Updated Analysis of the Military Situation in Ukraine - January 11, 2025, 08:03 UTC
Strategic Overview
The military situation in Ukraine remains critical, with intense fighting concentrated in the Donetsk, Kursk, and Luhansk regions. Russian forces maintain the offensive initiative, particularly in Donetsk, where they have captured Kurakhove and a significant portion of Toretsk. They are advancing towards Pokrovsk and along the Pokrovsk-Konstantinovka highway. The situation in Toretsk is dire, with Ukrainian sources reporting that only a small part of the city remains under Ukrainian control. Russian assault groups are reportedly attacking from multiple directions within the city. In the Kursk region, a major Ukrainian counteroffensive has stalled, with heavy fighting and significant losses on both sides. Russian forces have regained territory and are making advances in the Sudzha area, particularly around Russkoye Porechnoye and towards Kositsa. Drone warfare remains a dominant feature of the conflict, with widespread activity across multiple regions. Ukrainian air defenses are actively engaging these threats, reportedly destroying 85 Russian drones overnight.
Key Developments
Donetsk Region
Fall of Kurakhove: Russian forces control most of Kurakhove, with Ukrainian forces holding the western part, including a thermal power plant. Ukrainian sources indicate the city is "factually lost." Russian forces report they are completing the liberation of Russkoye Porechnoye. Ukrainian military analysts acknowledge Russian advances up to 3.25 km deep in this area.
Critical Situation in Toretsk: Less than 15% of Toretsk remains under Ukrainian control. Russian assault groups have infiltrated Ukrainian formations, and fighting is approaching its culmination. Russian forces have established a flag in the northern part of the city, confirming their control over the northern part of Dzerzhynsk (Toretsk).
Russian Advances Towards Pokrovsk: Russian forces are intensifying attacks near Pokrovsk, with progress in Novovasylivka, Yelyzavetivka, and Baranovka.
Shevchenko and Ivanivka Captured: Russian forces have captured Shevchenko and Ivanivka.
Other Advances: Further Russian gains near Vozdvyzhenka, Baranivka, Solone, Slovyanka, Petropavlivka, Novoelizavetovka, and Kurakhove. Advances in Pisky and the eastern outskirts of Dachne. Gains are also reported near Chasiv Yar, Belogorovka, Ukrainka, Novyi Trud, Ivan-Daryevka, Slavyanka, Petropavlovka, Myrolyubivka, Vodyane Druhe, Baranivka, Zelene Pole, and Tymofiivka.
Intense Fighting: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports particularly intense fighting in the Pokrovsky and Kurakhiv directions, with 192 attacks in the Donetsk direction and 107 in the Pokrovsk direction over the past day. 37 combat clashes are still ongoing.
Chasiv Yar: Video evidence of a successful Russian "Lancet" drone strike on a Ukrainian BMP. Ukrainian forces reported shooting down four Russian reconnaissance drones. Russian forces report they have advanced 500 meters near the South-Eastern mine and claim new positions in the northern part.
On the Kramatorsk direction, Ukrainian forces repelled six attacks, with five clashes ongoing.
On the Toretsk direction, three Russian attacks were reported, with one ongoing.
On the Pokrovsk direction, supported by aviation, Russian forces initiated 28 clashes, with five ongoing.
On the Kurakhiv direction, fierce battles are ongoing, with 14 enemy attacks repelled.
Dnipropetrovsk Direction: Battles are ongoing across the entire direction, with particularly fierce battles near Novovasylivka - Uspenivka. Russian forces have cleared Novovasylivka and are engaged in battles to capture Uspenivka. Further south, there are intense battles for Novoandreevka and near Sribne. Russian forces control Yasenovoe.
Ukrainian Resistance: Ukrainian forces are resisting the Russian advance, reporting the repulsion of an assault near Velyka Novosilka and pushing Russian forces out of the southern part of Novoielizavetivka.
Russian forces are advancing towards Vodyane Druhe and Tarasovka, with battles ongoing for Baranovka and Yelyzavetivka.
Russian forces advanced in Petrovka (Novospasskoe), west of Shcherbinovka.
Russian forces have liberated Ukrainka and are advancing towards Yasenovoye, with a foothold on the outskirts. They also control the Yasenovoye-Konstantinopol intersection.
