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2025-04-09 14:31:41Z
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Military Situation Update: Ukraine - April 9, 2025, 14:29 UTC

(Analysis based on information received up to 14:29 UTC)

I. Overall Strategic Situation & Key Developments

  • Combat Intensity & Russian Objectives:
    • The Ukrainian General Staff (UGS) reported 54 combat clashes since the beginning of the day as of 16:00 local time (13:00 UTC).
    • Assessed primary Russian focus remains on consolidating control over occupied Donetsk/Luhansk Oblasts and exerting pressure along multiple axes, notably Lyman, Pokrovsk, and the Kursk/Sumy border area.
    • New RU Offensive Claim (Ocheretyne/Pokrovsk Sector): Russian sources (RVvoenkor, Apr 9) claim the initiation of offensive operations towards Kalynove, alleging advances from Arkhangelske into the settlement. UGS confirms 12 RU attempts on the Pokrovsk axis near Kalynove and other settlements (as of 13:00 UTC).
    • Kursk/Belgorod Border: Russia continues operations framed as "neutralizing" Ukrainian presence in Kursk Oblast. Significant RU defensive fortifications confirmed in Belgorod Oblast (>10 billion RUB claimed expenditure). Video evidence confirmed by UA sources (CyberBoroshno geolocation: 50.924340, 35.378210; Shef Hayabusa) shows UA 225th Separate Assault Regiment tanks successfully breaching "Dragon's Teeth" obstacles near Demidovka, Belgorod Oblast. RU sources (Kadyrov_95, Apr 9) claim drone strike killed UA engineer conducting demining near Demidovka. RU sources (Poddubny/Kots, Apr 9) release new alleged video testimony claiming UA forces targeted evacuating civilians in Guevo (Kursk), killing 6 (Requires Independent Verification).
    • Civilian Impact (Belgorod - RU Claim): 1 civilian KIA, 2 WIA by alleged UA drone strike on civilian car in Krasnaya Yaruga, Krasnoyaruzhsky district (Belgorod Gov., Apr 9, 13:05 UTC).
  • Air & Missile Campaign:
    • Continued widespread Russian air and missile strikes utilizing KAB/KAR guided bombs, ballistic/cruise missiles, and Shahed-type UAVs.
    • Nationwide Missile Alert (Active as of 14:29 UTC): Alert declared across Ukraine due to MiG-31K takeoff from Astrakhan airfield (UA AF, KMVA, Zaporizhzhia OVA, Tsaplienko, Nikolaevsky Vanek, Operatyvnyi ZSU; 14:25-14:27 UTC).
    • Ongoing KAB/KAR Threat (as of 14:29 UTC): Alerts active for Sumy Oblast (UA AF, 13:36 UTC, 14:19 UTC) and Donetsk Oblast (UA AF, 13:10 UTC, 14:29 UTC).
    • Recon UAV Activity (as of 14:29 UTC): Enemy recon UAVs reported over Sumy Oblast, UA Air Force engaging (UA AF, 14:11 UTC). Previously active near Kharkiv (13:02 UTC).
    • UGS Reported Strikes (Apr 9, by 13:00 UTC): Significant KAB use against Sumy Oblast border communities (Petrushivka, Maryine, Turya, Mala Rybytsia, Velykyi Prikil, Krasnopillia, Samotoivka, Myropilske, Uhroidy). Total of 58 KABs dropped by RU forces across fronts since day start. Unguided rocket strike on Huliaipole city (Zaporizhzhia).
    • Recent FPV Drone Strikes (Zaporizhzhia - UA Report): Three RU FPV drone attacks reported on Malokaterynivka since morning (Apr 9), damaging private houses and cars. RU UAV attacks also reported on Prymorske. No casualties reported (Zaporizhzhia OVA, 14:29 UTC).
    • Shahed Attack Aftermath (Apr 8): Confirmed civilian impact: Kharkiv (damage, 2 WIA), Dnipro (damage, 14 WIA), Kramatorsk (residential building hit, 3 WIA incl. child). RU sources claim Kramatorsk strike hit UA 12th Brigade PVD.
