Major Military Situation Updates - December 18, 2024, 15:02 UTC

Overall Situation

The conflict in Ukraine remains intense, with Russian forces making significant advances across multiple fronts. The primary areas of conflict are the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions, the Vremivka axis, the Toretsk area, and the Kursk region. Ukrainian defenses have been significantly degraded in several locations, with reports of heavy fighting and significant casualties on both sides. Russian forces have captured several settlements and improved their tactical position across multiple regions. The Ukrainian Armed Forces (VSU) are facing a critical situation, with reports of widespread desertion, significant losses in personnel and equipment, and a new mobilization effort potentially targeting younger age groups. The Ukrainian ombudsman, however, suggests that there are still enough men aged 30-45 to mobilize before considering younger age groups. President Zelensky stated that Ukraine does not need mediators like Hungary and its Prime Minister Orban and emphasized the need for direct relations with the US. Andriy Yermak, the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, stated that "real negotiations" about peace with Russia will only begin when Russia no longer has the resources to continue the war. President Zelensky stated that he does not need intermediaries in communicating with Trump.

Explosions were reported in multiple regions due to drone and missile attacks, including Odesa, Dnipro, Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Khmelnytskyi Oblast. There are new reports of enemy drone activity in Dnipro and Sumy Oblast. New groups of drones are entering Sumy from the north and northeast, approaching Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, and Starokostiantyniv. Ukrainian forces claim to have shot down 51 out of 81 enemy drones launched on the night of December 17th, with 30 drones "locally lost" without reaching their targets.

Russia conducted a massive missile and drone attack targeting Ukrainian infrastructure. Ukraine reports a massive Russian attack that involved 93 missiles and 200 drones. 81 missiles were shot down, including 11 cruise missiles shot down by F-16. Russia states that this strike was in response to the Ukrainian use of ATACMS missiles near Taganrog. Air raid alerts are active in Mariupol and Pryazovia due to the threat of drones and missiles. Three missiles were shot down over Rostov Oblast, with one hitting a farm building. A residential building was set on fire due to falling fragments from a downed rocket. There were no deaths reported from the missile attacks. Russian air defense systems repelled an attack of 10 missiles over Rostov Oblast.

The length of the active combat line is over 1170 kilometers.

Russian forces are reported to be in control of the initiative and are advancing along the entire front line, despite substantial Western support for the VSU. In 2024, over 190 settlements have reportedly been liberated by Russian forces, with approximately 4,500 sq km of territory coming under Russian control. The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) has reported that all tasks assigned to the Russian Armed Forces for 2024 have been completed. In 2025, the main training event for the Russian Armed Forces will be the joint strategic exercise "West-2025" with Belarus. NATO has taken over coordination of military aid to Ukraine from the US. The head of the Russian MoD stated that the former defense minister left a significant foundation. He also stated that the system of logistics needed to be modernized, especially in light of the special military operation. Finally, he stated that there was a need to protect arsenals and fuel and lubricants bases from enemy attacks.

European countries are discussing sending up to 100,000 troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire or peace agreement, according to Reuters. The core of the contingent could be formed by a coalition of five to eight countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Britain, and Poland. Their role would be to provide a deterrent effect against further Russian attacks or to monitor compliance with the ceasefire.

