Military Situation Update: December 26, 2024, 06:11 UTC
Donetsk Oblast
Kurakhove: Russian forces have liberated an additional 5 square kilometers, advancing south of Ukrainian positions in the industrial zone. Clashes continue in the central part of the city for the remaining high-rise buildings. Russian forces are also advancing in the western part of the high-rise buildings and have placed a flag on the roof of the sanatorium. Russian forces continue clearing high-rise buildings and the private sector, pushing Ukrainian forces towards the territory of the thermal power plant. Video evidence likely shows a drone recording of a military engagement in the Kurakhove direction where soldiers from the 68th tank regiment are shown to have successfully advanced, taking an enemy position and surprising reinforcements.
Vremivka Direction: Russian forces captured Storozheve and advanced towards Velyka Novosilka, forming a new "pocket" and capturing Novyi Komar and Novopustynka. Russian forces liberated around 10 sq km along the Huliaipole - Velyka Novosilka road. Russian forces have completely dislodged Ukrainian forces from Rozdolne. Fighting continues in the southern part of Novyi Komar. Russian forces are attacking from both sides, attempting to reach the Velyka Novosilka-Huliaipole road. Russian forces reportedly encircled Ukrainian forces in Makarivka, south of Velyka Novosilka. The information about the encirclement of Ukrainian forces in Makarivka is officially denied by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The liberation of Uspenovka has been completed.
Toretsk: Street fighting continues. Russian forces continue attacks along Fabrychna, Rynkova, Svitla, Lesi Ukrainky streets and in the direction of the "Toretska" mine. Heavy fighting is ongoing in Shcherbynivka (southwest of Toretsk). Russian forces are consolidating control and advancing near Dzerzhinsk. Ukrainian forces, specifically pilots and infantrymen of the 5th Rifle Battalion of the 28th OMBr, used drones to force five Russian soldiers to surrender near Toretsk. A Ukrainian command post and personnel concentration near the Toretsk mine were destroyed. Advanced in 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. 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. Civilians were evacuated from Toretsk (Dzerzhinsk). Assault on Chasov Yar continues with some success, including advances and use of heavy weaponry. Daily assaults by Russian forces on the Toretsk front increasingly resemble battles with "Wagnerians." Unable to break through with small groups, the enemy increased the number of assault troops to 20. However, the only change was an increase in casualties.
Chasiv Yar: Ukrainian forces have retaken positions at the fire-resistant compound. There are currently about 150 Ukrainian soldiers at the plant. Drone operators from the Ivanovo Airborne Forces destroyed a Ukrainian tank near Chasiv Yar. Russian forces control over half of the city. Ukrainian units are regrouping to prevent further Russian advances. Russian forces retook positions at the fire-resistant compound, partially dislodging Ukrainian forces. Clashes are reported near Stupochky and Predtechyne. Fighting continues on the northern and western edge of the Fire-Resistant Compound in Chasov Yar.
Pokrovsk: Russian forces are developing success from the southwest, attacking from the side of Dachenske. Russian forces liberated Novyi Trud. Fighting is ongoing in Dachenske. Russian forces are advancing west on a broad front south of Pokrovsk, making progress near Novooleenovka and Novoyelizavetivka. The Russian advance on the southern approach to Krasnoarmeisk has extended over 700 meters, reaching the central part of Lysivka. Russian forces are advancing south towards Ukrainka, reportedly entering Pisky. Russian forces are storming Novooleenovka and advancing towards Slavyanka. High-intensity battles are ongoing near Myrolubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Dachenske, Zelene, Novovasylivka, Chumatske, Novyy Trud, Novotroyitske, Novoyelyzavetivka, Novoolenivka, Novopustynka, and Vozdvyzhenka. Russian forces advanced approximately 2 kilometers near Pushkino, reaching its outskirts and liberating Veselyi Gai. Russian forces are actively attacking Krasnoarmiisk. 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. A video shows the results of an attack on Ukrainian positions in the Pokrovsk area by the 414th Separate Brigade "Birds of Magyar," including the destruction of a motorcycle with Russian military personnel on it. 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. Video shows a Russian drone striking a Ukrainian tank near Solone, south of Pokrovsk.
