Major Military Situation Updates - December 16, 2024, 10:23 UTC
Key Developments
Eastern Front
Kurakhove and Pokrovsk
Intense Fighting in Kurakhove and Pokrovsk: Russian forces control approximately 80% of Kurakhove, with Ukrainian forces controlling no more than 20%. Russian forces have captured the city council building in Kurakhove.
Encirclement in Annivka: Approximately 200 Ukrainian forces are reportedly encircled in Annivka, south of Kurakhove, with no order to retreat despite the risk. Only some of the Ukrainian forces were able to leave the cauldron near Kurakhove.
Significant Advances: Russian forces captured Yelizavetovka, Veselyi Hai, Zholte, Annivka, and Zarya. They advanced 1.5 km north of Uspenivka along the Kurakhove-Velyka Novosilka highway. Heavy fighting continues in and around Kurakhove, with reports of significant Ukrainian casualties and the destruction of the last Ukrainian defense line in Veselyi Hai. Russian forces reportedly control all residential areas of Kurakhove, with only the industrial zone remaining. Russian forces advanced near Dalne, 2.5 km south of Kurakhovo. The 2nd battalion of the 33rd motorized rifle regiment evacuated civilians from the combat zone. Russian forces are advancing from Sukhi Yaly towards Zelenovka. Russian forces used FPV drones to destroy Ukrainian positions. Russian forces have captured the town of Yelizavetovka, south of Kurakhove. The Russian Ministry of Defense has officially confirmed the capture of Yelizavetovka. Russian forces have reportedly captured Zelenovka, near Pokrovsk.
Supply Route Pressure: Russian forces are attempting to cut off the supply route from Dachenske to Yantarne to Uspenovka.
Pokrovsk Advance: Russian forces have advanced to within 2km of Pokrovsk, capturing Novotroitskoye, Zarya, and Shevchenko. They have liberated Shevchenko under Krasnoarmeysk and improved their situation in this direction. Russian forces are advancing in the direction of Lozovaya.
Bridge Destruction: Ukrainian forces destroyed a bridge leading to Pokrovsk to slow the Russian advance.
Desertion: Over 1,000 personnel from the 155th Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reportedly deserted in the Krasnoarmiisk area.
Captured Equipment: Russian forces captured a rare "Panther" APC near Kurakhovo.
Drone Warfare: Russian FPV drones destroyed a Ukrainian BMC Kirpi and another armored vehicle near Kurakhove. Russian forces are creating a visible presence with small groups and are using drones to stop Ukrainian forces from securing their positions near Konstantinopilskoye, Uspenovka, and Annovka.
Mine-Laying Operations: The 5th Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces engaged in mine-laying operations and repelled a Ukrainian counterattack near Kurakhove.
Territorial Gains: Russian forces have reportedly gained 5.85 km² of territory in the last 24 hours, and 19.55 km² of territory in total. Russian forces reportedly gained 18.55 km² for December 13, 2024.
Civilian Evacuations: Russian forces have discovered civilians locked in basements in Petrivka, DPR.
Ukrainian Counterattacks: Ukrainian forces are attempting to restore their tactical position near Storozheve, Sukhi Yaly, Kostiantynopil, and Veselyi Hai. Ukrainian forces restored their position near Kolesnykivka.
Artillery Strikes: A calculation from the self-propelled 203-mm "Malka" gun of the "Center" troop group reportedly thwarted a rotation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Krasnoarmeysk direction.
Continued Assaults: Russian forces are continuing their assault on Toretsk and Kurakhovo, making advances and reportedly inflicting significant casualties on Ukrainian forces.
Loss of Control of Krasnoarmeysk: The loss of control over Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) by Ukrainian forces would be a major defeat in recent months.
Toretsk and Chasov Yar
Consolidation and Advances: Russian forces are consolidating control in Toretsk and reportedly advancing near Dzerzhinsk. Russian forces evacuated civilians from Toretsk (Dzerzhinsk). Russian forces advanced in the Khomkolonka microdistrict of Toretsk. In Toretsk, in the southern part of the "Central" mine, Russian fighters captured two objects located on the outskirts of the spoil heap. Fighting is ongoing on the northern and western edge of the Fire-Resistant Compound in Chasov Yar. Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian command post and personnel concentration near the Toretsk mine using precision airstrikes.
