Archived operational intelligence briefing
Russian forces continue to achieve significant advances, particularly in the Donetsk Oblast, with major gains in Kurakhove, Pokrovsk, Toretsk, and the Vremivka direction. The capture of Storozheve and the development of a new "pocket" near Velyka Novosilka represent a major shift in the Vremivka direction. The encirclement of Makarivka is a new key development. The liberation of Uspenovka has been completed. Drone warfare remains a dominant factor, with both sides utilizing drones for reconnaissance, targeting, and direct attacks. Ukrainian forces report extensive drone activity across various regions, including Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Poltova, Dnipro, Cherkasy, and others, with new reports of drones near Pavlohrad, Kremenchuk, Myrhorod, and Dnipro itself. There are reports of emergency power outages in Kyiv, Dnipro, Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kirovohrad regions due to high consumption and strain on the energy system, likely caused by damage from Russian attacks. The humanitarian situation is deteriorating, with civilian casualties reported in Kharkiv and forced evacuations in Toretsk and Razdolnoye. Reports of war crimes, including the shooting of Ukrainian POWs, further escalate the conflict's severity. The situation in the Kremennaya-Terny area and the Kursk region indicates intensified fighting and strategic repositioning of forces. There are significant diplomatic developments, with discussions on a potential negotiated end to the conflict and increased military aid to Ukraine from Germany. Zelensky called on Slovak security services to investigate PM Fico's ties with Russia following Fico's meeting with Putin. There are reports of Ukrainian forces leaving Kurakhove.
New Drone Activity:
Air Raid Alerts: The map of air raid alerts in Ukraine now shows active alerts in Sumy, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, Poltava, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Crimea.
Other: The Ukrainian Air Force has updated data on the movement of "Shahed" drones.
Velyka Novosilka: Russian forces destroyed a bridge over the Mokri Yaly river, disrupting Ukrainian logistics. Near Velyka Novosilka, Russian forces are attacking from both sides, attempting to reach the Velyka Novosilka-Huliaipole road. Russian forces are advancing southwest of Velyka Novosilka, reaching Storozheve and Neskuchne, and forming a new "pocket." At Vremivka axis clashes reported near Kostyantynopolske, Sukhi Yaly, Storozheve, Novosilky, Temyrivka, Novopil and Novodarivka. Russian forces achieved success in Novyi Komar and launched attacks near Velyka Novosilka and Storozheve. In the north of the Vremivka direction, Russian forces raised a flag in Novyi Komar, with Ukrainian forces remaining to the southwest of the village. Active combat operations reported near Velyka Novosilka. Russian forces launched an attack with armored columns along the western bank of the Mokri Yaly River and on the Storozheve-Rivnopil line. The advance reached the northern part of Storozheve and the vicinity of height 178.3 ("Babya Gora"), expanding the control zone to the west by over 2.5 km. On the Vremivka axis, 35 clashes occurred in the areas of Novodarivka, Konstantinovsky, Rozlyv, Rozdolny, Storozhevoy, Velyka Novosilka, Novy Komar, and Novosilka. Two clashes are ongoing. In addition, the enemy launched airstrikes with 7 KABs in the area of Temyrivka.
Kurakhove: Russian forces are consolidating their control over approximately 80% of the city. Ukrainian forces are reportedly leaving the city. A Russian drone strike hit a power substation west of Kurakhove near Dachne. Drone operators disrupted a Ukrainian unit's rotation in the Kurakhovo direction. Ukrainian forces report that Russian forces used drones to target the positions of the 33rd Mechanized Brigade in the Kurakhovo direction. Snipers from the 5th Brigade are reportedly targeting Ukrainian forces in Kurakhove. Russian forces have almost completely pushed the Ukrainian forces out of the center of Kurakhove. Intense fighting continues in the industrial zone and for Yantarnoye. Ukrainian forces are still holding out in high-rise buildings in the northern part of Kurakhove. Russian forces started battles for the liberation of Yantarnoye, south of Kurakhovo. The city of Kurakhovo itself is almost completely liberated. Russian forces control approximately 80% of Kurakhove. They have liberated Konstantinopolskoe (Ostrovskoe), Zelenovka, and are pushing Ukrainian forces out of high-rise buildings in the center of Kurakhove. At Kurakhivka axis clashes reported near Dachne, Sontsivka, Stari Terny, Kurakhove and Yantarne. Russian forces have reportedly broken through to Yantarne and are completing the assault on Kurakhove. South of Zelenivka, Russian units have occupied several forest belts on a 2.5 km wide and 1.2 km deep area. Russian forces destroyed a bridge over the Volchya River between Konstantinopol and Andreevka, further degrading Ukrainian logistics to the west of Kurakhovo. On the Kurakhivka axis, there are 32 combat clashes. The invaders are trying to advance in the areas of Kurakhove, Petropavlivka, Sontsivka, Stari Terny, Dachne, Kostyantynopil, and Andriivka. The enemy actively used bombers in these areas. The enemy lost 77 soldiers.