Explosions were reported in Samara (Novomoskovsk), Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
Kursk Region
Stalled Ukrainian Counteroffensive: The Ukrainian counteroffensive has stalled, with reports of heavy losses (estimated up to 48,000 casualties).
Renewed Russian Offensive: Russian forces have resumed offensive operations, with advances near Novaya Sorochina, between Guyevo and Kurilovka, and in the forested areas of the Sudzha border region.
Intense Fighting: Intense fighting is reported in multiple locations, including Pogrebki, Orlovka, Staraya Sorochina, Novaya Sorochina, and the forests near Sverdlikovo and Lebedevka.
Artillery & Drones: Russian artillery and drone operations are proving effective.
Reinforcements: Over 350 enemy personnel, including special operations forces, have reportedly arrived in the region.
Enemy Reserves: Intelligence suggests a concentration of enemy forces near Pogrebki and the presence of Ukrainian reserves in the Sumy region.
Makhnovka: Heavy fighting continues, with both sides present.
Sverdlikovo and Lebedevka: Paratroopers from the 106th Airborne Division are conducting active assault operations in the forests.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that in Kurshchyna today, Ukrainian defenders repelled 16 enemy attacks, six combat clashes continue.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reports significant Ukrainian losses in the region during the day and since the beginning of hostilities.
Video evidence of Russian forces capturing 13 Ukrainian soldiers from the 82nd Brigade.
Special Forces soldiers destroyed a Ukrainian stronghold, capturing several Ukrainian soldiers from the 57th and 82nd Brigades.
Video of a Russian Su-34 bomber destroying a Ukrainian stronghold.
The enemy is attempting to reinforce the defense of Kositsa with additional equipment and personnel.
The situation in Cherkasskoye Porechnoye, Martynovka, Agronom, and Pogrebki remains unchanged.
The enemy attempted to attack with two armored personnel carriers near Makhnovka but was destroyed by an FPV drone.
In Kurshchyna, Ukrainian defenders repelled 25 enemy attacks.
Active fighting is taking place in the area of Sudzha. An attack by the Russian Armed Forces in the settlement of Russkoye Porechnoye by an infantry unit was reported. The assault group was shelled by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The Russian Armed Forces advanced more than 2 km and reached the advanced positions near the village of Kositsa.
Russian sources claim the enemy has lost at least 35 pieces of equipment and more than 200 personnel in the last two days, with 14 Ukrainian soldiers captured near Berdin.
26 Ukrainian soldiers surrendered after a failed counterattack, according to Russian sources.
Almost 30 Ukrainian paratroopers were captured after a failed counterattack in Volchansk.
Dozens of Ukrainian soldiers have been taken prisoner.
Ukrainian airborne troops from the 95th Air Assault Brigade are using drones to attack Russian forces in Pogrebki.
Russian forces report that they have cleared Berdin of Ukrainian forces and that Ukrainian forces are retreating to the forests.
Russian forces report that they are continuing to storm Pogrebki and that both sides are present in the village. Russian forces also report that they are conducting an offensive west of Novaya Sorochina.
Russian forces report that they control most of Russkoye Porechnoye and are concentrating reserves southwest of Kozino.
Russian forces are continuing their offensive near Leonidovo, advancing towards Viktorivka and Nikolsky.
Russian forces are attempting to reach the outskirts of Sudzha, with fighting ongoing near Zamostye.
Kharkiv Region
Russian Advances: Russian forces report advances towards Lozova in the Izyum area and in Dvurichna. They have reportedly expanded their bridgehead up to 5 km south of Dvorechnaya, occupied the forest near Zapadnoye, and advanced significantly in the center of Dvurichna.
Ukrainian forces have reportedly stabilized the situation near Kruhliakivka and Kolisnykivka, preventing further Russian advances along the Oskil River.
DeepState denies reports of the occupation of Lozova.
The 3rd Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is reportedly engaging Russian forces on the outskirts of Kharkiv.
On the Kupyansk direction, fighters from the 1st Tank Army disrupted an enemy rotation and hit an American M113 armored personnel carrier with infantry.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces attempted to counterattack in the Staritsa area of the Kharkiv region, but the Russian Armed Forces prevented a breakthrough of the defense line.
Luhansk Region
Russian Advances: On the Krasnolimansk direction, units of the Russian Army are developing success in Ivanovka (right bank of the Zherebets River). Russian forces are attempting to capture heights beyond Ivanovka near Terny and are storming Zahryzove. Russian forces have captured Ivanovka near Terny, marking a significant advance.
