle in the Kursk region.
• A Lancet loitering munition destroyed a tank of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk border area.
• 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 several settlements.
• Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, and artillery strikes engaged AFU manpower and hardware near several settlements.
• 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.
• Video evidence confirms the complete liberation of Nikolayevo-Daryino.
• Russian forces report the capture of Cherkasskoye Porechnoye and Malaya Loknya.
• "АРХАНГЕЛ СПЕЦНАЗА" reports that on the Sudzhan direction, the enemy attempted to counterattack at night. The first wave, consisting of 20 personnel and two armored vehicles, was destroyed by Russian paratroopers and marines. The enemy subsequently abandoned further attempts and retreated.
• A soldier from the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Private Yunusov Pavlo Andriyovych, originally from Uzbekistan, was captured in the Zaporizhzhia direction. He claims that commanders on the front line engage in corruption and threaten to kill those who refuse to carry out suicidal orders.
• In the Kursk region, Ukrainian forces have repelled 7 Russian army assaults.
• According to the Russian MoD, Russian troops liberated Nikolayevo-Daryino in the Kursk region.
• According to the Russian MoD, Ukrainian forces lost over 190 troops, 2 tanks and 10 armored vehicles on the Kursk axis.
• Russian forces report that an attempted Ukrainian counterattack to retake Kruhlenke failed.
• Russian forces report that they are finishing taking the remaining Ukrainian positions in Kurylivka.
• Russian forces report that Nikolayevo-Daryino is under their control.
• Russian forces report that there is heavy fighting in Makhnivka.
• In the area of Kruhlenke/Viktorivka, Russian assault units have entered Viktorivka and are attempting to establish a foothold.
• The Ukrainian Armed Forces have inflicted damage in the Kursk region amounting to 750 billion rubles.
• About 1,000 North Korean soldiers have reportedly been killed in the region while fighting against Ukraine.
• British intelligence reports that approximately 4,000 North Korean soldiers were killed in the region.
• From the beginning of the day, there were 15 combat clashes in the Kursk direction.
• Russian forces have reportedly fully liberated Nikolayevo-Daryino.
• Russian naval infantry are reportedly continuing to engage Ukrainian forces in Kurylivka.
• Ukrainian forces are reportedly increasing their presence in the Sudzha border area.
• A coordination council has been created in the Kursk region to address the problems of residents in the border areas.
• Ukrainian servicemen of the "Chernomorskaya Sech" battalion are accused of committing terrorist acts in the region.
• Ukrainian forces from the 47th Mechanized Brigade repelled a massive Russian assault in the Viktorivka area near Malaya Loknya.
• Heavy fighting continues near the village of Nikolsky.
• 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.
• North Korea has announced an increase in military spending for 2025.
• The acting governor of the Kursk region met with refugees from areas occupied by Ukrainian forces.
• Battles are ongoing near Pohrebky, with the 34th Brigade continuing to destroy enemy equipment and personnel.
• In the area of Sudzha, the enemy is transferring elite units of the Special Operations Forces from the Sumy region.
• Russian forces are bypassing Sudzha from the south.
• Western officials cited by the BBC report that about 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed in the Kursk region.
• South Korean intelligence reports 300 North Korean soldiers killed in the region.
• A message from "STERNENKO" reports that North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region have killed 5 Russian marines and fled.
• Reports of an American mercenary known as "Doctor Death" being captured by Russian forces in the Kursk region.
• Video details the ongoing fighting in the Kursk region, with Russian forces advancing in Nikolaevo-Daryino, Makhnovka, and Russkoye Porechnoe.
• According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, over the past 24 hours, Russian forces in the Kursk direction have neutralized over 180 Ukrainian troops, a US-made Bradley infantry fighting vehicle, four armored fighting vehicles, ten motor vehicles, a self-propelled artillery unit, two towed howitzers, a mortar, three electronic warfare stations, two UAV control points, and an ammunition depot.
• In total, since the beginning of the conflict in the region, Ukrainian forces have reportedly lost over 55,000 troops, 319 tanks, 238 infantry fighting vehicles, 183 armored personnel carriers, 1,626 armored fighting vehicles, 1,639 motor vehicles, 392 artillery pieces, 44 MLRS launchers (including 13 HIMARS and 6 US-made MLRS), 16 anti-aircraft missile launchers, 8 transport-loading vehicles, 103 electronic warfare stations, 14 counter-battery radars, 4 air defense radars, 32 engineering vehicles (including 13 obstacle-clearing vehicles, 1 UR-77 mine-clearing vehicle, 9 armored recovery vehicles, and 1 command post vehicle).
• Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian assault force during an attempted landing near Tetkino in the Kursk region, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
• Russian forces repelled a Ukrainian attempt to land troops near Tetkino in the Kursk region. FPV drones and artillery were used to neutralize the Ukrainian forces.
• Ukrainian forces from the 154th Territorial Defense Brigade are reportedly using drones to destroy Russian equipment in the Kursk region.
• Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces from the 154th Territorial Defense Brigade destroying Russian equipment in the Kursk region with drones.
• Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces from the 1st Battalion of the 22nd Mechanized Brigade repelling a North Korean assault near Malaya Loknya in the Kursk region. The video shows the body of a North Korean lieutenant colonel, along with his weapons and equipment.
• Video evidence shows residents of Makhnovka, in the Kursk region, discussing their experiences during fighting between Ukrainian forces and North Korean soldiers.
• An FPV drone pilot of the Sever Group of Forces destroyed a Baba Yaga heavy UAV of the AFU in Kursk region border area.
• Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian tank with a Lancet loitering munition in