Updated Analysis of the Military Situation in Ukraine - January 15, 2025, 08:07 UTC

Strategic Overview

The military situation in Ukraine remains highly volatile and dynamic. Russian forces continue their offensive operations, maintaining the initiative primarily in the Donetsk and Kursk regions. In Donetsk, they have secured significant portions of Toretsk and Kurakhove and are pressing towards Pokrovsk, with advances along the Pokrovsk-Konstantinovka highway. Ukrainian defenses in Toretsk are under immense strain, with reports of Russian troops disguising themselves as civilians. In the Kursk region, a Ukrainian counteroffensive has stalled, resulting in heavy losses. Russian forces have made a significant breakthrough near Sudzha and are advancing in the area. Drone warfare remains a dominant feature, with ongoing Ukrainian attacks deep inside Russian territory, targeting oil depots and refineries in Engels, Kazan, Tambov, and Saratov. The Ukrainian Air Force reports that 58 out of 80 drones were shot down during a large-scale attack. A massive combined missile attack employing X-101/555, X-22, Kalibr, and ballistic missiles targeted multiple regions across Ukraine, including Kharkiv, Pryluki, Kryvyi Rih, Zelenodolsk, Myrhorod, Cherkasy, Bila Tserkva, Chernihiv, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Lviv, and Ivano-Frankivsk. Ukrainian air defense systems are actively engaging targets, with reports of explosions and successful interceptions. The attacks have resulted in widespread emergency power outages and damage to civilian infrastructure. The EU is preparing new sanctions against Russia, and the US has imposed additional sanctions. Ten EU countries are calling for a complete ban on Russian gas imports. The Armenian Foreign Minister is set to sign a strategic partnership document with the US.

