Major Military Situation Updates - December 21, 2024, 08:25 UTC
Aerial Warfare: Extensive Drone Attacks and Air Defense Actions
Widespread Drone Activity:
Extensive drone activity reported across multiple regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Poltava, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Vinnytsia, Kherson, Dnipro, and Zaporizhzhia.
Drones launched from the Black Sea towards Tatarbunary.
Drones approaching Bila Tserkva, Belyayevka, Borispil, and Kryvyi Rih.
New groups of drones entering Sumy from the north and northeast, approaching Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, and Starokostiantyniv.
Drones moving northwest over Pavlohrad.
High-speed drones are a threat to Ternopil.
Ukrainian air defense forces neutralized about ten hostile drones near Kyiv.
Poltava Oblast: Drone movements reported through the west in a southerly/southwesterly direction, on the border moving south, on the border moving north, on the border of Cherkasy, Chernihiv, and Poltava Oblasts in a northwesterly direction, northeast of the region moving southwest, in the north of Kremenchuk heading southeast, in Poltava heading north, and 8 drones moving from Poltava Oblast to Cherkasy Oblast, 4 drones were reported moving from Poltava Oblast to Cherkasy Oblast.
Vinnytsia Oblast: Drone moving through the north in a northerly/northeasterly direction.
Zhytomyr Oblast: Drone in the south moving northeast, flying from Zhytomyr Oblast towards Fastiv, flying from Zhytomyr Oblast to Khmelnytskyi Oblast, reported on Zhytomyr heading towards Khmelnytskyi, 2 drones near Zhytomyr heading southwest, 4 drones in Zhytomyr Oblast moving towards Shepetivka, and approaching Shepetivka.
Chernihiv Oblast: Drone from Cherkasy Oblast moving into Chernihiv Oblast. Drones moving through the southeast in a westerly direction and through the southwest in a westerly direction. A group of attack drones reported in Chernihiv region, heading west. 4 drones reported near Pryluky.
Kyiv Oblast: Drone in the north moving northeast, a drone in the west moving east, a drone moving towards Kyiv from the southwest, and one drone approaching Kyiv from Ukrainka.
Sumy Oblast: New groups of drones entering Sumy Oblast from the Kursk region, moving west/southwest, new groups entering the eastern part, moving south/southwest, a drone flying over Shostka heading west, drones moving through the center in a northeasterly direction, a drone reported in the south heading towards Poltava, and attack drones reported heading south. A drone was reported near Okhtyrka. Multiple drones are reported to be approaching or over Sumy. Sumy is under threat of attack from the northwest and northeast. An enemy drone is moving towards Myrhorod from the east.
Cherkasy Oblast: 6 drones reported circling north of Cherkasy, 5 drones reported north of Cherkasy, one drone flying past Cherkasy towards Smila, one drone east of Cherkasy, and one drone west of Smila heading southwest.
Dnipropetrovsk Oblast: One drone reported in the north heading towards Kamianske.
Kharkiv Oblast: A drone was reported in Kharkiv Oblast, heading towards Izium. 1 drone was reported near Kharkiv.
Khmelnytskyi Oblast: Drone threat reported.
Air raid alerts issued for Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Pryluky, Myrhorod, Cherkasy, Kyiv, and Dnipro.
Drone Attacks in Russia:
Kazan, Tatarstan: Multiple drone attacks reported, with at least eight impacts, including six on residential buildings. Fires reported in multiple districts. Evacuations underway. No casualties reported as of yet, but local media reports injuries. Russian Ministry of Defense later reported six drones, not eight, and that three were downed and three suppressed by electronic warfare measures.
Sochi: Explosions reported, with Russian air defense systems active.
Voronezh Oblast: Russian air defense systems intercepted several Ukrainian drones.
Air Defense Interceptions:
Russian air defense systems intercepted 19 Ukrainian drones overnight across multiple regions, including nine over Belgorod Oblast, five over Voronezh Oblast, three over the Black Sea, and one each over Kursk and Krasnodar Oblasts.
