Situation Report

2025-01-01 23:20:11Z

Previous Report (2025-01-01 22:50:05Z)

Updated Analysis of the Military Situation in Ukraine - January 1, 2025, 23:11 UTC

Strategic Overview

Russian forces maintain offensive momentum, particularly in the Donetsk region, with significant advances near Kurakhove, Pokrovsk, and along the Vremivka direction. They have made further advances near Vovkove, Neskuchne, Novoielizavetivka, Solone, Vozdvyzhenka, and the southern outskirts of Kurakhove. Ukrainian forces are strategically withdrawing to consolidate defenses. Drone warfare remains a critical component of the conflict, with extensive use by both sides for reconnaissance, targeting, and direct attacks. A new ballistic missile threat has emerged, impacting Kyiv, Shostka, Odesa, and Chornomorsk. Russian forces have reportedly established a bridgehead near Lyman, exerting pressure towards Ivanivka. The complete shutdown of Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe has significant implications for European energy markets. Moldova is facing an energy crisis due to the shutdown of electricity supplies from the Moldovan GRES and the cessation of Russian gas transit through Ukraine. Enemy drones are observed in the east, south, and center of Chernihiv region, in the center and southern parts of Sumy region, and in the east and south of Kharkiv region, moving west/southwest. New drone threats are emerging for Kyiv and Poltava, with air defense systems active in Kyiv Oblast.

Key Developments (Latest Updates)

Intensified Drone Activity:
- 7 drones are moving from Sumy Oblast to Poltava Oblast.
- 2 drones are over Shostka, moving west.
- 1 drone is in the north of Chernihiv Oblast.
- 5 drones are west of Balakliia, moving west.
- Enemy drones are in Myrhorod (Poltava Oblast), approaching from the northeast.
- Drones are in the east of Kharkiv Oblast, moving west/southwest.
- Drones are in the north, center, and south of Sumy Oblast, moving southwest.
- Drones are in the northeast of Poltava Oblast, moving southwest.
- Drones are in the north and center of Chernihiv Oblast, moving west/southwest.
- New enemy drones are present in the east and north of Sumy region, moving south/southwest.
- Within an hour, explosions were heard in the occupied part of the Zaporizhzhia Oblast, in the suburbs of Kharkiv and Cherkasy.
- Several villages in the Grayvoron district of Belgorod Oblast were left without electricity after a Ukrainian drone attack.
- Ukrainian drone units reported successful strikes on a Russian armored vehicle in the Sumy region, near the Kursk border.
- Air defense activity reported in Kyiv Oblast due to the movement of hostile drones.
- Enemy drone reported near Poltava from the east. Updates on the movement of enemy drones:
  - Drones in the east and south of Kharkiv Oblast, moving west/southwest/southeast.
  - Drones in the center and south of Sumy Oblast, moving southeast.
  - Drones in the center of Poltava Oblast, moving southwest.
  - Drones in the north and south of Chernihiv Oblast, moving west/southwest.
  - Drones in the east of Cherkasy Oblast, moving northwest.
  - Drones in the northeast of Kherson Oblast, moving northwest.
  - Enemy drone reported near Poltava from the north. Residents urged to remain in shelters.
Terrorist Attacks in the US:
- The death toll from the terrorist attack in New Orleans has risen to 15, with over 60 injured. The attack is recognized as an act of terrorism, and the perpetrator, who was killed, was found to be associated with ISIS. Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the attack. The scale of the attack was intended to be larger, involving bomb explosions.
- The explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck near a Trump hotel in Las Vegas is being investigated as a potential second terrorist attack of the day. One person was killed, and seven were injured. Preliminary reports indicate a homemade bomb was in the vehicle, with evidence of tubes, chemicals, and firework powder. The FBI stated that a group of 2 to 5 people were involved in the incident.
Elon Musk's Statements: Elon Musk confirmed that the Cybertruck explosion was caused by "very large fireworks or a bomb" in the rented vehicle and was not related to the vehicle itself. All telemetry was positive at the time of the explosion. Tesla's senior team is investigating. Musk stated that he had never seen anything like this with Cybertruck vehicles and promised to conduct an investigation.
Continued Drone Attacks on Russia: The "Carpet" plan was implemented at Kazan airport due to a drone threat, and Russian air defense activity was reported near Bryansk. A Ukrainian drone was reportedly detected and destroyed over Bryansk Oblast, with no casualties or damage reported. Another Ukrainian drone was reportedly detected and destroyed over Bryansk Oblast.