    • Recent RU Strike Claims (Apr 9):
      • MoD claims strikes on UA missile production facility, UAV production/storage sites, manpower/equipment in 149 areas.
      • Claimed Tornado-S MLRS strike (>100km deep) on UA deployment point in Kharkiv direction (overnight Apr 8-9).
      • Claimed strikes on UA forces near Petrovka, Kovali, Volchansk, Zolochev (Kharkiv Oblast) and Kharkiv city.
      • Claimed missile strike near Oleshnia (Kursk) targeting UA 95th/80th Airborne Assault Brigades (~50 KIA alleged, Verification Required).
      • Claimed destruction of UA UAV CP near Pokrovske (Donetsk).
      • Claimed FPV destruction of UA AHS Krab SPG near Oleksandro-Shultyne.
      • Claimed FPV destruction of UA artillery piece in Sumy Oblast (MoD Russia video, 13:31 UTC / Voenkor Kotenok video, 13:40 UTC).
      • Claimed 2S3 Akatsiya SPGs destroying UA positions in South Donetsk direction (MoD Russia video, 13:58 UTC).
    • Kryvyi Rih Attack Aftermath (Apr 4 - Updated): Confirmed Iskander-K cluster munition strike resulted in 19 KIA (incl. 9 children), 1 woman KIA by subsequent Shahed, >90 WIA. Confirmed during diplomatic visit Apr 9.
    • Ukrainian Strike on RU Explosives Plant (Apr 5 - Updated Details): Sources report 13 UA UAVs targeted 'Promsintez' plant (Chapayevsk, Samara Oblast, RU). Significant damage claimed to multiple production lines (TEN, TNT, Benzene nitration), admin, storage, with secondary detonations.
  • Personnel & Command:
    • Russian:
      • General Popov case: Prosecution seeks 6-year sentence. Reports of him potentially being sent to Ukraine as assault unit commander circulate (NgP Razvedka, 13:43 UTC).
      • High casualties reported among poorly trained stormtroopers. Tactical medicine deficiencies noted.
      • Murder convict released from pre-trial detention in Udmurtia to fight in Ukraine (RU Mobilization source, 13:34 UTC).
      • Head of Bashkortostan Federal Penitentiary Service (UFSIN) arrested (TASS, 13:41 UTC).
      • Government emphasizes support programs for SVO participants/families (Voenkor Kotenok, 14:22 UTC).
    • Ukrainian:
      • Coordination Staff for POWs met with families of Kharkiv Border Guard unit (v/ch 9951) PoWs/MIA (Coord. Staff, 14:09 UTC). Previously met with families of 79th Air Assault Brigade.
      • Confirmed KIA: Major Volodymyr Romanchuk, EW Cmdr, 141st Mech Bde (near Komar, Apr 7).
      • TCC Staffing: 70% of TCC staff without health restrictions transferred to combat units in 2024-2025; 50% of current TCC staff are wounded veterans (Operatyvnyi ZSU, 14:26 UTC).
      • Mobilization reminder for "partially fit" individuals to undergo reassessment by June 5. RU sources circulate video of alleged forceful TCC detention in Zhytomyr.
      • Captured Chinese Nationals: Details emerge suggesting one paid intermediary (300k RUB) for recruitment, travelled as tourist, promised RU citizenship. Trained in Luhansk Oblast with others (using gestures/apps due to language barrier). Group reportedly became disoriented, suffered losses, and surrendered due to language issues. Passport photo shared. Expert suggests likely volunteer from N. China, possibly money-motivated, not acting on state orders. Claims ~8 such fighters previously near Kurakhove (RVvoenkor, 14:14 UTC / Butusov Plus, 14:26 UTC). UA official (Podolyak) previously confirmed cooperation with China on investigation.