An additional 13 Ukrainian drones were reportedly destroyed over Kursk, Belgorod, Rostov, and Lipetsk regions.
Ground Warfare: Continued Russian Advances and Reports of Heavy Fighting
Chasov Yar, Donetsk Oblast: Russian forces control over half of Chasov Yar. Ukrainian units are regrouping to prevent further Russian advances.
Mikhailovka, Donetsk Oblast: A damaged, captured Canadian "Roshel Senator" armored vehicle was reported in Mikhailovka.
Russian Advances:
Kursk Region: Russian forces made significant progress, fully liberating Novoivanovka and advancing in the northern Sudzha district and near Cherkasskaya Konopelka. Russian forces destroyed a concentration of Ukrainian military equipment with the use of a "Malka" artillery system. 76th Airborne Division reportedly storming Ukrainian positions near Mykolaivka.
Donetsk Front: Russian forces are advancing south of Pokrovsk towards Ukrainka and have reportedly entered Pisky. They also liberated Ostrovsky (Konstantinopolskoe) and Zelenovka southwest of Kurakhove and secured a foothold in Novyi Komar on the northern Vremivka "pocket."
Toretsk (Dzerzhinsk): Russian forces continue attacks in the southern part of the Забалка (Kulatsky Khutor) district. Kyiv is transferring reserves to Lozova in Kharkiv Oblast.
Pokrovsk Direction: High-intensity battles are reported in the areas of northern Shevchenko, Peschanoye, Novovasilevka, Novooleenovka, Ukrainka, Slavyanka, Petropavlovka, and southern Shevchenko. Russian forces are storming Novooleenovka from the north and east, and have advanced west of Zarya to a depth of 500 meters in the direction of Slavyanka.
Kurakhovo Direction: The liberation of Uspenovka has been completed, its capture completed the work of the Russian Army to clean up the "pocket" in which several villages were located along the Sukhiye Yaly River. The city of Kurakhovo itself is almost completely liberated from the enemy, after the capture of high-rise buildings, the enemy's resistance lost its meaning.
Vremivka Direction: In the north of the Vremivka direction, the Russian Armed Forces raised a flag in Novyi Komar, the enemy remains to the southwest of the village.
Zaporizhzhia Front: In the area of Kamenskoye and north of Nesterianka, units of the Russian Armed Forces are conducting assault operations.
Naval Activity
Black Sea: 3 Russian ships, carrying up to 24 "Kalibr" missiles.
Azov Sea: No Russian ships present.
Mediterranean Sea: 6 Russian ships, 3 carrying up to 25 "Kalibr" missiles.
Kerch Strait Passage (past 24 hours):
To Black Sea: 3 ships, 1 continued to Bosporus.
To Azov Sea: 4 ships, 2 from Bosporus.
Other Significant Events
Russian Military Reports: Russian forces revealed and suppressed over 100 Ukrainian Armed Forces targets in a day. Russian anti-aircraft systems shot down Ukrainian reconnaissance drones "Fury", "Valkyrie", "Leleka-100", "Darts", "Skif", and "PD-1".
Kyivskyi District, Kharkiv: A Russian drone attack using a "Geran-2" UAV targeted a tree, causing minor damage to the facades of about ten private houses. Two people sought medical attention for acute stress reactions.
Roscosmos Deputy Head's Property Seized: A court has seized real estate belonging to a deputy head of Roscosmos, accused of embezzling 435 million rubles.
Investigation of Ukrainian Pilots Completed: The investigation of Ukrainian pilots accused of terrorism has been completed. They are charged with seven articles of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
Saur-Mogila Memorial Ceremony: A medal ceremony was held at the Saur-Mogila memorial in the Donetsk People's Republic.
Rylsk Attack: The death of a child in Rylsk was not confirmed, five people were killed as a result of the attack of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Belgorod Region: Two civilians were injured as a result of a drone attack. In Shebekino, an FPV drone was shot down, and a truck was attacked.
Donetsk People's Republic: A dump truck driver was injured as a result of an enemy MLRS strike. In Horlivka, three civilians were injured by artillery shelling. In Selidovo, a woman was injured by NATO artillery.
