Situation Report

# Superhuman Military Intelligence AI: Updated Situation Analysis - December 13, 2024 (11:15:23 UTC)

## Key Updates

### Eastern Ukraine

*   **Command Change:** Ukrainian forces replaced the commander of the "Donetsk" OTG with Alexander Tarnavsky, following a worsening of operational circumstances and a retreat order.
*   **Zholte:** Russian forces reportedly took Zholte. Ukrainian counter attacks failed.
*   **Kurakhovo:** Russian forces advance in central Kurakhovo, risking Ukrainian encirclement in Uspenovka, Veselyi Hai, and Annovka, attempting to cut off the supply route. They secured the southeastern part of Uspenovka. Russian forces are advancing near the intersection of the Kurakhovo-Zaporizhia highway and a road moving from Starie Terny, and may control this intersection.
*   **Pokrovsk:** Russian forces advanced near Pokrovsk, within 2km of the city outskirts. They captured Novotroitskoye and Zarya, advancing at Sonstovka, Kruglakovka, Veselyi Gai, and Uspenovka. Russian forces established control north of Petrovka.
*   **Toretsk:** Russian forces are consolidating control in Toretsk, reportedly advancing near Dzerzhinsk, and gaining control of the surrounding slag heaps. Russian air attacks target Toretsk.
*   **Artemovsk Sector:** Russian forces advanced near Kalinina.
*   **Horlivka Sector:** Russian forces advanced around Scherbinovka.
*   **Velyka Novosilka:** Russian forces advanced north of Rivnopil in the western approaches to Velyka Novosilka.
*   **Robotyne:** Russian forces made slight advances near Robotyne.
*   **Ukrainian Casualties:** Ukrainian forces suffer heavy losses in the Kurakhovo region.
*   **Russian Tactics:** Russian forces use fiber optic drones to destroy Ukrainian vehicles, mine-clearing techniques, and direct tank fire.
*   **Supply Line Interdiction:** Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian crossing over the river Mokrye Yaly with an airstrike, and attempt to cut off the supply route from Dachenske to Yantarne to Uspenovka.
*   **Pontoon Bridge Destruction:** Russian forces destroyed a pontoon bridge over a river near Novoochechetovoe using FABs.
*   **Russian Flag:** Russian forces raised their flag at Veselyi Hai in central Kurakhovo. Russian forces also raised their flag at Uspenovka.
* **Troop Capture:** Ukrainian soldiers were captured near Zholte.
* **Ukrainian Resistance:** A Ukrainian machine gunner reportedly engaged a Russian assault group near Pokrovsk.
* **T-90 Capture:** A Ukrainian force captured a Russian T-90MS after a Russian crew abandoned it due to damage.

### Kursk Region

*   **Russian Gains:** Russian forces reportedly liberated Daryino and Novoivanovka in the Sudzha district. They took a Ukrainian position in Plekhovo with the use of North Korean special forces and gained control of Plekhovo.
*   **Combat Activities:** Russian forces are engaged in intense combat in the northern part of the Sudzha district.
*   **Drone Warfare:** Russian drone operations continue, targeting Ukrainian positions.
*   **Vehicle Destruction:** Russian forces destroyed an M1 Abrams tank with an FPV drone and two Ukrainian vehicles with fiber optic drones near Mala Loknya.
*   **Ukrainian Losses:** Ukrainian losses in the Kursk region are stated to be over 200 soldiers.
*   **Fortified Position:** Russian marines took a fortified position from Ukrainian forces in the Kursk border region.
*   **Surrender Instructions:** A captured Ukrainian soldier stated he was instructed not to surrender, but to destroy himself with grenades.
*  **Soldier Death:** A Ukrainian soldier reportedly died when a Russian FPV drone targeted him with fiber optic technology.

### Sumy Oblast

*   **Air Attacks:** Russian forces launch repeated guided air bomb attacks in the region.
*   **Drone Incursions:** New groups of Russian drones enter from the Kursk region, with multiple drones moving towards Kyiv, Poltava and Pryluky.
*   **Territorial Advance:** Russian forces advanced into the region near the village of Aleksandria.
*   **Sumy Threat:** Sumy is under threat of attack from the northwest and northeast. Russian tactical aviation is active, conducting guided air bomb strikes on Sumy.
* **Russian Movement:** Russian forces are entering and moving south/southwest.
*  **Drone Activity:** Drones are moving on the border with Poltava and Chernihiv, moving west/southwest.