Following the liberation of Ivanovka, Russian troops continued their advance southward along the opposite bank of the Zherebets River from Terny.
Russian forces have successfully repelled over 30 Ukrainian attempts to infiltrate the Luhansk People's Republic in the past week, resulting in significant Ukrainian losses.
Russian forces are advancing near Makeevka, according to pro-Russian sources.
Russian forces report that they have expanded their zone of control on the right bank of the Zherebets River and are advancing towards the western border of the Luhansk People's Republic.
Russian forces report that they have advanced beyond Nadiya and are moving towards the border of the Luhansk People's Republic and the Kharkiv region.
Drone Warfare
Extensive Activity: Widespread drone activity is reported across multiple regions, with both sides utilizing drones for reconnaissance, targeting, and attacks. Ukrainian forces report that their drones can strike targets up to 2000 km away. Ukrainian air defense forces are actively engaging hostile drones.
Confirmed Attack in Engels: A Ukrainian drone attack on an industrial facility in Engels, deep inside Russian territory, has been confirmed. The fire at the oil depot is intensifying, with reports of new explosions and a state of emergency declared.
New Drone Technology: Reports indicate that Russian forces are increasingly using drones connected to fiber-optic cables, which are resistant to electronic warfare.
New Drone Activity: Reports of drone movements across multiple oblasts:
Zhytomyr Oblast: Drones are reported in the northern part, moving west.
Kyiv Oblast: Drones are present in the northern part, moving west. Air raid alerts have been reported for Kyiv. Reports indicate a drone hit a multi-story building in the Solomyanskyi district of Kyiv, damaging windows and 6 cars, but causing no casualties.
Chernihiv Oblast: Drones are observed in the northern and southern parts, moving west. The Ukrainian Air Force reports activity of Russian drones in the Chernihiv region.
Sumy Oblast: Two drones are heading towards Romny, and one towards Lypova Dolyna.
Kirovohrad Oblast: Drones are present in the eastern part, moving southwest.
Kharkiv Oblast: Drones are moving from Kharkiv towards Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
Dnipropetrovsk Oblast: One drone is in the Kryvyi Rih district, another is over Dolynska.
Poltava Oblast: One drone is reported to be circling south of Poltava.
Cherkasy Oblast: One drone was reported in the eastern part, constantly changing course.
Vinnytsia Oblast: One drone is reported to be flying over the region.
Odesa Oblast: Drones on the border of Kirovohrad and Odesa regions, course - west.
Kherson Oblast: A group of attack drones is reported on the north of the Kherson region with a course to the south.
Overnight, in the Kursk region, 40 Ukrainian drones were destroyed by air defense forces.
Ukrainian forces, specifically the "Birds of Madyar" unit, used drones to record the bodies of North Korean and Russian troops in Kursk Oblast.
Air raid alerts have been called off for Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts.
9 drones are now reported to be circling Zaporizhzhia.
Reports of drones being used to attack targets in Crimea. An explosion was reported in Kerch, potentially due to air defense activity. Reports that unknown drones are attacking Voronezh and Kursk in Russia.
Video evidence of a successful Russian strike on a Ukrainian ammunition depot using an FPV drone equipped with fiber optic cable.
Ukrainian forces report that they have destroyed 2 enemy electronic warfare systems and damaged a cannon using drones.
Geopolitical Developments
Potential Meeting Between Scholz and Putin: Reports suggest a meeting before February 23.
US Legal Action: A US court has sentenced a Canadian citizen to 3.5 years in prison for allegedly illegally exporting electronic equipment to Russia. Three Russians have been charged in the US with money laundering, accused of involvement in cryptocurrency mixers Blender.io and Sinbad.io.
Migration Crisis: Western countries, particularly English-speaking ones, are facing a significant migration crisis, with potential impacts on labor, housing, and social spending.
Slovak-Russian Relations: Slovak Prime Minister Fico has praised his visit to Russia, citing stable gas supplies as a positive outcome. He also accused Ukraine of harming Slovakia's energy security.
Western Support for Ukraine: A Foreign Policy op-ed by Stephen Walt suggests that supporters of Kyiv in the West may soon face a debate on "Who Lost Ukraine" after the conflict ends.