Spoil Heap Control: Russian forces have made a breakthrough in the Khomkolonka microdistrict and are attempting to take control of spoil heaps No. 1 and No. 2. Russian forces are advancing towards the small mine No. 10 spoil heap near Toretsk.
Chasov Yar Fighting: Ivanovo paratroopers are clearing out Ukrainian forces from the refractory plant in Chasov Yar.
Seversk Advance: Russian assault groups, supported by armored vehicles, artillery, and FPV drones, reportedly breached Ukrainian defenses and advanced 2 km towards Seversk from Zolotarevka.
Street Fighting: Fighting continues near the Chemical, Coke, Svetlaya, Friendship, and Mirnaya streets in Toretsk.
Velyka Novosilka
Southwest Advance: Russian forces are advancing southwest of Velyka Novosilka and have reached Storozheve and Neskuchne, forming a new "pocket."
Clashes: Clashes are reported near Trudove, Velykyi Hai, Kostiantynopilske, Sukhi Yaly, Blahodatne, Storozheve, and Neskuchne.
Storozheve Push: West of Storozheve, Russian forces continue to push Ukrainian forces in the direction of Storozheve, Height Kurgan Storozheva Mohyla (Babya Gora) and northwards, in the direction of the Huliaipole-Velyka Novosilka road.
Attacks on Novyi Komar and Novoocheretuvate: Russian assault units are also attacking in the direction of Novyi Komar and Novoocheretuvate.
Advances towards Yantarne: 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.
Drone Operations: Russian drone operators reportedly disrupted a Ukrainian troop rotation near Konstantinopolskoye (Oстровское) using a UAV-launched explosive device.
Advance near Storozheve: Russian forces advanced near Storozheve.
Aviation Strikes: Russian aviation destroyed a Ukrainian crossing near Novoocheretuvate.
New Advances: Russian forces continue their advances in the area, with the 68th Army Corps clearing Trudovoe and beginning to clear the western portion of Konstantinopilskoe (Ostrovskoe).
Northern Front
Kursk Region
Engagements: There were 55 engagements in the Kursk direction, with 25 ongoing. The hottest point was Kursk, with 57 clashes.
Liberations and Advances: Russian forces reportedly liberated Daryino and Novoivanovka in the Sudzha district. Russian forces are advancing near Guevo.
Fortified Position Capture: Russian marines took a fortified position from Ukrainian forces in the Kursk border region.
North Korean Involvement: Reports claim North Korean special forces are involved in operations in the Kursk region, with reports of them suffering their first losses and mistakenly firing upon Chechen forces. Their participation is likely exaggerated. A Ukrainian source reports a drone attack on a military base in Grozny used to deploy soldiers to Ukraine. A video has surfaced that reportedly shows North Korean troops preparing for an attack in the Kursk region and being targeted by Ukrainian cluster munitions. Casualty reports for these troops are beginning to emerge. Ukrainian intelligence reports state that North Korean troops have suffered at least 30 casualties in the Plekhovo, Vorozhba, and Martynovka areas. Three North Korean soldiers have also been reported missing near Kurilovka. Russian forces have reportedly begun using North Korean soldiers in assaults in the Kursk region.
Video Evidence: A video has surfaced that reportedly shows North Korean troops preparing for an attack in the Kursk region and being targeted by Ukrainian cluster munitions.
Equipment Destruction: Russian forces destroyed an M1 Abrams tank with an FPV drone and two Ukrainian vehicles with fiber optic drones near Mala Loknya.
Civilian Evacuations: Residents of liberated Kursk villages are to be evacuated.
Helicopter Attack: A Russian Ka-52M helicopter reportedly attacked a Ukrainian stronghold near the Kursk border.
Drone Strikes: Reports of multiple successful drone strikes by Russian forces near the border of the Kursk region. Ukrainian forces used an FPV drone to destroy a Russian "Baba Yaga" drone.