### Zaporizhzhia Oblast

*   **Missile Strike:** A Russian quasi-ballistic missile (9M723-1 Iskander) strike hit a hospital complex, resulting in Ukrainian personnel losses and the death of a high-ranking NATO official.
*   **Increased Attacks:** There were 268 attacks on 10 settlements, involving 150 drones, 8 Grad rocket barrages, and 109 artillery strikes.
*   **HIMARS Deployment:** Ukrainian HIMARS units are deployed in Zaporizhzhia.
*   **Civilian Evacuation:** Ukrainian authorities are evacuating civilians from Mala Tokmachka.
*   **Renewed Strikes:** Russian forces renewed aviation strikes and dropped guided bombs on Stepnogirsk and Mala Tokmachka. Three Ukrainian DSNs (State Emergency Service) workers were injured by a Russian attack using KABs (guided bombs) in Stepnohirsk.
*   **Repelled Assaults:** Ukrainian forces repelled 14 Russian army assaults, mostly on the Zaporizhzhia direction, near Novodarivka and Novopola.
*   **Zelenskyy Visit:** Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visited a unit that is using HIMARS in the Zaporizhzhia region.

### Kherson Oblast

*   **Drone Activity:** Drones are moving northwest from the border with Mykolaiv Oblast, approaching Kherson from the direction of Zelenovka.
*   **Kherson Threat:** Kherson is under threat of attack from the north.
*   **Firefight:** There was a reported firefight near the Antonovsky Bridge.
*   **Attacks:** Russian forces attacked Mikhailovka and Nikolsky.
*   **Repelled Assaults:** Ukrainian forces repelled 5 Russian army assaults.
* **Drones:** Drones are continuing to move southeast in the region.

### Kharkiv Oblast

*   **Air Attacks:** Russian forces are launching guided air bomb attacks.
*   **Drone Attack:** A "Shahed" drone hit a residential building in Kharkiv, causing casualties.
*   **Drone Movement:** Drones are moving west/southwest from the southern part of the region. Ukrainian air defense systems have forced a change in Russian drone attack routes near Kharkiv.
*   **Fighting:** Heavy fighting is ongoing in Volchansk, with reports of Ukrainian forces deploying chemical weapons. Fighting continues near Hlyboke, Lyptsi, Starytsya and Vovchansk. Russian forces disrupted a Ukrainian attack in the Liptsi area.
*   **Missile Strikes:** Multiple ballistic missile strikes are reported in Kharkiv and Slobozhanske.
*   **Evacuations:** Ukrainian forces are evacuating residents of 344 settlements.
*   **Casualties:** Four civilians were injured after a Russian attack in Myrne.
*   **Operational Situation:** The operational situation on the Kharkiv direction has not changed significantly but remains complicated.
*   **Repelled Assaults:** Ukrainian forces repelled 8 Russian army assaults in the region near Vovchansk, Hlyboke, and Starytsya.
*   **Air Strikes:** Russian forces carried out 10 air strikes and 45 strikes using kamikaze drones in the region.
*   **Bombardment:** Russian forces carried out 304 bombardments of Ukrainian defensive positions.
*   **Russian Losses:** Russian forces report they have lost 109 personnel, 49 items of military equipment, and 70 defensive shelters in the Kharkiv area.
*   **Ukrainian Losses:** Ukrainian forces claim to have killed 33 Russian soldiers, wounded 75, and captured 1 in the Kharkiv region.
* **Russian Drone:** A Russian FPV drone destroyed a Ukrainian BTR-4 near Kharkiv.

### Toretsk/Kramatorsk Direction

*   **Consolidation of Control:** Russian forces are consolidating control in Toretsk, controlling the Zabalok district and the central mine along with its spoil heaps.
*   **Advances:** Russian forces reportedly advanced near Dzerzhinsk and gained control of the surrounding slag heaps. Fighting is ongoing on the northern and western edge of the Fire-Resistant Compound in Chasov Yar.
*   **Offensive:** A new Russian offensive is underway near Toretsk.

