Updated Analysis of the Military Situation in Ukraine - January 2, 2025, 21:47 UTC
Key Developments
Donetsk Region
Intense fighting continues near Kurakhove, with Russian forces attempting to encircle the city. They have made significant advances, capturing several settlements, reaching the outskirts of Krasne (Sontsovka), and capturing the Kurakhovskaya Thermal Power Plant. Their strategic goal appears to be cutting off the highway to Pokrovsk and encircling the city. Approximately 80% of Kurakhove is reportedly under Russian control, with Ukrainian forces withdrawing.
Russian forces are making gains near Novovasylivka, 10 km southwest of Pokrovsk, with active assault operations. They are also advancing west and northwest of Uspenovka. Zelensky acknowledged the difficulty of the situation on this front, admitting Russian advances in the east and tasking his forces to stabilize it in January.
Intense fighting is reported in Novovasylivka, with reports that "hell" continues there. Russian forces are reportedly attacking in several locations simultaneously, with daily attacks involving two platoons to a company of infantry, often on foot, sometimes with armored fighting vehicles (AFVs), and sometimes on "light armored vehicles."
Russian forces are reported to have successes in the center of the village, with fighting for each house and street described as extremely fierce. Ukrainian forces are demonstrating heroism in holding back the superior enemy forces.
Russian forces have entered Slavyanka and Petropavlovka, and captured some Ukrainian positions north of Shevchenko. They are advancing south towards Ukrainka, reportedly entering Pisky, and are storming Novooleenovka and advancing towards Slavyanka.
Positional fighting is reported in the Lysychansk-Belohorivka area.
Russian forces launched a powerful attack with "Iskanders" on Dnipropetrovsk.
Russian forces report they have taken new positions in the northern part of Chasiv Yar, advancing up to 1.5 km. They also control over half of the city, with Ukrainian units regrouping. Russian forces retook positions at the fire-resistant compound, and clashes are reported near Stupochky and Predtechyne.
Russian forces report successful advances by the 7th Brigade in Belogorovka.
Positional fighting continues in the Krasnoarmiisk-Novoaleksandrivka direction.
Ukrainian forces, specifically the "RAROG" unit of the 24th Mechanized Brigade, report destroying four T-62 tanks and three BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles near Chasiv Yar.
Russian assault units surrounded and captured Ukrainka.
Russian forces liberated Novyi Trud.
Russian forces have taken Ivan-Daryevka and are advancing west of the settlement.
Video evidence shows a Russian soldier filming the aftermath of a Ukrainian FPV drone strike on a Russian vehicle in the Donetsk region, indicating casualties among the Russian assault group. This provides further evidence of the effectiveness of Ukrainian drone warfare.
Drone operators from the "Center" group reportedly eliminated a Ukrainian observation post in the Pokrovsk direction.
Drone operators from the "Center" group continue to hunt for Ukrainian forces in the Pokrovsk direction.
Drone operators from the 20th Motorized Rifle Division destroyed a camouflaged communications repeater.
Video shows a drone observation of Russian forces ambushing and engaging enemy personnel.
FPV drones of the "Center" group continue to hunt for the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Pokrovsk direction.
Remote mining by Ukrainian "Vampir" drone near Zoria.
Drone strikes on assault columns near Kurakhove.
Video evidence of military engagement near Kurakhove.
Russian forces used FPV drones to target Ukrainian positions in the Kurakhove direction.
Ukrainian forces report Russian forces used drones to target positions of the 33rd Mechanized Brigade in the Kurakhove direction.
Operators of FPV drones from the 20th Motorized Rifle Division destroyed a camouflaged communications repeater.
Ukrainian drone "Vampir" remotely mined Russian logistics routes near Zoria.
Ukrainian forces repelled a Russian assault using drones in the Siversk direction.
Video evidence confirms ongoing engagements, with soldiers from the 68th tank regiment advancing and capturing enemy positions.
Drone strikes remain a significant feature of the fighting near Kurakhove.
The 425 ОШБ "Скала" conducted a drone strike operation on the Pokrovsk direction.
Video footage shows the destruction of a Starlink station by the "Southern Front" group.
Video evidence of a Russian FPV drone attacking a building with a modified munition.
Russian forces launched six Tu-22M3 strategic bombers from Olenya and Engels air bases, deploying X-22 missiles. High-speed targets, including probable ballistic missiles (possibly S-300), were detected.