FPV Drone Strike on North Korean Troops: An image has surfaced showing a Ukrainian FPV drone strike on North Korean troops in the Kursk region.
Destruction of BTRs: Ukrainian forces report that they destroyed 3 Russian BTRs and damaged a Russian position near Kursk.
Drone and Position Destruction: Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian drone and damaged a Ukrainian position near Kursk.
Mercenary Sentencing: A New Zealand mercenary was sentenced to 14 years in prison for invading Kursk Oblast.
Active Combat in Sudzha: Active combat is ongoing in the Sudzha area, with Russian infantry attacking Ukrainian positions near Nechaev.
Su-34 Operations: The breathtaking footage of an Su-34 fighter bomber crew in action at night in the border area of Kursk region was shown by the Russian MoD.
Ukrainian Casualties and Tank Loss: The Ukrainian Armed Forces (VSU) reportedly lost up to 540 military personnel and one tank in the Kursk region.
Sumy Oblast
Drone Activity: New groups of enemy drones are entering Sumy Oblast from the Kursk region, moving west/southwest. An attack drone was reported in the south of Sumy region, heading towards Poltava. Attack drones were reported in Sumy region, heading south.
Air Alert and Defense: An air alert has been issued for Sumy Oblast due to drone activity. Air defense is active in the region.
Threat to Sumy:Sumy is under threat of attack from the northwest and northeast.
Tactical Aviation Activity: Russian tactical aviation is active, conducting guided air bomb strikes on Sumy.
Force Concentration: Russian forces are concentrating significant forces in Sumy Oblast, with a potential strength of up to 12,000 personnel.
Ammunition Depot Destruction: Border guards of the "Steel Frontier" brigade destroyed an enemy ammunition depot and several enemy shelters in the Sumy direction.
Drone Movements: A group of UAVs is moving in Sumy Oblast in the direction of Chernihiv and Poltava Oblasts. UAVs are in the west of Poltava Oblast, heading towards Cherkasy Oblast. A group of UAVs is in the east of Poltava Oblast, heading towards Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
Kyiv Oblast Threat: A group of UAVs is in the north of Kyiv Oblast, heading towards Zhytomyr Oblast.
Zhytomyr Oblast Threat: A UAV is in Zhytomyr Oblast, heading southwest.
Enemy Drone Presence: Enemy drones are currently observed in Sumy, Kharkiv, Poltava, Dnipropetrovsk, Chernihiv, Kyiv, and Zhytomyr oblasts.
Guided Bomb Attacks: Russian forces launched guided bombs on Sumy Oblast.
DRG Activity: Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian DRG (sabotage and reconnaissance group) that attempted to cross the border on December 10th.
Russian Aviation Conducted Airstrikes at Shopyne and Baranykivka.
Kharkiv Oblast
Heavy Fighting in Volchansk: Heavy fighting is ongoing in Volchansk, with reports of Ukrainian forces deploying chemical weapons. Since May 2024, Russian artillery and drones have been transforming the city into ruins.
Other Areas of Fighting: Fighting continues near Hlyboke, Lyptsi, Starytsya and Vovchansk.
Consolidation and New Landing Point: Russian forces are consolidating their positions in the areas of Masytivka and Dvorichna. There are reports that Russian forces are creating a new landing point near Masyutivka. Russian forces are beginning to occupy Dvorichna.
Ballistic Missile Strikes: Multiple ballistic missile strikes are reported in Kharkiv and Slobozhanske.
Disrupted Attack: Russian forces disrupted a Ukrainian attack in the Liptsi area.
Civilian Evacuations: Ukrainian forces are evacuating residents of 344 settlements.
Civilian Injuries: Four civilians were injured after a Russian attack in Myrne.
Repelled Assaults: Ukrainian forces repelled 8 Russian army assaults in the region near Vovchansk, Hlyboke, and Starytsya.
Air and Drone Strikes: Russian forces carried out 10 air strikes and 45 strikes using kamikaze drones in the region.
Bombardments: 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 Claims: Ukrainian forces claim to have killed 33 Russian soldiers, wounded 75, and captured 1 in the Kharkiv region.
