Archived operational intelligence briefing
The conflict in Ukraine remains intense, with significant fighting across multiple fronts. Russian forces are making notable advances, particularly in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions, with a large-scale encirclement operation underway in Kurakhove. Heavy fighting is ongoing in Vovchansk, Hlyboke, Starytsya, and along the Vremivka axis.
Drone warfare continues to be a dominant feature, with both sides employing extensive drone operations. Ukrainian forces are reporting increased drone attacks, especially FPV drones, and are struggling to counter them. Russian forces are employing new drone technologies, including fiber-optic guided drones and kamikaze drones to destroy Ukrainian equipment and personnel.
Missile attacks continue, with Russia targeting Ukrainian infrastructure and employing various missile types, including North Korean missiles. Ukrainian forces report a massive Russian attack involving 93 missiles and 200 drones, with 81 missiles shot down.
The humanitarian situation remains dire, with ongoing reports of civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.
Russian forces have reportedly occupied the city council building in Kurakhove.
Explosions were reported in Odesa and near Dnipro, with reports indicating a ballistic missile strike. Air defense activity was reported in Melitopol, indicating a potential Ukrainian missile attack.
Russian forces are concentrating significant forces in Sumy Oblast, with a potential strength of up to 12,000 personnel.
Russian forces launched a massive strike on Ukrainian infrastructure in response to the use of ATACMS missiles near Taganrog.
Moldova is introducing a state of emergency due to uncertainty regarding gas transit through Ukraine, starting December 16.
The "Metinvest" metallurgical holding has stopped work at the "Shakhtoupravlenie "Pokrovskoe" coal site due to the approach of the front line.
Ukraine is preparing for a cessation of gas transit from Russia by 1 January 2025.
Ukraine is facing an ongoing energy crisis due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. Half of the population is expected to be without power.
Russian forces have reportedly advanced near Dzerzhinsk.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports drones in Zhytomyr Oblast heading towards Starokostiantyniv, drones on the north of Chernihiv Oblast heading west, drones on the north of Sumy Oblast heading north, drones on the south of Sumy Oblast heading south, drones on the north of Poltava Oblast heading south, and drones in Poltava Oblast heading towards Myrhorod from the east.
There is also a report of a drone flying over Shostka heading west, 7 drones north of Myrhorod heading south, and a drone flying from Chernihiv Oblast towards Belarus.
Starokostiantyniv is expecting a drone attack.
Guided air bombs were launched on Kharkiv Oblast.
Russian forces are also advancing in Masytivka and Dvorichna in Kharkiv Oblast, with reports of Ukrainian forces facing challenges in coordination and resources.
A civilian was injured in Kurkovichi, Bryansk Oblast, due to a Ukrainian drone attack.
Ukrainian forces replaced the commander of the "Donetsk" operational-tactical group with Alexander Tarnavsky, following a worsening of operational circumstances and a retreat order.
Russian forces advanced 550 meters in the eastern part of Shevchenko and continue to advance towards the Belgiyskiy railway station. West of Shevchenko, Russian forces advanced 750 meters along the forest belts towards Pishchane.
A major battle took place near Pishchane, where Ukrainian forces repelled a Russian attack and forced them to retreat to positions near Shevchenko.
Over 1,000 personnel from the 155th Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reportedly deserted in the Krasnoarmiisk area.
In a counterattack, Ukrainian forces from the 425th Separate Assault Battalion "SKALA" used two Bradley BMPs and a platoon of infantry against Russian positions but were repelled. The first BMP was quickly disabled, and a second Bradley was deployed to cover the retreat of the first, but was also disabled. All personnel were reportedly eliminated.
Video footage shows the destruction of multiple Ukrainian soldiers near Blahodatne.
Active combat is ongoing in Kurakhove, with a sapper group of the Russian Armed Forces installing a minefield in the central part of the city. An attack by two Ukrainian armored vehicles was repulsed, with the lead vehicle being destroyed by a mine and the second vehicle retreating.
Video footage shows the destruction of the last Ukrainian defense line in Veselyi Hai near Kurakhove. The video also depicts the installation of mines on a Ukrainian stronghold by the 39th Brigade of the 68th Army Corps. Russian forces set up mines at a Ukrainian stronghold and detonated them remotely, destroying the remaining Ukrainian forces who had refused to surrender. The village of Veselyi Hai is now under full control of the Russian Army.
