Major Updates on the Military Situation in Ukraine: December 25, 2024, 18:13 UTC

Executive Summary

Russian forces maintain significant advancements, particularly in the Donetsk Oblast, with notable progress in Kurakhove, Pokrovsk, Toretsk, and the Vremivka direction. The capture of Storozheve and the development of a new "pocket" near Velyka Novosilka mark a substantial shift in the Vremivka direction. Drone warfare remains a dominant feature, with both sides utilizing drones for reconnaissance, targeting, and direct attacks. Ukrainian forces report widespread drone activity across multiple regions. Air raid alerts have been issued in multiple Oblasts due to the threat of drone and missile attacks. A missile was intercepted, and several drones were tracked across different regions. There is a new threat of missile attacks, with the take-off of Tu-95MS aircraft from the "Olenya" airfield and reports of missile launches and "Kalibr" missile launches from the Black Sea. The Russian Navy maintains a significant presence in the Black Sea and Mediterranean. The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, with civilian casualties and forced evacuations. The situation in the Kremennaya-Terny area and the Kursk region also indicates an intensification of fighting and strategic repositioning of forces. Neskuchne in DPR is under attack. Also, Russian forces liberated Novopustynka.

Changes to the Situation - December 25, 2024, 18:13 UTC

Military Developments

• Drone Warfare:

  • New groups of drones are entering Chernihiv Oblast from Bryansk, heading south/southwest.
  • Drones are in the southwest of Sumy Oblast, heading south.
  • Drones are in the north of Poltava Oblast, heading south/southeast.
  • Drones are in the east of Zhytomyr Oblast, heading southwest.
  • Drones are in the northwest of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, heading southwest.
  • Drones are in the northeast of Mykolaiv Oblast, heading southwest.
  • 2 drones in Mykolaiv Oblast, heading towards Bashtanka.
  • 2 drones over Zelenodolsk.
  • 1 drone over Zhytomyr.
  • 4 new drones in Chernihiv Oblast, heading towards Nizhyn.
  • 2 drones in the Lubny area.
  • 3 drones at the intersection of Poltava and Sumy Oblasts, heading southeast.
  • 4 drones on the west of Poltava Oblast, heading south.
  • 5 drones from Poltava Oblast are flying to Kharkiv Oblast.
  • 5 drones in the Nizhyn area are flying to Kyiv Oblast.
  • 1 drone is circling at the intersection of Zhytomyr and Khmelnytskyi Oblasts.
  • 1 drone is approaching Starokonstantinov.
  • 1 drone is in the Smila area, heading towards the Kyiv region.
  • 2 drones from the Dnipropetrovsk region are heading towards Oleksandriia in the Kirovohrad region.
  • 2 new drones are in the Dnipropetrovsk region, heading towards Dnipro.
  • 1 new drone is heading towards Zelenodolsk from the Kherson region.
  • Zhytomyr is under direct threat from enemy drones approaching from the northeast.
  • Kherson and Mykolaiv Oblasts are under threat of enemy drone attacks from the northeast.
  • Air defense systems were active in the Kyiv region, engaging and destroying hostile drones.
  • Extensive drone activity reported across multiple regions, with Ukrainian air defense neutralizing drones near Kyiv.
  • Air raid alerts issued for Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Pryluky, Myrhorod, Cherkasy, Kyiv, Dnipro, Mykolaiv, Vinnitsa, Zhytomyr, and Khmelnytskyi.
  • Ukrainian forces report destroying a Russian "Baba Yaga" drone near Kupyansk.
  • During the night, 4 more UAVs were destroyed and suppressed by electronic warfare in the Millerovsky and Tarasovsky districts of Rostov Oblast. Russian media sources claim that a total of 12 drones were destroyed in Rostov Oblast, as well as an additional drone in Voronezh Oblast.
  • A new FPV-drone "Hortenzia" with support of management for optical fiber started to be used in the zone of special military operation.
  • Syrian Kurds are reportedly using FPV drones, inspired by their use in the conflict zone. They are targeting pro-Turkish militants and their armored vehicles near the Tishrin Dam.
  • Air raid alerts have been lifted in Kyiv.
  • Drone (likely Shahed drones) movement has been detected:
    • Approaching Vasylkiv from the west and east.
    • Approaching Brovary.
    • 3 drones were reported in the Lubny area of Poltava Oblast.
    • 4 drones from the Bila Tserkva district of Kyiv Oblast were heading towards Vinnytsia Oblast.
    • 4 drones were detected at the intersection of Zhytomyr and Kyiv Oblasts.
    • 1 drone was reported north of Chernihiv, moving westward.
    • 2 drones from the Nizhyn area were heading southwest.
    • 1 drone was reported in the north of Chernihiv Oblast.
    • New groups of drones were entering Sumy Oblast from Kursk, heading south/southeast.
    • A drone was reported heading towards Kyiv from the southwest.
    • A drone was reported heading towards Sumy from the northwest.
    • 2 drones in the central part of Vinnytsia Oblast, heading south of Khmelnytskyi Oblast.