### Other Fronts

*   **Serebryansk Forest:** Russian 16th Special Forces Brigade is conducting operations near the Serebryansk forest.
*   **Supply Lines:** Russian forces are targeting supply lines to Neskuchne and Storozheve but haven't fully cut them off, using artillery and drones to target them.
*   **Mokrye Yaly River Crossing:** Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian crossing over the river Mokrye Yaly with an airstrike.
*   **Mine Clearing:** Russian forces have been using mine-clearing techniques in Pavlovka, near Donetsk, as well as direct tank fire.
*   **BMP Destruction:** Russian forces destroyed a German-made BMP Marder vehicle near Shevchenko.
*   **Fiber Optic Drones:** Russian forces report using a new type of drone that uses fiber optics to target vehicles.
*   **Ukrainian FPV Drone Attack:** A Ukrainian FPV drone attack on a tank was reported near Novotroitskoye.
*   **Tactical Gains:** Russian armored vehicles have achieved tactical gains to the south of Pushkino.
*   **Supply Route Interdiction:** Russian forces are attempting to cut off the supply route from Dachenske to Yantarne to Uspenovka.
*   **Withdrawal:** Ukrainian forces are withdrawing from portions of Yelizavetovka, Veselyi Hai, Annovka, Uspenovka, and Ostrovsky (Konstantinopolsky), while maintaining control of Yantarne.
*   **Village Capture:** Russian forces have taken the village of Zarya.
*   **Advances:** Russian forces are pushing towards the outskirts of Konstantinopolskoye and have advanced on the Vremevsk direction by 4 by 1.6 kilometers.
*   **Breakthrough:** Russian forces report they have broken through Ukrainian lines, liberated Novotroitskoye and Shevchenko near Pokrovsk, and Veselyi Gai south of Kurakhovo, and taken full control of the Tsentralnaya mine in Toretsk.
*   **Platoon Destruction:** Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian platoon near Velyka Novosilka.
*   **Encirclement:** Russian forces are attempting to encircle Ukrainian forces near the Kurakhov thermal power plant and within the city's multi-story buildings.
*   **Vremevsk Direction:** Russian forces advanced on the Vremevsk direction by 4 by 1.6 kilometers.
*  **Control of Pushkino:** Russian forces have been located in the south-western region of Pushkino, and are likely now in full control of the town.
*   **Minister of Defense:** The Russian minister of defense toured the front lines in the area controlled by the "Vostok" group and stated that they have taken more than 300 square kilometers, and 7 different towns or villages in the last month.
*   **Technological Advancements:** The Russian military is using robotic platforms and electronic warfare technology in the ongoing campaign and is also taking steps to secure its supply lines as Ukraine is focusing on attacking these routes using its FPV drone technology.
*   **Heavy Losses:** Ukrainian forces in the Kurakhovo region are suffering heavy losses.
* **Ural Destruction:** A Ukrainian force destroyed a Russian Ural truck using a drone.
* **Firepower Focus:** A Ukrainian artillery unit has been identified as using heavy weaponry.

### Drone Warfare

*   **Depleted Air Defense:** Russian forces used approximately 100 Geran drones to deplete Ukrainian air defenses overnight.
*   **Ukrainian Drone Activity:** Ukrainian drones are active across the country.
*   **Drone Movement:** Numerous drones are moving across Ukraine towards Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Poltava, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Vinnytsia, Kherson, Dnipro, and Zaporizhzhia regions, and also towards Sumy and Pryluky. Drones are active on the border of Zhytomyr and Khmelnytskyi regions, moving southeast, through the Khmelnytska and Rivne Oblasts, active in eastern Kyiv region, moving west, and are also now moving from the Black Sea towards Tatarbunary.
*   **Black Sea Launch:** A large group of drones launched from the Black Sea, moving towards Tatarbunary.
*   **Approach to Cities:** Drones are approaching Bila Tserkva, Belyayevka, and Borispil.
*   **Strike Targets:** Drones struck several targets in the Kursk region.
*   **Simultaneous Strikes:** Two Ukrainian drones simultaneously struck a single target.
*   **FPV Drone Destruction:** Russian operators of FPV drones destroyed a Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drone near Kupyansk, and destroyed a Ukrainian armored vehicle with a drone in the Kharkiv region.
*   **Vehicle Destruction:** Russian forces have used drones to destroy a Ukrainian armored vehicle in a wooded area.
*   **Multiple Drones:** Multiple Ukrainian drones are traveling west from Sumy Oblast and southwest from Poltava Oblast.
*   **Possible Fiber Optic Attack:** Ukrainian forces may have used a fiber optic drone to attack a Russian vehicle.
*   **High-Speed Drone Threat:** High-speed drones are a threat to Ternopil.
*   **Drone Downings:** 13 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight over Kursk, Belgorod, Rostov, and Lipetsk regions.
*   **Lviv Region Threat:** Multiple Russian drones are threatening the Lviv region.
*   **Drone Attacks:** A Russian drone attack was reported in Haisyn in Vinnytsia Oblast and in the Oktyabrsky region of Belgorod. Russian forces attacked three regions in Chernihiv Oblast using "Shahed" drones, causing damage to civilian structures and killing 11 cows.
*   **Ukrainian Drone Strikes:** In the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces launched 180 FPV drone strikes and have dropped 125 fragmentation munitions.
*   **Ukrainian Drone Needs:** The Ukrainian military is reporting heavy use of FPV drones on their side of the conflict and requires more countermeasures against Russian drones.
*   **Drone Use near Kurakhovo:** Ukrainian forces are using drones near Kurakhovo.
*   **Kyiv Crash:** A Ukrainian UAV has crashed in the center of Kyiv, specifically in the Pecherskyi district.
*   **FPV Targeting:** Russian forces claim to have used a fiber-optic FPV drone to destroy a Ukrainian soldier near Kursk, while a Ukrainian FPV drone was destroyed by a Russian FPV drone.