Russian assault troops were able to advance 500 meters to the west in the Khimkolonka area and occupy new positions in the private sector near Toretsk.
A satellite image shows the aftermath of heavy fighting in Staromaiors'ke, with extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure.
Russian forces are consolidating their positions in the areas of Masytivka and Dvorichna, and are continuing their offensive actions. The Ukrainian bridgehead on the western bank of the Oskol River near Masytivka is gradually expanding to include the village of Dvorichna.
There were 55 engagements in the Kursk direction, with 25 ongoing.
Reports that North Korean troops are participating in assaults are likely exaggerated. New reports indicate that North Korean troops suffered their first losses in the region, and that they mistakenly fired upon Chechen forces.
New groups of enemy drones are entering Sumy Oblast from the Kursk region, moving west/southwest. New groups of drones are entering the eastern part of the region, moving south/southwest.
Four drones were reported to be moving from Poltava to Kyiv Oblast. One drone was reported to be moving from Poltava Oblast towards Cherkasy.
Russian 16th Special Forces Brigade is conducting operations in Serebryansk Forest, utilizing drone-delivered munitions to eliminate enemy combatants.
In the Seversk Direction: Russian assault groups, supported by armored vehicles, artillery, and FPV drones, reportedly breached Ukrainian defenses and advanced 2 km towards Seversk from Zolotarevka.
Russian forces used approximately 100 Geran drones to deplete Ukrainian air defenses overnight.
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.
A large group of drones launched from the Black Sea, moving towards Tatarbunary.
Russian operators of FPV drones destroyed a Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drone near Kupyansk.
13 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight over Kursk, Belgorod, Rostov, and Lipetsk regions. 14 Ukrainian UAVs were destroyed overnight in Bryansk Oblast.
In the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces launched 180 FPV drone strikes and have dropped 125 fragmentation munitions.
A video from the Ukrainian Air Command "West" depicts Ukrainian troops using a Browning M2 machine gun against Russian drones and missiles. Video footage released by the 114th Tactical Aviation Brigade of Air Command "West" shows mobile fire groups engaging in combat, including the downing of a drone using MANPADS. The Ukrainian military claims to have destroyed 52 cruise missiles and 2 Shahed drones in the zone of responsibility of Air Command "West."
Ukrainian forces are utilizing drones for reconnaissance, targeting, and kamikaze attacks, with notable effectiveness in precision strikes. The "TROPHY HUNTERS" unit of the 148th Separate Artillery Zhytomyr Brigade reportedly achieved a high-efficiency strike, eliminating four Russian soldiers with one FPV drone.
A Ukrainian UAV was shot down near Crimea.
14 Ukrainian UAVs were destroyed overnight in Bryansk Oblast. Two Shahed drones were shot down over Khmelnytskyi Oblast.
An FPV drone was used by Russia to destroy a Ukrainian "Plastun-3000" electronic warfare station, while another Ukrainian electronic warfare station was also targeted. Ukrainian forces have destroyed multiple vehicles and troop positions with drones. Ukrainian drones have been spotted targeting Russian military facilities in Russian territory. Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Supercam drone.
Multiple groups of enemy drones are entering the Sumy region from the Kursk Oblast, moving in a west/southwest direction.
Five Ukrainian drones were reportedly destroyed over Kursk, Belgorod, and Bryansk oblasts, as well as over the Black Sea.
Reports of multiple explosions over the Lazarevsky district of Sochi, with locals claiming air defense systems were activated.
Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian M113 armored personnel carrier using a mine barrier. The explosion destroyed the vehicle and some of the personnel, while the survivors fled.
Ukrainian forces utilized approximately 20 drone crews in a large-scale drone operation.
Ukrainian drone operators claim successful strikes, as evidenced by thermal imagery of explosions.
Unidentified drones disrupted operations at an airport in New York State.
A Ukrainian Su-24 bomber was shot down near the village of Zolotoye, Donetsk Oblast.
Reports indicate that Russia has approximately halved the intensity of its KAB (guided aerial bomb) attacks following Ukrainian strikes with ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles deep into Russian territory.
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.
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.