US-France Meeting: US Secretary of State Blinken and French President Macron discussed unwavering support for Ukraine and concerns about China's support for Russia's defense industry.
BRICS Data: Data on contracts of international organizations, primarily the BRICS New Development Bank, may appear on the public procurement website.
Ukraine-Poland Relations: Ukraine has, for the first time, permitted Poland to conduct exhumations of those who died in Volyn during World War II, according to the Prime Minister of Poland.
Bulgarian Territorial Claims: The leader of the Bulgarian Revival party, Kostadin Kostadinov, has called for the annexation of Southern Bessarabia (part of the Odesa region) to Bulgaria, citing the presence of a Bulgarian population in the area.
Serbia: Serbia has until February 25 to withdraw Russian capital from the NIS company due to the inclusion of Gazprom Neft and Gazprom assets in the US sanctions list, according to the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic.
US-Ukraine: President Biden in a telephone conversation with Zelensky reaffirmed the continued support for Ukraine from the US. Zelensky thanked Biden for his support and discussed the details of new sanctions against Russia, particularly the targeting of Russia's energy sector, which is a critical source of funding for Putin's war.
EU-Venezuela: The EU has expanded sanctions against Venezuela on the day of Maduro's inauguration, targeting 15 individuals accused of undermining democracy, the rule of law, and human rights. Maduro announced that he will meet with Volodin, who represented Russia at the inauguration.
Russia-Spain: Russia has become the second-largest supplier of gas to Spain in 2024, according to data from the energy company Enagás.
US-Russia: In the US, three Russians have been charged with money laundering: Roman Ostapenko, Alexander Oleynik, and Anton Tarasov. They are accused of being involved in the activities of cryptocurrency mixers Blender.io and Sinbad.io, according to the US Department of Justice.
Since 2022, the US has invested $5.5 billion in increasing the production of shells and missiles, according to a Pentagon report.
Other Key Developments
Explosions: Explosions have been reported in Kyiv and Cherkasy Oblasts.
Russian Sniper Activity: Russian sniper pairs from the 35th Army of the "East" group are conducting night hunts on enemy infantry in the Polohy direction.
DeepState Map Update: The map has been updated, reflecting Russian advances in multiple locations and adjustments to the contact line in the Kursk region. The map also indicates that Russian forces have been spotted in almost all areas of Toretsk, although the exact line of contact is still being clarified.
Russian Propagandist's Health: Prominent Russian propagandist Tigran Keosayan is reportedly in a coma after suffering clinical death due to heart problems.
New Sanctions: The US has imposed sanctions on the head of Rosatom, Alexei Likhachev, and members of the Rosatom board. These measures are considered the most significant sanctions against the Russian energy sector, which is the largest source of revenue for the Kremlin's military machine. These new sanctions will not affect the transit of Russian oil through Ukraine, according to a source. Ukrtransnafta has no contracts with Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegaz, which are under sanctions. The only contractor is Transneft.
NATO Spending: NATO countries are reportedly not planning to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, as suggested by Donald Trump, but may consider raising it to 3%.
Testing of a new air raid alert system: The testing of a new air raid alert system has begun in the Cherkasy region.
Italian Volunteer in Russian Army Captured: An Italian citizen, who worked as a pizza maker in Russia and voluntarily joined the Russian army in November 2024, was captured by Ukrainian paratroopers from the 78th Separate Assault Regiment.
NATO Exercises: NATO will conduct large-scale exercises called Steadfast Dart on the territory of Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece from January 13 to February 26. The exercises will involve 10,000 troops and will test the ability of NATO's rapid reaction forces to deploy quickly and operate in a simulated conflict with a near-peer adversary.
Russian Attacks on Ukrainian Positions: The Ukrainian General Staff reports that Russian forces have launched approximately 3,000 strikes on Ukrainian positions.
Zaporizhzhia: A man and a woman were wounded in a Shahed attack on Zaporizhzhia. A shop, private houses, and cars were damaged.
TikTok Outage: A service disruption has been reported for TikTok in Russia.
New: Reports of a fire near Lake Bam, on the outskirts of Novorossiysk.
New: Reports of an explosion in the Vitino area near Yevpatoria, Crimea.
New: Reports of drone attacks on Novorossiysk, with Russian air defenses attempting to intercept them.