Civilian Evacuation near Velyka Novosilka: Russian forces evacuated civilians from Razdolnoye near Velyka Novosilka under heavy enemy fire.
Corruption Investigation in Kursk Oblast: The head of the Kursk Oblast Development Corporation and his deputy are under investigation for allegedly embezzling 800 million rubles.
Strikes on Pokrovsk: Russian forces targeted enemy warehouses in Pokrovsk.
Propaganda Leaflet Operation: Russian artillery units deployed propaganda leaflets via artillery shells.
Zaporizhzhia: 4 people were injured in Zaporizhzhia as a result of a Russian attack, including a 12-year-old boy. 1 person was injured in the Pologovsky district, and 2 people were injured in the Vasilievsky district.
Ukrainian Recruitment: The age for military conscription in Ukraine will be lowered starting in 2025.
Kryvyi Rih: The situation in Kryvyi Rih is under control.
Fico's Allegations: Slovakian Prime Minister Fico claims that Zelensky offered him 500 million euros from Russian assets in exchange for Slovakia's consent to Ukraine's NATO membership.
Izhevsk Airport Closure: Izhevsk airport has temporarily suspended operations due to the drone attack on Tatarstan.
Casualties in Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv: Drone attacks on Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv have resulted in casualties. In Zaporizhzhia, a 12-year-old boy and three women were injured. In Kharkiv, two people were injured in the Kyivskyi district due to a drone strike.
First Fully Robotized Attack: Ukrainian forces conducted a fully robotized attack using only ground and FPV drones in the Lipstsi area, Kharkiv, according to ISW.
Analysis of Captured and Damaged Military Equipment
Canadian "Roshel Senator" Armored Vehicle: Damaged and captured in Mikhailovka, Donetsk Oblast. Likely hit by an anti-tank weapon or an IED.
Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Vehicle: Damaged, including a shattered window, suggesting it was targeted or caught in crossfire.
Other Damaged Vehicles: Several images show heavily damaged or destroyed vehicles, including an APC and a civilian-style vehicle, highlighting the intensity of the conflict.
Analysis of Armored Vehicle Interior
Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) Interior: Images show the interior of an APC, likely undergoing maintenance or upgrades.
Another APC Interior: Image shows recent use or a hasty departure, with first aid supplies and other equipment visible.
Analysis of Video of Russian Armored Vehicle
Russian BMP-2 or Similar: Video shows a Russian BMP-2 or similar, marked with a "Z" symbol, actively firing its autocannon while traversing muddy terrain, indicating ongoing offensive or fire support operations.
Analysis of Video of Russian Artillery System
Russian "Malka" Artillery System: Video shows a Russian "Malka" artillery system destroying a concentration of Ukrainian military equipment in the Kursk region.
Analysis of Video of Medal Ceremony
Saur-Mogila Memorial: Video shows a medal ceremony at the Saur-Mogila memorial in the Donetsk People's Republic, awarding medals to Russian military personnel.
Analysis of Video of Russian Drone Operators
Operators of drones of the 3rd Tank Battalion, 68th Tank Regiment, 150th Division, 8th Guards Army of the Russian Armed Forces have learned to hit closed positions of Ukrainian nationalists by "twisting" the dropped ammunition along an oblique trajectory.
Strategic Implications
Continued Russian Advances: Sustained offensive aimed at achieving significant territorial gains, particularly in Donetsk and Kursk regions.
Drone Warfare: Persistent use of drones by both sides highlights the evolving nature of the conflict. Drone attacks on Kazan and fires in multiple districts demonstrate the vulnerability of civilian areas.
Humanitarian Concerns: Damage to a MEDEVAC vehicle underscores the dangers faced by medical personnel. Civilian evacuation from Razdolnoye highlights the impact of fighting on local populations.
Logistical Challenges: Damaged and destroyed vehicles highlight logistical challenges faced by both sides. Strikes on Pokrovsk suggest attempts to disrupt enemy supply lines.