Terny: Russian forces advanced in the village of Terny, taking control of approximately 40% of the settlement.
Intense clashes are ongoing near Kurakhove, Petropavlivka, Sontsivka, Stari Terny, Dachne, Kostyantynopil, and Andriivka.
South of Kurakhove, Russian forces have advanced 1 km west of Dalne and expelled Ukrainian forces from nearby forest belts.
South and north of Krasnohorivka, Russian forces advanced 1.7 km and are attacking Petropavlivka.
Russian forces have expanded their control in areas surrounding Kurakhove, including advances near Shevchenko and to the south towards Dalne.
Russian assault groups have reportedly secured new positions in the Kurakhivka axis, with heavy fighting reported near several settlements.
Russian forces are developing an offensive towards Dimitrov.
High-intensity battles are reported in the areas of northern Shevchenko, Peschanoye, Novovasilevka, Novooleenovka, Ukrainka, Slavyanka, Petropavlovka, and southern Shevchenko.
A Russian soldier was reportedly targeted by Ukrainian forces on the eastern outskirts of Novovasilivka.
Residents of the liberated village of Ostrovskoe in the DPR reported instances of abuse by Ukrainian forces.
Video shows a Ukrainian drone striking a Russian observation post.
Video shows a Ukrainian drone striking a Russian soldier.
Video shows a Ukrainian drone striking a Russian position, causing it to burn.
Video shows a drone strike on a convoy of vehicles. The vehicles appear to be civilian models, possibly indicating their use in a military or paramilitary capacity due to the context. The use of civilian vehicles could be a tactic to blend in with civilian traffic or to overcome shortages of military vehicles. The presence of smoke from one of the vehicles suggests it has been hit and is either on fire or severely damaged. The drone footage suggests the convoy was under surveillance and then targeted. This indicates a capability for precision strikes, which is common in modern warfare where drones are used for both reconnaissance and attack. The attack on the convoy is likely to disrupt the movement of troops or supplies. The success of such strikes can degrade the enemy's logistical capabilities and morale. The use of drones to both monitor and strike targets is a cost-effective way to engage enemy forces, reducing the risk to manned aircraft and ground troops. The video may also be used for propaganda purposes, to demonstrate the effectiveness of drone warfare and to showcase military successes.
Video shows a drone observation of Russian forces ambushing and engaging enemy personnel in a wooded area. The footage depicts a rapid advance by the Russian battalion and confirms that at least two of the enemy combatants were incapacitated. The video shows the importance of surveillance and the potential for heavy losses in combat operations.
Video footage from the drone of the Security Service of Ukraine shows the destruction of a Russian ammunition depot near Markine.
Russian aviation conducted airstrikes at multiple locations in the Donetsk region, including Serhiyivka, Terny, Ivanivka, Fedorivka, Riznykivka, Vyyimka, Serebryanka, Vasukivka, Pazeno, Romanivka, and Velyka Novosilka.
Russian forces destroyed a bridge over the Volchya River between Konstantinopol and Andreevka, further degrading Ukrainian logistics to the west of Kurakhovo.
Russian forces improved their tactical position, resulting in significant Ukrainian losses, including 145 soldiers in the past 24 hours.
Video evidence suggests a Russian soldier was targeted and killed by Ukrainian forces using a thermal-scoped weapon, likely a drone-dropped munition, during a nighttime operation. The location and involved units are not specified.
425 ОШБ "Скала" conducted drone strike operation in Shevchenko.
Ukrainian forces withdrawn from "Uspenivka pocket" with fewer losses than anticipated.
The 57th Motorized Rifle Regiment reportedly liberated Elizavetovka. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that as a result of decisive offensive actions, the Tsentr Group of Forces' units liberated Novy Trud (Donetsk People's Republic). Video shows liberation of Elizavetovka, advancing towards Kurakhovo.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the Ukrainian forces lost up to 245 troops in the area of responsibility of the "South" group of forces.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the Vostok Group of Forces' units continued advancing into the depth of the enemy's defenses.