Russian forces report that operators of drones from the 20th Motorized Rifle Division of the 8th Guards Army discovered and destroyed a disguised Ukrainian communications repeater.
Russian forces report that operators of drones from the 110th Brigade spotted moving Ukrainian soldiers and dropped a munition, killing one.
Operators of drones from the 20th Motorized Rifle Division of the 8th Guards Army detected and destroyed a camouflaged communications repeater of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Operators of FPV drones from the 20th Motorized Rifle Division of the 8th Guards Army detected and destroyed a camouflaged communications repeater of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in a forest plantation, ensuring the security of Russian positions from enemy drone strikes.
Operators of drones from the 95th Air Assault Brigade repelled an attack by North Koreans in the Kursk region.
Operators of drones from the 110th Brigade, operating in the Kurakhove direction, spotted moving Ukrainian soldiers and dropped a munition, killing one.
Operators of drones from the "Center" group reportedly eliminated a Ukrainian observation post in the Pokrovsk direction.
Operators of drones from the "Center" group continue to hunt for Ukrainian forces in the Pokrovsk direction.
Operators of FPV drones from the 20th Motorized Rifle Division destroyed a camouflaged communications repeater.
Operators of drones from the BARS-3 "Rodina" unit destroyed a Polish self-propelled gun "Krab" on the Kupyansk front.
Operators of the 80th Airborne Assault Brigade destroyed an enemy along with equipment in the Kursk region.
Attack FPV drone teams of the Yug Group of Forces eliminated a stronghold and a mortar position of the AFU in Kurakhove direction.
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.
Operators of ударных дронов 9 бригады 51 гвардейской общевойсковой армии ВС РФ добили БТР американского производства М-113, перед этим повреждённый бойцами 1 Славянской бригады, что позволило продолжить успешное продвижение в районе Дзержинска.
Video shows drone footage from the 9th Brigade of the 51st Guards Combined Arms Army of the Russian Armed Forces engaging an American-made M-113 armored personnel carrier (APC) near Dzerzhinsk. The APC was previously damaged by the 1st Slavic Brigade, and the drone strike allowed for continued advances in the area.
Ukrainian forces, specifically the 1st Assault Battalion of the 25th Airborne Brigade, report repelling a Russian attack on Lysivka. The Ukrainian forces claim to have inflicted significant losses on the attacking force, forcing survivors to commit suicide. Video evidence of the aftermath of the attack is presented.
Operators of drones from the 35th Army of the "Vostok" group destroyed a concentration of Ukrainian manpower in the Polozhsk direction. A Russian FPV drone strike resulted in five casualties.
Russian forces, specifically the "Otvazhnye" forces, are initiating assaults on Solone, Novovasylivka, and Novoelizavetivka.
Russian forces report advancing towards Shevchenko.
Street fighting continues in Toretsk, with Russian forces capturing two objects on the outskirts of the "Central" mine spoil heap. Clashes are ongoing near multiple settlements, and Russian forces are advancing behind New York.
Vremivka Direction
Russian forces captured Storozheve, forming a new "pocket" near Velyka Novosilka, and liberated Uspenovka and Novyi Komar. Clashes are ongoing near multiple settlements, and Russian forces are advancing towards Velyka Novosilka.
Kursk Region
Russian forces are making progress in the forests of the Sudzhansky district and near Leonidovo and Kurilovka.
Ka-52M helicopters reportedly disrupted a rotation of Ukrainian units in the border area.
The "Sever" group of forces is engaged in fierce battles along the entire front line.
Russian forces advanced to Cherkasskoye Porechnoye.
The Russian Army is conducting a powerful offensive, storming Kruglenkoye and advancing towards Sudzha, Martynovka, and Cherkasskaya Konopelka.
Russian forces made advances in the northern Sudzha district and near Cherkasskaya Konopelka.
South of Kruhlenky, Russian forces advanced towards Viktorivka. They are also advancing towards Leonidove.
Russian airborne troops have reportedly taken full control of Cherkaska Konopelka.
Active combat near Sudzha: Russian forces are attacking towards Viktorivka.
Russian forces are making advances in the Sudzha area, particularly near Makhnovka.
Fighting is ongoing near Malaya Loknya, where a Russian drone strike targeted a Ukrainian vehicle and building.
Russian forces also report a drone strike near Maryevka, targeting a Ukrainian vehicle and building with personnel.
Reports indicate significant losses among North Korean soldiers in the Russian army, with 1,000 casualties in the past week alone.