      • Award: Soldier Oleksiy Antoniuk (Air Assault recon bn driver, 132nd Sep Recon Bn implied) awarded "Golden Cross" by CinC Syrskyi for actions in Kursk Oblast (evacuating wounded comrade despite own injury) (DShV UA, 13:52 UTC).
      • CinC Syrskyi refutes NYT article on 2023 counteroffensive decisions as inaccurate, stating Bakhmut operations involved 2 brigades, not 5 as claimed (RBC-Ukraina, 13:52 UTC).
      • Recruitment video targeting 18-24 year olds released (UGS, 14:07 UTC).
  • Technology & Adaptation:
    • Russian: Received new upgraded BMP-3s. Evidence of tactical innovation lab (Belgorod). Increased focus on UGV deployment claimed. Use of autonomous freight trucks noted. Drone-delivered munitions demonstrated (Kursk). Continued Lancet use. Claimed use of donkeys for logistics. Use of observers with anti-drone guns reportedly protecting artillery crews (MoD Russia, 13:58 UTC). Claimed use of fiber-optic FPV drones (TASS/MoD video, 13:31 UTC). Video shows drone control point setup (Arkhangel Spetsnaza, 14:27 UTC). New domestic helmet accessories (rails, NVG mount) reported (Poddubny, 14:29 UTC). Development of AL-41ST-25 industrial engine (derived from combat engine) reported as import substitution success (Basurin, 14:16 UTC).
    • Ukrainian: Domestically developed anti-Shahed interceptor drone (>20 kills claimed). Mention of "Heavenly Rusoriz" anti-Lancet system. FPV drones used for intercepting RU recon UAVs. Delivery of 480 additional FPV drones funded by donations to multiple units (13th NGU Khartia, Omega NGU, Rangers RUBpAK, Flying Skull). Successful breaching of "Dragon's Teeth" in Belgorod Oblast by 225th OShP tanks confirmed via video (Shef Hayabusa / CyberBoroshno, 13:36 / 13:59 UTC). Received 40,000 CRV7 70mm rocket motors from Canada (delivery confirmed Apr 8) (Colonelcassad, 13:47 UTC). Active use of fixed-wing recon UAVs (e.g., OTU "Kharkiv", UGS photo 13:35 UTC). Continued fundraising for drones (Sternenko, 14:21 UTC).
  • Intelligence & Information Warfare:
    • Russian PSYOP: GRU Telegram bot (@oko_saurona2_robot) actively soliciting intel from Ukrainians, offering financial rewards (WarGonzo, 14:01 UTC). Continued dissemination of claims alleging UA forces targeted evacuating civilians in Guevo (Kursk), killing 6. New video testimony released (Poddubny/Kots, 14:06 UTC). (Requires Independent Verification). Circulation of story alleging Ukrainian link to 2024 Trump assassination attempt plot (Rybar, 14:04 UTC).
    • Russian Internal: Reports of driver frustration over speed cameras fining vehicles evading UA drones in Belgorod Oblast (Shef Hayabusa, 13:42 UTC). Donation service Boosty reportedly blocking accounts of designated "foreign agents" (incl. ASTRA news outlet) due to new financial control law (ASTRA, 13:50 UTC). Concerns raised over new Telegram channel verification requirement via third-party bot (Dva Mayora, 14:18 / 14:20 UTC).
    • Ukrainian Counter-Narrative: CinC Syrskyi refutes NYT article. Commander Karas interview scheduled discussing Kursk operation, Trump, West (RBC-Ukraina, 14:18 UTC). Highlighting motivation of young recruits (UGS video). Publicizing details of captured Chinese national fighting for Russia (Butusov Plus).
  • Diplomatic / International / Economic:
    • Kryvyi Rih Visit (Apr 9): 32 ambassadors/diplomats visited site of Apr 4 attack. US Amb. Brink condemned attack, called for doubled support for Ukraine.
    • US Military Presence: US EUCOM Commander opposes reducing US troops in E. Europe.