Assassination of a Russian General and Response

Ukrainian sources claim responsibility for the assassination of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Protection troops in Moscow.
US officials stated they were not aware and were not involved in the plan to assassinate Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov.
Russian officials confirmed his death, along with his assistant, Major Polikarpov. A homemade bomb with shrapnel was reportedly used.
Arrest of Suspect: A 29-year-old citizen of Uzbekistan, suspected of carrying out the attack, has been arrested. He has confessed to being recruited by Ukrainian special services. He was promised $100,000 and relocation to the EU for carrying out the attack. The suspect placed the bomb on an electric scooter near General Kirillov's residence and used a car-sharing vehicle with a camera to monitor the location. The detonation was triggered remotely from Dnipro, Ukraine. The suspect is being investigated by the Uzbek authorities. The suspect had not previously been convicted of any crimes. Uzbekistan has sent information about the detained citizen to Moscow.
Medvedev stated that the military-political leadership of the Kyiv regime will face inevitable retribution for the murder of Kirillov and that if The Times considers the murder of Kirillov a legitimate act, then all NATO officials can be considered legitimate targets for Moscow.
The Governor of Kostroma Oblast suggested that Kirillov's work exposing secret bio-labs may have been the reason for his assassination.
Russian officials will raise the issue of the attack at the UN Security Council on December 20th. The UN did not condemn the attack, stating that all sides should exercise restraint.
Maria Zakharova stated that the attack against Kirillov was a result of the West's approval of Kyiv's crimes. She also stated that Russia's response to the 15th package of EU sanctions will not be long in coming.
Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the Russian President, stated that special services are efficiently investigating the murder of Kirillov and that it is obvious that the Kyiv regime is the customer. He further expressed that Putin sends his deep condolences in connection with the death of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and that Russia knows who is the customer of the terrorist attack and that the fight against the Nazi regime will continue. Finally, he stated that the murder of the chief of NBCP troops proves the correctness of Russia's actions during the special operation.
Russian authorities indicated that new suspects might be identified.
The Uzbekistan embassy is in contact with Russia regarding the citizen detained for the murder of Kirillov.
CNN published an article stating that Kirillov's death was caused by Ukrainian operatives.
The head of the Ukrainian Security Services, Vasyl Malyuk, is suspected to be responsible for organizing the assassination.
There was a discussion about the assassination of Kirillov in the Security Service of Ukraine.

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 and all residential areas. Active combat is ongoing, with Russian forces attempting to encircle Ukrainian forces near the Kurakhov thermal power plant and within the city. Approximately 700 Ukrainian troops, including special forces, are surrounded south of Kurakhove. In Kurakhove itself, battles are ongoing west of Mechnikov Street. A Russian soldier reportedly destroyed a Ukrainian stronghold near Kurakhovo, saving the lives of his comrades.
Significant Russian Advances: Russian forces made significant advances, securing the southeastern part of Uspenovka, capturing Annivka, Yelizavetovka, Veselyi Hai, Zholte, and Zarya. They advanced north of Uspenivka along the Kurakhove-Velyka Novosilka highway and south of Kurakhovo near Dalne. South of Kurakhove, Russian forces have completely cleared Uspenovka, Konstantinopolskoe, and Gigant, and continued to attack in the direction of Yantarnoe. Russian forces have liberated 3 sq km near Zelenovka on the Kurakhove axis. Russian forces liberated half of Dachenske on the Pokrovsk axis. Russian forces have fully liberated Uspenovka.
Encirclement Efforts: Russian forces are attempting to encircle Ukrainian forces near Makarivka. Russian forces have established themselves in the area of Sukhi Yaly and Zelenivka and will then try to cut the main highway to Kurakhove in the area of the village of Ulakly. Russian forces are advancing towards the center of the "triangle" Zelenovka — Ulakly — Konstantinopol, creating another threat of cutting off the Gulyaipole — Kurakhove road and encircling the Kurakhove group of the enemy. The distance to Konstantinopol is just over 1 km, and to Razliv — about 3 km.
Pokrovsk Threatened: Russian forces have advanced to within 2 km of Pokrovsk, capturing Novotroitskoye, Zarya, and Shevchenko. The situation for Ukrainian forces near Pokrovsk is described as increasingly difficult. Kyiv has reportedly redeployed forces from the Kharkiv direction to the Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmiisk) area in response to Russian advances.
Bridge Destruction: Ukrainian forces destroyed a bridge leading to Pokrovsk to slow the Russian advance.
Alleged Atrocities in Selidovo: Reports allege Ukrainian forces committed mass killings of civilians in Selidovo.
Alleged Liquidation of Colombian Mercenaries: Reports of Russian forces liquidating a unit of Colombian mercenaries near the Luhansk People's Republic (LPR).
Intense Fighting Near Krasnoarmeisk: An advance exceeding 2 km was achieved on the southern flank of Krasnoarmiysk. Positional fighting was observed near Krasnoarmiysk, with shelling on Russian forward positions.
Desertion: Over 1,000 personnel from the 155th Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reportedly deserted in the Krasnoarmiisk area.
Drone Strikes: 425 ОШБ "Скала" conducted a drone strike operation in the village of Shevchenko.
One Ukrainian soldier killed, another injured in Kupiansk: Due to shelling by Russian forces.
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.
Recruitment of Children: Ukrainian forces are reportedly recruiting children from orphanages in occupied territories to join the military.
OSCE: The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) in Ukraine reported increased shelling in the Donetsk region.
New Advances: Russian assault groups managed to expand the zone of control towards Peschanoe, attacking from Shevchenko, advancing west of Novotroitskoye along the banks of the Solenaya River, and capturing the northeastern outskirts of Novovasilyevka. On the Kurakhove axis, offensive actions continued in the area of the Sukhoy Yar River. North of Dalne, Russian forces are bypassing the line of defense on the right bank of the river in the direction of Yantarnoye along a ridge of heights and forest plantations. Heavy fighting is reported in Shevchenko, where Ukrainian forces are deploying reserves. Russian forces advanced towards Novovasilyevka from Novotroitskoye. Ukrainian forces have taken a wait-and-see position along the Lysovka-Dachenske line. Russian troops are advancing towards Dachne. Battles continue in Shevchenko (west of Starye Terny), where the 114th Brigade is advancing, creating a threat for Russian forces to reach Andreevka. The distance from their advanced positions to the advanced positions of the units advancing from the south to Konstantinopol-Razliv is about 8 km, indicating that the Kurakhove cauldron is beginning to take shape. From the advanced positions southwest of Starye Terny to Dachnoye is just over 1 km. Ukrainian marines are reported to be destroying Russian forces in the Kurakhove direction. On the left bank, Russian forces are trying to develop success in the Zelenovka area, after taking Konstantinopilskoye, they are attacking Gigant.
At Kupyansk axis clashes yesterday near Petropavlivka and Lozova.
At Kurakhivka axis clashes yesterday near Dachne, Sontsivka, Stari Terny, Kurakhove and Yantarne.