Other Recent Developments

Renewed attack on Lgov with 8 Storm Shadow missiles.
Air Defense Activity in Kyiv.
Drone Attacks in North Ossetia.
New Drone Attacks in Poltava, Cherkasy, Kyiv, Mykolaiv, and Zhytomyr Oblasts.
Subway Shelter Usage in Kyiv.
Russian Naval Successes.
New Year's Greetings from Russian Celebrities.
New Fundraising Campaign.
New Year's Greetings from Ukrainian Forces.
Arrest Warrant for Former South Korean President.
Air Raid Alerts Lifted across Ukraine.
Drone Attack on Bryansk Oblast.
New Year's Greetings from the Police of Khabarovsk Krai.
New Advertisement for a Mobile Game.
New Russian Missile and Drone Attacks.
Praise for Russian General.
Air Raid Alerts Lifted in Kyiv.
Propaganda Efforts.
Report of non-public part of negotiations between Ukrainian delegation and Damascus.
Claim of potential appearance of Chechen fighters in the Special Military Operation zone.
Report of Russian forces being attacked by soldiers from the Foreign Legion under Pokrovsk.
Three Russian soldiers were released from hospitals.
Appointment of former head of Kyiv Regional State Administration.
Report on the downing of a Russian helicopter by a Ukrainian drone.
Southwest of Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmeysk): Reports of Russian successes in the village of Solenoye.
Use of Fireworks and Impact on Veterans.
Opening of Transport Interchange in Grozny.
EU Funding to Hungary.
New Year's Greetings from Ukrainian and Russian Leaders.
Delivery of New Tanks to Russian Forces.
Oil Spill in Anapa.
Alleged Ukrainian Drone Strike Near Presidential Office.
Ukrainian Military Awards in Kursk Direction.
Symbolic Messaging and Propaganda.
Military Situation Maps.
Damage to Civilian Infrastructure.
Alleged Use of Old Footage by Ukraine.
Air Activity Over Russia.
Attacks in Kharkiv Oblast.
Military Engagements.
Russian Losses.
Explosions and Drone Attacks.
SpaceX and Starlink.
Potential Assault in Kherson Region.
Russian Military Training.
Fundraising Campaigns.
HIMARS Strike in Kherson Oblast.
No Lump-Sum Payments for Contracted Prisoners.
Increase in Crimes Committed by Migrants in Russia.
Sabotage in Tver.
Map Updates.
Game Advertisement.
Russian Soldier's Video.
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant.
Ukrainian Reactions to Zelensky.
Casualty Reports.
Russian MoD Summary.
Territorial Control.
Ukrainian Military Videos.
Shelter in Zaporizhzhia.
US Ambassador's Statement.
Frontline Greetings for Aid Workers.
Ukrainian Drone Attacks.
Fundraising for Drones.
Airspace Control Efforts.
Moldova's demands for gas supplies from Russia.
Shooting in Montenegro.
Terrorist attack in New Orleans.
Explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck near a Trump hotel in Las Vegas.
Montenegro authorities to discuss a complete ban on gun ownership.
Shooting in Cetinje, Montenegro.
Death of Former State Duma Deputy Viktor Alksnis: Former State Duma deputy Viktor Alksnis died at the age of 74 after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke on December 30th. He served as a People's Deputy of the USSR from 1989-1991, a deputy of the Supreme Council of Latvia from 1990-1991, a State Duma deputy from 2000-2007, and headed the urban settlement of Tuchkovo in the Moscow region from 2013-2015.

Situation 6 Hours - 3 Days Ago

Strategic Overview (December 30, 2024, 12:17 UTC)

The military situation was highly volatile, with intense fighting in the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions. Russian forces were making substantial advances around Kurakhove, Pokrovsk, and along the Vremivka direction, leveraging their advantage in drone warfare. Ukrainian forces were engaged in a fighting withdrawal towards the Dnipro River, employing counter-drone measures and inflicting losses on Russian troops and equipment.