A Russian soldier detonated a grenade near his head after being attacked by a Ukrainian FPV drone in Kursk Oblast.
Ukrainian air defenses reportedly shot down a Ukrainian missile over Kursk Oblast.
Russian forces report needing more Mavic drones to break through enemy defenses on all fronts, from Kursk to Kurakhove.
Russian forces are reportedly pressing Ukrainian forces on all fronts in the Kursk region.
Another Ukrainian missile was reportedly shot down in a border area of the Kursk region.
In the Kursk region, Ukrainian forces report that Syrsky arrived to award Ukrainian soldiers. Russian forces report that this is disinformation, and that Ukrainian forces are suffering heavy losses in the region.
Video shows the aftermath of a missile strike on a cultural center in Ivanovsky, Kursk region, which allegedly housed a command post of the 810th Marine Brigade.
Heavy fighting with reports of Ukrainian drone and HIMARS strikes. Ukrainian forces conducted a drone operation targeting a Russian T-90 tank and an ammunition depot.
Krasnolimansky Direction
Russian forces are attempting to capture heights beyond Ivanovka near Terny.
A buildup of Russian forces is noted on the newly formed bridgehead in Ivanovka.
Russian forces report storming Ukrainian positions near Terny.
Russian forces are storming Zahryzove, pushing through defenses near Lozova and Zelenyi Hai, and moving towards Borova.
On the Liman axis, 26 attacks were reported.
An attack by a Russian infantry unit was reported in Terny.
Russian forces advanced in the central part of Terny.
Belgorod Region
Two civilians were injured in a drone attack on a vehicle.
Partial power outages were reported in Shebekino due to shelling.
Several villages in the Grayvoron district were left without electricity after a Ukrainian drone attack.
Ukrainian forces report shooting down two more Russian drones over the Belgorod region.
2 Ukrainian drones were also shot down over Belgorod and Kursk regions.
Donetsk People's Republic (DPR)
Four civilians were injured in Panteleimonovka (Yasynuvata district) due to shelling.
A radio operator of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations was injured in Horlivka.
In Horlivka, a man was killed and two others were injured in a Ukrainian drone attack.
Chasiv Yar Direction
Russian troops continue clearing operations at the Kombinat plant.
Fighting continues in the northern part of the city and near Novyi microdistrict.
The front line has not changed significantly.
Zaporizhzhia Direction
A large number of enemy vehicles and personnel were reported in Stepnohirsk.
Ukrainian forces are reportedly amassing reserves for an offensive.
Ukrainian forces are preparing for an attack.
Russian forces continue to launch airstrikes on concentrations of Ukrainian forces.
Sumy Oblast
Heavy airstrikes were reported in Sumy Oblast.
Ukrainian Air Force reports the use of guided aerial bombs (KABs) in the direction of Sumy.
Reports that 12 apartment buildings, 2 educational institutions, and several infrastructure facilities were damaged in Shostka.
Russian forces launched multiple missile attacks on Shostka, Sumy Oblast.
A high-speed target was reported in the direction of Shostka, Sumy Oblast.
Ukrainian Air Force reported a drone threat in Sumy Oblast.
Kharkiv Oblast
Volchansk: Russian forces launched a new offensive, crossing the Volchya River and establishing a bridgehead.
Kupyansk: Fighting continues, with reports of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian positions.
Air Activity Over Russia
Russian forces launched six Tu-22M3 strategic bombers from the Olenya and Engels air bases. They also launched X-22 missiles.
Reports that 8 TU-22M3 bombers (4 from Olenya and 4 from Engels) were active.
Reports indicate ongoing air activity with the take-off of a MiG-31K from Savasleyka and the launch of X-22 missiles from Tu-22M3 bombers. Multiple missiles targeted Shostka.
Ukrainian Actions
Drone Attacks on Russia:
Multiple drones were destroyed over Voronezh, Bryansk, Rostov, Kaluga, and Kursk Oblasts.
Reports of a drone being rammed by a Russian drone over Pokrovsk.
A Ukrainian drone attack on Bryansk Oblast was reportedly repelled by Russian air defense forces.
Over 10 drones were reportedly detected and destroyed in the suburbs of Voronezh.
13 Ukrainian drones were destroyed overnight by air defense systems over Russian territory. 5 were shot down over Bryansk Oblast, 3 over Kursk Oblast, 2 each over Belgorod and Tula Oblasts, and 1 over Astrakhan Oblast.
Ukrainian forces report shooting down two more Russian drones over the Belgorod region.