    • 1 drone over Boiarka, approaching Vasylkiv.
    • 1 drone in the central part of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, heading northwest.
    • 1 drone from Cherkasy Oblast heading into Vinnytsia Oblast.
    • 5 drones in the Lubny area of Poltava Oblast.
    • 3 drones in the Kremenchuk area, heading east.
    • 1 drone in the east of Kharkiv Oblast, heading towards Kupiansk.
    • 3 drones from Sumy Oblast heading into Chernihiv Oblast.
    • 1 drone flew past Nizhyn heading west.
    • 1 drone in Belarus, sometimes flying into Chernihiv Oblast, sometimes into Kyiv Oblast.
    • New drone threat for Dnipro and Kamianske.
    • A drone was reported heading towards Kharkiv from the northeast.
    • Kirovohradska Oblast is under threat of enemy drone attacks from the northeast.
    • 4 drones in Kremenchuk district, heading towards Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
    • 1 drone from Dnipropetrovsk Oblast heading towards Kirovohrad Oblast.
    • 1 drone in the south of Vinnytsia Oblast.
    • 1 drone from Kharkiv Oblast heading towards Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
    • 1 drone in the vicinity of Chuhuiv.
    • 1 drone heading towards Dnipro from the northwest.
    • 2 drones near Cherkasy; 1 west of Pryluky heading towards Cherkasy Oblast.
    • 1 drone near Sumy heading west/northwest.
    • A group of drones heading south in Poltava Oblast towards Kremenchuk.
    • 4 drones south of Pavlohrad, heading west/southwest.
    • 2 drones near Poltava, heading towards Kremenchuk.
    • 4 drones flying through Zlatopil heading west.
    • 1 drone flew past Merefa heading west.
    • Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions under threat of enemy drone attacks.
    • Enemy drones heading towards Dnipro from the east.
    • UAVs heading towards Kremenchuk from the northeast.
    • 1 drone flew past Dnipro towards Kremenchuk.
    • 3 drones south of Dnipro, heading west.
    • 5 drones moved from Kharkiv Oblast to Poltava Oblast.
    • 4 new drones at the intersection of Donetsk and Kharkiv Oblasts, heading southwest towards Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
    • A drone is heading towards Kryvyi Rih from the northeast.
    • 4 drones approaching Kremenchuk.
    • 2 drones moving from Dnipropetrovsk Oblast to Kherson Oblast.
    • 1 drone approaching Kryvyi Rih.
    • 1 drone approaching Zhytomyr.
    • 1 drone moving from northern Kyiv Oblast to Zhytomyr Oblast.
    • 3 drones in eastern Chernihiv Oblast, moving south.
    • 1 new drone approaching Kharkiv.
    • 3 drones are heading towards Kryvyi Rih from Kirovohradska Oblast.
    • 1 drone is over Zelenodolsk.
    • 2 drones are flying towards Pokrov.
    • 2 UAVs were detected and destroyed by air defense forces in Bryansk Oblast.
    • Drones detected in the east of Chernihiv Oblast, heading west/south/southwest.
    • Drones detected in Sumy Oblast, heading west.
    • Drones detected in the west of Kyiv Oblast, heading northeast towards Kyiv.
    • Drones detected in the northwest of Poltava Oblast, heading south/southeast.
    • Drones detected in the southwest of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, heading northwest.
    • Drones detected in the center of Vinnytsia Oblast, heading southwest.
    • Drones detected in the west of Cherkasy Oblast, heading west.
    • Drones detected in the east of Kharkiv Oblast, heading east.
    • A drone was reported heading towards Kharkiv from the northeast.