Russia is experiencing a shortage of physiological solution due to import issues and that government fixed prices are too low.
Russian forces have reportedly advanced near Dzerzhinsk, Shevchenko, Novovasylivka, Sukhoi Yar, Lysivka, Dachevske, and Zelene.
Russian forces advanced towards the small mine No. 10 spoil heap near Toretsk.
Russian forces advanced into the region near Aleksandria.
Russian forces likely have full control of Pushkino.
Russian forces advanced near Kalinina, around Scherbinovka, and north of Rivnopil.
There is intense fighting near Novodarivka and Novopola.
Russian drone operations continue, targeting Ukrainian positions in the Kursk region.
Russian marines took a fortified position from Ukrainian forces in the Kursk border region.
Reports claim North Korean special forces are involved in operations in the Kursk region.
New reports indicate that North Korean troops suffered their first losses in the Kursk region, and that they mistakenly fired upon Chechen forces.
Russian forces are consolidating their positions in the areas of Masytivka and Dvorichna, and are continuing their offensive actions. The Ukrainian bridgehead on the western bank of the Oskol River near Masytivka is gradually expanding to include the village of Dvorichna.
Russian forces advanced 550 meters in the eastern part of Shevchenko and continue to advance towards the Belgiyskiy railway station. West of Shevchenko, Russian forces advanced 750 meters along the forest belts towards Pishchane.
A major battle took place near Pishchane, where Ukrainian forces repelled a Russian attack and forced them to retreat to positions near Shevchenko.
Over 1,000 personnel from the 155th Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reportedly deserted in the Krasnoarmiisk area.
Russian forces advanced towards the small mine No. 10 spoil heap near Toretsk. Russian assault troops were able to advance 500 meters to the west in the Khimkolonka area and occupy new positions in the private sector.
Russian forces advanced into the region near Aleksandria.
Russian forces likely have full control of Pushkino.
Russian forces advanced near Kalinina, around Scherbinovka, and north of Rivnopil.
A satellite image shows the aftermath of heavy fighting in Staromaiors'ke, with extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure.
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.
Russian forces are consolidating their positions in the areas of Masytivka and Dvorichna, and are continuing their offensive actions. The Ukrainian bridgehead on the western bank of the Oskol River near Masytivka is gradually expanding to include the village of Dvorichna.
Russian forces used an FPV drone to destroy a pickup truck carrying Ukrainian troops in the Kharkiv region. A Russian attack drone unit successfully eliminated Ukrainian troops in a forested area in the Kharkiv region.
There were 55 engagements in the Kursk direction, with 25 ongoing.
Russian drone operations continue, targeting Ukrainian positions.
Reports that North Korean troops are participating in assaults are likely exaggerated. New reports indicate that North Korean troops suffered their first losses in the region, and that they mistakenly fired upon Chechen forces.
A Russian Ka-52M helicopter reportedly attacked a Ukrainian stronghold near the Kursk border.
Russian forces have reportedly begun using North Korean soldiers in assaults in the Kursk region.
New groups of enemy drones are entering Sumy Oblast from the Kursk region, moving west/southwest. New groups of drones are entering the eastern part of the region, moving south/southwest.
Russian 16th Special Forces Brigade is conducting operations in Serebryansk Forest, utilizing drone-delivered munitions to eliminate enemy combatants.
In the Seversk Direction: Russian assault groups, supported by armored vehicles, artillery, and FPV drones, reportedly breached Ukrainian defenses and advanced 2 km towards Seversk from Zolotarevka.
Reports indicate that Russian losses under Pokrovsk are approximately equal to the size of three armies of the Western Military District of the Russian Federation.
A Russian airstrike destroyed a Ukrainian crossing over the river Mokrye Yaly.
Reports indicate significant Ukrainian casualties near Kurakhovo, with over 20 Ukrainian soldiers reportedly killed near Storozheve and Neskuchne.
Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian grouping between Elizavetovka and Uspenovka, consolidating control in southern Kurakhovo.
Russian forces captured Veselyi Gai, south of Kurakhovo, and the town of Zarya.
Fighting continues in Kurakhove and along the Sukhie Yaly River. Russian forces are attempting to cut off the supply route from Dachenske to Yantarne to Uspenovka.