    • EU/US Trade: EU approved retaliatory tariffs on ~€21 billion of US goods, effective mid-April, in response to prior US tariffs. Concerns raised about US-initiated trade war impact (Colonelcassad, 13:31 UTC).
    • EU Aid: Ukraine received 1 Billion EUR (3rd tranche from frozen RU assets). EU requested additional €2.1 billion in profits from frozen RU assets for Ukraine (RBC-Ukraina, 14:27 UTC).
    • German Aid (Kharkiv): Excavators/loaders delivered to Kupyansk & Barvinkove communities.
    • German Politics: CDU/CSU and SPD announce coalition agreement. Plans include halting federal refugee programs, tightening citizenship rules, voluntary military service, budget cuts, stronger border controls. Potential impact on future German support/policy towards Ukraine (RBC-Ukraina, 13:37 / 14:06 UTC). Pro-Russian AfD polling slightly ahead of CDU/CSU in one recent poll (Janus Putkonen / Operatyvnyi ZSU, 13:47 / 13:58 UTC).
    • Romania/Russia: Russia expels 2 Romanian diplomats in response to earlier Romanian action (TASS, 13:36 UTC).
    • Ukraine Economy: NBU sets Apr 10 exchange rate: 41.27 UAH/USD, 45.54 UAH/EUR (significant depreciation vs EUR).
    • Occupied Territories: Water pressure issues reported in occupied Donetsk following repairs to filter station damaged by shelling (Mash na Donbasse, 13:56 UTC).

II. Air, Missile & Drone Activity Updates (Since Previous Report)

  • Current Air Threats (as of 14:29 UTC):
    • Nationwide Missile Threat: ACTIVE due to MiG-31K takeoff from Astrakhan (UA AF & others, 14:25-14:27 UTC). Alerts active in Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, and across Ukraine.
    • Guided Air Bomb (KAB/KAR) Threat: Active for Sumy Oblast (13:36 UTC, 14:19 UTC) and Donetsk Oblast (13:10 UTC, 14:29 UTC). Persistent threat.
    • Recon UAV Threat: Enemy recon UAVs active over Sumy Oblast, AD engaged (14:11 UTC). Previously engaged near Kharkiv (13:02 UTC).
  • Significant Strike Claims / Impacts (New/Updated):
    • Ukrainian Claim (TU-22M3): CinC Syrskyi reported destruction of a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber by UA drone after landing (Significant claim, requires verification).
    • Ukrainian Claim (Pantsir): Two Russian Pantsir-S1 systems claimed destroyed (429th Drone Regt / 43rd Arty Bde).
    • Ukrainian Strike Claim (RU Explosives Plant): Updated details on Apr 5 strike on 'Promsintez' plant (Chapayevsk, Samara). 13 UAVs, claimed significant damage to TEN, TNT, Benzene nitration facilities, TNT block production, admin, storage, secondary detonations.
    • Ukrainian FPV Drone Strikes (Zaporizhzhia): Three RU FPV attacks on Malokaterynivka (Apr 9 morning), damaging houses/cars. Attacks also on Prymorske. No casualties (Zaporizhzhia OVA, 14:29 UTC).
    • Russian Strike Claim (Kharkiv Deep Strike): Tornado-S MLRS strike reportedly hit UA deployment point >100km from front line (overnight Apr 8-9).
    • Russian Strike Claim (Kharkiv Area): Claimed strikes near Petrovka, Kovali, Volchansk, Zolochev, Kharkiv city (Dnevnik Desantnika).
    • Russian Strike Claim (Kramatorsk PVD): Claimed strike hit UA 12th Brigade PVD, destroying equipment.
    • Russian Strike Claim (Kursk Direction - Oleshnia): Claimed missile strike near Oleshnia targeted UA 95th/80th Airborne Assault Brigades, alleging ~50 KIA, 4 UAV CPs destroyed (Verification Required).
    • Russian Strike Claim (Pokrovske UAV CP): Claimed destruction of UA UAV CP near Pokrovske (Donetsk), 3 KIA alleged.