### Missile Attacks

*   **Bomber Activity:** Multiple Tu-95MS strategic bombers are airborne, with repeated launch maneuvers in the Caspian Sea.
*   **Missile Mobilization:** Mobile launch platforms for Kalibr missiles are mobilizing in Novorossiysk.
*   **Ballistic Missile Threat:** Ballistic missile threat originates from Crimea.
*   **Kharkiv Strikes:** Multiple ballistic missile strikes are reported in Kharkiv and Slobozhanske.
*   **Black Sea Launch:** "Kalibr" missiles have been launched from the Black Sea, triggering air raid alerts across Ukraine.
*   **Multiple Launches:** Multiple Russian missile launches are expected, with some targeted at Pryluky, and multiple Kalibr missiles are heading towards the Kirovograd Oblast, with some later changing course to Odesa and Kryvyi Rih.
*   **Kh-101 Missiles:** Multiple Kh-101 missiles entered Ukrainian airspace through the Sumy Oblast and are traveling through the Cherkasy, Kyiv, and Kharkiv regions.
*   **Missile Movement:** Missiles have reached Sumy, Poltava, and Chernihiv oblasts, with a missile targeted at Pryluky.
*   **Kinzhal Missiles:** Kinzhal Missiles are being launched towards western Ukraine, with vectors including Zvyagel, Shepetovka, Ternopil, Stryi, Burshytn, and Zakarpattia. Multiple Kinzhal missiles have been launched from Zhytomyr Oblast towards Khmelnytskyi Oblast, and another from the Savastleyka airbase toward western regions. There is a report that the Ukrainian Air Force has shot down all Kinzhal missiles.
*   **Cruise Missile Launches:** Multiple Cruise missiles are being launched from the Kherson region in the direction of Mykolaiv, and from Kharkiv region towards Poltava and Dnipropetrovsk regions, with some missiles passing near Bila Tserkva.
*   **Ballistic Missile Launches:** Multiple ballistic missiles have been launched towards Odesa from Crimea.
*   **Missile Movement:** Multiple missiles are passing through the Lviv region in the direction of Stryi, and are also present in the Ternopil, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Khmelnytskyi regions.
*   **New Missile:** A new type of air-to-surface missile is being used in the Kherson region in the direction of Voznesensk and Pervomaisk, and towards Bashtanka. Multiple missiles of this type are moving from Kherson to Mykolaiv, and then to the Kirovograd region.
*   **Missile Re-routing:** Missiles from Kyiv have changed course and moved to the Vinnitsia region, and from there they moved west near the Khmelnitsky region. Missiles were launched on the Khmelnitsky region, heading south east, towards Dunayivtsi. Missiles from the Vinnytsia region moved to areas north of the Khmelnitsky region, and then moved south west towards the Ternopil/Ivano-Frankivsk area.
*   **Missile Reports:** A missile has been reported traveling to Cherkasy from Kyiv region. Missiles are traveling through Zhytomyr and Vinnitsa, heading to the southwest. Missiles have been reported traveling west, south of Vinnitsa, heading towards Khmelnitsky. Multiple explosions have been reported in the Vinnytsia region for the third time. The Ukrainian Air Force reports missiles moving through the Khmelnytskiy region, heading towards the Ivano-Frankivsk region, and from there towards the Ternopil region.
*   **Cherkasy Region:** There is a report that a rocket has been spotted in the Cherkasy region, moving northwest, which then traveled to the Kyiv region before moving to the Vinnytsia region, then changed direction to fly west near Khmelnitsky.
*   **Missile Movement:** Missiles are reported to be passing by the city of Kozyatyn, in the Vinnytsia region and have been reported to have changed course and are heading west from the Vinnitsia region, towards Khmelnitsky.
*   **Massive Attack:** Ukraine reports a massive Russian attack that involved 93 missiles and 200 drones. 81 missiles were shot down, including 11 cruise missiles shot down by F-16.
*   **North Korean Missile:** A North Korean missile was used in the attacks.
*   **Targeted Infrastructure:** Russia is targeting key Ukrainian infrastructure including transportation and energy networks.
*   **KAB Bombs:** Three Ukrainian DSNs (State Emergency Service) workers were injured by a Russian attack using KABs (guided bombs) in Stepnohirsk in the Zaporizhzhia region.
*   **Intense Attack:** The Prykarpattya region is facing its most intense attack since the start of the full-scale invasion.
*  **Energy Infrastructure:** Attacks were made on energy infrastructure in Lviv, Ternopil and Ivano-Frankivsk Oblasts. 50% of the Ternopil region is without power.
*   **Power Outages:** Russian forces have launched missile attacks on the energy facilities in Lviv and the Ternopil regions, severely damaging their infrastructure and leading to power outages.
*   **Other Strikes:** Missiles were launched on the Ukrainian energy infrastructure in the Ivano-Frankivsk region.
*   **Ballistic Missile Reports:** A ballistic missile has been reported in Kharkhiv, in Slobozhanske, Kharkiv Oblast, and in the direction of Kremenchuk.
*   **Multiple Ballistic Strikes:** Multiple ballistic missile strikes are reported in Kharkiv.
*   **Drohobych District Strike:** A rocket hit a critical infrastructure site in the Drohobych district of the Lviv region.
*   **Missile Production:** Russia has begun testing the "Oreshnik" missile.
* **Energy Infrastructure Damage:** Six energy infrastructure sites have been damaged in the Lviv region.
* **Nuclear Reactors:** 5 out of 9 Ukrainian nuclear reactors have reduced their output due to the Russian missile attacks.
*  **Russian Rationale:** Russian forces stated their attacks were in retaliation for Ukrainian ATACMS attacks on Taganrog.
* **Strike on Fuel/Energy Infrastructure:**  Russian missile strikes were focused on critical infrastructure targets in the fuel and energy sectors that support the Ukrainian military-industrial complex.