Key Developments (December 30, 2024, 12:17 UTC)

Russian forces liberated Novotroitske (DPR) and were fighting in Chasiv Yar, controlling over half the city and the railway station.
Ukrainian forces were withdrawn to the main defense line near the border with Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
Russian forces took control of a garage cooperative in Kurakhove and advanced in the western part of the city near the Kurakhove thermal power plant.
In the Kursk region, Russian forces secured a foothold in Cherkaska Konopelka and made progress in the wooded areas of the Sudzhansky district.
Ukrainian forces were redeploying reinforcements to the Kursk area.
Video and photographic evidence confirmed the liberation of Lozova by Russian forces.
Slovak Minister of Defense, Robert Kaliňák, stated that Ukraine might have to cede territory to Russia.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated that Russia will not participate in the "peace summit" organized by Ukraine.
Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian forces attacked with 43 drones overnight, with 21 shot down and 22 missing their targets.
Russian forces improved positions in Novovasylivka, Novoelizavetovka, Vozdvyzhenka, Peschanoe, and Shevchenko.
Ukrainian forces conducted various drone strike operations, targeting Russian command posts, equipment, and personnel.
Ukrainian Ambassador to the EU reported that Russia is integrating AI into Shahed drones.
Russian forces used approximately 100 Geran drones to deplete Ukrainian air defenses overnight.
Russian forces reported needing more Mavic drones to break through enemy defenses on all fronts.
Latvia planned to transfer 1000 drones to Ukraine by the end of 2024 and allocate 20 million euros for drone procurement in 2025.
Video evidence of drone attacks on Ukrainian forces personnel and equipment.
The Pentagon was reportedly "in the process of transferring" hundreds of thousands of artillery shells and rockets to Ukraine.
The US announced it would provide Ukraine with $15 billion, secured by future income from frozen Russian assets.
Reports of North Korean troops fighting on the Russian side in the Kursk region.
Russian aviation conducted airstrikes at multiple locations in the Donetsk region.
Reports of four Ukrainian soldiers being executed by Russian forces after surrendering are under investigation as a potential war crime.
Russian electronic warfare systems in the DPR reportedly disrupted nearly 140 Ukrainian air attacks in the past week.
Explosions were reported in Kyiv-controlled Kherson.
Video evidence suggested a Russian soldier was targeted and killed by Ukrainian forces using a thermal-scoped weapon.
An interview with a resident of Selidovo (Donetsk region) detailed alleged atrocities committed by Ukrainian forces.
The head of the Syrian administration stated that the new Syrian authorities do not want Russia to leave their country.
Israel's El Al airline canceled all flights to Moscow until March 2025.
A resident of Zaporizhzhia, a retired lieutenant colonel of the militia, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for treason.
Poland announced plans to build a road to the border with Russia's Kaliningrad region in 2025 for the rapid deployment of troops and security forces if necessary.
Russian forces reported destroying another German Leopard 1A5 tank near Shevchenko, south of Krasnoarmeysk.
Ukrainian forces reported that the 37th Separate Marine Brigade repelled a "meat assault" by Russian forces in the Kurakhove direction.
On December 25th, Russian sources claimed further advances towards Dimitrov and the liberation of Veselyi Gai.
Russian forces were storming Zahryzove, pushing through defenses near Lozova and Zelenyi Hai, and moving towards Borova.
An attack by a Russian infantry unit was reported in Terny.
Russian forces advanced in the central part of Terny.
On the Liman axis, 26 attacks were reported towards various locations.
A Ukrainian drone "Vampir" remotely mined Russian logistics routes near Zoria, Donetsk Oblast.
Ka-52M helicopters reportedly disrupted a rotation of Ukrainian units in the border area of the Kursk Region.
The "Sever" group of forces was engaged in fierce battles along the entire front line of the Kursk Region.
Russian forces were clearing Russkoye Porechnoye and advanced to Cherkasskoye Porechnoye.
The Russian Army was conducting a powerful offensive on the Kursk front.
Russian forces destroyed a concentration of Ukrainian military equipment with the use of a "Malka" artillery system.
Calculations of the MLRS "Grad" group of troops "North" destroyed strongholds and infantry of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region.
Russian forces reportedly liberated Pogrebki, Russkoye Porechnoye, and Kamyshovka.
Russian forces made advances in the northern Sudzha district and near Cherkasskaya Konopelka.
South of Kruhlenky, Russian forces advanced towards Viktorivka.

Strategic Overview (December 30, 2024, 13:17 UTC)

Russian forces continued their offensive operations in the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, making significant advances around Kurakhove, Pokrovsk, and along the Vremivka direction. They leveraged their advantage in drone warfare and reportedly took control of the railway station in Chasiv Yar. Ukrainian forces were engaged in a fighting withdrawal towards the Dnipro River in some areas, employing counter-drone measures and inflicting losses on Russian troops and equipment.