    • Russian Strike Claim (Krab SPG): Claimed FPV drone destroyed UA AHS Krab SPG near Oleksandro-Shultyne (Colonelcassad).
    • Russian Strike Claim (Artillery - Sumy): Claimed fiber-optic FPV drone destroyed UA artillery piece in Sumy Oblast (TASS/MoD video, 13:31 UTC; Voenkor Kotenok video, 13:40 UTC; MoD Russia video, 14:28 UTC).
    • Russian Strike Claim (Production): MoD claims strikes hit UA missile production, UAV production/storage sites.
    • Russian Airstrike (Huliaipole): Unguided rocket strike reported by UGS (by 13:00 UTC).
  • Counter-Drone / Air Defence Activity:
    • Chasiv Yar: RU airborne forces reported hunting UA heavy bomber-type drones.
    • Sumy Oblast: UA Air Defence engaging RU Recon UAVs (14:11 UTC).
    • Kharkiv District: UA Air Defence engaged RU Recon UAV (13:02 UTC).
    • Lyptsi Sector (Kharkiv): RU claim destroying UA Furia UAV with SAM.
    • RU MoD Claims (Apr 9): Shot down 6 JDAM guided bombs and 333 Ukrainian UAVs (incl. 158 outside SMO zone) in past 24 hours (TASS/WarGonzo, 13:35 UTC). Destroyed 4 UA UAV command posts (Kursk direction). (Claim reiterated by WarGonzo).
    • Southern Russia: Sustained RU AD activity against UA UAVs reported overnight Apr 8-9.

III. Key Frontline Developments (UGS 13:00 UTC & Other Sources)

  • Kursk/Sumy/Belgorod Border Zone:
    • UGS Report (13:00 UTC): 6 RU attacks repelled in Kursk Oblast, 3 ongoing. RU conducted 33 airstrikes (58 KABs total) and 154 artillery attacks (7 MLRS) since morning. Shelling of border communities: Kucherivka, Shalyhyne, Porozok, Prokhody, Myropilske, Bachivsk, Chuikivka, Fotovyzh. KAB strikes listed above.
    • RU MoD Claims (Kursk Direction, Apr 9): Claimed inflicting fire damage on UA Mech, Tank, Air Assault (x3), TDF brigades near Hornal, Oleshnya (Kursk) and strikes in Sumy Oblast settlements. Claim >230 UA personnel losses, equipment destruction, 4 UAV CPs, 1 ammo depot destroyed in past 24 hours (Colonelcassad, 13:53 UTC). Claim missile strike near Oleshnia (Verification Required). RU sources claim doubled offensive activity on Sumy/Kharkiv directions (Voenkor Kotenok, 13:40 UTC). Claims FPV strikes on UA positions (RVvoenkor, 13:47 UTC).
    • RU Defensive Fortifications (Belgorod): Significant reinforcement assessed (>10B RUB claimed). Video confirms UA 225th Assault Regiment tanks breaching "Dragon's Teeth" near Demidovka (CyberBoroshno, 13:59 UTC; Shef Hayabusa, 13:36 UTC).
    • Guevo Incident (RU Claim): Russia continues to allege UA targeted evacuating civilians, killing 6. New video testimony released by RU sources (Poddubny/Kots, 14:06 UTC). (Requires Independent Verification)
    • Civilian Impact (Belgorod - RU Claim): 1 civilian KIA, 2 WIA by UA drone strike on civilian car in Krasnaya Yaruga, Krasnoyaruzhsky district (Dva Mayora / Belgorod Gov., 13:57 UTC).
    • Demidovka Area (RU Claim): RU Akhmat Spetsnaz claim drone strike killed UA engineer soldier conducting demining near Demidovka (Kadyrov_95, 13:54 UTC).
  • Kharkiv Axis:
    • UGS Report (13:00 UTC): 1 ongoing RU offensive action near Vovchansk.