Key Updates

Donetsk Region

Toretsk: The situation remains critical, with less than 15% of the city under Ukrainian control. Russian forces are employing tactics of disguising themselves as civilians, complicating Ukrainian defensive efforts.
Pokrovsk: Russian forces are advancing towards Pokrovsk, capturing Shevchenko, Yantarne, and Peschanoye. They are making progress in Novovasylivka, Yelyzavetivka, and Baranovka, and are advancing towards Udachne, Kotlyno, Novosergievka, Zverevo, Lysovka, and Yelizavetovka. One of the two routes from Krasnoarmiisk (Pokrovsk) to Dnipro has reportedly been cut off.
Kurakhove: Mostly under Russian control, with Ukrainian forces confined to the western part, including a thermal power plant.
Chasiv Yar: A "fire pocket" situation is reported near a refractory plant, with about 20% of the plant's territory under Russian control.
Velyka Novosilka: Reports suggest an impending significant development, potentially a breakthrough, encirclement, or major loss for Ukrainian forces.
Other Advances: Russian forces have made gains near Vozdvyzhenka, Baranivka, Solone, Slovyanka, Petropavlivka, Novoelizavetovka, and Kurakhove. Advances are also reported near Chasiv Yar, Belogorovka, Ukrainka, Novyi Trud, Ivan-Daryevka, Slavyanka, Petropavlovka, Myrolyubivka, Vodyane Druhe, Baranivka, Zelene Pole, and Tymofiivka.
Dnipropetrovsk Direction: Battles are ongoing across the entire direction, with fierce battles near Novovasylivka - Uspenivka.
New: Video evidence of Ukrainian forces using drones with shotguns, repelling an assault near Kurdyumivka in the Bakhmut area.
New: Video evidence of a successful Russian "Lancet" drone strike on a Ukrainian M-113.
New: Video from "STERNENKO" shows Ukrainian forces targeting Russian positions with drones, hitting at least 9 soldiers and 5 golf carts.
New: Video evidence of a Russian strike on a Ukrainian ammunition depot using an FPV drone with fiber optic cable.
New: Ukrainian forces report destroying 2 enemy electronic warfare systems and damaging a cannon using drones.
New: Video shows the elimination of a group of Russian soldiers using FPV drones by the 110th Mechanized Brigade.
New: Ukrainian forces targeted a Russian T-90 tank and an ammunition depot with drones.
New: Ukrainian forces report destroying 3 Russian BTRs.
New: Video evidence of Ukrainian forces targeting Russian positions with drones, resulting in explosions and fires.
New: Video evidence of a Ukrainian drone operator targeting a Russian 2S7 Pion self-propelled howitzer with three strikes.
New: Video evidence shows Russian FPV drone operators targeting Ukrainian positions and vehicles, including in Nikolaevka and Goptovka.
New: Video evidence shows a Ukrainian drone operator targeting a Russian soldier with an FPV drone.
New: Ukrainian forces used a HIMARS system to target a Russian "Buk" air defense system.
New: Video from "Сливочный каприз" details an attack by Russian motorized rifle units near Horlivka, with a reported advance of over 500 meters.
New: Video evidence of a Ukrainian FPV drone targeting a Russian Ka-52 helicopter, though unsuccessful.
New: Video evidence of a Russian soldier filming the aftermath of a Ukrainian FPV drone strike on a Russian vehicle.
New: Video evidence of Russian forces destroying Ukrainian infantry with a drone near Dachne.
New: Video evidence of an aerial battle between Ukrainian and Russian drones in the Seversk direction.
New: Video evidence of a Russian artillery strike on a Ukrainian position in Novoselivske, with secondary explosions.
New: Russian forces are advancing towards Vodyane Druhe and Tarasovka, with battles for Baranovka and Yelyzavetivka.
New: Russian forces advanced in Petrovka (Novospasskoe), west of Shcherbinovka.
New: Russian forces have liberated Ukrainka and are advancing towards Yasenovoye, with a foothold on the outskirts, controlling the Yasenovoye-Konstantinopol intersection.
New: Video from "Операция Z" shows the "String" of the "Brave" destroying enemy defenses while advancing towards Pokrovsk.
New: Ukrainian drone operators targeted and killed a Russian soldier in the Pokrovsk direction.
New: Russian forces are reportedly approaching the Dnipropetrovsk region, bypassing the expected heavy urban fighting in Pokrovsk.
New: Urban fighting in Pokrovsk is not ruled out in the future; Russian forces are attempting to bypass the city.
New: A quad bike drove through a destroyed Russian column on the Pokrovsk direction.
New: Tank crews of the 63rd Brigade reportedly attacked Russian positions in the Serebryansky forest.
New: Artillerymen of the "Dnepr-1" fire support regiment are firing at Russian positions in Toretsk.
New: Work of FPV drones on enemy manpower and equipment in the Dzerzhinsky direction was carried out by fighters of the 132nd brigade.
New: Video evidence from the 12th "Azov" Brigade shows drones and a tank targeting Russian forces during a mechanized assault in the Toretsk direction.
New: Video evidence of a Ukrainian unit targeting a Russian position in a building in Toretsk with an explosive device.
New: A kilometer of road near Toretsk is reportedly strewn with the corpses of Russian soldiers.
New: Ukrainian forces report destroying a Russian infantry fighting vehicle in the Toretsk direction, using a drone.
New: Video from the "Operatsiya Z" Telegram channel shows the 506th Regiment conducting an offensive near the city.
New: 16 Ukrainian soldiers reportedly surrendered on the Kurakhiv direction after a Russian offensive and leaflet drop.
New: Russian marauders are filming instructions on how to rob apartments in Kurakhove.
New: Video shows an assault on Kurakhovo by Russian special forces from the "Grachi" detachment.
New: Battles are ongoing for Kotlyno and Udachne, with Russian forces advancing south of Udachne and attacking Ukrainian positions to the east.
New: Ukrainian forces are attempting to counterattack near Shevchenko.
New: Fighting is ongoing for Lysivka and Sukhyi Yar, with slow progress reported.
New: Russian forces are attacking the outskirts of Dmytriv (Myrnohrad).
New: Russian forces are expanding their control near the road junction of Yelyzavetivka - Nova Poltavka - Tarasivka - Baranivka.
New: The Ukrainian General Staff reports 166 combat clashes in the past 24 hours, with almost half of them in the Pokrovsk direction.
New: Russian forces are reportedly using the "Uragan" MLRS to destroy enemy positions.
New: Russian forces have reportedly cut off one of the two routes from Krasnoarmiisk (Pokrovsk) to Dnipro, specifically the road through Mezhova.
New: Operators of "Rubicon" drones destroyed an armored vehicle and personnel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk border area.
New: A Ukrainian soldier who surrendered near Chasiv Yar expressed his hatred for the Kyiv authorities.