Key Developments (December 30, 2024, 13:17 UTC)

Russian forces reportedly took control of Novoolenivka, Donetsk People's Republic.
Fighting continued in Belogorovka, with Ukrainian forces reportedly destroying a temporary deployment point of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russian forces reported destroying another German Leopard 1A5 tank near Shevchenko, south of Krasnoarmeysk.
Russian aviation conducted airstrikes at multiple locations in the Donetsk region.
Russian forces were storming Zahryzove, pushing through defenses near Lozova and Zelenyi Hai, and moving towards Borova.
On the Liman axis, 26 attacks were reported towards various locations.
Ka-52M helicopters reportedly disrupted a rotation of Ukrainian units in the border area of the Kursk Region.
The "Sever" group of forces was engaged in fierce battles along the entire front line of the Kursk Region.
Russian forces advanced to Cherkasskoye Porechnoye.
The Russian Army was conducting a powerful offensive on the Kursk front.
Russian forces destroyed a concentration of Ukrainian military equipment with the use of a "Malka" artillery system.
Calculations of the MLRS "Grad" group of troops "North" destroyed strongholds and infantry of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region.
Russian forces reportedly liberated Pogrebki, Russkoye Porechnoye, and Kamyshovka.
Russian forces made advances in the northern Sudzha district and near Cherkasskaya Konopelka.
South of Kruhlenky, Russian forces advanced towards Viktorivka.
The 57th Motorized Rifle Regiment reportedly liberated Elizavetovka.
The commander of the battalion "Cedar" of the 80th Tank Regiment reported on the capture of Novoalyonovka in the

Response from 2024-12-31 04:20:08 (6h-3d old):

Updated Analysis of the Military Situation in Ukraine - December 31, 2024, 04:17 UTC

Strategic Overview

The military situation in Ukraine remains highly volatile, with intense fighting concentrated in the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions. Russian forces are making significant advances, particularly around Kurakhove, Pokrovsk, and along the Vremivka direction. They are leveraging their advantage in drone warfare, with widespread use of FPV drones and confirmed reports of AI integration into Shahed drones. Ukrainian forces are engaged in a fighting withdrawal towards the Dnipro River, employing counter-drone measures and inflicting losses on Russian troops and equipment. The withdrawal is focused on the areas around Novooleksandrivka, Novoselivka Persha, and Sokil.

Russian forces have reportedly liberated Novotroitske (DPR), repelling 11 Ukrainian counterattacks. Fighting is ongoing in Chasiv Yar, with Russian forces controlling over half the city and having now taken control of the railway station. The loss of the railway station is a significant blow to Ukrainian forces and indicates a further deterioration of their position in the city. Russian forces are advancing near Dzerzhinsk, with fighting ongoing in the center of the town. Russian artillery disrupted a Ukrainian rotation in the Krasnoarmiisk (Pokrovsk) direction.

Ukrainian forces have reportedly been withdrawn to the main defense line near the border with Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

Russian forces have reportedly taken control of a garage cooperative in Kurakhove, advancing from the industrial zone. They are advancing in the western part of the city near the Kurakhove thermal power plant. The space controlled by Ukrainian forces in the city is shrinking.

In the Kursk region, Russian forces have reportedly secured a foothold in Cherkaska Konopelka and made progress in the wooded areas of the Sudzhansky district. Ukrainian forces have reportedly been redeploying reinforcements to the area in an attempt to prevent further Russian advances. Video and photographic evidence confirm the liberation of Lozova by Russian forces, with the 27th Motorized Rifle Brigade of the 1st Guards Tank Army raising the Russian flag in the center of the village.

A captured Russian soldier's account alleges that Ukrainian command is not providing adequate cover for its troops on the Pokrovsk direction. This could indicate morale issues or tactical deficiencies within the Ukrainian forces in this area.

Slovak Minister of Defense, Robert Kaliňák, stated that Ukraine might have to cede territory to Russia, emphasizing the need for immediate peace talks. This reflects a potentially shifting perspective among some European allies regarding the desired outcome of the conflict.

Ukrainian Air Force reports that overnight, Russian forces attacked with 43 drones, 21 of which were shot down and 22 missed their targets. Damage to private residences was reported in Kharkiv and Odesa oblasts due to falling debris.