Propaganda and Information Warfare: Images and videos circulating on social media are likely being used for propaganda purposes. Deployment of propaganda leaflets by Russian forces aims at undermining enemy morale.
Corruption: Investigation into alleged corruption in the Kursk Oblast Development Corporation highlights potential for internal issues to affect military operations.
Changes from Previous Situation (approximately 30 minutes ago):
Air Alert Lifted in Lipetsk Oblast: Air alert declared earlier for Lipetsk Oblast has been lifted.
Clarification on Rylsk Attack: Reported death of a child in Rylsk was not confirmed. Five people were killed in the attack.
New Reports on Ground Engagements: Detailed fighting in Toretsk, Pokrovsk, Kurakhovo, and Vremivka directions, and on the Zaporizhzhia front. Continued Russian advances and high-intensity battles.
Casualties and Damage in Belgorod and Donetsk Regions: New reports detail casualties and damage from drone attacks and shelling.
Civilian Evacuation near Velyka Novosilka: Russian forces evacuated civilians from Razdolnoye.
Corruption Investigation in Kursk Oblast: Investigation into alleged embezzlement of funds for fortifications launched.
Strikes on Pokrovsk: Russian forces targeted enemy warehouses in Pokrovsk.
Propaganda Leaflet Operation: Russian artillery units deployed propaganda leaflets via artillery shells.
Chasov Yar: Russian forces control over half of Chasov Yar. Ukrainian units are regrouping to prevent further Russian advances.
Zaporizhzhia: 4 people were injured in Zaporizhzhia as a result of a Russian attack, including a 12-year-old boy. 1 person was injured in the Pologovsky district, and 2 people were injured in the Vasilievsky district.
Ukrainian Recruitment: The age for military conscription in Ukraine will be lowered starting in 2025.
Kryvyi Rih: The situation in Kryvyi Rih is under control.
Fico's Allegations: Slovakian Prime Minister Fico claims that Zelensky offered him 500 million euros from Russian assets in exchange for Slovakia's consent to Ukraine's NATO membership.
Izhevsk Airport Closure: Izhevsk airport has temporarily suspended operations due to the drone attack on Tatarstan.
Casualties in Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv: Drone attacks on Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv have resulted in casualties. In Zaporizhzhia, a 12-year-old boy and three women were injured. In Kharkiv, two people were injured in the Kyivskyi district due to a drone strike.
First Fully Robotized Attack: Ukrainian forces conducted a fully robotized attack using only ground and FPV drones in the Lipstsi area, Kharkiv.
Changes from Previous Situation (2 hours ago):
New Drone Activity: Updated drone movements in Poltava, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Chernihiv, and Kyiv Oblasts. Drone flying from Zhytomyr Oblast towards Fastiv. Drone moving towards Kyiv from the southwest. Drone moving through the border of Cherkasy, Chernihiv, and Poltava Oblasts, in a northwesterly direction. Enemy drone reported on the northeast of Poltava region, moving southwest. Drone reported in the north of Kremenchuk, heading southeast. Drone reported in Poltava, heading north. 8 drones reported moving from Poltava Oblast to Cherkasy Oblast. 4 drones reported moving from Poltava Oblast to Cherkasy Oblast. One drone flying from Zhytomyr Oblast to Khmelnytskyi Oblast. Drone reported on Zhytomyr, heading towards Khmelnytskyi. 2 drones reported near Zhytomyr, heading southwest. 4 drones reported in Zhytomyr Oblast, moving towards Shepetivka. Drone reported approaching Shepetivka. Drones moving through the southeast of Chernihiv Oblast in a westerly direction. Drones moving through the southwest of Chernihiv Oblast in a westerly direction. Group of attack drones reported in Chernihiv region, heading west. 4 drones reported near Pryluky. One drone approaching Kyiv from Ukrainka. New groups of drones entering Sumy.
Changes from Previous Situation (approximately 6 hours to 3 days ago):
Extensive drone attacks are reported in Kazan, Tatarstan, with multiple impacts on residential buildings.
Russian forces are making significant advances in the Donetsk and Kursk regions.