Toretsk and Chasov Yar

Consolidation and Advances: Russian forces are consolidating control in Toretsk and advancing near Dzerzhinsk. Street fighting has continued for two months. Toretsk is effectively divided in half between the opposing forces. 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 destroyed a Ukrainian command post and personnel concentration near the Toretsk mine using precision airstrikes.
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.
At Toretsk axis clashes yesterday near Toretsk.
At Kramatorsk axis clashes yesterday near Chasiv Yar and Stupochky.
At Sieversk axis clashes yesterday near Hryhorivka, Bilohorivka, Siversk and Verkhnokamyanske.
At Lyman axis clashes yesterday near Zelenyi Hai, Terny, Novoyehorivka, Makiyivka and Serebryanskyi forest.

Velyka Novosilka

Southwest Advance: Russian forces are advancing southwest of Velyka Novosilka and have reached Storozheve and Neskuchne, forming a new "pocket."
Attacks on Novyi Komar and Novoocheretuvate: Russian assault units are attacking in the direction of these settlements.
Encirclement Near Makarivka: Ukrainian sources report that Russian forces are attempting to encircle Ukrainian forces near Makarivka. Russian forces have taken Makarivka.
Vremivka Axis: Russian troops are successfully advancing and expanding their control zone in Novyi Komar. On the Vremivka axis, Russian assault units crossed the river between Storozhevoe and Makarivka. Ukrainian forces are reporting that the Russians are about to cut off Makarivka and that pressure is also being exerted on Storozhevoe. In Novy Komar fighting continues, where Russian marines are expanding the zone of control. Russian forces are attacking on the Rovnopol-Makarovka line. They shelled Russian armored vehicles as they withdrew from their firing positions near Babya Gora. Russian forces extended their control zone on the western flank of Velyka Novosilka by up to 1 km. North of Velyka Novosilka, Russian marines are consolidating their positions in Novyi Komar and expanding their control zone. The most difficult situation is in the Makarivka-Blahodatne-Storozheve area. After capturing Blahodatne, Russian forces are attacking between Storozheve and Makarivka in an attempt to cut off Makarivka.
Surrender of Ukrainian Troops: At least 80 Ukrainian troops have surrendered in the area from Ugledar to Velikaya Novoselka over the past three months.
At Vremivka axis clashes yesterday near Kostyantynopolske, Sukhi Yaly, Storozheve, Novosilky, Temyrivka, Novopil and Novodarivka.