Kursk Region

Stalled Counteroffensive: The Ukrainian counteroffensive has stalled, with heavy losses reported.
Renewed Offensive: Russian forces have resumed offensive operations, capturing Russkoye Porechnoye and making a significant breakthrough near Kositsa, including a 10-kilometer breakthrough near Sudzha.
Intense Fighting: Intense fighting is reported in multiple locations, including Pogrebki, Orlovka, Staraya Sorochina, Novaya Sorochina, and the forests near Sverdlikovo and Lebedevka.
Disrupted Rotation: Three Ukrainian battalion groups preparing for a night rotation were disrupted by a Russian missile strike.
Elite Units Deployed: Ukrainian command is reportedly deploying elite units, including Special Operations Forces, to the region.
Alleged North Korean Involvement: Ukrainian sources report the presence of North Korean troops, with video evidence showing the bodies of approximately 20 soldiers.
New: Ukrainian border guards report destroying a Russian armored personnel carrier north of Sumy.
New: Video evidence of Ukrainian forces using drones equipped with shotguns to shoot down Russian drones.
New: Video evidence of a successful Russian "Lancet" drone operator targeting a Ukrainian M-113 near Yuzhnoye.
New: Video from "STERNENKO" shows Ukrainian forces targeting Russian positions in the Kursk region, hitting at least 9 soldiers and 5 golf carts.
New: In the Kursk region, paratroopers from the 106th Airborne Division are conducting active assault operations in the forests near Sverdlikovo and Lebedevka.
New: A civilian from a village in the Kursk region reported that soldiers from western Ukraine burned houses in his village.
New: The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that the enemy lost up to 190 fighters, an ammunition depot, an infantry fighting vehicle and an armored personnel carrier in the Kursk region during the day.
New: Video from "АРХАНГЕЛ СПЕЦНАЗА Z" shows a Russian Mi-28NM helicopter destroying a Ukrainian stronghold in the border area.
New: A Russian airstrike targeted a boarding school in Sudzha where civilians were sheltering, resulting in one death.
New: Russian forces report capturing dozens of Ukrainian soldiers, including 13 from the 82nd Brigade and almost 30 paratroopers near Volchansk.
New: 26 Ukrainian soldiers surrendered after a failed counterattack, according to Russian sources.
New: Russian forces claim the enemy has lost at least 35 pieces of equipment and more than 200 personnel in the last two days.
New: A Ukrainian counterattack involving about 50 units of equipment was repelled near Viktorivka.
New: Over 350 enemy personnel, including special operations forces, have reportedly arrived in the region.
New: Intelligence suggests a concentration of enemy forces near Pogrebki and the presence of Ukrainian reserves in the Sumy region.
New: The Ukrainian General Staff reports that Ukrainian defenders repelled 16 enemy attacks in Kurshchyna, with six combat clashes ongoing.
New: Video evidence of Russian forces capturing 13 Ukrainian soldiers from the 82nd Brigade.
New: Video of a Russian Su-34 bomber destroying a Ukrainian stronghold.
New: 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.
New: Almost 30 Ukrainian paratroopers were captured after a failed counterattack in Volchansk.
New: Ukrainian airborne troops from the 95th Air Assault Brigade are using drones to attack Russian forces in Pogrebki.
New: A Russian Mi-28NM helicopter destroyed a Ukrainian stronghold in the border area, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
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: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces 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: Video from "Colonelcassad" details the ongoing fighting in the Kursk region, with Russian forces advancing in Nikolaevo-Daryino, Makhnovka, and Russkoye Porechnoye.
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: 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: Ukrainian forces from the 47th Mechanized Brigade repelled a massive Russian assault in the Viktorivka area near Malaya Loknya.
New: Video evidence of a North Korean soldier evicting two Russian women from their house in the village of Makhnovka.
New: Video of a Russian Su-34 bomber destroying a Ukrainian stronghold in the Kursk border area.
New: The message states that the operation to neutralize the enemy in the Kursk region continues.
New: A Ukrainian counterattack involving about 50 units of equipment was repelled by Ukrainian forces near Viktorivka.
New: The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that since the beginning of hostilities in the Kursk region, the AFU has lost 90 EW stations.
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: South Korean intelligence reports that 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed in the Kursk region of Russia. The total estimated losses among North Korean troops in the region are around 3,000, with 300 killed and 2,700 wounded.
New: One Ukrainian soldier surrendered on the Belgorod section of the state border.
New: Reports of intense fighting near Makhnovka, with Russian forces attempting to clear the area.
New: Video from "БУТУСОВ ПЛЮС" shows Russian infantry being targeted by Ukrainian artillery and drones in the Kursk region.