On December 25th, Russian sources claimed further advances towards Dimitrov and the liberation of Veselyi Gai.
Heavy fighting continues around several settlements, including Shevchenko, Pischane, and Novotroyitske, with Russian forces making incremental gains.
Using fog as cover, a group of Russian soldiers managed to approach Ukrainian positions. However, they were met with heavy fire from the infantry of the 2nd Mechanized Battalion of the 28th OMBr. Soldiers of the 28th Mechanized Brigade, constantly changing positions and using all available weapons, destroyed some of the group. One Russian soldier managed to fall into a trench to his comrade, but was quickly smoked out with grenades and eventually eliminated. The rest of the assault group began to flee, hide, and pretend to be dead. However, each was hunted down by the pilots of the Unmanned Systems Battalion and "Kurt & Company." Only one Russian soldier was lucky, as he decided to surrender. The only problem was that he turned out to be a citizen of Egypt, so the infantry had to explain everything with gestures.
Kharkiv Oblast
Starytsia: Russian forces have broken through the Ukrainian defense in Starytsia and are advancing along the Seversky Donets River.
Russian forces made progress in Zahryzove thanks to gaps in the Ukrainian defenses.
6 new drones were reported in the Kharkiv Oblast, with a course towards/through Balakliia.
Kupyansk Direction: Fighting is ongoing near Zahryzove. Clashes are reported near Kindrashivka, Petropavlivka, Kolisnykivka, Nova Kruhlyakivka, Lozova, Dvorichna, and Bohuslavka. Russian forces cleared Lozova and are advancing in two directions on the Kupyansk front.
Kharkiv Axis: Clashes are reported near Vovchansk, Hoptivka, Hlybokoht, Vysoka Yaruhya, and Buhruvatka.
Reserves Transfer: Kyiv is transferring reserves to Lozova.
Assault Repelled: Ukrainian forces repelled a powerful Russian assault in the Kupyansk direction, destroying 5 armored vehicles.
Drone Activity: Increased drone activity was reported in the Kharkiv region, with movements towards Balakliia.
Drone Destruction: Ukrainian forces report destroying a Russian "Baba Yaga" drone near Kupyansk and 3 Russian BTRs near Kursk.
Large Mechanized Attack Repelled: Ukrainian forces repelled a large mechanized attack by Russian forces near the Oskil River, destroying or damaging 21 pieces of Russian equipment.
Heat Supply Disruption: 500,000 subscribers in the region are without heat.
Drone Activity: Ukrainian Air Force reported activity of Russian tactical aviation in the Sea of Azov, with a threat of using air-launched munitions for front-line regions. An air raid alert has been announced for the Zaporizhzhia region.
Kharkiv Region: The Ukrainian General Staff reports clashes near Vovchansk and Vysoka Yaruha on the Kharkiv axis.
Military Operations:
Russian sources claim advances in the Kupyansk direction, including the capture of most of Lozova and progress in Zahryzove and near Dvorichna. They also claim the destruction of a NATO-supplied Leopard tank near Petropavlivka.
Video footage reportedly shows Russian army aviation using unguided aerial rockets against Ukrainian positions in the Vostok operational zone.
Kupyansk Axis: Clashes are reported near Petropavlivka, Kolisnykivka, Zahryzove, and Lozova.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that the Kharkiv region is under threat of enemy drone attacks.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that enemy drones were detected in the Kharkiv area.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that enemy drones were shot down in the Kharkiv region.
Fighters of the 16th Special Forces Brigade destroyed an enemy T-64BV tank with two FPV drones in the Kupyansk area.
Head of Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleg Synehubov, reported on December 25th a mass rocket attack in the early morning, focusing on civilian infrastructure, with 12 rockets impacting 4 districts of Kharkiv, specifically targeting industrial sites and critical infrastructure. He also mentioned the challenging situation on the eastern Kupiansk front, describing it as a "meat grinder."
In the Kharkiv direction, the enemy unsuccessfully stormed the positions of our units six times in the areas of Kozacha Lopan, Vysokaya Yaruga and Vovchansk.
On the Kupyansk direction, four enemy attacks took place during the day. The Defense Forces repelled the enemy's assault actions near Petropavlivka and Kruhlyakivka.
Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian tank T-72 in the Kharkiv region with a drone.
One Ukrainian soldier was killed, and another injured in Kupiansk due to shelling by Russian forces.
A Ukrainian drone hit a civilian man walking down the street in Kupyansk.
Explosive strikes reported in the region.
One clash occurred near Vovchansk.
Russian forces conducted 3 airstrikes with 23 unguided aerial rockets (NARs) and 27 drone strikes.
Russian forces carried out 28 shellings of Ukrainian positions.
Ukrainian forces inflicted losses on Russian forces, including 54 troops (16 killed, 38 wounded), 42 pieces of equipment destroyed or damaged, and 59 shelters destroyed.
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.
Ukrainian forces used a drone to attack a Russian position near a road, resulting in a fire.
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.
Russian operators destroyed a Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drone near Kupyansk and an armored vehicle in the Kharkiv region.
In the Kupyansk area, fighters of the 16th Special Forces Brigade destroyed an enemy T-64BV tank with two FPV drones.
A Leopard tank was destroyed in the Kupyansk Direction.
A soldier with the callsign "Khuligan" from the Russian 68th Army Corps' "Kaira" UAV unit reportedly destroyed a Ukrainian armored vehicle using an FPV drone.
A soldier with the callsign "Khuligan" from the Russian 68th Army Corps' "Kaira" UAV unit reportedly destroyed a Ukrainian armored vehicle using an FPV drone.
Kyivskyi District, Kharkiv: A Russian drone attack using a "Geran-2" UAV targeted a tree in the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv at 23:40 on December 20th. The attack caused minor damage to the facades of about ten private houses, with some windows broken. Two people sought medical attention for acute stress reactions, including an elderly woman.
Kremennaya-Terny: Active combat operations near Kremennaya. Russian forces advanced in Terny and expanded their control, pushing towards Borova. Kyiv is transferring reserves to Lozova in Kharkiv Oblast. Russian forces are successfully storming Zahryzove, pushing through enemy defenses near Lozova (which the Russian Ministry of Defense previously announced as liberated) and Zelenyi Hai, moving towards Borova. They have also made progress from Pervomaiske towards Cheneshchyna.
Kursk Region
The crew of a Ka-52M helicopter destroyed a Ukrainian stronghold in the Kursk border area.
"Grad" MLRS destroyed Ukrainian strongholds and infantry in the Kursk border area. A "Grad" MLRS crew of Tula paratroopers destroyed a concentration of Ukrainian infantry in the border area.
A Ukrainian soldier from the 47th Mechanized Brigade, currently positioned in Sudzha, made threatening statements in voice messages to a Russian soldier.
The 47th Mechanized Brigade reportedly suffered significant losses near Leonidovka.
Ukrainian forces reportedly mined civilian objects in Plehovo with explosives placed inside of toys marked with a black triangle.
Fighting occurred near Leonidovo, Cherkasskaya Konopelka, and Kurilovka. Ukrainian forces attempted two unsuccessful counterattacks.
Ukrainian forces shelled Lgov, killing four people. The Investigative Committee of Russia has opened a criminal case regarding this shelling as an act of terrorism.
Paratroopers from the 98th Airborne Division shot down a Ukrainian drone.
Russian forces are conducting an offensive on the Kursk front, storming Kruglenkoye, advancing towards Sudzha, Martynovka, and Cherkasskaya Konopelka.
Active combat operations reported near Sudzha, with Russian forces attacking in the direction of Viktorivka and advancing up to 2 km.
The "Sever" group of forces is engaged in fierce battles along the entire front line in the Kursk sector.
Russian forces liberated Novoivanovka.
Advances were made in the northern Sudzha district and near Cherkasskaya Konopelka.
Ukrainian reserves transferred to the Kursk region were reportedly destroyed in the Sumy region.
Heavy fighting continues along the front line, particularly in Kursk (57 clashes).
Ka-52M helicopters reportedly disrupted a rotation of Ukrainian units in the border area.
Paratroopers of the 76th division are storming Ukrainian positions near Mykolaivka.