    • RU Claims (Apr 9): Claimed strikes on UA units near Petrovka, Kovali, Volchansk, Zolochev, Kharkiv city. Claimed deep Tornado-S strike overnight. RU sources claim doubled offensive activity on this direction (Voenkor Kotenok, 13:40 UTC).
    • Lyptsi Sector (RU Claim): Claimed strike on UA group near Travyanske reservoir. Claimed Furia UAV shootdown.
    • Volchansk Sector (RU Claim): Claimed destruction of 7 UA groups + vehicles, 1 mortar + ammo, 6 vehicles via fire.
    • Support: German excavators/loaders delivered to Kupyansk & Barvinkove communities.
  • Kupyansk-Lyman Interface:
    • Kupyansk Axis (UGS 13:00 UTC): 1 RU assault action near Zahryzove.
    • Lyman Axis (UGS 13:00 UTC): 10 RU attacks near Serhiivka, Nove, Kolodiazi, and towards Hrekivka & Novomykhailivka. 2 engagements ongoing.
    • Lyman Axis (RU Claims, Apr 9): RU forces continue pressure. Fighting ongoing near Katerynivka, pushing towards Mykhailivka (north), consolidating on eastern outskirts of Nove. RU recon identifying UA positions W of settlements. Claimed FPV strike destroyed UA firing point N of Katerynivka. Claimed munition drop destroyed UA PVD SE of Nove (Dnevnik Desantnika, 14:07 UTC). RU sources previously claimed advances SW of Nadiia (Apr 9), contrasting UA 3rd Assault Brigade claims of repelling major assault (Apr 8). Katerynivka confirmed RU control (Apr 8/9). Claimed advances towards Zelena Dolyna and into northern Torske (Apr 9).
  • Siversk Axis:
    • UGS Report (13:00 UTC): 4 RU attempts repelled near Bilohorivka & Verkhnokamyanske; 1 attack ongoing.
  • Kramatorsk Axis:
    • UGS Report (13:00 UTC): No active RU offensive actions reported.
    • Chasiv Yar: Fighting ongoing. RU Airborne reported hunting UA heavy drones. RU previously claimed Kanal microdistrict control (Apr 8). DeepState confirmed RU advance near Zapadnyi microdistrict (Apr 6).
    • Kramatorsk City: Hit by Shahed (Apr 8). RU claims strike hit UA 12th Bde PVD.
    • Oleksandro-Shultyne Area: RU claim destroying UA AHS Krab SPG via FPV (Apr 9).
  • Toretsk Axis:
    • UGS Report (13:00 UTC): 6 RU attacks near Toretsk & Shcherbynivka. All clashes concluded as of 13:00 UTC.
    • Ocheretyne Sector (Adjacent - RU Claim): RU sources claim offensive operations started towards Kalynove, alleging forces entered from Arkhangelske, fighting ongoing within settlement (Apr 9). Corresponds with UGS report of RU attempts near Kalynove on Pokrovsk axis.
  • Pokrovsk Axis:
    • UGS Report (13:00 UTC): Remains area of high intensity. 12 RU attempts since morning near Kalynove, Shevchenko, Zelene Pole, Yelyzavetivka, Andriivka, Bohdanivka. 9 attacks repelled, 3 ongoing.
    • RU Claims (Apr 9): Claimed destruction of UA UAV CP near Pokrovske city. Previous claims of fighting for Lysivka and control of Shevchenko (contested).
  • Novopavlivsk / South Donetsk Axis:
    • UGS Report (13:00 UTC): 1 RU attack near Kostiantynopil.
    • RU Claims (Voin DV, Apr 9, 13:31 UTC): Detailed claims of advances:
      • Shakhtarsk Sector (Bogatyr-Otradnoye): Claim 4 strongpoints, 2 heights taken. Control claimed N. of Razliv (0.7x1.5 km) & W. of Bohatyr (1.0x1.0 km). Claim breakthrough from Dniproenergiya towards Otradnoye (1.2 km deep, 2.2 km wide), clearing woods, taking 2 heights, killing up to 20 UA personnel. Assess path opened for Bohatyr assault.