Drone Attacks: 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. Ukrainian forces were reportedly killed by Russian drones near Kharkiv. In the Kharkiv region, border guard drones identified enemy shelters that were likely preparing for assault operations. Russian forces reportedly used drones to eliminate a Ukrainian special forces group near Kupyansk. Russian forces have used drones to destroy a Ukrainian armored vehicle in a wooded area. Russian forces have used FPV drones to destroy a Ukrainian armored vehicle in a forest.
UAV Crash: A Ukrainian UAV reportedly crashed in Kyiv.
Advance near Zelenivka: Russian forces advanced near Zelenivka.
Destruction of "Baba Yaga" Hexacopters: Russian forces report the mass destruction of seven Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" hexacopters in the Kharkiv direction.
Drone Usage: Russian forces are successfully using drones to target Ukrainian troops in the region.
Clashes Near Vysoka Yaruha, Tykhe and Vovchansk.
Southern Front
Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Attacks on Settlements: There were 268 attacks on 10 settlements, involving 150 drones, 8 Grad rocket barrages, and 109 artillery strikes. In the last 24 hours, there were 201 attacks on 11 settlements, involving 112 drones, 1 MLRS barrage, and 85 artillery strikes.
HIMARS Deployment: Ukrainian HIMARS units are deployed in Zaporizhzhia.
Civilian Evacuations: Ukrainian authorities are evacuating civilians from Mala Tokmachka.
Video of Ukrainian Strike: A video shows a Ukrainian strike on a van in the Zaporizhzhia region, using multiple munitions.
Aviation Strikes: Russian forces renewed aviation strikes and dropped guided bombs on Stepnogirsk and Mala Tokmachka.
Repelled Assaults: Ukrainian forces repelled 14 Russian army assaults, mostly on the Zaporizhzhia direction, near Novodarivka and Novopola.
Air Raid Alerts: Air raid alerts are in effect over Zaporizhzhia Oblast, indicating continued drone activity.
Guided Air Bombs: Russian forces launched guided air bombs in Zaporizhzhia.
Alert Called Off: The air raid alert in Zaporizhzhia has been called off.
Kherson Oblast
Threat to Kherson:Kherson is under threat of attack from the north.
Firefight near Antonovsky Bridge: There was a reported firefight near the Antonovsky Bridge.
Attacks on Mikhailovka and Nikolsky: Russian forces attacked Mikhailovka and Nikolsky.
Repelled Assaults: Ukrainian forces repelled 5 Russian army assaults.
Aircraft Downing: A Ukrainian Su-25 ground attack aircraft was shot down near Kherson.
Kherson Direction
River Crossing Issue: There is a continuing issue with the transportation of troops across rivers in this area.
Drone Warfare
Extensive Drone Activity: Drone activity is reported 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: Explosions have been reported in multiple regions due to drone attacks, including the outskirts of Cherkasy and in Khmelnytskyi Oblast.
Russian Drone Tactics:
Russian forces used approximately 100 Geran drones to deplete Ukrainian air defenses overnight.
Ukrainian forces report a new tactic of Russian drones attacking other drones in the air, specifically mentioning such attacks near Kharkiv.
Russian forces destroyed Ukrainian mortar positions and their ammunition depot.
Russian forces used approximately 100 Geran drones to deplete Ukrainian air defenses overnight.
Russian operators of FPV drones are reported to have destroyed a Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drone near Kupyansk, and destroyed a Ukrainian armored vehicle with a drone in the Kharkiv region.
Multiple Ukrainian drones are traveling west from Sumy Oblast.
Multiple Ukrainian drones are traveling southwest from Poltava Oblast.
Ukrainian forces may have used a fiber optic drone to attack a Russian vehicle.
Ukrainian forces may be using modified drones with tail fins and mini-bombs for more effective attacks.
High-speed drones are a threat to Ternopil.
13 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight over Kursk, Belgorod, Rostov and Lipetsk regions.
Russian forces destroyed 13 Ukrainian drones over Kursk, Belgorod, Rostov, and Lipetsk regions. Two drones were destroyed over the Bryansk region.
A Ukrainian drone attack near Ochakiv damaged an "Ukraposhta" (Ukraine Post) vehicle, injuring the driver.