Luhansk Region

Russian Advances: Russian forces are advancing towards Lyman from the bridgehead on the right bank of the Zherebets River, having infiltrated Ukrainian positions near Kolodezi.
Liberation of Terny and Neskuchne: The Russian Ministry of Defense claims that Russian forces have liberated Terny and Neskuchne.
New: Russian forces have captured Ivanovka near Terny, marking a significant advance.
New: Following the liberation of Ivanovka, Russian troops continued their advance southward along the opposite bank of the Zherebets River from Terny.
New: Russian forces are advancing near Makeevka, according to pro-Russian sources.
New: 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.
New: 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.

Kharkiv Region

Russian Advances: Russian forces report advances towards Lozova in the Izyum area and in Dvurichna, expanding their bridgehead south of Dvorechnaya.
Capture of Kalinovo: The Russian Ministry of Defense claims that Russian forces have captured Kalinovo near Kupyansk.
Guided Aerial Bomb Attacks: The Ukrainian Air Force reports that Russian forces are using guided aerial bombs (KAB) to attack targets in the Kharkiv region.
New: Video from "Colonelcassad" shows the destruction of a Ukrainian BMP CV-90.
New: Ukrainian forces report burning a Russian T-80 tank.
New: The 3rd Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is reportedly engaging Russian forces on the outskirts of Kharkiv.
New: 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.
New: Several dozen civilians reportedly remain in the frontline zone near Kupyansk, according to the head of the Kupyansk Regional State Administration.

