Major Military Situation Updates - December 19, 2024, 14:32 UTC
Overview
The conflict in Ukraine remains highly dynamic, with Russian forces making advances across multiple fronts. Intense fighting is concentrated in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions, the Vremivka axis, the Toretsk area, and the Kursk region. Ukrainian forces are facing significant challenges, including reports of widespread desertion, substantial losses in personnel and equipment, and ongoing mobilization efforts. Russian forces have captured several settlements and improved their tactical positions. The Ukrainian Armed Forces (VSU) are attempting to hold their ground, but the situation remains critical. There are continued reports of extensive drone and missile attacks by both sides, targeting infrastructure and military positions.
Key Developments by Region
Eastern Front
Kurakhove and Pokrovsk
Kurakhove Under Heavy Assault: Russian forces control approximately 80% of Kurakhove, with ongoing attempts 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. Battles are ongoing west of Mechnikov Street.
Significant Russian Advances: Russian forces have secured the southeastern part of Uspenovka, capturing Annivka, Yelizavetovka, Veselyi Hai, Zholte, and Zarya. They have 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 and half of Dachenske on the Pokrovsk axis. They have fully liberated Uspenovka.
Encirclement Efforts: Russian forces are attempting to encircle Ukrainian forces near Makarivka and have established themselves in the area of Sukhi Yaly and Zelenivka, aiming to cut the main highway to Kurakhove near Ulakly. They are advancing towards the center of the "triangle" Zelenovka — Ulakly — Konstantinopol, threatening to cut off the Gulyaipole — Kurakhove road and encircle the Kurakhove group. 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. Kyiv has reportedly redeployed forces from the Kharkiv direction to the Pokrovsk area. Ukrainian forces destroyed a bridge leading to Pokrovsk to slow the Russian advance.
Kryvyi Rih and Nikopolshchyna Attacked: Russian forces launched a missile attack on Kryvyi Rih, damaging infrastructure, two nine-story buildings, a hospital, a school, a store, and ten cars. One of the boilers was stopped in Kryvyi Rih. Traffic was restored, and the overhead wires were repaired. They also attacked Nikopolshchyna 15 times throughout the day using heavy artillery and kamikaze drones, damaging five private houses and two outbuildings.
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 Kurakhivka axis clashes yesterday near Dachne, Sontsivka, Stari Terny, Kurakhove and Yantarne.
At Pokrovsk axis clashes yesterday near Myrolubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Dachenske, Zelene, Novovasylivka, Chumatske and Novoolenivka.
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. A video shows drone footage of a battle between drones over 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. The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed the liberation of Novyi Komar. Russian forces have advanced north of Nesterianka on the Zaporizhzhia front, capturing a Ukrainian stronghold. Russian forces have reportedly cleared Novyi Komar, in the area of Velyka Novosilka.
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
Extensive Overnight Drone and Missile Attack: A significant overnight assault targeted the Rostov region. Russian air defenses intercepted 84 Ukrainian drones, including 36 over Rostov. This represents a marked escalation in drone attacks on the region and the first large-scale missile attack in months.
Engagements: There were 55 engagements in the Kursk direction, with 25 ongoing. The hottest point was Kursk, with 57 clashes. In Kursk region Ukrainian forces have repelled 42 Russian army assaults.
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. Reports indicate that North Korean troops are suffering heavy losses in the Kursk region, with at least 100 killed and 1,000 wounded. Reports also suggest difficulties in taking Russian prisoners due to language barriers.
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. Russian assault groups are advancing in Kruhlenke and have made progress in Cherkasskaya Konopelka. Four unsuccessful Ukrainian counterattacks were launched using NATO armored vehicles and HIMARS MLRS. Russian Aerospace Forces and Tornado-S MLRS conducted strikes on Ukrainian forces near Sverdlikovo, Martynovka, and Belovody.
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.
Drone Activity: Operators of the 80th Airborne Assault Brigade destroyed an enemy along with equipment in the Kursk region.
Syrskyi on Kursk Operation: Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that he had to conduct the Kursk operation to disrupt the offensive on Kharkiv, relieve pressure on all fronts, and prevent the opening of a new front on Sumy.
Army Advances in Kursk Oblast: The Russian Army is liberating its native land in Kursk Oblast, with a cleanup operation underway near Cherkasskoye Konopelka.
Defeat of Enemy Tank near Fanasivka and Cherkaska Konopelka: A tank of the enemy was defeated between Fanasivka and Cherkaska Konopelka in Kursk Oblast.
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. New groups of Russian drones enter from the Kursk region, with multiple drones moving towards Kyiv, Poltava and Pryluky. 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. New groups of enemy drones are entering Sumy Oblast from the Kursk region, moving west/southwest. New groups of drones are entering the eastern part of the region, moving south/southwest. There is also a report of a drone flying over Shostka heading west and 7 drones north of Myrhorod heading south. Drones are moving through the center of Sumy Oblast in a northeasterly direction. 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.
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. 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.
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.
Ukrainian Reserves Targeted: Ukrainian reserves being transferred to the Kursk region were reportedly destroyed in the Sumy region.
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.
Shelling in Tsyrkuny: Four people were injured in Tsyrkuny due to enemy shelling.
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.
Drone Activity: Drone activity continues in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Drone Activity: FPV-drones of the National Guard of Ukraine "Spartan" are destroying Russians in the Zaporizhzhia direction.
Kherson Oblast
Threat to Kherson:Kherson is under threat of attack from the north.
Repelled Assaults: Ukrainian forces repelled 5 Russian army assaults.
At Kherson axis Ukrainian forces have repelled 2 Russian army assaults.
Drone Activity: Drones are approaching Kherson from the direction of Zelenovka.
Drone Activity: One drone is approaching Mykolaiv from the direction of Zelenovka.
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 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. Ukrainian forces report downing 45 out of 85 drones launched by Russian forces, with an additional 40 drones "locationally lost" due to defensive measures. Mi-8 of the Ukrainian Air Force shoots down a Shahed drone. A Ukrainian drone was destroyed by a Russian FPV drone.
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.
Drone Duel: A video shows a drone duel over Chasov Yar.
Destruction of Equipment in Kursk Region: Operators of the 80th Airborne Assault Brigade destroyed an enemy along with equipment in the Kursk region.
FPV Drones in Zaporizhzhia: FPV-drones of the National Guard of Ukraine "Spartan" are destroying Russians in the Zaporizhzhia direction.
Drone Duel: A video shows a drone duel over Chasov Yar.
Destruction of Equipment in Kursk Region: Operators of the 80th Airborne Assault Brigade destroyed an enemy along with equipment in the Kursk region.
FPV Drones in Zaporizhzhia: 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 Lviv and the Ternopil regions, severely damaging their infrastructure and leading to power outages.
Russian Rationale: Russian forces stated their attacks were in retaliation for Ukrainian ATACMS attacks on Taganrog.