    • Kirovohradska Oblast is under threat of enemy drone attacks from the northeast.
    • 4 drones in Kremenchuk district, heading towards Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
    • 1 drone from Dnipropetrovsk Oblast heading towards Kirovohrad Oblast.
    • 1 drone in the south of Vinnytsia.
    • One drone approaching Vyshhorod from the north-east.
    • Five drones were reported in the Lozova area of Kharkiv Oblast, with a northerly course.
    • One drone is approaching Kharkiv.
    • Three drones are flying from Kharkiv Oblast towards Sumy Oblast.
    • Several groups of drones are in Kharkiv Oblast, with a northwesterly and northeasterly course.
    • Drones are in the north of Sumy Oblast, with a northwesterly course.
    • Drones are in Poltava Oblast, with a northwesterly course.
    • One drone with a western course is reported in the south of Khmelnytskyi Oblast.
    • Zaporizhzhia is still under attack, with 2 drones approaching from the south and west.
    • One drone is reported at the intersection of Kyiv and Chernihiv Oblasts with a western course, and 3 drones are in the north of Kyiv Oblast with a western course.
    • One drone has left Kyiv Oblast for Belarus.
    • Four drones are east of Chernihiv with a southwestern course, and 5 drones are flying near Konotop with a southwestern course.
    • One drone was reported on the Khmelnytskyi and Chernivtsi Oblast border, heading west.
    • New groups of enemy drones are entering from Bryansk region to Chernihiv region, with a southern/southwestern course.
    • One drone was reported near Irpin heading towards Zhytomyr Oblast.
    • Seven drones were reported in the north of Kyiv Oblast, heading west.
    • Five drones were reported near Nizhyn, heading south.
    • Two drones were reported flying through the Pryluky district towards Cherkasy Oblast.
    • One drone was reported at the intersection of Zhytomyr and Vinnytsia Oblasts, heading west.
    • The air raid alert for Ternopil Oblast has been issued due to the threat of enemy drones from the south.
    • Drone reported in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast.
    • Drone on the east of Chernihiv Oblast, heading south/southwest.
    • Drone on the north of Kyiv Oblast, heading west.
    • Drone on the south and east of Kyiv Oblast, heading west/southwest.
    • Drone on the west of Kyiv Oblast, heading east/southeast.
    • 2 drones are flying over Fastiv towards Bila Tserkva.
    • 1 drone is east of Bila Tserkva, heading southwest.
    • 3 drones from the north of Kyiv Oblast are crossing into Zhytomyr Oblast.
    • 4 drones in the east of Kyiv Oblast, heading southwest.
    • 5 drones near Nizhyn.
    • 2 new drones in the north of Chernihiv Oblast.
    • Update: New groups of enemy drones are entering Chernihiv Oblast from the Bryansk region with a southwestern course.
    • 2 drones крутятся возле Kharkiv.
    • 5 drones in Sumy Oblast, перелетают в Kharkiv Oblast.
    • 1 drone летит по Dnipro (реке) в сторону Kremenchuk.
    • 1 drone с Chernihiv Oblast перелетает на север Kyiv Oblast.
    • 1 drone с Chernihiv Oblast перелетает в Poltava Oblast.
  • Several drones are detected in Zhytomyr Oblast, moving towards Vinnytsia and Khmelnytskyi.
  • 2 drones in the center of Poltava Oblast, heading north towards Kyiv.
  • 2 drones on the border of Vinnytsia and Khmelnytskyi Oblasts, heading northwest.
  • 1 drone in the Cherkasy region, heading north towards Kyiv.
  • A group of drones is moving through Kharkiv Oblast, heading west.