Drone Warfare

Extensive Activity: Widespread drone activity is reported across multiple regions. Ukrainian air defense forces are actively engaging hostile drones.
Confirmed Attacks in Engels and Kazan: Ukrainian drone attacks on industrial facilities in Engels and Kazan have been confirmed, with the fire at the oil depot in Engels ongoing.
New Technology: Reports indicate that Russian forces are increasingly using drones connected to fiber-optic cables, resistant to electronic warfare.
Massive Attack on Tula Oblast Confirmed: 16 drones have been confirmed to have been shot down over Tula Oblast.
Tambov Alcohol Plant Attacked: Ukrainian drones reportedly attacked an alcohol plant in Tambov, Russia, overnight.
Continued Drone Activity: Drone activity persists across multiple regions in Ukraine, with reports of drones in Chernihiv, Poltava, and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts.
Russian FPV Drone Strikes: Videos show Russian forces using FPV drones to target Ukrainian equipment in the Pokrovsk and Kharkiv directions.
Drone Attack on Car Wash in Nova Kakhovka: Three people were injured as a result of a drone attack on a car wash in Nova Kakhovka, Kherson region.
Russian Drone Strike in Kursk Region: Russian forces are reportedly using drones to target Ukrainian positions in the Kursk region.
Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russian Alcohol Plant: Ukrainian forces claim responsibility for a drone attack on an alcohol plant in Tambov, deep inside Russian territory.
New: Ukrainian air defenses report shooting down 78 out of 110 drones launched by Russian forces overnight. 31 drones were classified as "decoys" and did not reach their targets.
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: Reports indicate drone activity in Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Sumy, Poltava, Cherkasy, Mykolaiv, and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts. Additionally, reports suggest drone attacks on Voronezh, Kursk, Tambov, Saratov, and Lipetsk in Russia.
New: Russian air defense is reportedly active in Anapa, with the city's alert system activated.
New: There are reports of explosions and fires in several Russian regions, including Novorossiysk, Anapa, and near Yevpatoria in Crimea. These incidents suggest possible Ukrainian drone or missile strikes.
New: Confirmed drone attacks are ongoing in Engels, deep inside Russian territory. The fire at the oil depot is intensifying, with reports of new explosions and a state of emergency declared. The oil depot in Engels has been burning for 5 days. Open burning, which arose after the UAV attack, was eliminated at the enterprise in Engels.
New: Russian forces are evacuating workers from an oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, following reports of drone threats and explosions in the area.
New: The Ukrainian Air Force reports activity of Russian tactical aviation in the north-eastern direction, with a threat of the use of air weapons. A missile was reported to be heading towards Konotop from Kursk, and then towards Chernihiv. Repeated launches of guided aerial bombs by Russian tactical aviation were reported in the Donetsk region.
New: The Ukrainian Air Force reports activity of Russian drones in the Chernihiv region and launches of guided aerial bombs in the Donetsk and Sumy regions.
New: Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 4 "Shahed" drones over Mykolaiv Oblast overnight. Debris from one of the downed drones damaged several houses in Voznesensk, but no casualties were reported.
New: Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 2 drones over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast overnight.
New: The peak of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian regions outside the special operation zone in 2024 was in October, with 1,128 drones shot down.
New: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones equipped with shotguns to effectively shoot down Russian drones.
New: The Russian Ministry of Defense claims that all 8 ATACMS missiles used for strikes on Russia were shot down by S-400 and "Pantsir-SM" air defense systems.
New: Ukrainian drones attacked the Almetyevsk head oil pumping station of "Transneft".
New: The Ukrainian Air Force reports that 58 out of 80 drones were shot down, with 21 drones classified as "lost" (not reaching their targets). The downed drones caused damage in Sumy, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Kharkiv, and Cherkasy regions, damaging private and multi-apartment buildings, cars, and property. There are no reported casualties.
New: Explosions and gunfire have been reported in Almetyevsk, Tatarstan, with reports of a drone attack on a local oil pumping station.
New: Reports of alarm at the "Taneko" oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, with workers being evacuated.
New: Video evidence of a drone attack on an oil refinery in Almetyevsk, Tatarstan. The video shows a large fire and smoke plume, with reports of damage to the facility.
New: Ukrainian forces used drones to attack oil refineries in Saratov, Kazan, Engels and military and energy facilities in Bryansk and Rostov.
New: An air alert has been declared for Kyiv.
New: Reports indicate that Ukrainian drones are attacking industrial enterprises in Almetyevsk.
New: Ukrainian drones attacked an oil refinery in Almetyevsk, causing a fire. Three fuel tanks are reportedly on fire.
New: Video evidence of a Ukrainian drone attack on a military truck in the Ulakly area.
New: Temporary flight restrictions in Penza and Ulyanovsk. Restrictions have been lifted in Kaluga and Tambov.
New: The airports of Penza, Ulyanovsk, Kazan, and Saratov are closed due to drone attacks.
New: Explosions have been reported near the Vasylkiv airfield in the Kyiv region.
New: Reports of a new drone attack on Engels, with a significant fire reported at an industrial facility.
New: A new video shows the moment of a drone attack on Engels, Saratov Oblast.
New: Drone attacks have targeted industrial sites in Engels and Kazan, causing damage and fires. Schools in Saratov and Engels will switch to remote learning due to the threat of drone attacks.
New: Russian air defense forces have reportedly shot down 17 drones over the Orlov region.
New: Nighttime shelling by Russian "Uragan" MLRS reported on the Zaporizhzhia front, specifically in the Kamenske direction.
New: The oil depot in Engels has been attacked again by drones, causing a significant fire. The fire has been ongoing for several days, with reports of new explosions.
New: A drone attack on Kazan has targeted a liquefied gas base near the "Kazan Orgsintez" plant, causing a large fire.
New: Video evidence shows the oil depot in Engels continuing to burn.
New: Video from "Два майора" shows a Russian FPV drone with fiber-optic control destroying a Ukrainian vehicle near the Dnipro River.