### Logistics

*   **State of Emergency:** Moldova is introducing a state of emergency due to uncertainty regarding gas transit through Ukraine, starting December 16.
*   **Mine Closure:** The "Metinvest" metallurgical holding has stopped work at the "Shakhtoupravlenie "Pokrovskoe" coal site due to the approach of the front line.
*   **Airbase Targeting:** The Russian airbase in Hmeymim, Syria is being targeted by drones.
*   **Bunker Construction:** Russian forces report that they are manually digging bunkers due to a lack of available earthmoving equipment.
*   **Gas Transit:** Ukraine is preparing for a cessation of gas transit from Russia by 1 January 2025.
*   **Factory Fire:** A fire occurred at a Russian factory that was responsible for servicing infrastructure.
*   **Google Play:** Google Play will stop servicing Russian developers with bank accounts in Russia starting December 26th, meaning they will be unable to receive payments for their apps on the Google Play Store.
*   **Energy Crisis:** Ukraine is facing an ongoing energy crisis due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. Half of the population is expected to be without power. The Ukrainian military reports that three out of six power grids will need to be shut down due to damaged infrastructure.
*   **Infrastructure Damage:** The Ukrainian ministry of energy states that attacks are targeted at power grids, gas networks, and transport networks, and confirms that the attacks on energy infrastructure are occurring throughout Ukraine.
*   **US Embassy:** The US Embassy reports that Russia is attacking not only energy infrastructure, but transportation networks and key infrastructure nationwide.
*   **Passport Services Interruption:** Ukraine's passport services are suspended from 16:00 today until the 16th of December, for scheduled maintenance.
*   **Requested Electricity Imports:** Ukraine has requested imports of electricity amounting to more than 13,400 MWh per hour from 5 neighboring countries following the attacks on their energy grid.
*   **Power Outages:** 5 of 9 Ukrainian nuclear reactors have reduced output due to the Russian missile attacks.
* **Physiological Solution Shortages:** Russia is experiencing a shortage of physiological solution due to import issues and that government fixed prices are too low.