Key Developments

Drone Warfare

Extensive and increasingly sophisticated use of drones by both sides for reconnaissance, targeting, and attacks.
Russia is confirmed to be integrating AI into Shahed drones to enhance their target recognition capabilities, even when offline.
Ukrainian forces are innovating with shotgun-mounted drones to down enemy drones.
FPV drones are being used extensively by both sides.
Ukrainian forces report a Russian drone strike on the central market in Nikopol, injuring eight civilians.
Ukrainian forces report that a Russian drone control center near Velyka Novosilka was destroyed by drone operators.
New reports indicate a group of Russian Shahed drones are on the border of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, moving west. Another group of drones is in the north of Donetsk oblast, heading north. A new group of drones is in Dnipro, heading north. A group of drones is in the north of Dnipropetrovsk oblast, heading toward Poltava oblast. A group of drones is in Kharkiv oblast, heading toward Kharkiv.
Ukrainian Air Force reports drone movements in Chernihiv Oblast to the west and towards Kyiv Oblast.
New groups of drones were entering Sumy Oblast from Kursk.
Ukrainian forces report a 19-fold increase in the supply of drones to their units in 2024, compared to the previous year.
Ukrainian forces report destroying a Russian "Baba Yaga" drone near Kupyansk.
Ukrainian air defense forces successfully detected and neutralized about ten hostile drones near Kyiv.
Ukrainian Air Force reports increased drone activity in Poltava and Myrhorod, as well as in Kyivska and Chernihivska regions.
Operators of FPV drones from the 20th Motorized Rifle Division of the 8th Guards Army detected and destroyed a camouflaged communications repeater of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces targeting Russian positions with drones, resulting in multiple explosions and fires.
Ukrainian forces, specifically the "Вовки Да Вінчі" unit, are using drones to target Russian military equipment and personnel in the Pokrovsk direction.
Ukrainian drone operators targeted and killed a Russian soldier in the Pokrovsk direction.
Ukrainian forces report that Russian forces used drones to target the positions of the 33rd Mechanized Brigade in the Kurakhovo direction.
Russian forces report that operators of drones from the 20th Motorized Rifle Division of the 8th Guards Army discovered and destroyed a disguised Ukrainian communications repeater.
Russian forces are reportedly using FPV drones to target Ukrainian positions in the Kurakhove direction.
Ukrainian forces conducted a successful drone operation, targeting a Russian T-90 tank and an ammunition depot.
Ukrainian forces report destroying 3 Russian BTRs.
Operators of drones from the 95th Air Assault Brigade repelled an attack by North Koreans.
Ukrainian forces, specifically the "Birds of Madyar" unit, used drones to record the bodies of North Korean and Russian troops in Kursk Oblast.
Reports indicate significant losses among North Korean soldiers in the Russian army, with 1,000 casualties in the past week alone.
Ukrainian forces report that North Korean soldiers have been rotated out of the region and replaced with Russian soldiers.
Video shows drone footage from the 80th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces engaging Russian infantry in the Kursk region.
A Russian soldier detonated a grenade near his head after being attacked by a Ukrainian FPV drone in Kursk Oblast.
A Ukrainian drone hit a civilian man walking down the street in Kupyansk.
Ukrainian forces report that a Russian "Baba Yaga" drone was destroyed by a night hunting group.
In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, operators of the 375th OPTADN used drones to destroy an enemy communication tower and a supply depot.
New reports of drone movements in Poltava, Cherkasy, Kyiv, Mykolaiv, and Zhytomyr Oblasts.
A Russian drone operator claims to have destroyed a Ukrainian Baba Yaga drone.
Video allegedly shows a Ukrainian drone strike on a command post of the 810th Marine Brigade at the Lgov sugar factory.
Overnight, Russian forces actively attempted to attack Tokmak, Energodar and Melitopol. Ukrainian air defense successfully shot down hostile objects.
Warning regarding drone activity in Krasnodar Krai.
Ukrainian Air Force reports no threat of attack drones.
A Ukrainian source reports that a drone struck a ship in Crimea that was seized by Russia in 2014.
The Ukrainian Air Force announced the end of the threat of enemy drones.
Ukrainian forces report that their drones can strike targets up to 2000 km away.