Missile Attacks

Massive Combined Attack: A massive, combined missile attack is underway, employing X-101/555, X-22, Kalibr, and ballistic missiles.
Targets: Missiles are targeting numerous regions, including Kharkiv, Pryluki, Kryvyi Rih, Zelenodolsk, Myrhorod, Cherkasy, Bila Tserkva, Chernihiv, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Lviv, and Ivano-Frankivsk.
Air Defense Activity: Air defense systems are actively engaging targets. Explosions have been reported in Khmelnytskyi and Vinnytsia regions, with air defenses activated in the Lviv region.
Strategic Bombers: TU-22M3 and TU-95ms bombers were used to launch the attack.
Emergency Power Outages: Due to the missile attack, emergency power outages have been implemented in multiple regions, including Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kirovohrad.
Targets in Western Ukraine: Reports of explosions in Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions indicate that the western part of Ukraine is now being targeted. The ongoing threat to Stryi further emphasizes the westward expansion of the air attack.
Ukrainian Infrastructure Targeted: Ukrainian officials report that energy infrastructure in multiple regions, including Lviv, has been targeted by Russian missile attacks.
Russian Missile Attack Composition: The Ukrainian military provided a detailed breakdown of the types of missiles used in the recent Russian attack, including cruise missiles (Kh-101/55, 3M14 "Kalibr", Kh-22), ballistic missiles (9M723 "Iskander-M"), and guided missiles (Kh-59/69). The attack was preceded by drone launches.
Continued Attacks on Energy Infrastructure: Russian forces continue to target energy infrastructure across Ukraine, with confirmed strikes in multiple regions. Emergency power outages are reported in Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kirovohrad regions.
New: Ukrainian General Staff reports a successful high-precision strike on a command post of the 2nd Guards Combined Arms Army of the Russian Federation in Novohrodivka, Donetsk Oblast.
New: Ballistic missile threat in the direction of Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovsk region. A nationwide ballistic missile threat has been declared across Ukraine, but it has since been lifted in most regions except for Chernihiv, Poltava, and Kharkiv.
New: Reports of a powerful explosion in the industrial zone of Kramatorsk, with a large plume of smoke visible.
New: Ukrainian authorities report damage to windows of several residential buildings in the Kirovohrad region as a result of a downed drone.
New: Air raid alerts have been lifted in most of Ukraine, except for Zaporizhzhia.
New: Video from "Военкор Котенок" shows an electrical substation on fire in Kyiv.
New: Reports that two objects of critical infrastructure were damaged by Russian missiles in the Lviv region, specifically in the Drohobych and Stryi districts.