A Ukrainian drone attacked an oil depot in the Oryol region of Russia. 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.
Pilots from the 71st Separate Jaeger Brigade are destroying enemy armored vehicles along with their occupants.
Multiple drones are reported to be active across Ukraine, moving towards or over Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Poltava, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Vinnytsia, Kherson, Dnipro, and Zaporizhzhia.
Multiple drones are reported to be approaching or over Sumy.
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 drone is moving towards Dnipro from the north.
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.
Drone activity continues in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
New groups of Russian drones are entering the eastern part of the region from occupied territory, moving north/northeast.
Drones are moving northwest from the border with Mykolaiv Oblast.
Drones are approaching Kherson from the direction of Zelenovka.
Russian forces are launching guided air bomb attacks in the Kharkiv Oblast.
Drones are moving west/southwest from the southern part of the region.
A video shows a "Sudoplatov" unit destroying enemy infantry and equipment on the front line.
Footage of the "Sudoplatov" unit's work on destroying enemy infantry and equipment on the front line was released.
A video shows the work of the "Sudoplatov" unit, which destroys enemy infantry and equipment on the front line. The video shows a Russian Electronic Warfare system (REB) on what appears to be a Russian tank.
A video shows a drone dropping an explosive on a structure, resulting in a secondary explosion.
A video shows a drone dropping munitions on various targets, including vehicles, personnel, and structures.
A video shows thermal imaging footage of a nighttime landing operation, likely involving troop or supply transport vehicles.
A video shows nighttime drone operations focused on direct targeting of enemy forces and vehicles.
A video shows a small, dark object, possibly an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone, flying in a cloudy sky.
Russian electronic warfare systems reportedly thwarted nearly 140 Ukrainian aerial attacks in the DPR over the past week.
Russian electronic warfare systems in the DPR have reportedly disrupted nearly 140 Ukrainian air attacks in the past week, according to the regional FSB. The "Donbass Dome" air defense and electronic warfare system intercepted 138 enemy UAVs in the Donetsk and Makeevka regions. An FPV drone carrying an IED was captured, and the FSB helped neutralize these drones and their attached IEDs, with no civilian casualties or infrastructure damage reported.
FPV Drones are being actively used by Russian forces in Toretsk. Operators, working directly with assault troops, are targeting enemy firing positions.
New Drone Activity:
1 drone was reported near Kharkiv.
8 drones were reported moving from Poltava Oblast to Cherkasy Oblast.
4 drones were reported near Pryluky.
1 drone was reported north of Kremenchuk, heading southeast.
1 drone was reported near Okhtyrka.
4 drones were reported in Zhytomyr Oblast, moving towards Shepetivka.
There is a drone threat in Khmelnytskyi, Zhytomyr, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Sumy, Poltava, Cherkasy, and Kharkiv Oblasts.
1 drone was reported approaching Shepetivka.
2 drones were reported near Zhytomyr, heading southwest.
5 drones were reported north of Cherkasy.
1 drone was reported flying past Cherkasy towards Smila.
1 drone was reported east of Cherkasy.
4 drones were reported moving from Poltava Oblast to Cherkasy Oblast.
1 drone was reported in the north of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, heading towards Kamianske.
1 drone was reported in Kharkiv Oblast, heading towards Izium.
One drone is flying from Zhytomyr Oblast to Khmelnytskyi Oblast.
Six drones are circling north of Cherkasy.
One drone is west of Smila, heading southwest.
One new drone is in Sumy Oblast, flying towards Poltava Oblast.
One drone is approaching Kyiv from Ukrainka.
1 drone was reported on Zhytomyr, heading towards Khmelnytskyi.
1 drone was reported on the east of Cherkasy, heading south.
1 drone was reported on Poltava, heading north.
Ukrainian Drone Usage: Ukrainian forces are utilizing drones for reconnaissance, targeting, and kamikaze attacks. Ukrainian forces are using FPV drones to target Russian logistics and troops in the Kursk region. According to Forbes, the Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) is modifying used Aeroprakt A-22 aircraft into long-range drones for attacks on Russian territory. A video reportedly shows a modified A-22 drone used in a strike on a police special forces barracks in Grozny. Drones of the Security Service of Ukraine destroyed an ammunition depot near Markine in the Donetsk region. The video shows the destruction of the depot and a nearby fuel depot.