  • One drone is approaching Zhytomyr.
  • New drones detected in Mykolaiv Oblast, heading towards Kirovohrad Oblast.
  • 3 new drones are on the border of Cherkasy and Kirovohrad Oblasts.
  • 1 drone is approaching Zhmerynka from the south.
  • 1 drone is on the border of Zhytomyr and Vinnytsia Oblasts, heading west.
  • 3 drones are in the north of Kyiv Oblast, heading west.
  • 1 drone is in Khmelnytskyi Oblast, heading west.
  • Odesa Oblast is under threat of enemy drone attacks from the northeast.
  • New drones detected on the south of Odesa Oblast.
  • 1 drone in the south of Khmelnytskyi Oblast is moving towards Chernivtsi.
  • 3 drones are in the north of Cherkasy Oblast, heading towards Kyiv Oblast.
  • Drones are in the Uman area, heading towards Vinnytsia.
  • A new group of drones in Mykolaiv Oblast is heading towards Kirovohrad Oblast.
  • 3 drones are in the north of Khmelnytskyi Oblast, heading west.
  • A drone is detected near Kremenchuk heading south.
  • Several drones are in Vinnytsia Oblast, heading towards Khmelnytskyi Oblast.
  • 3 drones are in the east of Khmelnytskyi Oblast, heading west.
  • A new group of drones from the Black Sea is heading towards Odesa.
  • 2 drones are in Khmelnytskyi Oblast, heading west.
  • 1 drone is in the south of Zhytomyr Oblast, heading west.
  • New groups of drones are moving from Mykolaiv Oblast to the northwest.
  • 2 drones are in the Bila Tserkva area, heading west.
  • 1 drone is in the north of Cherkasy Oblast, heading northwest.
  • 1 drone is flying towards Bila Tserkva.
  • 2 drones are in the west of Vinnytsia Oblast, heading northwest.
  • A new group of drones from Mykolaiv Oblast is heading towards Kirovohrad Oblast.
  • New groups of drones from the Black Sea are heading towards Odesa Oblast.
  • Drones are approaching Starokostiantyniv from the south.
  • 1 drone is in the Zhytomyr area, heading towards Rivne Oblast.
  • 1 drone is in the south of Cherkasy Oblast, heading west.
  • 1 drone is in the north of Kyiv Oblast, heading west.
  • Drones are approaching Starokostiantyniv from the southeast.
  • 2 drones are heading towards Khmelnytskyi.
  • A group of drones is heading from Kirovohrad Oblast towards Cherkasy Oblast.
  • 1 drone is heading towards Khmelnytskyi.
  • Drones are approaching Starokostiantyniv from the east.
  • Drones are approaching Khmelnytskyi.
  • Drones are approaching Starokostiantyniv from the southeast.
  • 1 drone is in the north of Odesa Oblast, heading west.
  • A group of drones is heading from Kirovohrad Oblast towards Cherkasy Oblast.
  • A group of drones is heading from Odesa Oblast towards Mykolaiv Oblast.
  • 1 drone is in the north of Kyiv Oblast, heading west.
  • 1 drone is heading towards Zhytomyr.
  • 1 drone is in the Uman area, heading northwest.
  • 1 drone is heading towards Khmelnytskyi.
  • 2 drones are approaching Zhytomyr from the east.
  • Update: Drones are approaching Starokostiantyniv.
  • Update: A drone is approaching Zhytomyr.
  • Update: Drones are approaching Zhytomyr.
  • Update: Drones are approaching Khmelnytskyi.
  • Update: Drones are approaching Starokostiantyniv from the south.
  • Update: Drones are approaching Starokostiantyniv.
  • Update: Drones are approaching Khmelnytskyi.
  • Update: Drones are approaching Zhytomyr from the east.
  • Update: Drones are approaching Khmelnytskyi.
  • Update: Drones are approaching Starokostiantyniv from the east.
  • Update: Drones are approaching Starokostiantyniv from the southeast.