### Military Activity

*   **Positions Secured:** Russian forces have secured positions within Uspenovka.
*   **Advances:** Russian forces have reportedly advanced near Dzerzhinsk and gained control of the surrounding slag heaps.
*   **Targeting Supply Lines:** Russian forces are using artillery and drones to target supply lines to Neskuchne and Storozheve.
*   **Ukrainian Counterattacks:** Ukrainian forces are counterattacking to impede Russian advances.
*   **Mine Clearing:** Russian forces are using mine-clearing techniques in Pavlovka, near Donetsk, as well as direct tank fire.
*   **BMP Destruction:** Russian forces destroyed a German-made BMP Marder vehicle near Shevchenko.
*   **Drone Usage:** Ukrainian forces are using drones near Kurakhovo.
*   **Breakthrough Attempt:** Russian forces are attempting to break through Ukrainian defenses in the Uspenovka-Annovka-Veselyi Hai sector.
*   **Troop Interdiction:** Ukrainian forces are being cut off between Uspenovka and Hannevka by Russian troop movements.
*   **Withdrawal:** Ukrainian forces are withdrawing from portions of Yelizavetovka, Veselyi Hai, Annovka, Uspenovka and Ostrovsky (Konstantinopolsky), while maintaining control of Yantarne.
*   **Supply Route:** Russian forces are attempting to cut off the supply route from Dachenske to Yantarne to Uspenovka.
*   **Push Towards Konstantinopolskoye:** Russian forces are pushing towards the outskirts of Konstantinopolskoye.
*   **Defensive Breakthrough:** Russian forces are attempting to break through Ukrainian defenses in the Uspenovka-Annovka-Veselyi Hai sector.
*   **Advancement on Vremevsk:** Russian forces have advanced on the Vremevsk direction by 4 by 1.6 kilometers.
*   **Line Breakthrough:** Russian forces report that they have broken through Ukrainian lines.
*   **Repelled Attacks:** Russian forces report they have repelled 20 Ukrainian attacks.
*   **Fiber Optic Drones:** Russian forces are reportedly using a new type of drone that uses fiber optics to target vehicles.
*   **Ukrainian Air Activity:** Ukrainian tactical aviation is conducting guided air bomb strikes in Donetsk region.
*   **River Crossing Destruction:** Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian crossing over the river Mokrye Yaly with an airstrike.
*   **Mine Clearing:** Russian forces have been using mine-clearing techniques in Pavlovka, near Donetsk, as well as direct tank fire.
*   **Village Capture:** Russian troops have captured the village of Veselyi Gai, south of Kurakhovo.
*   **Air Force Scramble:** Poland has scrambled their airforce due to the multiple missile strikes over Ukrainian territory near its border.
*   **Explosions:** There are multiple reports of explosions in the Ivano-Frankivsk, Khmelnytskyi, Vinnytsia, Odesa, and Lviv Oblasts. Multiple explosions have been reported near Burshtyn, and there are reports of strikes near Starokonstantyniv Airbase.
*   **Energy Infrastructure:** There is confirmed damage to energy infrastructure in the Odesa region and across Ukraine.
*   **FPV Drone Warfare:** Ukrainian forces are reportedly using FPV drones extensively, and require more countermeasures against Russian drones.
*   **River Crossing Destruction:** The Russian army has reportedly destroyed a crossing over the Mokrye Yaly river using an airstrike, preventing troop reinforcements.
*   **Reconnaissance and Guided Strikes:** Russian forces are using reconnaissance drones, and then strike with guided missiles on the Polozhsk direction.
*   **Counterattack:** Ukrainian forces are trying to regroup on the Zholte area and have launched a counter attack that was stopped.
*  **Heavy Casualties:** Ukrainian forces in the Kurakhovo region are suffering heavy losses.
*  **North Korean Special Forces:** Russian forces have reportedly gained control of Plekhovo, in the Kursk region, with the help of North Korean Special Forces.
*   **Drone Technology:** The Russian military is reportedly using "Kulibin Club" donations to develop new drone, electronic warfare, robotic, and tactical transport technology.
*   **Bunker Construction:** Russian forces report that they are manually digging bunkers due to a lack of available earthmoving equipment.
*   **Tank Usage:** A T-72B3M tank destroyed a Ukrainian firing position with direct fire, clearing a path through a minefield.
