Major Military Situation Updates - December 17, 2024, 11:32 UTC
Overall Situation
The conflict in Ukraine remains intense, with Russian forces making significant advances, particularly in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions. Heavy fighting is ongoing in Vovchansk, Hlyboke, Starytsya, and along the Vremivka axis. Ukrainian forces claim to have shot down 20 out of 31 enemy drones launched on the night of December 17th. Reports indicate that Ukrainian forces have committed mass killings of civilians in Selidovo. There are reports of explosions in multiple regions due to drone attacks. A massive Russian missile attack involved 93 missiles and 200 drones, with 81 missiles shot down by Ukrainian forces. Russia is targeting Ukrainian infrastructure, including power grids, gas networks, and transport networks. Ukrainian forces are utilizing drones for reconnaissance, targeting, and kamikaze attacks. 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.
Key Developments by Region
Eastern Front
Kurakhove and Pokrovsk
Kurakhove Under Heavy Assault: Russian forces control approximately 80% of Kurakhove, including the city council building. Ukrainian forces maintain control of no more than 20%. Active combat is ongoing, with a zone of control in the center of Kurakhove expanded by up to 500 meters. Russian forces control all residential areas, with only the industrial zone remaining.
Russian Advance: Russian forces made significant advances, securing the southeastern part of Uspenovka and raising their flag at the Kurakhove elevator and at Veselyi Hai. They are attempting to encircle Ukrainian forces near the Kurakhov thermal power plant and within the city.
Annivka Capture: Russian forces have officially captured Annivka. Most of the approximately 200 Ukrainian forces previously reported as encircled in Annivka have escaped. Russian forces captured Annivka and evacuated civilians. Approximately 700 Ukrainian troops, including special forces, are surrounded south of Kurakhove.
Continued Advances in Kurakhove: Russian forces continue to advance within Kurakhove, capturing multi-story buildings and clearing out the Southern microdistrict. Ukrainian forces have been pushed out of buildings up to Mechnikova street.
Significant Russian Advances: Russian forces captured Yelizavetovka, Veselyi Hai, Zholte, and Zarya. They advanced 1.5 km north of Uspenivka along the Kurakhove-Velyka Novosilka highway and 2.5 km south of Kurakhovo near Dalne.
Supply Route Pressure: Russian forces are attempting to cut off the supply route from Dachenske to Yantarne to Uspenovka.
Pokrovsk Threatened: Russian forces have advanced to within 2 km of Pokrovsk, capturing Novotroitskoye, Zarya, and Shevchenko.
Intense Fighting Near Krasnoarmeisk: Positional fighting was observed near Krasnoarmiysk, with shelling on Russian forward positions. An advance exceeding 2 km was achieved on the southern flank of Krasnoarmiysk.
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.
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 in total.
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 several locations.
Artillery and Drone Strikes: Donetsk units are targeting and destroying Ukrainian positions, equipment, command posts, and observation posts in Kurakhovo. Drone operators disrupted the rotation of a Ukrainian unit in the Kurakhovo direction.
Continued Assaults: Russian forces are continuing their assault on Toretsk and Kurakhovo.
Alleged Atrocities in Selidovo: Reports allege Ukrainian forces committed mass killings of civilians in Selidovo.
Liquidation of Colombian Mercenaries: Reports of Russian forces liquidating a unit of Colombian mercenaries near the Luhansk People's Republic (LPR).
Drone Strikes: 425 ОШБ "Скала" conducted a drone strike operation in the village of Shevchenko.
Ukrainian Withdrawal from Uspenivka Pocket: Ukrainian forces were successfully withdrawn from the "Uspenivka pocket" with fewer losses than anticipated.
One Ukrainian soldier killed, another injured in Kupiansk: Due to shelling by Russian forces.
Ukrainian Counterattacks: Ukrainian forces launched counterattacks near Shevchenko and Novovasylivka.
Ukrainian Command Change: Ukrainian forces replaced the commander of the "Donetsk" Operational Tactical Group (OTG).
Intense Fighting Continues in Veselyi Hai: Reports indicate significant Ukrainian casualties and the destruction of the last Ukrainian defense line in Veselyi Hai.
HIMARS Strike: Ukrainian forces used two HIMARS missiles with cluster munitions against groups of North Korean special forces attempting to storm Ukrainian positions near Mala Loknia and Kruhlenke, Kursk region. The attack resulted in heavy losses for the North Korean troops, and the assault was repelled. However, North Korean forces continue to engage in fierce battles in the area.
Recruitment of Children: Ukrainian forces are reportedly recruiting children from orphanages in occupied territories to join the military. A specific incident occurred in the Melitopol social rehabilitation center, where children were offered positions in a military school in Mariupol.
Alleged Murder of Russian General: Ukrainian sources claim responsibility for the assassination of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Protection troops. The attack allegedly occurred in Moscow. Russian officials confirmed his death, along with his assistant, Major Polikarpov. A homemade bomb with shrapnel was reportedly used. There is speculation that this was a targeted attack by Ukrainian or Western intelligence services, possibly in retaliation for alleged Russian use of chemical weapons. The Russian response is expected to be severe. A video of an explosion in Moscow, allegedly targeting Kirillov, has been circulated. Another video of the same explosion has also surfaced.