Northern Front

Kursk Region

Engagements: There were 55 engagements in the Kursk direction, with 25 ongoing. The hottest point was Kursk, with 57 clashes.
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. Reports that North Korean soldiers are being treated in the Kursk city hospital. North Korean soldiers have suffered heavy losses. So far, there is no evidence of North Korean troops' involvement.
Mercenary Sentencing: A New Zealand mercenary was sentenced to 14 years in prison for invading Kursk Oblast.
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. Another Ukrainian soldier, Dmitry Verbitsky, reported that his unit was ordered to shoot civilians if necessary.
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. A criminal case has been initiated against him.
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.
Intensified Offensive: Russian forces have been conducting an intense offensive in Kursk Oblast for three days.
Destruction of "Abrams" Tank: A Russian BpLA calculation of Crimean paratroopers destroyed an American "Abrams" tank near Novoivanovka, Kursk region. A video shows a damaged M1A1SA Abrams tank abandoned by its crew after being hit by FPV drones in Kursk Oblast.
At Kherson axis Ukrainian forces have repelled 2 Russian army assaults.
In Kursk region Ukrainian forces have repelled 42 Russian army assaults.

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.
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.
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.
Ballistic Missile Strikes: Multiple ballistic missile strikes are reported in Kharkiv and Slobozhanske.
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. Russian aviation conducted airstrikes at Vovchanski Khutory of Kharkiv region, Serhiyivka, Terny, Ivanivka, Fedorivka, Riznykivka, Vyyimka, Serebryanka, Vasukivka, Pazeno, Romanivka, Velyka Novosilka of Donetsk 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.
Destruction of "Baba Yaga" Hexacopters: Russian forces report the mass destruction of seven Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" hexacopters in the Kharkiv direction. A calculation of the UAV group "North" thwarted an attempt by Ukrainian troops to mine a road in the Kharkiv area with a precise VOG drop. The Sever Group of Forces' UAV team thwarted an attempt to lay mines on a road by Ukrainian forces.
At Kharkiv axis clashes yesterday near Vovchansk.
Explosive strikes were reported in the Kharkiv region.

Southern Front

Zaporizhzhia Oblast

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. The air raid alert has been called off.
422nd Separate Battalion of Unmanned Systems Luftwaffe on the Zaporizhzhia direction hit and destroyed a buggy, 2 ATVs, 9 dugouts, 8 shelters, 6 enemy KIA and 5 WIA.
At Orikhiv axis clashes yesterday near Novoandriyivka, Orikhiv and Novodanylivka.

Kherson Oblast

Threat to Kherson: Kherson is under threat of attack from the north.
Repelled Assaults: Ukrainian forces repelled 5 Russian army assaults.

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, including Dnipropetrovsk, Chuhuiv, Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Khmelnytskyi Oblast.
Russian Drone Tactics: Ukrainian forces report a new tactic of Russian drones attacking other drones in the air.
Drone Shootdowns: 14 Ukrainian UAVs were destroyed overnight in Bryansk Oblast. Two Shahed drones were shot down over Khmelnytskyi Oblast.
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.
New Drone Activity: Ukrainian forces successfully destroyed an enemy drone with an aerial ram. Ukrainian forces report destroying a Russian "Plastun-3000" electronic warfare station and damaging a Russian command post with drones. Germany is transferring a new batch of Songbird 150 reconnaissance drones to Ukraine, with a radius of up to 110 km and an altitude of up to 5,000 meters.
New Drone Reports: Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that the threat of using strike UAVs in all areas has ended. The air raid alert has ended in Kyiv. A drone was reported near Kharkiv, moving towards Pavlohrad. 8 drones are reported to be moving from Kharkiv Oblast towards Pavlohrad. 1 drone flew past Pokrovsk heading south. 1 drone moved from Dnipropetrovsk Oblast to Zaporizhzhia Oblast, heading south. 1 drone from Bilhorod entered Kharkiv Oblast, heading towards Kharkiv. 4 drones are east of Cherkasy, heading south. 5 drones are in Sumy Oblast heading towards Poltava. 1 drone flew near Konotop, heading west. 1 drone is in the east of Kyiv Oblast. Poltava - a UAV from the south in the direction of the city. A new update indicates that Ukrainian forces successfully destroyed an enemy drone with an aerial ram.
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 Zelenovka.
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.
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 Zelenovka.
Drone Activity: A video shows drone footage of a battle between drones over Chasov Yar.
Drone Activity: Operators of the 80th Airborne Assault Brigade destroyed an enemy along with equipment in the Kursk region.
Drone Activity: FPV-drones of the National Guard of Ukraine "Spartan" are destroying Russians in the Zaporizhzhia direction.