A Ukrainian drone attack on Bryansk Oblast was reportedly repelled by Russian air defense forces.
Several villages in the Grayvoron district of Belgorod Oblast were left without electricity after a Ukrainian drone attack.
Debris from downed drones caused damage to railway infrastructure in the Voronezh region.
Ukrainian air defenses reportedly shot down a Ukrainian missile over Kursk Oblast.
Reports of drone attacks on an oil depot in Smolensk Oblast, with the local governor claiming "debris" fell.
Reports of drone attacks on an oil depot in Smolensk Oblast, with the local governor claiming "debris" fell.
Reports of loud explosions in Sevastopol overnight, with claims of drone attacks.
Reports that a drone was shot down over a training ground in North Ossetia, causing the closure of Vladikavkaz airport.
17 drones were reportedly shot down over Crimea overnight, with 4 near Sevastopol. Two unmanned boats were also reportedly destroyed near the coast of Sevastopol.
Reports that a drone was shot down over a training ground in North Ossetia, causing the closure of Vladikavkaz airport.
Reports of a massive drone attack on Russian regions, with 68 drones shot down overnight.
Reports that a drone was shot down over a training ground in North Ossetia, causing the closure of Vladikavkaz airport.
Reports of a massive drone attack on Russian regions, with 68 drones shot down overnight.
Reports of a massive drone attack on Russian regions, with 68 drones shot down overnight.
Reports of a massive drone attack on Russian regions, with 68 drones shot down overnight.
Reports that a Ukrainian drone was shot down over Bryansk Oblast, with no casualties or damage reported.
Reports of a massive drone attack on Russian regions, with 68 drones shot down overnight.
A Ukrainian Magura V5 naval drone reportedly shot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter near Cape Tarkhankut in Crimea, using an R-73 "SeeDragon" missile. Another Mi-8 was reportedly damaged but able to reach its base.
Drone Attacks on Ukraine:
Ukrainian air defenses report shooting down numerous drones.
Enemy tactical aviation is active in the east and north-east, with a threat of air strikes in the frontline regions.
New reports indicate a group of Russian Shahed drones are on the border of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, moving west. Another group of drones is in the north of Donetsk oblast, heading north. A new group of drones is in Dnipro, heading north. A group of drones is in the north of Dnipropetrovsk oblast, heading toward Poltava oblast. A group of drones is in Kharkiv oblast, heading toward Kharkiv.
Ukrainian Air Force reports drone movements in Chernihiv Oblast to the west and towards Kyiv Oblast.
New groups of drones were entering Sumy Oblast from Kursk.
Ukrainian Air Force reports increased drone activity in Poltava and Myrhorod, as well as in Kyivska and Chernihivska regions.
New reports of drone movements in Poltava, Cherkasy, Kyiv, Mykolaiv, and Zhytomyr Oblasts.
Ukrainian Air Force reports updates on the movement of Russian drones.
Reports of drone movements in various regions, including Chernihiv, Poltava, Cherkasy, Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Zhytomyr, and Kirovohrad.
Reports of drone movements in Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Chernihiv Oblasts.
Reports indicate drones approaching from Tendra towards Odesa/Pivdenne.
Air raid alerts have been issued in Mykolaiv Oblast due to the threat of "Shahed" drones.
Enemy drones are moving from the Black Sea towards Chornomorske/Pivdenne (Odesa Oblast).
Drones are reported in Mykolaiv Oblast, approaching from the south.
Two drones are reported near Kobleve, and two more are moving from the Tendra Spit towards Ochakiv.
Enemy drones are reportedly heading towards Mykolaiv Oblast from the south, with a call for residents of Ochakiv to take shelter.
Three drones are moving from Kharkiv Oblast to Poltava Oblast.
Four drones are approaching Chuhuiv/Kharkiv. Anti-aircraft operations may be active.
Two drones are moving from the east of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast to Kharkiv Oblast.
One drone is in the Zlatopil area and has turned towards Lozova in Kharkiv Oblast.
New Shahed drones from the Black Sea are heading towards the south of Odesa Oblast.
Shahed drones are present in the south of Sumy Oblast, the east of Poltava Oblast, and the west of Kharkiv Oblast, moving northwards.
A new group of Shahed drones is heading from the Black Sea towards the south of the Odesa region.
New Shahed drones are heading towards Odesa Oblast, specifically towards the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district.