• Missile Activity:

  • A high-speed target was detected in Kharkiv Oblast heading towards Poltava Oblast. It continues to move in the direction of Kremenchuk.
  • A guided air-launched missile was detected in Kharkiv Oblast heading towards Novyi Merchyk.
  • Take-off of Tu-95MS aircraft from the "Olenya" airfield was reported. Their course is southern.
  • First launching maneuvers were made in the Engels area.
  • Ukrainian resources reported missile launches from Russian Tu-95 aircraft.
  • There is a threat of "Kalibr" missile launches from the Black Sea.
  • "Kalibr" missiles have been launched from the Myskhako area.
  • At the time of the launches, 7 Tu-95MS aircraft were in the air: 4 from Olenya, 3 from Engels.
  • The launch of a Soyuz rocket with a new Resurs-P satellite is scheduled for December 25th at the Baikonur Cosmodrome.
  • A guided air-launched missile is moving through the Dnipropetrovsk region towards the Kryvyi Rih area.
  • A missile is moving east of the Kirovohrad region, heading towards Cherkasy region.
  • A missile was intercepted over an unspecified area.
  • Missile threat issued for Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts.
  • Enemy tactical aviation is active in the east and northeast, with the threat of using aerial weapons.
  • Cruise missiles were detected in Cherkasy Oblast, heading west/northwest.
  • Cruise missiles are heading towards Uman.
  • Cruise missiles were detected in the east of Kirovohrad Oblast, heading west.
  • Cruise missiles were detected in Cherkasy Oblast, heading towards Vinnytsia Oblast.
  • Cruise missiles were detected in the center of Vinnytsia Oblast, heading west.
  • Cruise missiles were detected coming from Kharkiv Oblast towards Poltava.
  • Cruise missiles were detected in the north of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, heading west.
  • Cruise missiles were detected in the south of Kharkiv Oblast, heading northwest.
  • Cruise missiles were detected in the northeast of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, heading northwest.
  • A cruise missile was detected heading towards Kremenchuk.
  • A cruise missile was detected in the south of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, heading north.
  • A cruise missile was detected heading towards Kamianske in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
  • A cruise missile was detected coming from Vinnytsia Oblast towards Dunaivtsi in Khmelnytskyi Oblast.
  • Cruise missiles were detected in the south of Khmelnytskyi Oblast, heading west.
  • A cruise missile was detected coming from Dnipropetrovsk Oblast towards Kropyvnytskyi.
  • A cruise missile on the south of Ternopil region changed course to the west/northwest.
  • A cruise missile in Kirovohrad Oblast changed course to Oleksandriia/Kremenchuk.
  • Two cruise missiles were reported flying from Ternopil Oblast towards Burshtyn.
  • One cruise missile was reported flying on the south of Khmelnytskyi Oblast.
  • One cruise missile was reported approaching Yampil of Vinnytsia Oblast.
  • One cruise missile was flying from Ternopil Oblast towards Burshtyn (Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast).
  • One cruise missile was reported flying towards Stryi.
  • One cruise missile flew over Yampil into Moldova, heading towards Romania.
  • One cruise missile flew from Romania south of Chernivtsi, heading west.
  • One cruise missile flew from Khmelnytskyi Oblast to the south of Ternopil Oblast, heading west.
  • One cruise missile flew towards Chernivtsi from Moldova.
  • One cruise missile flew on the southwest of Chernivtsi Oblast, heading west.
  • One cruise missile in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast was reported heading northwest.
  • One cruise missile was reported flying in the mountains of Chernivtsi Oblast.
  • Several cruise missiles were detected in Cherkasy Oblast, heading towards Kyiv Oblast.
  • Several cruise missiles were detected in Khmelnytskyi Oblast, heading towards Ternopil Oblast.
  • A cruise missile was detected in Kyiv Oblast, heading towards Zhytomyr Oblast.
  • A cruise missile was detected in Vinnytsia Oblast, heading towards Khmelnytskyi Oblast.
  • Several cruise missiles were detected in Mykolaiv Oblast, heading towards Kirovohrad Oblast.
  • A cruise missile was detected in Kyiv Oblast, heading towards Bila Tserkva.
  • Two cruise missiles were detected heading towards Lviv.
  • A cruise missile was detected in Khmelnytskyi Oblast, heading towards Ternopil Oblast.
  • A cruise missile was detected in Ternopil Oblast, heading towards Lviv Oblast.
  • Two cruise missiles were detected in Lviv Oblast, heading towards the Polish border.
  • Several cruise missiles were detected in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, heading towards Lviv Oblast.
  • A cruise missile was detected in Khmelnytskyi Oblast, heading towards Lviv Oblast.
  • A cruise missile was detected in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, heading towards Lviv Oblast.
  • A cruise missile was detected in Lviv Oblast, heading towards the Polish border.
  • A cruise missile was detected in Lviv Oblast, heading towards Poland.
  • Lviv is under attack from enemy cruise missiles.
  • Explosions reported in Lviv.
  • Update: At least one cruise missile was intercepted in Lviv Oblast.
  • Update: At least one cruise missile was intercepted in Lviv.
  • Update: Air raid alerts have been lifted across Ukraine, except for areas with ongoing drone threats.