      • Vremivsk Sector (Shevchenko-Volne Pole): Claim clearing 3 woodlines, taking 1 height. Control claimed over road section near Volne Pole (0.8x1.5 km & 0.3x1.7 km). Claim >15 UA personnel killed. Claim control over heights/roads limits UA maneuver.
      • Strikes: Claimed fire damage on UA reinforcements near Bohatyr & Volne Pole. Claimed disruption of UA rotation near Chervone (destroyed BBM, vehicle, up to 10 personnel). Claimed mortar destroyed. Claim >35 UA personnel losses total on axis in past day.
    • Komar Area: RU strike killed UA EW Cmdr Major Romanchuk (Apr 7). Confirmed by UA.
    • Konstantynopil/Bohatyr Area: RU sources previously claimed advances from Razliv, cutting highway, clearing northern Konstantynopil (Apr 8).
    • UA Claim (Apr 9): RU 155th Naval Inf Bde lost a platoon in 5 hours (Apr 8), attributed to UA 225th OShP (Butusov/Tsaplienko). Likely this axis.
    • RU MoD Claim (Vostok Group, Apr 9): Claimed advancing into defense depth. Claimed Paladin SPG destroyed. RU 144th MRD claimed PzH2000 SPG destruction. Claimed 2S3 Akatsiya SPGs destroying UA positions (MoD video, 13:58 UTC).
  • Huliaipole Axis:
    • UGS Report (13:00 UTC): 5 RU attacks near Novosilka and towards Shevchenko; 2 ongoing. RU unguided rocket strike on Huliaipole city.
    • RU Claim (Voin DV, Apr 9, 13:31 UTC - Polozhsk Sector): Claimed clearing 2 woodlines near Mirne (0.7x0.6 km & 0.2x0.5 km).
  • Orikhiv / Zaporizhzhia Axis:
    • UGS Report (13:00 UTC): 4 RU assaults near Stepove & Shcherbaky; 2 ongoing.
    • Malokaterynivka / Prymorske: RU FPV/UAV drone attacks reported damaging civilian infrastructure (Zaporizhzhia OVA, 14:29 UTC).
    • Shcherbaky Area: Positional fighting reported near Kamenske. RU sources previously claimed 300m advance into northern Shcherbaky.
  • Prydniprovsky Axis (Left Bank Kherson):
    • UGS Report (13:00 UTC): No active RU offensive actions reported.
    • No significant changes reported regarding Krynky bridgehead.

IV. Reported Losses (Claims & Confirmations Since Previous Report)

  • Russian Losses (UA Claims / Reports):
    • 1x Tu-22M3 Strategic Bomber (Apr 9 claim, Syrskyi via ASTRA).
    • 2x Pantsir-S1 SAM systems (Apr 9 claim, 429th Drone Regt / 43rd Arty Bde).
    • 1x Platoon, 155th Naval Inf Bde (~30 personnel) in 5 hours (Apr 9 claim for Apr 8 actions, Butusov/Tsaplienko, attr. to UA 225th OShP, likely Novopavlivsk axis).
  • Ukrainian Losses (RU Claims - Note: High likelihood of inflation):
    • Kursk Direction (Past 24h): >230 personnel KIA/WIA, 8 vehicles, 2 artillery, 2 mortars, 4 UAV CPs, 1 ammo depot (RU MoD, Apr 9 / Colonelcassad, 13:53 UTC). Claim ~50 KIA near Oleshnia from missile strike (Voin DV, Apr 9). Claim KIA of 1x UA Engineer soldier via drone near Demidovka (Kadyrov_95, 13:54 UTC).
    • Kharkiv Direction (Past 24h): Up to 120 personnel, 2 AFV, 1 UR-77, 2 vehicles, 2 guns, 1 EW station (RU MoD, Apr 9). Claimed 7 groups + vehicles, 1 mortar + ammo, 6 vehicles destroyed in Volchansk sector (Dnevnik Desantnika, Apr 9). 1x Furia UAV shot down (Dnevnik Desantnika, Apr 9).