Heavy fighting is reported in Chasov Yar, with Russian forces controlling over half of the city.
New reports of casualties and damage from drone attacks and shelling in various regions.
A detailed analysis of captured and damaged military equipment is provided.
Strategic implications of the continued Russian advances, the intensification of drone warfare, and humanitarian concerns are discussed.
New information on the situation in Zaporizhzhia, including casualties and the lowering of the military conscription age in Ukraine.
Allegations made by Slovakian Prime Minister Fico regarding Zelensky and NATO membership.
Closure of Izhevsk airport due to drone attacks.
Detailed reports on drone activity across multiple regions, including specific movements and threats.
Analysis of the strategic implications of the ongoing conflict, including the impact on civilian areas and the use of propaganda.
Updates on the situation in various regions, including new drone movements and air defense actions.
Clarification of the situation in Rylsk and new details on ground engagements.
Reports on casualties and damage in Belgorod and Donetsk regions.
Civilian evacuation near Velyka Novosilka and a corruption investigation in Kursk Oblast.
Russian forces targeting warehouses in Pokrovsk and deploying propaganda leaflets.
The age for military conscription in Ukraine will be lowered starting in 2025.
The situation in Kryvyi Rih is reported to be under control.
Slovakian Prime Minister Fico's allegations regarding Zelensky and NATO membership.
Izhevsk airport temporarily suspends operations due to the drone attack on Tatarstan.
Casualties reported in Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv due to drone attacks.
New drone activity reported in Poltava, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Chernihiv, and Kyiv Oblasts.
A drone is reported to be flying from Zhytomyr Oblast towards Fastiv.
A drone is moving towards Kyiv from the southwest.
A drone is moving through the border of Cherkasy, Chernihiv, and Poltava Oblasts in a northwesterly direction.
An enemy drone was reported on the northeast of Poltava region, moving southwest.
A drone was reported in the north of Kremenchuk, heading southeast.
A drone was reported in Poltava, heading north.
8 drones were reported moving from Poltava Oblast to Cherkasy Oblast.
4 drones were reported moving from Poltava Oblast to Cherkasy Oblast.
One drone is flying from Zhytomyr Oblast to Khmelnytskyi Oblast.
A drone was reported on Zhytomyr, heading towards Khmelnytskyi.
2 drones were reported near Zhytomyr, heading southwest.
4 drones were reported in Zhytomyr Oblast, moving towards Shepetivka.
A drone was reported approaching Shepetivka.
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.
A group of attack drones was reported in Chernihiv region, heading west.
4 drones were reported near Pryluky.
One drone is approaching Kyiv from Ukrainka.
New groups of drones are entering Sumy.
Extensive drone activity across multiple regions with detailed movements and threats.
Russian forces making significant advances in Donetsk and Kursk regions.
Heavy fighting in Chasov Yar with Russian forces controlling over half of the city.
New reports of casualties and damage from drone attacks and shelling.
Analysis of captured and damaged military equipment.
Strategic implications of continued Russian advances, intensification of drone warfare, and humanitarian concerns.
New information on the situation in Zaporizhzhia and lowering of military conscription age in Ukraine.
Allegations by Slovakian Prime Minister Fico regarding Zelensky and NATO membership.
Closure of Izhevsk airport due to drone attacks.
Detailed reports on drone activity across multiple regions.
Analysis of strategic implications of the ongoing conflict.
Updates on the situation in various regions, including new drone movements and air defense actions.
Clarification of the situation in Rylsk and new details on ground engagements.
Reports on casualties and damage in Belgorod and Donetsk regions.
Civilian evacuation near Velyka Novosilka and corruption investigation in Kursk Oblast.
Russian forces targeting warehouses in Pokrovsk and deploying propaganda leaflets.
Age for military conscription in Ukraine to be lowered starting in 2025.
Situation in Kryvyi Rih reported to be under control.
Slovakian Prime Minister Fico's allegations regarding Zelensky and NATO membership.
Izhevsk airport temporarily suspends operations due to drone attack on Tatarstan.