OSCE: The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) in Ukraine reported increased shelling in the Donetsk region.
Medvedev's Statement: Medvedev stated that the military-political leadership of the Kyiv regime will face inevitable retribution for the murder of Kirillov.
Toretsk and Chasov Yar
Consolidation and Advances: Russian forces are consolidating control in Toretsk and advancing near Dzerzhinsk.
Chasov Yar Fighting: Russian forces have partially dislodged Ukrainian forces from the fire-resistant compound in Chasov Yar.
Seversk Advance: Russian assault groups reportedly breached Ukrainian defenses and advanced 2 km towards Seversk from Zolotarevka.
Street Fighting: Fighting continues near several streets in Toretsk.
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.
Aerial Battles: Aerial battles between Russian and Ukrainian drones were reported above Chasov Yar.
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 several locations along the Vremivka axis.
Storozheve Push: West of Storozheve, Russian forces continue to push Ukrainian forces.
Attacks on Novyi Komar and Novoocheretuvate: Russian assault units are attacking in the direction of these settlements.
Drone Operations: Russian drone operators reportedly disrupted a Ukrainian troop rotation near Konstantinopolskoye.
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.
Encirclement Near Makarivka: Ukrainian sources report that Russian forces are attempting to encircle Ukrainian forces near Makarivka.
Vremivka Axis: Russian troops are successfully advancing and expanding their control zone in Novyi Komar.
Drone Warfare: Group "East" of the 5th Army utilized drones to destroy enemy firing positions on the Vremivka front.
Surrender of Ukrainian Troops: At least 80 Ukrainian troops have surrendered in the area from Ugledar to Velikaya Novoselka over the past three months.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reports of Atrocities: A captured Ukrainian soldier, Artur Plombirus, confessed to killing civilians in the Kursk region under orders from his commanders.
Paratrooper Operations: Paratroopers are pushing Ukrainian units back from the Kursk region.
Alleged Atrocities by Mercenaries: A Brazilian mercenary, Lucas Ribeiro de Jesus, admitted to killing two Russian soldiers, a father and son, during combat in the Kursk region.
Equipment Destruction: Russian forces destroyed an M1 Abrams tank with an FPV drone and two Ukrainian vehicles with fiber optic drones near Mala Loknya.
Drone Strikes: Reports of multiple successful drone strikes by Russian forces near the border of the Kursk region.
HIMARS Strike: Ukrainian forces used two HIMARS missiles with cluster munitions against groups of North Korean special forces attempting to storm Ukrainian positions near Mala Loknia and Kruhlenke.
UA REG TEAM Operations: UA REG TEAM conducted successful drone operations in the Kursk region, targeting various Russian military vehicles.
Sumy Oblast
Drone Activity: New groups of enemy drones are entering Sumy Oblast from the Kursk region, moving west/southwest.
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. 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.
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.
Fortifications: Ukrainian forces are actively constructing fortifications in the Sumy Oblast.
Kharkiv Oblast
Heavy Fighting in Volchansk: Heavy fighting is ongoing in Volchansk, with reports of Ukrainian forces deploying chemical weapons.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Drone Attacks: Russian forces used an FPV drone to destroy a pickup truck carrying Ukrainian troops in the Kharkiv region.
Southern Front
Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Attacks on Settlements: 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.
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.
Air Raid Alerts: Air raid alerts are in effect over Zaporizhzhia Oblast, indicating continued drone activity.
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.
Explosions: Explosions have been reported in multiple regions due to drone attacks.
Russian Drone Tactics: Ukrainian forces report a new tactic of Russian drones attacking other drones in the air.
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.
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 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.
Drone Warfare: Ukrainian forces are utilizing drones for reconnaissance, targeting, and kamikaze attacks.
Video Analysis: A video shows soldiers of the 1st Motorized Rifle Battalion of the 39th Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade of the "East" group capturing trophies during combat operations in Trudovoy.
Image Analysis: A military-style patch with geometric patterns, likely a unit identifier, is shown. The design suggests potential symbolic and/or regional significance.
Image Analysis: A Ukrainian military patch with a symbolic design, including a raven, armored fists, and the Ukrainian coat of arms, is shown.
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. New groups of Russian drones enter from the Kursk region, with multiple drones moving towards Kyiv, Poltava and Pryluky. Sumy is under threat of attack from the northwest and northeast. A drone was reported to be moving past Sumy to the southwest. Another drone was reported in the Sumy region, moving towards Poltava Oblast. A drone was reported moving past Sumy to the southwest. An enemy drone was reported on the northeast of Poltava region, moving southwest. New groups of enemy drones are entering Sumy Oblast from the Kursk region, moving west/southwest. A group of attack drones was reported in Chernihiv region, heading west.
Drone Activity: New groups of enemy drones are entering Sumy Oblast from the Kursk region, moving west/southwest.