Russian forces advanced along Nagornaya-1 street on the southern outskirts of Kurakhovo.
Russian forces captured Zholte, with failed Ukrainian counterattacks.
Reports allege Ukrainian forces committed mass killings of civilians in Selidovo.
Reports of Russian forces liquidating a unit of Colombian mercenaries near the LPR.
Ukrainian forces are withdrawing from parts of Yelizavetovka, Veselyi Hai, Annovka, Uspenovka, and Ostrovsky.
Russian forces secured southeastern Uspenovka and are attempting to encircle Ukrainian forces near the Kurakhov thermal power plant.
Ukrainian forces in Uspenovka, Hannevka, Trudove, Veselyi Gai, and Romanivka are at risk of encirclement.
Russian forces are pushing towards Stari Terny, Sontsivka, Zoria, Kurakhove, Dalne, Dachne, and Hannivka.
Russian forces have also advanced in central Kurakhovo and cleaned out the Southern microdistrict.
Active combat is ongoing in Kurakhove, with a sapper group of the Russian Armed Forces installing a minefield in the central part of the city. An attack by two Ukrainian armored vehicles was repulsed, with the lead vehicle being destroyed by a mine and the second vehicle retreating. The zone of control of the Russian Armed Forces in the center of Kurakhovo has been expanded by up to 500 meters.
Russian forces have reportedly captured Yelizavetovka. Ukrainian forces from the 79th Air Assault Brigade were reportedly forced to evacuate from an area near Kurakhovo due to the threat of encirclement.
Video footage shows the destruction of the last Ukrainian defense line in Veselyi Hai near Kurakhove. The video also depicts the installation of mines on a Ukrainian stronghold by the 39th Brigade of the 68th Army Corps. Russian forces set up mines at a Ukrainian stronghold and detonated them remotely, destroying the remaining Ukrainian forces who had refused to surrender.
Fierce engagements are ongoing near Shevchenko, Novovasylivka, Sukhoi Yar, Lysivka, Dachevske, and Zelene.
Russian forces have advanced to within 2km of Pokrovsk, capturing Novotroitskoye, Zarya, and Shevchenko.
Ukrainian forces destroyed a bridge leading to Pokrovsk in an attempt to slow the Russian advance.
Russian forces are advancing towards Novooleksiyivka from the north and east.
A significant Russian advance is reported on the southern flank near Krasnoarmiysk, with fighting near multiple settlements.
Russian forces have reached the central part of Lysivka and are pushing towards Novoelenivka, Ukrainka, and Slavyanka.
Russian forces are consolidating positions east of Highway M-30 and pushing towards Novoukrainka. They are also advancing along the railway line towards the "Dymytrova" mine.
Ukrainian forces repelled multiple Russian assaults, primarily in the Zaporizhzhia direction.
Russian forces improved their tactical position near Pushkine and Pishchane, as well as west and east of Shevchenko.
Ukrainian forces are taking measures to restore their tactical position near Storozheve, Sukhi Yaly, Kostiantynopil, and Veselyi Hai.
Russian forces continue to use artillery and drones, resulting in intense fighting along the entire line south to Krasne (Sontsivka).
Reports indicate that Russian losses under Pokrovsk are approximately equal to the size of three armies of the Western Military District of the Russian Federation.
In a counterattack, Ukrainian forces from the 425th Separate Assault Battalion "SKALA" used two Bradley BMPs and a platoon of infantry against Russian positions but were repelled. The first BMP was quickly disabled, and a second Bradley was deployed to cover the retreat of the first, but was also disabled. All personnel were reportedly eliminated.
Russian forces advanced 550 meters in the eastern part of Shevchenko and continue to advance towards the Belgiyskiy railway station. West of Shevchenko, Russian forces advanced 750 meters along the forest belts towards Pishchane.
A major battle took place near Pishchane, where Ukrainian forces repelled a Russian attack and forced them to retreat to positions near Shevchenko.
Over 1,000 personnel from the 155th Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reportedly deserted in the Krasnoarmiisk area.
A Russian airstrike destroyed a Ukrainian crossing over the river Mokrye Yaly.
Reports indicate significant Ukrainian casualties near Kurakhovo, with over 20 Ukrainian soldiers reportedly killed near Storozheve and Neskuchne. Video footage shows the destruction of multiple Ukrainian soldiers near Blahodatne.
Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian grouping between Elizavetovka and Uspenovka, consolidating control in southern Kurakhovo.
Russian forces captured Veselyi Gai, south of Kurakhovo, and the town of Zarya.
Fighting continues in Kurakhove and along the Sukhie Yaly River. Russian forces are attempting to cut off the supply route from Dachenske to Yantarne to Uspenovka.
Russian forces advanced along Nagornaya-1 street on the southern outskirts of Kurakhovo.
Russian forces captured Zholte, with failed Ukrainian counterattacks.
Reports allege Ukrainian forces committed mass killings of civilians in Selidovo.
Reports of Russian forces liquidating a unit of Colombian mercenaries near the LPR.
Active combat is ongoing in Kurakhovo, with a sapper group of the Russian Armed Forces installing a minefield in the central part of the city. An attack by two Ukrainian armored vehicles was repulsed, with the lead vehicle being destroyed by a mine and the second vehicle retreating. The zone of control of the Russian Armed Forces in the center of Kurakhovo has been expanded by up to 500 meters.
Russian forces have reportedly captured Yelizavetovka. Ukrainian forces from the 79th Air Assault Brigade were reportedly forced to evacuate from an area near Kurakhovo due to the threat of encirclement.
Video footage shows the destruction of the last Ukrainian defense line in Veselyi Hai near Kurakhove. The video also depicts the installation of mines on a Ukrainian stronghold by the 39th Brigade of the 68th Army Corps. Russian forces set up mines at a Ukrainian stronghold and detonated them remotely, destroying the remaining Ukrainian forces who had refused to surrender. The village of Veselyi Hai is now under full control of the Russian Army.
Russian forces advanced towards the small mine No. 10 spoil heap near Toretsk. Russian assault troops were able to advance 500 meters to the west in the Khimkolonka area and occupy new positions in the private sector.
Clashes reported near Toretsk, Krymske, and Dyliivka.
Russian forces advanced into the region near Aleksandria.
Russian forces likely have full control of Pushkino.
Russian forces advanced near Kalinina, around Scherbinovka, and north of Rivnopil.
Clashes reported near Trudove, Velykyi Hai, Kostiantynopilske, Sukhi Yaly, Blahodatne, Storozheve, and Neskuchne.
Russian forces are advancing southwest of Velyka Novosilka and have reached Storozheve and Neskuchne, forming a new "pocket".
West of Storozheve, Russian forces continue to push Ukrainian forces in the direction of Storozheve, Height Kurgan Storozheva Mogila (Babya Gora) and northwards, in the direction of the Huliaipole-Velyka Novosilka road.
Russian assault units are also attacking in the direction of Novyi Komar and Novoocheretuvate. The Ukrainian forces report a difficult situation in the area.
South of Kurakhove, Russian units in the area of Sukhi Yaly and Ostrovske (Konstantynopilske), as well as from Dalne, are successfully advancing in the fields towards Yantarne.
Through Yantarne, supplies are being delivered from Dachenske to a Ukrainian fortified area located between Yantarne and Uspenivka. Battles are currently underway to eliminate this fortified area, which physically cuts the road from Velyka Novosilka to Kurakhove. This road, apart from this section, is already under Russian control.
A satellite image shows the aftermath of heavy fighting in Staromaiors'ke, with extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure.
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.
There were 268 attacks on 10 settlements, involving 150 drones, 8 Grad rocket barrages, and 109 artillery strikes.
Ukrainian HIMARS units are deployed in Zaporizhzhia.
Ukrainian authorities are evacuating civilians from Mala Tokmachka.
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.
Ukrainian forces repelled 14 Russian army assaults, mostly on the Zaporizhzhia direction, near Novodarivka and Novopola.
The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed a drone attack on an oil depot in the Oryol region, stating that the depot was used to supply Russian troops. A second fire was reported at the same oil depot following another drone attack.
Ukrainian air defenses intercepted a Russian reconnaissance UAV over the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Drones are moving northwest from the border with Mykolaiv Oblast, approaching Kherson from the direction of Zelenovka.
Kherson is under threat of attack from the north.
There was a reported firefight near the Antonovsky Bridge.