Casualties reported in Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv due to drone attacks.
New drone activity in Poltava, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Chernihiv, and Kyiv Oblasts.
Drone flying from Zhytomyr Oblast towards Fastiv.
Drone moving towards Kyiv from the southwest.
Drone moving through the border of Cherkasy, Chernihiv, and Poltava Oblasts in a northwesterly direction.
Enemy drone reported on the northeast of Poltava region, moving southwest.
Drone reported in the north of Kremenchuk, heading southeast.
Drone reported in Poltava, heading north.
8 drones reported moving from Poltava Oblast to Cherkasy Oblast.
4 drones reported moving from Poltava Oblast to Cherkasy Oblast.
One drone flying from Zhytomyr Oblast to Khmelnytskyi Oblast.
Drone reported on Zhytomyr, heading towards Khmelnytskyi.
2 drones reported near Zhytomyr, heading southwest.
4 drones reported in Zhytomyr Oblast, moving towards Shepetivka.
Drone reported approaching Shepetivka.
Drones moving through the southeast of Chernihiv Oblast in a westerly direction.
Drones moving through the southwest of Chernihiv Oblast in a westerly direction.
Group of attack drones reported in Chernihiv region, heading west.
4 drones reported near Pryluky.
One drone approaching Kyiv from Ukrainka.
New groups of drones entering Sumy.
Russian forces control over half of Chasov Yar. Ukrainian units are regrouping to prevent further Russian advances.
4 people were injured in Zaporizhzhia as a result of a Russian attack, including a 12-year-old boy. 1 person was injured in the Pologovsky district, and 2 people were injured in the Vasilievsky district.
The age for military conscription in Ukraine will be lowered starting in 2025.
The situation in Kryvyi Rih is under control.
Slovakian Prime Minister Fico claims that Zelensky offered him 500 million euros from Russian assets in exchange for Slovakia's consent to Ukraine's NATO membership.
Izhevsk airport has temporarily suspended operations due to the drone attack on Tatarstan, according to the head of Udmurtia.
Drone attacks on Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv have resulted in casualties. In Zaporizhzhia, a 12-year-old boy and three women were injured. In Kharkiv, two people were injured in the Kyivskyi district due to a drone strike.
New drone activity reported in Poltava, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Chernihiv, and Kyiv Oblasts.
A drone is flying from Zhytomyr Oblast towards Fastiv.
A drone is moving towards Kyiv from the southwest.
A drone is moving through the border of Cherkasy, Chernihiv, and Poltava Oblasts in a northwesterly direction.
An enemy drone was reported on the northeast of Poltava region, moving southwest.
A drone was reported in the north of Kremenchuk, heading southeast.
A drone was reported in Poltava, heading north.
8 drones were reported moving from Poltava Oblast to Cherkasy Oblast.
4 drones were reported moving from Poltava Oblast to Cherkasy Oblast.
One drone is flying from Zhytomyr Oblast to Khmelnytskyi Oblast.
A drone was reported on Zhytomyr, heading towards Khmelnytskyi.
2 drones were reported near Zhytomyr, heading southwest.
4 drones were reported in Zhytomyr Oblast, moving towards Shepetivka.
A drone was reported approaching Shepetivka.
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.
A group of attack drones was reported in Chernihiv region, heading west.
4 drones were reported near Pryluky.
One drone is approaching Kyiv from Ukrainka.
New groups of drones are entering Sumy.
A series of explosions were reported over Sochi, with local residents hearing 7-10 blasts. Preliminary reports indicate Russian air defense systems were active.
Russian air defense systems reportedly intercepted 19 Ukrainian drones overnight across multiple regions, including nine over Belgorod Oblast, five over Voronezh Oblast, three over the Black Sea, and one each over Kursk and Krasnodar Oblasts. An additional 13 Ukrainian drones were reportedly destroyed over Kursk, Belgorod, Rostov, and Lipetsk regions.
Ukrainian air defense forces successfully detected and neutralized about ten hostile drones near Kyiv.
Ukrainian forces used an FPV drone to destroy a Russian "Baba Yaga" drone near Kupyansk.