Ukrainian forces reportedly used HIMARS with cluster munitions against North Korean special forces near Mala Loknia and Kruhlenke, causing heavy losses. A later report states that Ukrainian forces struck Lgov, resulting in the deaths of four civilians and injuries to five others. The attack damaged residential buildings, a gas pipeline, and other civilian infrastructure. The Ukrainian military claims the target was a command post of the 810th Marine Brigade, but Russian sources dispute this. Three women were killed in the attack, and at least six rockets fell on the streets of the city. A penal colony with captured Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers is located in Lgov, and they could have been the target of the attack.
Russian assault groups are advancing in Kruhlenke and making progress in Cherkasskaya Konopelka.
Over 300 troops, two tanks (including one U.S.-made Abrams), three IFVs (including one U.S.-made Bradley, one German-made Marder, and one Swedish-made CV-90), three AFVs (including one U.S.-made Stryker and two M113s), three armored fighting vehicles, one artillery gun, four mortars, one U.S.-made M88 ARV, and eight motor vehicles were reported lost by Ukrainian forces.
Ukrainian forces conducted a successful drone operation in the Kursk region, targeting a Russian T-90 tank and an ammunition depot. The operation involved a group of attack drones, including "Baba Yaga" heavy bombers and FPV drones. The T-90 tank was destroyed by a direct hit from an FPV drone, while the ammunition depot was destroyed by a "Baba Yaga" drone. The operation was carried out by the 3rd Company of the "Achilles" strike drone battalion, 92nd Separate Mechanized Brigade. The operation resulted in the destruction of a significant amount of Russian military equipment and ammunition. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense confirmed the operation and praised the effectiveness of the Ukrainian drone units.
A captured Ukrainian soldier confessed to killing civilians. Another reported orders to shoot civilians if necessary. A Brazilian mercenary admitted to killing two Russian soldiers.
The head of the Development Corporation of the Kursk region was detained for embezzling over 173 million rubles during fortification construction.
Over 3,000 wounded and killed North Korean soldiers were reported in the Kursk region.
Ukrainian defenders repelled 46 enemy attacks, with 374 artillery strikes (9 from MLRS).
Units of the Don Cossack Guards Airborne Assault Regiment from Feodosia liberated a settlement in the Sudzha district.
Airstrikes: Russian airstrikes targeted Ukrainian forces in Gornal and Malaya Loknya.
Captured Soldier's Account: A captured Russian soldier discussed his interactions with North Korean troops, describing them as ruthless and operating independently.
Russian Military Claims: Russian sources claim advances near Kamyshovka and Russkoye Porechnoye.
Continued Shelling: Explosions were reported in Kyiv-controlled Kherson.
Alleged Terrorist Plot Foiled: FSB reportedly prevented a terrorist attack in the Moscow region targeting a defense industry executive. Seven individuals were detained, including three minors. The attack was allegedly coordinated by Ukrainian special services.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that Ukrainian forces lost more than 230 troops and two tanks in the Kursk direction.
Russian Ministry of Defense reports that since the beginning of hostilities in the Kursk region, the AFU losses amounted to more than 43,740 troops, 255 tanks, 194 infantry fighting vehicles, 136 armored personnel carriers, 1,318 armored fighting vehicles, 1,182 motor vehicles, 324 artillery guns, 42 MLRS launchers, including 11 of HIMARS and six of MLRS made by the USA, 13 anti-aircraft missile launchers, seven transport-loading vehicles, 80 EW stations, 13 counter-battery warfare radars, four air defence radars, 28 units of engineering and other materiel, including 13 counterobstacle vehicles, one UR-77 mine clearing vehicle, seven armoured recovery vehicles, and one command post vehicle.
South of Kruhlenke, Russian forces advanced 1.6 km towards Viktorivka and cleared a forest belt. They are also attacking Leonidovo from the west.