*   **Missile Testing:** The Russian military has begun testing the Oreshnik missile.
*   **Ukrainian Line Breakthrough:** Russian forces report that they have broken through Ukrainian lines.
*   **Troop Blockade:** Russian forces have blocked the Ukrainian grouping in Uspenovka, south of Kurakhovo, in Donetsk Oblast.
*   **Advances:** Russian forces have advanced north of Rivnopil in the western approaches to Velyka Novosilka, and also made slight advances near Robotyne in the south-west.
*   **Vostok Group:** The Russian minister of defense toured the front lines in the area controlled by the "Vostok" group and stated that they have taken more than 300 square kilometers, and 7 different towns or villages in the last month.
*   **Technological Advancements:** The Russian military is using robotic platforms and electronic warfare technology in the ongoing campaign.
*   **Supply Line Security:** The Russian military is taking steps to secure its supply lines as Ukraine is focusing on attacking these routes using its FPV drone technology.
*   **Cut Off Forces:** Ukrainian forces are being cut off between Uspenovka and Hannevka by Russian troop movements.
*   **Bakhmut and Avdiivka:** The Russian military is making advances along multiple areas including south of Bakhmut and around Avdiivka.
*   **Electronic Warfare Station:** A Russian FPV drone successfully destroyed a Ukrainian "Plastun-3000" electronic warfare station.
*   **Dzerzhinsk Advance:** Russian forces have reportedly advanced near Dzerzhinsk and gained control of the surrounding slag heaps.
*   **Mine Clearing:** Russian forces have been using mine-clearing techniques in Pavlovka, near Donetsk, as well as direct tank fire.
*   **Veselyi Gai Capture:** Russian troops have captured the village of Veselyi Gai, south of Kurakhovo.
*   **River Crossing Destruction:** Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian crossing over the river Mokrye Yaly with an airstrike.
*   **Prevented Reinforcements:** The Russian army has reportedly destroyed a crossing over the Mokrye Yaly river using an airstrike, preventing troop reinforcements.
*   **Bunker Construction:** Russian forces report that they are manually digging bunkers due to a lack of available earthmoving equipment.
*   **Vovchansk Region:** Ukrainian forces have repelled 8 Russian army assaults in the region near Vovchansk, Hlyboke, and Starytsya.
*   **Air and Drone Strikes:** Russian forces have carried out 10 air strikes and 45 strikes using kamikaze drones in the region.
*   **Bombardments:** Russian forces have also carried out 304 bombardments of Ukrainian defensive positions.
*   **Ukrainian Losses:** Ukrainian forces claim to have killed 33 Russian soldiers, wounded 75, and captured 1 in the Kharkiv region.
*   **Ukrainian Air Defense:** Ukrainian Air Force reports have shot down 80 cruise missiles and one ballistic missile out of 94 fired by Russia. 80 Shahed and other unidentified drones have been shot down, with 105 others being "locationally lost" (they did not reach their intended target.)
*   **M113 Destruction:** A Ukrainian M113 APC ran over a mine near Krasnoarmeysk.
*   **Russian Response:** The Russian Ministry of Defense has stated they have launched a retaliatory attack against Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
*   **Factory Strikes:** Russia has struck a plant used for production of UAV's near Boryspil and another plant for repair of heavy military equipment near Pereyaslav.
*   **Retaliation for ATACMs:** Russia has stated that its attacks are in response to Ukraine's use of ATACMS missiles near Taganrog.
*   **Airstrike targeting Infrastructure:** A Russian missile strike damaged a critical infrastructure target in the Drohobych district of the Lviv region.
*   **Targeting of power grids:** Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure has resulted in a reduction in production at 5 of 9 Ukrainian nuclear reactors.
*   **Russian Control:** Russian forces have secured control of the eastern part of Uspenovka.
* **Ukrainian Offensive near Shevchenko:** A Ukrainian offensive using armored vehicles was halted in Shevchenko and a vehicle was destroyed by a mine.
*   **Russian Advance at Kurakhovo:** Russian forces have advanced along the Nagornaya-1 street on the southern outskirts of Kurakhovo and have secured an area at the highway O-05-10.