Germany is transferring a new batch of Songbird 150 reconnaissance drones to Ukraine.
Ukrainian air defenses intercepted a Russian reconnaissance UAV over the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Pilots from the 71st Separate Jaeger Brigade are destroying enemy armored vehicles along with their occupants.
Russian forces used drones to disrupt Ukrainian mine-laying operations along a road in Kursk region.
An advertisement for drone operator training in Moscow was released.
A video from the 65th Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces showed drone strikes on Russian positions in the Zaporizhzhia direction.
A video from the 2nd Battalion of the 5th Separate Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces showed a drone strike on a Russian "space marine" on the Bakhmut front.
A Ukrainian sniper from the "Sniper Group E40" was shown targeting and eliminating a Russian soldier, with the kill confirmed by drone footage.
A Russian soldier, Maxim Potashev, was awarded the title of Hero of Russia for destroying multiple Ukrainian targets with UAVs. He was also promoted to the rank of lieutenant.
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.
Drone operators of the Southern group of forces disrupted the rotation of a unit of the 33rd mechanized brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kurakhovo direction.
Russian forces used an FPV drone to destroy a pickup truck carrying Ukrainian troops in the Kharkiv region.
A Russian attack drone unit successfully eliminated Ukrainian troops in a forested area in the Kharkiv region.
Ukrainian forces were reportedly killed by Russian drones near Kharkiv.
Russian forces reportedly used drones to eliminate a Ukrainian special forces group near Kupyansk.
Russian forces have used drones to destroy a Ukrainian armored vehicle in a wooded area.
Russian forces have used FPV drones to destroy a Ukrainian armored vehicle in a forest.
Pilots of the "ACHILLES" battalion of the 92nd brigade, operating heavy night bombers, are reported to have destroyed enemy personnel and a truck in the Kharkiv region.
Video shows Ukrainian forces using a drone to destroy a Russian "Mavik" drone near Chasiv Yar.
Ukrainian forces used a drone to attack a Russian position near a road, resulting in a fire.
Ukrainian forces are utilizing a drone to drop multiple munitions on targets, including personnel and buildings.
Ukrainian forces used an FPV drone to destroy a Russian command post.
Ukrainian forces used an FPV drone to destroy a Ukrainian T-64BV tank near Kupyansk.
In the Kupyansk area, fighters of the 16th Special Forces Brigade destroyed an enemy T-64BV tank with two FPV drones.
Ukrainian forces used drones to destroy a Russian command post near the Toretsk mine.
Ukrainian forces report destroying a Russian "Plastun-3000" electronic warfare station with an FPV drone and damaging a Russian command post with another drone.
Operators of the 80th Airborne Assault Brigade destroyed an enemy along with equipment in the Kursk region.
FPV-drones of the National Guard of Ukraine "Spartan" are destroying Russians in the Zaporizhzhia direction.
"Sudoplatov" unit released footage of their work on destroying enemy infantry and equipment on the front line.
Russian electronic warfare systems in the DPR have reportedly disrupted nearly 140 Ukrainian air attacks in the past week, intercepting 138 enemy UAVs in the Donetsk and Makeevka regions.
FPV Drones are being actively used by Russian forces in Toretsk. Operators, working directly with assault troops, are targeting enemy firing positions.
Ukrainian forces are using FPV drones to target Russian logistics and troops in the Kursk region.
Drones of the Security Service of Ukraine destroyed an ammunition depot near Markine in the Donetsk region.
Ukrainian drone remotely mined Russian logistics routes near Zoria, Donetsk Oblast.
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.
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.
Ukrainian forces used a drone to attack a Russian position near a road, resulting in a fire.
Ukrainian forces are utilizing a drone to drop multiple munitions on targets, including personnel and buildings.
Ukrainian forces used an FPV drone to destroy a Russian command post.
Ukrainian forces used an FPV drone to destroy a Ukrainian T-64BV tank near Kupyansk.
Russian operators of FPV drones destroyed a Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drone near Kupyansk.
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.