New: Russian Telegram channels report air defense activity and the interception of drones and missiles over Sevastopol, Kerch, Taman, and the "Kavkaz" port.
New: Drone attacks are reported in Voronezh, Kursk, Saratov, and Lipetsk Oblasts.
New: Local authorities in Anapa report air defense activity.
New: A community is requesting information about sightings in local chats in Anapa.
New: A video from the Telegram channel "Colonelcassad" shows the destruction of an aerial repeater based on the Matrice 30t UAV in Pokrovsk.
New: Video evidence shows Russian drone operators destroying a Ukrainian Grad MLRS in the Kherson region. The video shows the drone identifying the target, followed by a strike from a "Lancet" loitering munition.
New: The claim by Colonelcassad that Zuckerberg confirmed the CIA reads WhatsApp messages is a significant accusation that could have implications for information security and privacy. However, without further evidence or context, it is difficult to assess the validity of this claim.
New: The report by TASS about the physical launch of the nuclear reactor on the "Admiral Nakhimov" cruiser is a significant development that could have implications for the naval balance of power in the region. This event underscores Russia's ongoing efforts to modernize its military capabilities.
New: The report by Colonelcassad about a massive enemy drone attack on several regions of Russia indicates a significant escalation in the use of drone warfare. The reported attacks on Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Krai, Crimea, Kursk, and Tambov Oblasts suggest a coordinated effort by Ukrainian forces to strike targets deep inside Russian territory. The use of drones to target residential areas, as seen in Tambov, raises concerns about civilian casualties and the potential for further escalation.
New: The report by "Николаевский Ванёк" about the remaining drone activity indicates that the drone attacks are ongoing and that Ukrainian forces are continuing to target various locations. The mention of specific locations, such as Kryvyi Rih, Kremenchuk, and Mirgorod, suggests that Ukrainian forces are attempting to strike strategic targets or disrupt Russian military operations.
New: The report by TASS about Biden's statement regarding Harris's potential to defeat Trump in an election is a political statement that is not directly related to the military situation in Ukraine. However, it could be seen as an attempt to bolster the image of the current US administration and its potential successors.
New: The new messages indicate a significant increase in drone activity, with reports of over 15 drones being shot down over the Voronezh region of Russia. This suggests that Ukrainian forces are continuing their efforts to strike targets deep inside Russian territory. The report of almost 30 Ukrainian paratroopers being captured after a failed counterattack in Volchansk indicates that Ukrainian forces are still attempting to regain territory, but are facing significant resistance from Russian forces. The report of drone attacks on Anapa suggests that Ukrainian forces are also targeting areas near the Black Sea coast. Overall, these developments indicate that the conflict is continuing to escalate, with both sides utilizing drones and other means to strike at each other's territory and military forces.
New: The Ukrainian 47th Mechanized Brigade "Magura" reports repelling a massive Russian assault, involving about 50 units of equipment. The attacks were carried out in 6 waves. Ukrainian forces, along with adjacent units, reportedly destroyed a significant amount of enemy equipment and inflicted heavy casualties.
New: Ukrainian forces report repelling a Russian assault near Kurdyumivka in the Bakhmut area.
New: Video evidence shows a Ukrainian drone operator targeting a Russian 2S7 Pion self-propelled howitzer with three separate strikes.
New: A video from the 25th Airborne Brigade shows a Ukrainian soldier placing an explosive charge on the roof of a dugout where enemy soldiers are hiding.
New: A video shows a night-time drone strike on enemy positions by a Ukrainian "Vampire" drone.
New: Ukrainian drone operators targeted and killed a Russian soldier in the Pokrovsk direction.
New: Video evidence shows a Ukrainian drone operator targeting a Russian soldier.
New: The Ukrainian 47th Mechanized Brigade "Magura" reports repelling a massive Russian assault, involving about 50 units of equipment. The attacks were carried out in 6 waves. Ukrainian forces, along with adjacent units, reportedly destroyed a significant amount of enemy equipment and inflicted heavy casualties.
New: Video from the "Operatsiya Z" Telegram channel shows the 506th Regiment conducting an offensive near the city, resulting in heavy losses for Ukrainian forces.
New: Russian forces are advancing towards Vodyane Druhe and Tarasovka, with battles ongoing for Baranovka and Yelyzavetivka.