Russian forces attacked Mikhailovka and Nikolsky.
Ukrainian forces repelled 5 Russian army assaults.
Russian forces are launching guided air bomb attacks.
A "Shahed" drone hit a residential building in Kharkiv, causing casualties.
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.
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.
Russian forces are consolidating their positions in the areas of Masytivka and Dvorichna, and are continuing their offensive actions. The Ukrainian bridgehead on the western bank of the Oskol River near Masytivka is gradually expanding to include the village of Dvorichna.
Multiple ballistic missile strikes are reported in Kharkiv and Slobozhanske.
Ukrainian forces are evacuating residents of 344 settlements.
Four civilians were injured after a Russian attack in Myrne.
The operational situation on the Kharkiv direction has not changed significantly but remains complicated.
Ukrainian forces repelled 8 Russian army assaults in the region near Vovchansk, Hlyboke, and Starytsya.
Russian forces carried out 10 air strikes and 45 strikes using kamikaze drones in the region.
Russian forces carried out 304 bombardments of Ukrainian defensive positions.
Russian forces report they have lost 109 personnel, 49 items of military equipment, and 70 defensive shelters in the Kharkiv area.
Ukrainian forces claim to have killed 33 Russian soldiers, wounded 75, and captured 1 in the Kharkiv region.
Clashes reported near Vovchansk.
Russian forces used an FPV drone to destroy a pickup truck carrying Ukrainian troops in the Kharkiv region. A Russian attack drone unit successfully eliminated Ukrainian troops in a forested area in the Kharkiv region.
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.
Russian forces are engaged in intense combat in the northern part of the Sudzha district.
Russian drone operations continue, targeting Ukrainian positions.
Russian forces destroyed an M1 Abrams tank with an FPV drone and two Ukrainian vehicles with fiber optic drones near Mala Loknya.
Ukrainian losses in the Kursk region are stated to be over 200 soldiers.
Russian marines took a fortified position from Ukrainian forces in the Kursk border region.
A captured Ukrainian soldier stated he was instructed not to surrender, but to destroy himself with grenades.
Ukrainian forces have repelled 22 Russian army assaults.
Reports claim North Korean special forces are involved in operations in the Kursk region.
Reports that North Korean troops are participating in assaults are likely exaggerated. New reports indicate that North Korean troops suffered their first losses in the region, and that they mistakenly fired upon Chechen forces.
A Russian Ka-52M helicopter reportedly attacked a Ukrainian stronghold near the Kursk border.
Russian forces have reportedly begun using North Korean soldiers in assaults in the Kursk region.
A civilian was injured in Kurkovichi, Bryansk Oblast, due to a Ukrainian drone attack.
Russian forces launch repeated guided air bomb attacks in the region.
New groups of Russian drones enter from the Kursk region, with multiple drones moving towards Kyiv, Poltava and Pryluky.
Russian forces advanced into the region near the village of Aleksandria.
Sumy is under threat of attack from the northwest and northeast. Russian tactical aviation is active, conducting guided air bomb strikes on Sumy.
Multiple "Shahed" drones were reported moving from Sumy Oblast towards Chernihiv and Poltava regions.
There are reports of drones on the north of Sumy Oblast heading north, drones on the south of Sumy Oblast heading south, and drones in Poltava Oblast heading towards Myrhorod from the east.
Four drones were reported to be moving from Poltava to Kyiv Oblast. One drone was reported to be moving from Poltava Oblast towards Cherkasy.
New groups of enemy drones are entering Sumy Oblast from the Kursk region, moving west/southwest. New groups of drones are entering the eastern part of the region, moving south/southwest.
There is also a report of a drone flying over Shostka heading west and 7 drones north of Myrhorod heading south.
Russian 16th Special Forces Brigade is conducting operations in Serebryansk Forest, utilizing drone-delivered munitions to eliminate enemy combatants.
In the Seversk Direction: Russian assault groups, supported by armored vehicles, artillery, and FPV drones, reportedly breached Ukrainian defenses and advanced 2 km towards Seversk from Zolotarevka.
Extensive drone activity across Ukraine, including Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Poltava, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Vinnytsia, Kherson, Dnipro, and Zaporizhzhia regions. New groups of drones are entering Sumy from the north and northeast, approaching Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, and Starokostiantyniv.