Ukrainian Ambassador to the EU, Vsevolod Chentsov, reported that Russia is integrating AI into Shahed drones to enhance their target recognition capabilities, even when offline.
Reports of widespread drone activity across multiple regions, including new drone threats in Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Dnipropetrovsk, Vinnitsa, Zaporizhzhia, Khmelnytskyi, Zhytomyr, Vasylkiv, Brovary, Sumy, Kharkiv, Lubny, Kremenchuk, Kryvyi Rih, Chuhuiv, Pavlohrad, Zlatopil, and Merefa.
Ukrainian forces report a threat of enemy drones approaching Zhytomyr and Ozerne from the northeast.
Increased drone activity in Kharkiv and Poltava regions, with drones moving west/southwest.
Ukrainian Air Force reports updates on the movement of Russian drones.
Reports of drone movements in various regions, including Chernihiv, Poltava, Cherkasy, Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Zhytomyr, and Kirovohrad.
Reports of drone movements in Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Chernihiv Oblasts.
Ukrainian air defenses reportedly shot down 7 drones over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
Ukrainian forces report a Russian drone strike on the central market in Nikopol, causing damage to the market and injuring 8 civilians, 7 of them being hospitalized.
Latvia plans to transfer 1000 drones to Ukraine by the end of 2024 and allocate 20 million euros for drone procurement in 2025.
Ukrainian forces report shooting down two more Russian drones over the Belgorod region.
Video footage shows the destruction of a German Leopard 1 tank by Russian FPV drones "VT-40".
Footage shows the destruction of a Ukrainian tank by an FPV drone.
Footage shows an FPV drone shooting down another enemy UAV.
Video shows a systematic process of preparing aerial bombs, specifically focusing on the installation of guidance fins or wings.
Ukrainian forces report shooting down 15 out of 16 drones, with one drone "lost."
Ukrainian forces report that their drones can strike targets up to 2000 km away.
Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces targeting and destroying Russian military equipment and personnel near Novoelizavetivka.
Ukrainian drone operators conducted a mass drone attack on Russian positions in the Pokrovsk direction.
Ukrainian forces repelled one of the largest recent assaults in the Bakhmut direction near Klishchiivka.
Video evidence of drone attacks on Ukrainian forces personnel.
Ukrainian forces used drones to destroy a Russian command post near the Toretsk mine.
Russian forces used approximately 100 Geran drones to deplete Ukrainian air defenses overnight.
Footage showing the destruction of an enemy UAV control point by drone operators of the 36th Army.
Ukrainian forces report that the Russian military is executing North Korean soldiers.
Reports indicate significant losses among North Korean soldiers in the Russian army.
Ukrainian forces are transferring reinforcements to Krasnoarmiisk (Pokrovsk).
Video evidence of Ukrainian forces dropping a flag on Russian positions near Robotyne.
Photo message shows a severely wounded individual on a makeshift stretcher.
Video evidence shows the destruction of a Ukrainian UAV control point by the 1194th Motorized Rifle Regiment.
Ukrainian Air Force reports a threat of enemy drone attacks from the east in Sumy Oblast and from the south in Mykolaiv Oblast.
Photo message depicts a map of Ukraine with several regions highlighted in red, indicating active air raid alerts.
Video evidence shows a masked individual setting fire to a shop.
New enemy drone attacks reported in Ochakiv, Mykolaiv Oblast, from the Black Sea.
Video evidence shows a mobile, vehicle-mounted "Repellent-Patrul" anti-drone system.
One drone north of Cherkasy, moving towards Kyiv Oblast. Two drones west of Poltava, moving northwest. Five drones near Konotop, moving southwest.
1 drone is approaching Boryspil. 2 drones are flying from Poltava region to Cherkasy. 1 drone is flying from Kirovohrad region to Vinnytsia. 3 drones are in Pryluky area, heading southwest. 3 new drones are flying through Shostka area, heading southwest.
A new group of drones from Sumy Oblast is moving towards Poltava Oblast.
Within an hour, explosions were heard in the occupied part of the Zaporizhzhia Oblast, in the suburbs of Kharkiv and Cherkasy.
Several villages in the Grayvoron district of Belgorod Oblast were left without electricity after a Ukrainian drone attack.
Ukrainian drone units reported successful strikes on a Russian armored vehicle in the Sumy region, near the Kursk border.
Video allegedly shows a Ukrainian drone strike on a command post of the 810th Marine Brigade at the Lgov sugar factory.