New: Ukrainian forces repelled six attacks near Vasyukovka, Bondarnoye, Chasov Yar, and Stupochki, with five clashes ongoing in the Kramatorsk direction.
New: Three Russian attacks were reported near Toretsk, with one ongoing in the Toretsk direction.
New: In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian forces initiated 28 clashes, with Ukrainian forces repelling attacks near Tarasovka, Vodyanoye Vtoroye, Elizavetovka, Promin, Lysovka, Sukhoi Yar, Zelenoye, Novy Trud, and Pokrovsk. Five clashes are ongoing.
New: In the Kurakhiv direction, fierce battles are ongoing near Sribnoye, Andreevka, Kurakhovo, and Dachnoye, with 14 enemy attacks repelled.
New: Video from "Colonelcassad" shows the "String" of the "Brave" destroying enemy defenses while advancing towards Pokrovsk. The footage is from the 35th Brigade of the "Center" group.
New: The "Беркут" group of the 238th Artillery Brigade's reconnaissance battalion successfully destroyed a Ukrainian M777 howitzer using an X-51 "Lancet" loitering munition. This strike was carried out in support of the 5th Brigade's offensive near Ulakly on the Kurakhiv direction.
New: Ukrainian forces, specifically the "Birds of Madyar" unit, used drones to record the bodies of North Korean and Russian troops in Kursk Oblast.
New: Soldiers of the 108th Air Assault Brigade shared footage of their work in the Zaporizhzhia region. The footage shows the defeat of personnel, shelters, equipment, and ammunition depots. The soldiers invite volunteers to join their brigade. The location is indicated as Pology.
New: The "Nemets" group from the 291st Guards Motorized Rifle Regiment is using FPV drones to destroy enemy targets on the Zaporizhzhia front.
New: Operators of drones from the 95th Air Assault Brigade repelled an attack by North Koreans.
New: Russian forces have made a powerful 10-kilometer breakthrough on the Kursk front, liberating Alexandria after previously taking Leonidovo, Novoivanovka, and Kruglenkoye.
New: Russian forces have advanced on the western and northern flanks in the Kursk region, penetrating up to 4 kilometers deep on a 10-kilometer wide front.
New: After liberating Leonidovo, Russian paratroopers took control of Alexandria and are continuing their attacks towards Staraya Sorochina, Viktorovka, and Nikolsky.
New: The pro-Ukrainian analytical resource Deep State has acknowledged the liberation of Leonidovo, Alexandria, and Novoivanovka by Russian forces.
New: The cleanup of Pogrebki continues on the southern flank, while paratroopers continue their assault on Makhnovka.
New: A Russian Mi-28NM helicopter destroyed a Ukrainian stronghold in the border area of the Kursk region, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
New: Russian forces are advancing in the Sudzha area, with reports of an infantry unit attacking Russkoye Porechnoye and reaching advanced positions near Kositsa.
New: "Два майора" reports that in the Kursk region, the enemy, taking advantage of poor weather conditions with limited visibility, launched 11 unsuccessful counterattacks on different sectors of the front in the Sudzhansky border area. Our troops have completed the clearing of enemy strongholds between Guyevo and Kurilovka, advancing with stubborn fighting in the forest belts of the Sudzhansky district. Fierce fighting continues in Makhnovka and Cherkasskaya Porechnaya, where the enemy is transferring new units.
New: Analysis of an image showing a map overlay of the Kursk region, with red areas indicating Russian-controlled territory. Thermal drone footage on the right side of the image shows potential troop or vehicle presence. The image suggests an offensive movement from Kositsa towards Russkoye Porechnoye.
New: "АРХАНГЕЛ СПЕЦНАЗА" reports that the situation on all fronts remains unchanged, with Russian forces consolidating their positions. Fighting continues in Pogrebki and on the western outskirts of Russkoye Porechnoye. The enemy attempted to attack Makhnovka but was destroyed.
New: In Kurshchyna, Ukrainian defenders repelled 25 enemy attacks.
New: Russian forces report that they are continuing to storm Pogrebki and that both sides are present in the village. Russian forces also report that they are conducting an offensive west of Novaya Sorochina.
New: Russian forces report that they control most of Russkoye Porechnoye and are concentrating reserves southwest of Kozino.
New: Russian forces are continuing their offensive near Leonidovo, advancing towards Viktorivka and Nikolsky.