Explosions have been reported in Dnipropetrovsk, Chuhuiv, Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Khmelnytskyi Oblast.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports drones in Zhytomyr Oblast heading towards Starokostiantyniv, drones on the north of Chernihiv Oblast heading west, drones on the north of Sumy Oblast heading north, drones on the south of Sumy Oblast heading south, drones on the north of Poltava Oblast heading south, and drones in Poltava Oblast heading towards Myrhorod from the east.
There is also a report of a drone flying over Shostka heading west, 7 drones north of Myrhorod heading south, and a drone flying from Chernihiv Oblast towards Belarus.
Russian forces used approximately 100 Geran drones to deplete Ukrainian air defenses overnight.
Ukrainian drones are active across the country.
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.
A large group of drones launched from the Black Sea, moving towards Tatarbunary.
Drones are approaching Bila Tserkva, Belyayevka, Borispil, and Kryvyi Rih.
Two Ukrainian drones simultaneously struck a single target.
Russian operators of FPV drones destroyed a Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drone near Kupyansk.
Russian forces have used drones to destroy a Ukrainian armored vehicle in a wooded area.
High-speed drones are a threat to Ternopil.
13 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight over Kursk, Belgorod, Rostov, and Lipetsk regions. 14 Ukrainian UAVs were destroyed overnight in Bryansk Oblast.
Multiple Russian drones are threatening the Lviv region.
In the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces launched 180 FPV drone strikes and have dropped 125 fragmentation munitions.
The Ukrainian military is reporting heavy use of FPV drones on their side of the conflict and requires more countermeasures against Russian drones.
One Ukrainian UAV was destroyed over Crimea.
A video from the Ukrainian Air Command "West" depicts Ukrainian troops using a Browning M2 machine gun against Russian drones and missiles. Video footage released by the 114th Tactical Aviation Brigade of Air Command "West" shows mobile fire groups engaging in combat, including the downing of a drone using MANPADS. The Ukrainian military claims to have destroyed 52 cruise missiles and 2 Shahed drones in the zone of responsibility of Air Command "West."
Ukrainian forces are utilizing drones for reconnaissance, targeting, and kamikaze attacks, with notable effectiveness in precision strikes. The "TROPHY HUNTERS" unit of the 148th Separate Artillery Zhytomyr Brigade reportedly achieved a high-efficiency strike, eliminating four Russian soldiers with one FPV drone.
Several unidentified drones were spotted over military objects in Germany, including Rheinmetall plants, a BASF chemical plant, and the US Ramstein Air Base.
A Ukrainian UAV was shot down near Crimea.
14 Ukrainian UAVs were destroyed overnight in Bryansk Oblast. Two Shahed drones were shot down over Khmelnytskyi Oblast.
An FPV drone was used by Russia to destroy a Ukrainian "Plastun-3000" electronic warfare station, while another Ukrainian electronic warfare station was also targeted. Ukrainian forces have destroyed multiple vehicles and troop positions with drones. Ukrainian drones have been spotted targeting Russian military facilities in Russian territory. Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Supercam drone.
Multiple groups of enemy drones are entering the Sumy region from the Kursk Oblast, moving in a west/southwest direction.
4 drones near Chernihiv, moving north towards Kyiv Oblast.
1 drone near Shostka.
2 drones in Sumy Oblast, moving west towards Chernihiv Oblast.
3 drones near Okhtyrka.
1 drone towards/through Myrhorod.
1 drone east of Poltava, moving south.
3 drones through Kupyansk district, moving northwest.
1 drone near Balakliia, moving northwest.
1 drone in Donetsk Oblast, moving towards/through Pokrovsk.
1 drone north of Dnipro, moving towards Kamianske.
Threats in Donetsk, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, Sumy, Chernihiv, Kyiv, and Zhytomyr Oblasts.
Five Ukrainian drones were reportedly destroyed over Kursk, Belgorod, and Bryansk oblasts, as well as over the Black Sea.
Reports of multiple explosions over the Lazarevsky district of Sochi, with locals claiming air defense systems were activated.
Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian M113 armored personnel carrier using a mine barrier. The explosion destroyed the vehicle and some of the personnel, while the survivors fled.
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