Ukrainian forces conducted a successful drone operation in the Kursk region, targeting a Russian T-90 tank and an ammunition depot. The operation involved a group of attack drones, including "Baba Yaga" heavy bombers and FPV drones. The T-90 tank was destroyed by a direct hit from an FPV drone, while the ammunition depot was destroyed by a "Baba Yaga" drone. The operation was carried out by the 3rd Company of the "Achilles" strike drone battalion, 92nd Separate Mechanized Brigade. The operation resulted in the destruction of a significant amount of Russian military equipment and ammunition. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense confirmed the operation and praised the effectiveness of the Ukrainian drone units.
Operators of drones from the 95th Air Assault Brigade repelled an attack by North Koreans in the Kursk region.
Code 9.2 unit drops "goodies" on communists and Jucheists in the Kursk region.
On December 25th, a Russian soldier was reported missing in action in the Kursk region.
Ukrainian drone units reported successful strikes on a Russian armored vehicle in the Sumy region, near the Kursk border.
Heavy fighting continues, with reports of drone attacks and artillery strikes by both sides.
Video shows drone footage from the 80th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces engaging Russian infantry in the Kursk region.
Our troops are gradually expanding the control area. It is too early to boast and declare great success while the guys are fighting fierce battles. From Leonidovo to Guev, the enemy is counterattacking, trying to temporarily contain our offensive. During the day, 7 enemy attacks were repelled, up to 40 manpower were destroyed.
Belgorod Region
Ukrainian forces attacked the Grayvoron district with drones, damaging power lines.
A drone attacked a truck on the Belgorod - Shebekino highway.
A car traveling on the Murom - Nechaevka highway was attacked by a kamikaze drone.
A drone attacked a car in Dolgoe, Valuysky district.
A drone attacked Nechaevka, Belgorod district.
Voronezh Region
A Ukrainian drone was destroyed over the region.
Several Ukrainian drones were shot down over the "Baltimore" military airfield on December 25, with debris damaging a garage and a house's roof.
Volgograd Region
"Обломки" (debris) of a UAV fell on the territory of an industrial facility in the Kotovsky district without causing a fire, according to the governor.
Black Sea
The Ukrainian Navy reported that Russia has 1 ship in the Black Sea, carrying up to 4 Kalibr missiles.
Azov Sea
The Ukrainian Navy reported that Russia has no ships in the Azov Sea.
Mediterranean Sea
The Ukrainian Navy reported that Russia has 8 ships in the Mediterranean Sea, 3 of which are carrying up to 25 Kalibr missiles.
Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Drone Attacks: Ukrainian forces are using drones to attack Russian positions.
Clashes: Clashes are reported near Novodanylivka, Lobkove, and Bilohirya.
Airstrikes: Airstrikes were reported at Temyrivka and Stepnohirsk.
An air alert has been announced in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, and was subsequently called off.
In the Zaporizhzhia direction, more than 150 of the nearly two hundred shelling incidents that occurred during the day were recorded. The enemy used 233 FPV drones of various modifications, including Lancet-type loitering munitions, and dropped 188 fragmentation munitions with damaging properties. There were 6 attempts at assaults. Three in the Prydniprovsky and Zaporizhzhia (including 2 in the Orikhiv and 1 in the Vremivka) directions. In addition to the assaults, the enemy is actively conducting reconnaissance in the Huliaipil and Orikhiv directions and is preparing to resume active assaults in the Vremivka direction. The aggressor also carried out the transfer of personnel to the advanced positions during the day, evacuated losses and continued counter-battery fighting.
Lyman Axis
Clashes: Clashes are reported near Hrekivka, Novoyehorivka, Zelenyi Hai, Tverdokhlibove, Nadiya, Novoserhiyivka, Terny, Shyykivka, Serhiyivka, Makiyivka, and Ivanivka.
Russian Advance to Seversk: Russian forces advanced over 300 meters along the railway line to Seversk, occupying Vyemka station.
On the Liman axis, 26 attacks were reported towards Grekivka, Novoegorivka, Zeleny Gay, Nova Kruglyakivka, Tverdokhlibovo, Nadiya, Novosergiyivka, Terniv, Shyikivka, Sergiyivka, Makiyivka, and Ivanivka.
Sieversk Axis
Clashes: Clashes are reported near Bilohorivka, Verkhnokamyanske, Ivano-Daryivka, and Vyyimka.