Storozheve: The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed the liberation of Storozheve. Russian forces captured Storozheve and advanced towards Velyka Novosilka, forming a new "pocket" and capturing Novyi Komar.
Toretsk: Street fighting divides the city. Russian forces are consolidating control in Toretsk, advancing near Dzerzhinsk. Civilians were evacuated from Toretsk (Dzerzhinsk). Russian forces advanced in the Khomkolonka microdistrict of Toretsk. In Toretsk, in the southern part of the "Central" mine, Russian fighters captured two objects on the outskirts of the spoil heap. Russian forces advanced towards small mine No. 10 spoil heap near Toretsk. Assault troops advanced 500 meters west in Khimkolonka area, occupied new positions in the private sector. Clashes reported near Toretsk, Krymske, Dyliivka. Russian forces continue attacks in the southern part of the Забалка (Kulatsky Khutor) district, in the direction of Koksovaya Street (through the passage between the spoil tips), along Svetlaya Street, and in the direction of the Toretskaya mine. FPV Drones are being actively used by Russian forces in Toretsk. Operators, working directly with assault troops, are targeting enemy firing positions. 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 advanced towards the small mine No. 10 spoil heap near Toretsk. Fighting continues on the northern and western edge of the Fire-Resistant Compound in Chasov Yar. Russian forces advanced in the Khomkolonka microdistrict of Toretsk. Street fighting has persisted for two months, effectively dividing Toretsk in half. A Ukrainian command post and personnel concentration near the Toretsk mine were destroyed. Ukrainian forces report that "predators" are active near Toretsk. Russian forces are advancing behind New York and have taken the center of Shcherbinovka. In the areas of Dyliivka, Dachny, Bila Hora, Shcherbynivka, and Toretsk, the enemy tried to break into the defense 17 times. Two clashes are ongoing.
Chasov Yar: Russian forces reportedly control over half of the city. Fighting continues on the northern and western edge of the Fire-Resistant Compound in Chasov Yar. Russian forces partially dislodged Ukrainian forces from the fire-resistant compound in Chasov Yar. The assault on Chasov Yar continues with some success, including advances and the use of heavy weaponry. Russian paratroopers reportedly discovered a concentration of enemy troops and destroyed them with drone strikes. Russian forces now control over half of Chasov Yar. Ukrainian units are regrouping to prevent further Russian advances. Fighting in Chasov Yar: Russian forces have partially dislodged Ukrainian forces from the fire-resistant compound in Chasov Yar. On the Kramatorsk axis, the enemy carried out 9 attacks near Stupochky, Chasovoy Yar, and Predtechyny. All attempts were stopped.
Pokrovsk: Russian forces are advancing south of Pokrovsk towards Ukrainka. Aerial reconnaissance from the "Mad Dogs" brigade detected a night raid by Ukrainian forces from the 32nd Brigade. A Russian FPV drone operator, "Dolgiy," reportedly destroyed four Ukrainian soldiers and wounded two during this raid in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian forces are solidifying positions east of highway M-30, pushing towards Novoukrainka, attacking towards Dachnoye and Zelenoye, and advancing near Novotroitskoye and south of Voznesenka. Russian forces are actively attacking Krasnoarmeisk. The Russian advance on the southern approach to Krasnoarmeisk has extended over 700 meters, reaching the central part of Lysivka. The situation on the Pokrovsk front remains difficult, with continued Russian assaults. The "Baltic Group" of the 59th Motorized Brigade used drones to target and destroy a Russian BMP, 5 soldiers, a motorcycle, and a pickup truck. Russian forces are storming Novooleenovka from the north and east. Russian forces have advanced west of Zarya to a depth of 500 meters in the direction of Slavyanka. Ongoing battles are reported near Shevchenko, Pischane, Novotroyitske, Novooleksiyivka, Novyy Trud, Dachenske, Lysivka, Myrolubivka, Promin, and Pokrovsk itself. Russian forces advanced approximately 2 kilometers near Pushkino, reached its outskirts, and liberated Veselyi Gai. Russian forces are solidifying positions east of highway M-30, pushing towards Novoukrainka, attacking towards Dachnoye and Zelenoye, and advancing near Novotroitskoye and south of Voznesenka. High-intensity battles are reported in the areas of northern Shevchenko, Peschanoye, Novovasilevka, Novooleenovka, Ukrainka, Slavyanka, Petropavlovka, and southern Shevchenko. Russian forces have reportedly broken through to Yantarne and are completing the assault on Kurakhove. South of Zelenivka, Russian units have occupied several forest belts on a 2.5 km wide and 1.2 km deep area. High-intensity battles are ongoing near several settlements, including Novooleenovka, which Russian forces are storming. At Pokrovsk axis clashes reported near Myrolubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Dachenske, Zelene, Novovasylivka, Chumatske and Novoolenivka. 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. This is not only a movement towards Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmeysk) but also an advance towards the enemy's Yasenevoe-Konstantinopol road. Russian forces are actively attacking Krasnoarmiisk. Russian forces struck a power substation west of Kurakhove near Dachne. Under Pokrovsk Russian forces are storming Novooleenovka from the north and east. Russian forces are advancing south of Pokrovsk towards Ukrainka and have reportedly entered Pisky. The enemy is attacking on the Pokrovsk axis. 30 attacks took place during the day. The enemy is active near Myrolyubivka, Dachensky, Novy Trud, Novotroitsky, Zeleny, Novoelizavetivka, Novoolenivka, Novopustynka, Vozdvyzhenka, Promin, Lysivka, and Uspenivka. All attacks were repelled. The enemy also bombed the areas of Kotlyny, Zvirovo, and Uspenivka with 9 KABs. 201 occupiers were killed and 224 were wounded. One BMP, three cars, and one motorcycle were destroyed. Two enemy tanks were damaged.