Missile Attacks

Bomber Activity: Multiple Tu-95MS strategic bombers are airborne, with repeated launch maneuvers in the Caspian Sea.
Missile Mobilization: Mobile launch platforms for Kalibr missiles are mobilizing in Novorossiysk.
Ballistic Missile Threat: Ballistic missile threat originates from Crimea.
Kharkiv Strikes: Multiple ballistic missile strikes are reported in Kharkiv and Slobozhanske.
Black Sea Launch: "Kalibr" missiles have been launched from the Black Sea, triggering air raid alerts across Ukraine.
Multiple Launches: Multiple Russian missile launches are expected, with some targeted at Pryluky, and multiple Kalibr missiles are heading towards the Kirovograd Oblast, with some later changing course to Odesa and Kryvyi Rih.
Kh-101 Missiles: Multiple Kh-101 missiles entered Ukrainian airspace through the Sumy Oblast and are traveling through the Cherkasy, Kyiv, and Kharkiv regions.
Missile Movement: Missiles have reached Sumy, Poltava, and Chernihiv oblasts, with a missile targeted at Pryluky.
Kinzhal Missiles: Kinzhal Missiles are being launched towards western Ukraine, with vectors including Zvyagel, Shepetovka, Ternopil, Stryi, Burshytn, and Zakarpattia.
Cruise Missile Launches: Multiple Cruise missiles are being launched from the Kherson region in the direction of Mykolaiv, and from Kharkiv region towards Poltava and Dnipropetrovsk regions, with some missiles passing near Bila Tserkva.
Ballistic Missile Launches: Multiple ballistic missiles have been launched towards Odesa from Crimea.
Missile Movement: Multiple missiles are passing through the Lviv region in the direction of Stryi, and are also present in the Ternopil, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Khmelnytskyi regions.
New Missile: A new type of air-to-surface missile is being used in the Kherson region in the direction of Voznesensk and Pervomaisk, and towards Bashtanka.
Missile Re-routing: Missiles from Kyiv have changed course and moved to the Vinnitsia region, and from there they moved west near the Khmelnitsky region.
Missile Reports: A missile has been reported traveling to Cherkasy from Kyiv region. Missiles are traveling through Zhytomyr and Vinnitsa, heading to the southwest.
Cherkasy Region: There is a report that a rocket has been spotted in the Cherkasy region, moving northwest, which then traveled to the Kyiv region before moving to the Vinnytsia region, then changed direction to fly west near Khmelnitsky.
Missile Movement: Missiles are reported to be passing by the city of Kozyatyn, in the Vinnytsia region and have been reported to have changed course and are heading west from the Vinnitsia region, towards Khmelnitsky.
North Korean Missile: A North Korean missile was used in the attacks.
Targeted Infrastructure: Russia is targeting key Ukrainian infrastructure including transportation and energy networks.
KAB Bombs: Three Ukrainian DSNs (State Emergency Service) workers were injured by a Russian attack using KABs (guided bombs) in Stepnohirsk in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Intense Attack: The Prykarpattya region is facing its most intense attack since the start of the full-scale invasion.
Energy Infrastructure: Attacks were made on energy infrastructure in Lviv, Ternopil and Ivano-Frankivsk Oblasts. 50% of the Ternopil region is without power.
Power Outages: Russian forces have launched missile attacks on the energy facilities in **L

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