Three Shahed drones are approaching Bilyaivka either through or near the town. Three new Shahed drones are moving from the Black Sea towards the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district, with one potentially heading towards Ovidiopol.
The Air Force reported:
A new group of Shahed drones from the Black Sea heading towards the south of the Odesa region.
Shahed drones in the south of the Odesa region heading north.
Shahed drones in the south of the Kharkiv region heading northwest.
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from the north of the Kharkiv region heading towards the Poltava region.
Drones in the east of the Poltava region heading towards Myrhorod.
Shahed drones in the east of the Sumy region heading towards the Chernihiv region.
Three Shahed drones are heading towards Kurortne through Bilyaivka. One Shahed drone is circling at the intersection of the Sumy and Poltava regions. Two Shahed drones are moving from the Kharkiv region to the Poltava region. Three Shahed drones are in the Lozova area of the Kharkiv region, heading north.
3 drones via Rozdilna are heading towards Odesa Oblast.
2 drones via Bilyaivka are heading towards Odesa.
1 new drone from the Black Sea is heading towards Ovidiopol.
1 drone north of Nizhyn, moving towards Chernihiv.
1 drone is heading via Konotop towards Sumy.
1 drone near Pryluky, moving northwest.
1 drone turned towards Odesa, expect loud activity.
One drone from the Odesa region is flying towards the Vinnytsia region. One drone is approaching Rozdilna. One drone is flying towards Odesa. The northern direction is being clarified.
One drone is flying from the Mykolaiv region towards the Odesa region, to the north of the region.
Several Shahed drones detected moving from the Black Sea towards Chornomorske and Pivdenne.
A group of Shahed drones is moving north in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Several Shahed drones are in the center, north, south, and east of Kharkiv Oblast, moving northwest.
A new group of drones from Sumy Oblast is moving towards Poltava Oblast.
A high-speed target is reported on the border of Odesa and Mykolaiv oblasts.
The missile is flying west of Voznesensk towards Pervomaisk.
Ukrainian Air Force reports the movement of drones in Kharkiv Oblast towards Poltava Oblast, in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast to the south-west and west, in Chernihiv Oblast to the west, and new groups in the east of Kharkiv Oblast to the west.
Drone movement has been detected in the Khmelnytskyi, Poltava, and Chernihiv regions, specifically near Nizhyn.
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.
The Air Force reports the movement of enemy drones:
Drones in the west of Poltava region, course - west / southwest;
Drones in the north of Sumy region, course - south-west;
Drones in the center of Chernihiv region, course - south / south-west;
Drones in the east of Kyiv region, course - west / north-west;
Drones on the border of Kirovohrad and Odesa regions, course - west.
Enemy drone is moving in the direction of Cherkasy from the southeast.
1 drone is approaching Boryspil. 2 drones are flying from Poltava region to Cherkasy. 1 drone is flying from Kirovohrad region to Vinnytsia. 3 drones are in Pryluky area, heading southwest. 3 new drones are flying through Shostka area, heading southwest.
Several groups of attack drones detected south of Kyiv, suggesting a potential imminent drone attack on the capital or surrounding areas. Ukrainian air defense systems are likely on high alert.
Up to 10 drones and several FPV drones were involved in the recent attack.
Ukrainian air defense systems engaged multiple Russian drones near Nechaiane, Ochakiv, and Velyka Korenykha.
Russian drones were launched from Crimea.
Up to 10 drones were reported over Ochakiv, with some shot down. One drone was reported near Parutino.
New enemy drone attacks reported in Ochakiv from the Black Sea.
Ukrainian air defenses reportedly shot down a Ukrainian missile over Kursk Oblast.
Ukrainian air defense systems are actively engaging Russian drones, with reports of "first drones shot down" in the Mykolaiv region.
Three drones are confirmed to be moving through Kutsurub in a northerly direction.
3 drones via Bilyaivka are heading towards Kurortne. 1 drone is circling around the border of Sumy and Poltava oblasts. 2 drones are moving from Kharkiv to Poltava. 3 drones are in Lozova area, heading north.
Several Shahed drones detected moving from the Black Sea towards Chornomorske and Pivdenne.
A group of Shahed drones is moving north in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Several Shahed drones are in the center, north, south, and east of Kharkiv Oblast, moving northwest.
Ukrainian forces report shooting down 15 out of 16 drones, with one drone "lost."
Reports indicate drones approaching from Tendra towards Odesa/Pivdenne, with an estimated arrival time of 10-15 minutes. The number of drones is being clarified.