• Donetsk Oblast:

  • Velyka Novosilka: Russian forces destroyed a bridge over the Mokri Yaly river, disrupting Ukrainian logistics. Russian forces are attacking from both sides, attempting to reach the Velyka Novosilka-Huliaipole road. Russian forces reportedly encircled Ukrainian forces in Makarivka, south of Velyka Novosilka. The information about the encirclement of Ukrainian forces in Makarivka is officially denied by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on December 25th.
  • Neskuchne: Rogov reported the beginning of battles for the liberation of Neskuchne in DPR. He also reported the advance of the Russian Armed Forces "from Storozheve towards the road leading to Huliaipole".
  • Kupyansk Direction: Russian troops, supported by armored vehicles, are fighting near Zahryzove. In the northern part of the village, Russian infantry occupied positions in a forest plantation and in a number of buildings.

• Air Activity:

  • Russian tactical aviation is active on the south-eastern direction, with a threat of the use of aviation weapons for front-line areas.
  • Launches of guided air bombs by Russian tactical aviation were reported against Konstantinovka and Chasov Yar.
  • A Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber was shown conducting operations in the Kursk region, highlighting ongoing airstrikes.
  • Russian aviation reportedly targeted energy infrastructure in Ukraine, including strikes on Kremenchuk HPP, Ladynzhynska TPP, and Burshtynska TPP.
  • Explosions were reported in Poltava, Sumy, Kharkiv, Kremenchuk, Dnipropetrovsk, Khmelnytskyi, Kyiv, Kherson, Cherkasy, and Mykolaiv.
  • Russian forces reportedly used drones to eliminate a Ukrainian special forces group near Kupyansk.
  • A soldier with the callsign "Khuligan" from the Russian 68th Army Corps' "Kaira" UAV unit reportedly destroyed a Ukrainian armored vehicle using an FPV drone.
  • A video report by Maxim Grigoriev, titled "Time to Be Together," alleges that Ukrainian forces committed mass killings of civilians in Selidovo. The video includes graphic content and testimonies from alleged witnesses.
  • The "Kaira" UAV squad of the 68th Army Corps is actively targeting and destroying enemy equipment. An FPV drone operator with the call sign "Hooligan" successfully hit and destroyed an enemy armored vehicle.
  • A video released by the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Operational Command "Luhansk" showcases operations within their area of responsibility, with the caption "Maximum Russophobia."
  • A video shows a group of soldiers singing a carol in a basic shelter or dugout, suggesting a forward position in low-light conditions. The soldiers are wearing various cold-weather military uniforms and their demeanor seems positive. The video has a strong psychological and propaganda aspect, aiming to boost the morale of Ukrainian troops by reinforcing their cultural connection, unity, and ancestral legacy.
  • An image depicts the aftermath of an attack on a building, likely a theater or cultural center, with a visible marking "ДЕТИ" ("CHILDREN" in Russian) on the ground. The image is used to highlight the destruction brought about by military action in Ukraine, suggesting a potentially large civilian impact.
  • A video was shared from the "Trukha Kharkiv" Telegram channel showing a dramatic, "burning" sky over Kharkiv. The accompanying text suggests ongoing events in the city.
  • A video was shared from the ASTRA Telegram channel showing Kharkiv decorated for Christmas and New Year for the first time since 2022, despite ongoing shelling. The accompanying text highlights the resilience of the city's spirit.
  • British publication Economist reports on Ukraine's development of a new cruise missile called "Trembita," capable of reaching speeds of 400 km/h with a range of 200 km. A more powerful version with a range of 500 km is also reportedly in development.
  • The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that it had destroyed a deployment point for foreign mercenaries and the Security Service of Ukraine.
  • The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the Russian air defense forces intercepted five HIMARS rockets and 119 Ukrainian drones in the past 24 hours.
  • The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the Ukrainian forces lost up to 400 troops in the area of responsibility of the "West" group of forces.
  • The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the Ukrainian forces lost up to 245 troops in the area of responsibility of the "South" group of forces.
  • The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the Ukrainian forces lost more than 130 troops in the area of responsibility of the "North" and "Dnepr" group of forces.
  • The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that since the beginning of the special military operation, 650 aircraft, 283 helicopters, 38,539 unmanned aerial vehicles, 590 anti-aircraft missile systems, 19,969 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,504 MLRS combat vehicles, 19,991 field artillery guns and mortars, and 29,490 units of support military vehicles have been destroyed.
  • Ukrainian media reported that the Ukrainian Security Service used drones to attack an ammunition depot at the Kadamovsky training ground in the Rostov region. The attack resulted in the destruction of the depot, causing significant logistical difficulties for the Russian forces.
  • After the strikes of the Russian army, a large number of wounded soldiers, including high-ranking ones, are being admitted to hospitals in Dnipropetrovsk.
  • Hospitals in Dnipropetrovsk are overcrowded with Ukrainian soldiers.
  • The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that it had destroyed a deployment point for foreign mercenaries and the Security Service of Ukraine.
  • The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the Russian air defense forces intercepted five HIMARS rockets and 119 Ukrainian drones in the past 24 hours.
  • The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the Ukrainian forces lost up to 400 troops in the area of responsibility of the "West" group of forces.
  • The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the Ukrainian forces lost up to 245 troops in the area of responsibility of the "South" group of forces.
  • The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the Ukrainian forces lost more than 130 troops in the area of responsibility of the "North" and "Dnepr" group of forces.

• Axis Clashes:

  • Kharkiv Axis: Clashes near Hoptivka, Hlybokoht, Vysoka Yaruhya, Buhruvatka, and Starytsa.
  • Kupyansk Axis: Clashes near Kucherivka, Stepova Novoselivka, Bohuslavka, Zahryzove, and Nova Krystynivka.
  • Lyman Axis: Clashes near Zelenyy Hay, Novoserhiyivka, Novoyehorivka, Hrekivka, Makiyivka, Nadiya, Ivanivka, Terny, Toretsk, Hryhorivka, Druzhelubivka, Dibrovy, and Serebryanka.
  • Sieversk Axis: Clashes near Bilohorivka, Verkhnokamyanske, Ivano-Daryivka, and Vyyimka.
  • Kramatorsk Axis: Clashes near Vasukivka, Chasiv Yar, and Stupochky.
  • Toretsk Axis: Clashes near Toretsk and Druzhba.
  • Pokrovsk Axis: Clashes near **Lysivka, Sukha Balka, Promin, Zelene,