### Other Conflicts

*   **Israeli Strikes:** Israeli forces are preparing for strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities after destroying most of Syria's air defense capabilities and continue to expand its occupied zone in the Golan Heights. Israeli forces conducted an airstrike on the Mezzeh airport near Damascus. Israeli ground forces are occupying more areas near the UNDOF buffer zone and conducted a strike in central Gaza. Israeli forces are preparing for attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, believing that the Iranian proxies have weakened and the Assad regime has fallen. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that he approved the airstrikes to prevent the captured equipment from falling into the hands of jihadists.
*   **Euphrates River:** "Green" militant forces are expected to attempt to seize the western bank of the Euphrates River from Kurdish forces in Syria. The US destroyed a bridge in Deir ez-Zor to halt the advance of these forces, though tensions remain.
*   **Diplomacy:** A diplomatic meeting was held between the Turkish Foreign Minister and a French-Kurdish-US delegation in Damascus.
*   **Syrian Opposition:** Mohammed Alloush, a prominent Syrian opposition figure, has stated Syria's desire for cooperation with all nations based on non-interference, and that the Syrian people would decide on the future of US military presence in Syria, as well as the issue of Russian military bases.
*   **Russian Contact in Syria:** Russia stated it is in contact with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Syria and also with Israel about the situation in Syria.
*   **Israeli-Palestinian Conflict:** Increased tensions are reported in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Israeli forces conducted strikes in the Gaza Strip, killing 40 and injuring over 100 and IDF forces are operating in Beit Lahia, Jabalia, and Rafah. An attack on a bus south of Jerusalem killed a child and injured others.
*   **Hezbollah Ceasefire:** Hezbollah and Israel continue to observe a ceasefire.
*   **Russian Support in Syria:** Russia stated it will assist any Russian citizens who want to leave Syria and is close to an agreement with new Syrian leaders to maintain its military bases.
*  **Attacks on Alawite Civilians:** A group of Russian-speaking fighters in Syria stated they will attack Alawite civilians.
*   **Turkish Contact with US:** The US has reported that they have been in contact with Turkish government officials regarding the situation in Syria.
* **EU Humanitarian Aid:** The EU is launching an air-based humanitarian aid campaign to Syria.

### Casualties

*   **Belgorod:** One civilian was injured in Belgorod due to Ukrainian drone attacks, and one civilian was killed by a drone attack. One civilian was killed and another badly injured due to Ukrainian drone and artillery strikes in the Belgorod region.
*   **Kharkiv:** A "Shahed" drone hit a residential building in Kharkiv resulting in casualties. Four civilians were reported injured in Myrne due to a Russian attack.
*   **Zaporizhzhia Hospital Attack:** The death toll from the Zaporizhzhia hospital attack has risen to nine.
*   **Ukrainian Losses near Storozheve:** Over 20 Ukrainian soldiers reportedly killed near Storozheve and Neskuchne.
*   **Ukrainian Platoon Destruction:** Russian forces report destroying a Ukrainian platoon near Velyka Novosilka.
*   **Ukrainian Soldiers Captured:** Russian forces captured five Ukrainian soldiers near Velyka Novosilka, and additional soldiers in other regions of Ukraine.
*   **Palestinian Casualties:** Over 40 Palestinians were killed and over 100 injured in Israeli attacks in Gaza.
*   **Ukrainian Losses in Kursk:** Ukrainian losses in the Kursk region were stated to be over 200 soldiers, two armored fighting vehicles, four motor vehicles, and three mortars.
*   **Drone Attack on Russian Border Guards:** A drone attack on a vehicle carrying Russian border guards in the Glushkovsky area resulted in 1 death and 4 injuries.
*   **Injuries in Vasylivskyi:** At least 3 men were reported wounded due to Russian attacks in the Vasylivskyi region.
*   **Injuries in Myrnoye:** Two people were wounded in the Myrnoye region due to a missile attack.
*  **Cow Deaths:** A drone attack in the Chernihiv region killed 11 cows.
*   **Belgorod Losses:** One civilian was killed and another badly injured due to Ukrainian drone and artillery strikes in the Belgorod region.
*  **Reported Russian Losses:** Ukrainian forces report 70 Russian soldiers have been killed in the last 24 hours.
*   **Injured Emergency Workers:** Three workers for the State Emergency Service (DSNS) were injured by a Russian KAB (guided bomb) attack in Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
*   **Losses in Taganrog:** A Russian military base and aviation repair facility were struck by Ukrainian ATACMS missiles, resulting in one death and 26 injuries amongst military personnel.
*  **Ukrainian forces have reportedly lost a significant grouping of troops near Elizavetovka and Uspenovka.**
* **Russian Soldier Killed:** A