Video shows a drone strike on a US-made M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle near Sudzha.
Video from Sudoplatov shows Russian forces towing a captured American M113 armored personnel carrier in the Kursk region.
Video shows drone footage from the 80th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces engaging Russian infantry in the Kursk region.
Operators of the 80th Airborne Assault Brigade destroyed an enemy along with equipment in the Kursk region.
Code 9.2 unit drops "goodies" on communists and Jucheists in the Kursk region.
Russian operators destroyed a Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drone near Kupyansk and an armored vehicle in the Kharkiv region.
A Leopard tank was destroyed in the Kupyansk Direction.
A Russian attack drone unit successfully eliminated Ukrainian troops in a forested area in the Kharkiv region.
Ukrainian forces were reportedly killed by Russian drones near Kharkiv.
Russian forces reportedly used drones to eliminate a Ukrainian special forces group near Kupyansk.
Russian forces have used drones to destroy a Ukrainian armored vehicle in a wooded area.
Russian forces have used FPV drones to destroy a Ukrainian armored vehicle in a forest.
Pilots of the "ACHILLES" battalion of the 92nd brigade are reported to have destroyed enemy personnel and a truck in the Kharkiv region.
Ukrainian forces used a drone to attack a Russian position near a road, resulting in a fire.
Ukrainian forces used an FPV drone to destroy a Ukrainian T-64BV tank near Kupyansk.
In the Kupyansk area, fighters of the 16th Special Forces Brigade destroyed an enemy T-64BV tank with two FPV drones.
FPV of the Third Assault Brigade destroys enemy weapons, shelters, and warehouses in the Kharkiv direction.
Ukrainian forces repelled a powerful Russian assault in the Kupyansk direction, destroying 5 armored vehicles.
One Ukrainian soldier was killed, and another injured in Kupiansk due to shelling by Russian forces.
A Ukrainian drone hit a civilian man walking down the street in Kupyansk.
Explosive strikes were reported in the region.
Operators of FPV drones from the 20th Motorized Rifle Division of the 8th Guards Army detected and destroyed a camouflaged communications repeater of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russian forces report needing more Mavic drones to break through enemy defenses on all fronts, from Kursk to Kurakhove.
In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, operators of the 375th OPTADN used drones to destroy an enemy communication tower and a supply depot.
Attack FPV drone teams of the Yug Group of Forces eliminated a stronghold and a mortar position of the AFU in Kurakhove direction.
Operators of drones from the 110th Brigade, operating in the Kurakhove direction, spotted moving Ukrainian soldiers and dropped a munition, killing one.
Ukrainian forces report that Russian forces used drones to target the positions of the 33rd Mechanized Brigade in the Kurakhovo direction.
Aerial reconnaissance from the "Mad Dogs" brigade detected a night raid by Ukrainian forces from the 32nd Brigade. A Russian FPV drone operator, "Dolgiy," reportedly destroyed four Ukrainian soldiers and wounded two during this raid in the Pokrovsk direction.
Operators of drones from the 20th Motorized Rifle Division of the 8th Guards Army discovered and destroyed a disguised Ukrainian communications repeater, thereby ensuring the security of Russian positions from enemy drone strikes.
Russian forces are using FPV drones to target Ukrainian positions in the Kurakhove direction.
A Ukrainian drone "Vampir" of the "Hydra" unit of the 137th Separate Marine Battalion remotely mined Russian logistics routes near Zoria, Donetsk Oblast.
Fighters of the 16th Special Forces Brigade destroyed an enemy mortar with an FPV drone.
Russian forces are reportedly pressing Ukrainian forces on all fronts in the Kursk region.
Ukrainian Air Force reports updates on the movement of Russian drones:
- New drones entering Sumy Oblast from Kursk, moving southwest.
- Drones in eastern and western Poltava Oblast, moving west.
- Drones in northeastern Cherkasy Oblast, moving west/northwest.
- Drones are reported in the center of Poltava Oblast, moving northwest, and on the west of Sumy Oblast, moving southwest. A drone is reported on the northeast of Cherkasy Oblast, moving west/northwest.
One drone north of Cherkasy, moving towards Kyiv Oblast. Two drones west of Poltava, moving northwest. Five drones near Konotop, moving southwest.
City of Pryluky (Chernihiv Oblast) is under threat from enemy drones approaching from the northeast.
**The Air Force reports the movement of

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