Other Key Developments in Donetsk Oblast: Russian aviation conducted airstrikes at multiple locations in the Donetsk region. A Ukrainian command post and personnel concentration near the Toretsk mine were destroyed. The liberation of Uspenovka has been completed. Russian forces are developing an offensive towards Dimitrov. Russian forces improved their tactical position, resulting in significant Ukrainian losses, including 145 soldiers in the past 24 hours. High-intensity battles are reported in the areas of northern Shevchenko, Peschanoye, Novovasilevka, Novooleenovka, Ukrainka, Slavyanka, Petropavlovka, and southern Shevchenko. Russian forces advanced approximately 2 kilometers near Pushkino, reached its outskirts, and liberated Veselyi Gai. Residents of the liberated village of Ostrovskoe in the DPR reported instances of abuse by Ukrainian forces. Donetsk scouts identify positions, equipment, command posts, and observation posts of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and then destroy them. Attacks are being made towards Ulakly, Kostyantynopil, Bohatyr, and Otradne. Fighting is ongoing to break through the Ukrainian fortified area northeast of Andriivka. Russian forces reportedly liquidated a unit of Colombian mercenaries near the Luhansk People's Republic (LPR). The 57th Motorized Rifle Regiment has reportedly liberated Elizavetovka. Launches of guided air bombs by Russian tactical aviation against Konstantinovka and Chasov Yar. MoD Briefing (08:37:20 UTC): "Center" group inflicted up to 520 casualties on Ukrainian forces. Russian aviation conducted airstrikes at Serhiyivka, Terny, Ivanivka, Fedorivka, Riznykivka, Vyyimka, Serebryanka, Vasukivka, Pazeno, Romanivka, Velyka Novosilka of Donetsk region. On the Donetsk front, there are reports of four Ukrainian soldiers being executed by Russian forces after surrendering. This incident is under investigation as a potential war crime. In the central part of Shevchenko, Russian forces destroyed a camouflaged enemy antenna. 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. Russian forces are developing an offensive towards Dimitrov. In the Lyman direction, the enemy attacked 20 times. He tried to advance near Zeleny Gai, Grekivka, Nadiya, Terny and Ivanivka. Using aviation in the Siversk direction, the enemy attacked twice in the direction of Verkhnyokamyansky and Білогорівка. In the Kramatorsk direction, the occupiers carried out two assaults near Stupochki. In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled 29 offensive actions of the aggressor near Myrolyubivka, Promenya, Lysivka, Zeleny, Novy Trud, Dachenske and Novovasilivka. The enemy actively used aviation. In the Kurakhiv direction, the Defense Forces repelled 15 attacks in the areas of Stary Terny, Kurakhove and Dachne. In the Vremivka direction, according to updated information, the enemy carried out 47 attacks on Ukrainian positions near Uspenivka, Yantarne, Kostyantynopil, Novosilky, Blagodatne and in the direction of Rozlyv and Odradne. Over the past day, in the Orihiv direction, Ukrainian positions were attacked seven times near Novoandriivka and Pyatykhatky. In the Prydniprovskyi direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled five assault actions, the enemy was unsuccessful. Since the beginning of the day, 235 combat clashes have taken place. The enemy launched 12 air strikes using 37 KABs, more than 490 kamikaze drone strikes, and carried out more than 3,000 attacks on the positions of Ukrainian troops and populated areas using various types of weapons.
Krasnohorivka: Heavy fighting for the city took place from April to October 2024. Ukrainian forces initially held the city but were eventually forced to withdraw due to the numerical superiority of Russian forces.
The conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate, with significant developments across multiple fronts. In the Donetsk region, Russian forces have made substantial advances, particularly in Kurakhove, Pokrovsk, Toretsk, and the Vremivka direction. The encirclement of Makarivka and the destruction of a bridge over the Mokri Yaly river mark a significant shift in the Vremivka direction, potentially isolating Ukrainian forces in the area. The continued use of drone warfare by both sides underscores its importance in reconnaissance, targeting, and direct attacks. The destruction of a Russian "Baba
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