Drone Shootdowns: 14 Ukrainian UAVs were destroyed overnight in Bryansk Oblast. Two Shahed drones were shot down over Khmelnytskyi Oblast.
Specific Drone Attacks:
Ukrainian drone attacks reported in multiple Russian regions, including a fire at an oil depot in Orlov.
Ukrainian drone remotely mined Russian logistics routes near Zoria, Donetsk Oblast.
A drone attack on a police special forces barracks in Grozny resulted in minor injuries to 4 guards.
Russian operators destroyed a Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drone near Kupyansk and an armored vehicle in the Kharkiv region.
Russian forces are using drones to destroy groups of Ukrainian soldiers who have reached the edge of the forest near their positions.
Ukrainian "Birds of Madyar" unit used drones to record the bodies of North Korean and Russian troops in Kursk Oblast.
Ukrainian "Sherhni Dovbush" unit conducted a successful drone strike on a Russian soldier in an open field.
Ukrainian "Shadow" unit used drones to successfully attack a Russian position in a residential area during the day, and a Russian bunker at night.
Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian logistics and troops are reported, including the destruction of a Ukrainian ammunition depot.
Russian drone teams are active in the Kursk region, targeting Ukrainian strongholds, positions, and armored vehicles.
A Ukrainian drone "Vampir" of the "Hydra" unit of the 137th Separate Marine Battalion remotely mined Russian logistics routes near Zoria, Donetsk Oblast.
Video footage from Orel shows the aftermath of a Ukrainian drone strike on an oil depot, with a second reservoir catching fire.
Ukrainian air defense forces successfully detected and neutralized about ten hostile drones near Kyiv.
+330 drones were purchased thanks to donations. In total, 127,329 FPV drones have been purchased.
Donetsk scouts identify positions, equipment, command posts, and observation posts of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and then destroy them.
There is a graph showing the number of drone launches over a 7 day period.
Drone Usage Reports: Russian sources report that drone usage is helping to stop Ukrainian counterattacks. They also report that they are improving their drones.
Ukrainian Drone Strike: Ukrainian forces carried out a drone strike on North Korean troops in the Kursk region.
Drone Activity Near New York: The US is responding to flights of unknown drones near New York.
End of Drone Threat: The threat of using strike UAVs in all areas has ended. The air raid alert has ended in Kyiv.
New Tactics: Ukrainian forces have reportedly started using signal splitters to counter Russian electronic warfare measures against their drones. This allows the drones to switch between two receivers, depending on which one is being jammed.
Image Analysis: An image suggests active surveillance and potential targeting of a specific location (coordinates 50.44430° C and 30.52814° B). The presence of stylized damage and human figures suggests a location already experiencing conflict, currently being surveyed, and a potential target for further operations. The message on the car suggests there is either some form of communication going on at the location or it is some form of propaganda or psychological operation, perhaps as a call to action.
Image Analysis: An image depicts a soldier in winter camouflage in a snowy wooded area, likely performing reconnaissance, as indicated by a camera on his helmet and a radio antenna. The branding "HПI разведка" suggests affiliation with a specialized reconnaissance unit.
Video Analysis: A video shows the aftermath of a cyclone in Mayotte, France, with widespread destruction and a humanitarian crisis. Military transport planes are shown arriving, indicating a coordinated aid and rescue operation involving the military.
Video Analysis: A video depicts a devastated area with significant mudslides and widespread destruction, likely from a natural disaster or explosive ordnance. The aerial perspective suggests reconnaissance efforts, and the coastal proximity suggests potential naval operations.
Video Analysis: A video shows widespread damage consistent with a recent, powerful storm or a very destructive incident. The scene points to a likely humanitarian crisis, with potentially many displaced individuals and needs for aid.
Video Analysis: A video shows a large fire/explosion at night in an urban area, suggesting a deliberate attack or a major accident. The proximity to urban areas raises concerns about collateral damage.