On the Kherson direction, according to the enemy, Russian forces are creating conditions for fording the Dnieper. Such emotional statements by the enemy about the impending offensive of our troops may indicate a low readiness and insufficiency of enemy forces in the direction, while the statements themselves serve as an "information cushion" for local commanders of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Kiev authorities. It is reliably known only about the intensified strikes of the Russian Armed Forces on the enemy coast, which, however, may be the work to reduce the threat to the civilian population of our coast in the conditions of constant terrorist attacks of the Nazis.
Kramatorsk Axis
Clashes: Clashes are reported near Vasukivka, Chasiv Yar, and Stupochky.
Orikhiv Axis
Clashes: Clashes are reported near Novoandriyivka.
Drone Warfare
Russian drones "Orion/Inokhodets" are being used successfully in the special military operation zone and are being prepared for export. A delegation of customers from an Asian country visited the manufacturer's facility in the "Rudnevo" industrial park.
Over the past night, 5 Ukrainian drones were destroyed over Volgograd, Voronezh, and Belgorod Oblasts.
Ukrainian drones were reported on the border of Kirovohrad and Cherkasy Oblasts, heading west.
Ukrainian air defense forces successfully detected and neutralized about ten hostile drones near Kyiv.
Increased drone activity in Kharkiv and Poltava regions, with drones moving west/southwest. New drones entering Sumy Oblast from Kursk.
Ukrainian Air Force reports updates on the movement of Russian drones:
New drones entering Sumy Oblast from Kursk, moving southwest.
Drones in eastern and western Poltava Oblast, moving west.
Drones in northeastern Cherkasy Oblast, moving west/northwest.
Drones are reported in the center of Poltava Oblast, moving northwest, and on the west of Sumy Oblast, moving southwest. A drone is reported on the northeast of Cherkasy Oblast, moving west/northwest.
One drone north of Cherkasy, moving towards Kyiv Oblast. Two drones west of Poltava, moving northwest. Five drones near Konotop, moving southwest.
City of Pryluky (Chernihiv Oblast) is under threat from enemy drones approaching from the northeast.
Extensive drone activity reported across multiple regions, with Ukrainian air defense neutralizing drones near Kyiv.
Air raid alerts issued for Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Pryluky, Myrhorod, Cherkasy, Kyiv, and Dnipro.
Ukrainian forces report destroying a Russian "Baba Yaga" drone near Kupyansk.
Ukrainian air defense forces successfully detected and neutralized about ten hostile drones near Kyiv.
Ukrainian Air Force reports increased drone activity in Poltava and Myrhorod, as well as in Kyivska and Chernihivska regions.
Russian forces used approximately 100 Geran drones to deplete Ukrainian air defenses overnight.
1 new drone reported on Kharkiv. 8 drones in the Izyum district. 2 drones from Poltava Oblast moved to Kharkiv Oblast.
Drones in the southeast of Kharkiv region are moving west/northwest.
Drones in the southwest and northeast of Kharkiv region are moving north/northeast.
A drone in the north of Dnipropetrovsk region is moving north/southeast.
1 drone is circling near Chuhuiv.
A drone is moving towards Dnipro from the northwest.
Drones in the southwest and northeast of Kharkiv region are moving north/northeast.
Two drones are reported near Cherkasy, one west of Pryluky heading towards Cherkasy Oblast.
Confirmed reports of a Russian "Baba Yaga" drone being destroyed on the Kherson front. Video evidence shows the drone being targeted and destroyed using a thermal imaging scope.
A video report details the destruction of two Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drones on the Kherson front, captured using thermal imaging. The report emphasizes the drones' thermal signature as a vulnerability.
Video evidence confirms the use of drones by the Ukrainian 4th Operational Purpose Brigade "Syla Svobody" in repelling a Russian assault. Details regarding the location are not specified.
Ukrainian forces reportedly intercepted a "Baba Yaga" drone using a Mavic drone on the Siversk direction.
270 new drones were received by the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
A drone was reported moving west/northwest near Sumy.
Video shows the aftermath of a drone attack on Zaporizhzhia, with four people injured, including a