New: Russian forces are attempting to reach the outskirts of Sudzha, with fighting ongoing near Zamostye.
New: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces successfully employing a "Stugna-P" ATGM system against enemy vehicles in the region.
New: A German Leopard 2A6 tank was destroyed in the Kursk region.
New: Zelensky stated that the Kursk operation was one of the main victories, not only last year, but throughout the war.
New: Russian paratroopers are reportedly pushing Ukrainian forces out of Makhnovka and Dmitryukov. They also destroyed Ukrainian firing points with a 2S9 Nona-S self-propelled mortar.
New: In Chasiv Yar, Ivanovo paratroopers repelled a Ukrainian drone attack, suppressing four Baba Yaga drones with small arms fire.
New: In the Kursk region, Primorsky paratroopers destroyed a Ukrainian pickup truck with a drone.
New: Video from "Colonelcassad" details the ongoing fighting in the Kursk region, with Russian forces advancing in Nikolaevo-Daryino, Makhnovka, and Russkoye Porechnoye. The liberation of these settlements may be announced this week. There is also a battle for Cherkasskoye Porechnoye, with the enemy continuing to send reserves despite heavy losses.
New: Video evidence shows a Russian soldier winning a hand-to-hand fight against a Ukrainian soldier, who subsequently detonated a grenade, killing himself.
New: "АРХАНГЕЛ СПЕЦНАЗА Z" reports that enemy groups attempted to infiltrate from Cherkasskoye Porechnoye but were repelled by artillery fire. Enemy reserves are reportedly being brought into Lebedevka and Sverdlikovo, and the use of "Baba Yaga" agricultural drones for reconnaissance is mentioned.
New: Video from "БУТУСОВ ПЛЮС" shows footage of Russian soldiers suffering losses in the Kursk region.
New: Video from "Colonelcassad" shows the 155th brigade of the Russian marines destroying Ukrainian manpower and equipment in the Kursk direction.
New: Overnight, in the Kursk region, 40 Ukrainian drones were destroyed by air defense forces.
New: Video from "Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны" reports that the 114th brigade has liberated Shevchenko, continuing their offensive beyond Kurakhovo. The video and images depict the aftermath of fighting in the area, with Russian forces planting a flag in the center of Shevchenko, claiming control of the settlement.
New: Ukrainian forces from the 47th Mechanized Brigade repelled a massive Russian assault in the Viktorivka area near Malaya Loknya, Kursk region. The attack involved about 50 units of equipment. The assault was carried out in six waves. The Ukrainian forces successfully repelled the attack, inflicting significant losses on the enemy.
New: Video evidence of a North Korean soldier evicting two Russian women from their house in the village of Makhnovka.
New: In Kurshchyna, Ukrainian defenders repelled 25 enemy attacks.
New: The enemy is attempting to reinforce the defense of Kositsa with additional equipment and personnel.
New: The situation in Cherkasskoye Porechnoye, Martynovka, Agronom, and Pogrebki remains unchanged.
New: The enemy attempted to attack with two armored personnel carriers near Makhnovka but was destroyed by an FPV drone.
New: The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that Ukrainian forces lost more than 280 people and two tanks in the Kursk region during the day.
New: Video of a Russian Su-34 bomber destroying a Ukrainian stronghold in the Kursk border area.
New: Special Forces soldiers destroyed a Ukrainian stronghold in the Kursk direction, capturing several Ukrainian soldiers. The captured soldiers are from the 57th and 82nd Brigades.
New: "АРХАНГЕЛ СПЕЦНАЗА Z" reports that enemy groups attempted to infiltrate from Cherkasskoye Porechnoye but were repelled by artillery fire. Enemy reserves are reportedly being brought into Lebedevka and Sverdlikovo.
New: Video evidence of Russian forces capturing 13 Ukrainian soldiers from the 82nd Brigade in the Kursk region.
New: The message states that the operation to neutralize the enemy in the Kursk region continues.
New: The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that since the beginning of hostilities in the Kursk region, the AFU has lost more than 50,310 troops, 294 tanks, 218 infantry fighting vehicles, 161 armored personnel carriers, 1,517 armored fighting vehicles, 1,435 vehicles, 348 artillery guns, 44 MLRS launchers, including 13 HIMARS and 6 MLRS made by the USA, 16 anti-aircraft missile launchers, eight transport-loading vehicles, 90 EW stations, 1