Video Analysis: A video depicts a large-scale explosion or fire in a semi-urban area during nighttime. The plume suggests a significant event with implications for targeting, damage assessment, and collateral damage in a populated area.
Video Analysis: A video likely shows a night-time, targeted strike against a high-value military target, possibly an ammunition or supply depot, weapon system site, or command center. The multiple explosions and scale of the event suggest a deliberate and coordinated attack using artillery or demolition explosives.
Video Analysis: A video presents a series of updates regarding the conflict, primarily focusing on areas of activity and claimed successes. The video details activity around key areas and reports on Russian offensive strikes, partisan activity, Ukrainian retaliatory attacks, energetic and fuel infrastructure strikes, and frontline focus.
Map Analysis: A map shows a strategically important region with significant towns, a road network, and varied terrain. Military operations would likely focus on controlling major cities, securing key transport routes, ensuring stable supply lines and water access, and adapting military operations to the varied terrain.
Image Analysis: An image depicts a war memorial erected in 1864 at Ikan, commemorating fallen soldiers. The historical significance of the site, the memorial's symbolism, and the place name are relevant for any ongoing military strategy.
Video Analysis: A video shows a fire or explosion at night, with a clear horizon. A distinct, bright area is visible against the dark sky. It seems to be filmed from a moving vehicle, likely on a road. The light source is intensely orange/red, suggesting a large fire or explosion. The camera is shaky indicating movement. There is no audio in the clip. The view is partially obscured by reflections on the windshield and by raindrops.
Video Analysis: A video shows a drone successfully targeting several individuals in an open field using precise strikes.
Video Analysis: A video shows an aerial view, likely from a drone, of a location marked with a distinctive white symbol inside a square. This suggests that this is an objective or area of interest being monitored.
Ukrainian Drone Usage: Ukrainian forces used drones to target a Russian position near a road and successfully targeted two soldiers in the open.
Video Analysis: Ukrainian forces utilized a drone to attack a Russian position near a road, resulting in a fire.
Ukrainian Drone Usage: Ukrainian forces utilized drones to target Russian positions, resulting in fires in at least three buildings. Ukrainian forces destroyed a sabotage and reconnaissance group (DRG) attempting to cross the border into the Sumy region.
Video Analysis: Ukrainian forces are utilizing a drone to drop multiple munitions on targets, including personnel and buildings.
Video Analysis: A video shows a Russian Ka-52 helicopter accompanying an Il-76MD military transport aircraft during takeoff from the Khmeimim airbase. The operation highlights coordinated air activity and the strategic use of military assets.
Video Analysis: The video shows a Russian military drone striking a camouflaged M119 howitzer of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The attack was carried out by the 238th Artillery Brigade's strike and reconnaissance unit, under the command of an officer with the call sign "Berkut".
Drone Strike: The 238th Artillery Brigade of the 8th Guards Army of the Russian Armed Forces used a Lancet loitering munition to destroy a camouflaged enemy gun and its crew.
Missile Attacks
Massive Attack: A massive Russian missile attack involved 93 missiles and 200 drones, with 81 missiles shot down by Ukrainian forces.
Targets: Russia is targeting Ukrainian infrastructure, including power grids, gas networks, and transport networks.
Specific Strikes: Explosions were reported in Odesa and near Dnipro, with reports indicating a ballistic missile strike.
North Korean Missiles: Russia is employing various missile types, including North Korean missiles.
F-16 Interceptions: Ukrainian F-16s reportedly shot down 11 cruise missiles during the massive attack.
Missile Attacks Continue: Missile attacks continue, with Russia targeting Ukrainian infrastructure, including energy facilities in Lviv and the Ternopil regions and a hospital complex in Zaporizhzhia.
Guided Bomb Attacks: Russian tactical aircraft launched guided bombs at the Donetsk Oblast and the Sumy Oblast.
Other Developments
Ship Sinkings: Three Russian ships have reportedly sunk in the Black Sea: the tankers "Volgoneft-212" and "Volgoneft-239" in the Kerch Strait, and a crane vessel near Yalta.