    • Kupyansk/Lyman Direction (Past 24h): >200 personnel, 1 Dzik AFV, 5 vehicles, 4 guns (3 Western), 1 ammo depot (RU MoD, Apr 9). Claimed 80 KIA near Nadiia (Colonelcassad, Apr 9). Claimed destruction of 1x UA firing point N of Katerynivka via FPV (Dnevnik Desantnika, 14:07 UTC). Claimed destruction of 1x UA PVD SE of Nove via munition drop (Dnevnik Desantnika, 14:07 UTC).
    • Kramatorsk/Chasiv Yar Direction (Past 24h): Up to 300 personnel, 7 AFV, 6 vehicles, 3 guns, 2 EW stations, 1 materiel depot (RU MoD, Apr 9). 1x AHS Krab SPG destroyed near Oleksandro-Shultyne (Colonelcassad, Apr 9).
    • Pokrovsk Direction (Past 24h): Up to 435 personnel, 4 vehicles, 4 guns, 1 M113, 2 HMMWV, 1 MaxxPro (RU MoD, Apr 9). Claimed 3 personnel KIA + UAV CP destroyed near Pokrovske (Voin DV, Apr 9).
    • South Donetsk Direction (Past 24h): Up to 150 personnel, 1 AFV, 1 vehicle, 2 guns (incl. 1 Paladin SPG) (RU MoD, Apr 9). Claimed 1x PzH2000 SPG destroyed (RU 144th MRD claim, Apr 9). Claimed >35 personnel KIA/WIA across Shakhtarsk/Vremivsk sectors (Voin DV, 13:31 UTC). Claimed destruction of BBM, vehicle, up to 10 personnel near Chervone (Voin DV, 13:31 UTC). Claimed 1x mortar destroyed (Voin DV, 13:31 UTC).
    • Zaporizhzhia/Kherson Direction (Past 24h): >90 personnel, 1 M113, 2 AFV, 9 vehicles, 3 guns, 2 EW stations, 1 counter-battery radar, 2 ammo depots (RU MoD, Apr 9).
    • Sumy Oblast: Claimed destruction of 1x artillery piece via fiber-optic FPV drone (TASS/MoD video, 13:31 UTC; Voenkor Kotenok, 13:40 UTC; MoD Russia, 14:28 UTC).
    • Air Defence Claims: 6 JDAMs, 333 UAVs shot down (RU MoD / WarGonzo, 13:35 UTC).
  • Ukrainian Losses (Confirmed):
    • Major Volodymyr Romanchuk, Cmdr, EW Company, 141st Sep Mech Bde. KIA Apr 7, near Komar, Donetsk Obl.
    • Civilian Casualties (RU Attacks - Updated):
      • Kryvyi Rih (Apr 4): 19 KIA (incl. 9 children), 1 KIA (Shahed), >90 WIA.
      • Kharkiv (Apr 8): At least 2 WIA (Shahed).
      • Dnipro (Apr 8): 14 WIA (7 hospitalized, 1 serious) (Shahed).
      • Kramatorsk (Apr 8): 3 WIA (incl. 11yo girl) (Shahed).
      • Malokaterynivka (Zaporizhzhia, Apr 9): Damage to houses/cars from 3 FPV drone strikes (Zaporizhzhia OVA).
      • Prymorske (Zaporizhzhia, Apr 9): Damage from UAV attacks (Zaporizhzhia OVA).
  • Civilian Casualties (UA Attacks - RU Claims - Verification Required):
    • Guevo (Kursk): 6 Civilians KIA (RU SK claim, new video testimony released).
    • Krasnoyaruzhsky District (Belgorod): 1 Civilian KIA, 2 WIA by UA drone on civilian car (Belgorod Gov. / Dva Mayora, Apr 9, 13:57 UTC).
Previous Report (2025-04-09 14:01:42Z)