Drone Activity: 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. Drones are moving through the center of Sumy Oblast in a northeasterly direction. Drones are moving through the southeast of Chernihiv Oblast in a westerly direction. Drones are moving through the southwest of Chernihiv Oblast in a westerly direction.
Drone Activity: Drone activity continues in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Drone Activity: Russian operators of FPV drones destroyed a Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drone near Kupyansk.
Drone Activity: Russian forces have used drones to destroy a Ukrainian armored vehicle in a wooded area.
Drone Activity: High-speed drones are a threat to Ternopil.
Drone Activity: Multiple drones are reported to be active across Ukraine, moving towards or over Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Poltava, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Vinnytsia, Kherson, Dnipro, and Zaporizhzhia.
Drone Activity: Multiple drones are reported to be approaching or over Sumy.
Drone Activity: A drone is moving towards Dnipro from the north.
Drone Activity: A large group of drones launched from the Black Sea, moving towards Tatarbunary.
Drone Activity: Drones are approaching Bila Tserkva, Belyayevka, Borispil, and Kryvyi Rih.
Drone Activity: Two Ukrainian drones simultaneously struck a single target.
Drone Activity: Drones are moving northwest from the border with Mykolaiv Oblast.
Drone Activity: Drones are approaching Kherson from the direction of Zelenovka.
Drone Activity: Russian forces are launching guided air bomb attacks in the Kharkiv Oblast.
Drone Activity: Drones are moving west/southwest from the southern part of the region.
Drone Activity: One drone is approaching Mykolaiv from the direction of Varvarivka.
Drone Activity: One drone is flying near Poltava.
Drone Activity: One new drone has flown past Rybakivka heading north.
Drone Activity: Three new drones are flying over the Lyman through Parutyne towards Mykolaiv.
Drone Activity: One drone is flying over Balabanivka towards Mykolaiv.
Drone Activity: One drone is in the area of Nova Odesa heading towards Bashtanka.
Drone Activity: One drone flew past Mykolaiv heading north.
Drone Activity: One drone is near Varvarivka heading towards Balovne.
Drone Activity: One drone is in the area of Nova Odesa, moving east.
Drone Activity: Four new drones are moving from the Tendra Spit towards Koblevo/Rybakivka.
Drone Activity: One drone flew past Balabanivka heading towards Mykolaiv.
Drone Activity: One drone is circling in the south of the Kirovohrad region.
Drone Activity: Four drones are just west of Mykolaiv, flying through the Voznesensky district towards Vozsiyatse.
Drone Activity: Two new drones were spotted near the Kinburn Spit towards Ochakiv.
Drone Activity: One drone flew past Bereznehuvate towards Vysokopillia.
Drone Activity: One drone is west of Mykolaiv, with a northern course.
Drone Activity: One drone is in the Voznesensky district.
Drone Activity: One drone is heading towards or through Kropyvnytskyi.
Drone Activity: One drone is heading towards or through Kryvyi Rih.
Drone Activity: One drone flew past Oleksandriia towards the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Drone Activity: One drone flew past Kryvyi Rih heading northeast.
Drone Activity: One drone is west of Nova Odesa, heading south.
Drone Activity: One drone is in the Bashtanka area, heading south.
Drone Activity: Drones are active in the east of Kirovohrad Oblast, moving northeast.
Drone Activity: Drones are active in Mykolaiv Oblast, moving south.
Drone Activity: Drones are active in the west of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, moving northeast towards Dnipro.
Drone Activity: Multiple drones are traveling west from Sumy Oblast.
Drone Activity: Multiple Ukrainian drones are traveling southwest from Poltava Oblast.
Drone Activity: A Ukrainian drone attack near Ochakiv damaged an "Ukraposhta" (Ukraine Post) vehicle, injuring the driver.
Drone Activity: Ukrainian air defenses intercepted a Russian reconnaissance UAV over the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Drone Activity: Pilots from the 71st Separate Jaeger Brigade are destroying enemy armored vehicles along with their occupants.
Drone Activity: 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.
Drone Activity: Russian forces used drones to disrupt Ukrainian mine-laying operations along a road in the Kharkiv Oblast near Liptsi, successfully targeting three Ukrainian soldiers.
Drone Activity: A video shows a "Sudoplatov" unit destroying enemy infantry and equipment on the front line.
Drone Activity: Footage of the "Sudoplatov" unit's work on destroying enemy infantry and equipment on the front line was released.
Drone Activity: 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.
Drone Activity: A video shows a drone dropping an explosive on a structure, resulting in a secondary explosion.
Drone Activity: A video shows a drone dropping munitions on various targets, including vehicles, personnel, and structures.
Drone Activity: A video shows thermal imaging footage of a nighttime landing operation, likely involving troop or supply transport vehicles.
Drone Activity: A video shows nighttime drone operations focused on direct targeting of enemy forces and vehicles.
Drone Activity: A video shows a small, dark object, possibly an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone, flying in a cloudy sky.
Drone Activity: Russian electronic warfare systems reportedly thwarted nearly 140 Ukrainian aerial attacks in