Mykolaiv Oblast is under threat of enemy drone attacks.
Air raid alerts have been issued in Mykolaiv Oblast due to the threat of "Shahed" drones.
Enemy drones are moving from the Black Sea towards Chornomorske/Pivdenne (Odesa Oblast).
Drones are reported in Mykolaiv Oblast, approaching from the south.
Two drones are reported near Kobleve, and two more are moving from the Tendra Spit towards Ochakiv.
Enemy drones are reportedly heading towards Mykolaiv Oblast from the south, with a call for residents of Ochakiv to take shelter.
Odesa Oblast is under threat of enemy drone attacks.
Ukrainian Air Force reports the movement of drones in Kharkiv Oblast towards Poltava Oblast, in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast to the south-west and west, in Chernihiv Oblast to the west, and new groups in the east of Kharkiv Oblast to the west.
Drone movement has been detected in the Khmelnytskyi, Poltava, and Chernihiv regions, specifically near Nizhyn.
Reports of drone movements in Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Chernihiv Oblasts.
Reports indicate drones approaching from Tendra towards Odesa/Pivdenne, with an estimated arrival time of 10-15 minutes. The number of drones is being clarified.
Mykolaiv Oblast is under threat of enemy drone attacks.
Air raid alerts have been issued in Mykolaiv Oblast due to the threat of "Shahed" drones.
Enemy drones are moving from the Black Sea towards Chornomorske/Pivdenne (Odesa Oblast).
Drones are reported in Mykolaiv Oblast, approaching from the south.
Two drones are reported near Kobleve, and two more are moving from the Tendra Spit towards Ochakiv.
Enemy drones are reportedly heading towards Mykolaiv Oblast from the south, with a call for residents of Ochakiv to take shelter.
Several groups of attack drones detected south of Kyiv, suggesting a potential imminent drone attack on the capital or surrounding areas. Ukrainian air defense systems are likely on high alert.
Within an hour, explosions were heard in the occupied part of the Zaporizhzhia Oblast, in the suburbs of Kharkiv and Cherkasy.
Ukrainian forces report that their drones can strike targets up to 2000 km away.
Reports indicate drones approaching from Tendra towards Odesa/Pivdenne, with an estimated arrival time of 10-15 minutes. The number of drones is being clarified.
Mykolaiv Oblast is under threat of enemy drone attacks.
Air raid alerts have been issued in Mykolaiv Oblast due to the threat of "Shahed" drones.
Enemy drones are moving from the Black Sea towards Chornomorske/Pivdenne (Odesa Oblast).
Drones are reported in Mykolaiv Oblast, approaching from the south.
Two drones are reported near Kobleve, and two more are moving from the Tendra Spit towards Ochakiv.
Enemy drones are reportedly heading towards Mykolaiv Oblast from the south, with a call for residents of Ochakiv to take shelter.
Several groups of attack drones detected south of Kyiv, suggesting a potential imminent drone attack on the capital or surrounding areas. Ukrainian air defense systems are likely on high alert.
One drone is reported near the Korabelnyi district of Mykolaiv, with potential for loud noise.
One drone is reported in the Halytsynove area.
Two drones are circling near the Kosa area.
One drone is flying from Velyka Korenykha towards the Zavodskyi/Centralnyi district of Mykolaiv, with active engagement reported.
An enemy drone is confirmed to be heading towards Mykolaiv from the south.
Ukrainian Air Force reports updates on the movement of Russian drones.
The Air Force reports the movement of enemy drones.
Ukrainian forces report updates on the movement of Russian drones.
Drone movement has been detected in the Khmelnytskyi, Poltava, and Chernihiv regions, specifically near Nizhyn.
Ukrainian forces report shooting down 15 out of 16 drones, with one drone "lost."
Ukrainian Air Force reports the movement of drones in Kharkiv Oblast towards Poltava Oblast, in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast to the south-west and west, in Chernihiv Oblast to the west, and new groups in the east of Kharkiv Oblast to the west.
Drone movement has been detected in the Khmelnytskyi, Poltava, and Chernihiv regions, specifically near Nizhyn.
Ukrainian forces report 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.
The Air Force reports the movement of enemy drones:
Drones in the west of Poltava region, course - west / southwest;
Drones in the north of Sumy region, course - south-west;
Drones in the center of Chernihiv region, course - south / south-west;
Drones in the east of Kyiv region, course - west / north-west;
Drones on the border of Kirovohrad and Odesa regions, course - west.