Other Significant Developments

Diplomatic: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated Russia is ready to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.
Personnel: Ukrainian MP Marianna Bezuglaya reported personnel from the Air Force are being transferred to the infantry.
Industrial Sabotage: Ukrainian forces confirmed a strike on a chemical plant in Bryansk, Russia.
Attempted Poisoning: Reports of an attempted poisoning of employees at a defense enterprise in the Yaroslavl region.
Oil Refinery Strike: Ukrainian forces conducted a strike on the Saratov oil refinery, causing a fire. A fire also broke out at a Lukoil oil refinery in the Volgograd region of Russia.
Air Alarm: An air alarm is active throughout Ukraine.
Poland: Poland raised combat aircraft due to a missile attack on Ukraine.
Fire at Electrical Substation in Kyiv: A fire has broken out at an electrical substation on Khreshchatyk Street in central Kyiv.
North Korean Missile Test: South Korean military reports that North Korea has launched several suspected short-range ballistic missiles.
US Political Developments: Allies of US President-elect Donald Trump have submitted a bill to "buy Greenland," titled "Make Greenland Great Again."
Confirmed Russian Airstrikes in Kursk Region: The new video from the Russian Ministry of Defense confirms that Russian forces are using Ka-52M helicopters to conduct airstrikes in the Kursk region.
Iran's Enhanced Drone Capabilities: The video showcasing Iran's large and diverse drone arsenal, with a reported range of over 2000 km and stealth capabilities, is a significant development.
Video Evidence of Russian Operations in Krasnolimansk Direction: A new video shows Russian forces from the 144th Motorized Rifle Division operating in the Krasnolimansk direction.
Development of Computerized Fire Control System: The "Kalashnikov" concern has reportedly developed a computerized fire control system with a scope for small arms.
Resettlement of Ukrainian Citizens in Russia: The Khabarovsk regional police have issued housing certificates to 22 Ukrainian citizens who have arrived in Russia for permanent residence.
Continued Drone Attacks on Russian Territory: Ukrainian drones continue to target Russian territory, with reports of 14 drones being shot down in the Rostov region and another drone being destroyed over Tula Oblast.
Nighttime "Geranium" Drones over Kharkiv Region: A video shows nighttime "Geranium" drones operating over the Kharkiv region.
Temporary Flight Restrictions in Multiple Russian Airports: Rosaviatsia reports that temporary restrictions on the arrival and departure of aircraft have been introduced at the airports of Kazan, Kaluga, Saratov, and Tambov.
Distance Learning in Saratov Schools: The governor of Saratov has announced that classes in Saratov schools will be held remotely due to the threat of drone attacks.
Arrest of South Korean President: The former president of South Korea, Yoon Suk-yeol, has been arrested.
Ukrainian Military Aid: Germany has updated its list of military aid provided to Ukraine, including 20 MRAP vehicles, 600 attack drones, and various reconnaissance drones. The list also includes future deliveries of BMP Marder, APCs, MRAPs, and RCH 155 howitzers.
Casualty Reports: The Ukrainian General Staff reports 170 combat clashes over the past day, with significant enemy losses: 1,580 personnel, 13 tanks, 22 armored fighting vehicles, 52 artillery systems, 2 air defense systems, 107 operational-tactical UAVs, and 204 vehicles.
Russian Media Report: The Russian publication "Военкор Котенок" reports on a new missile strike targeting military airfields and energy facilities in multiple regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv, Volyn, Rivne, Lviv, Poltava, Dnipropetrovsk, Vinnytsia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Khmelnytskyi, and Kirovohrad. Successful strikes are claimed, particularly on a military facility in Sambir, Lviv region.
Ukrainian Air Force Report: The Ukrainian Air Force reports activity of Russian tactical aviation in the eastern direction, with a threat of the use of aviation weapons for frontline areas.
Alleged Bribery Attempt by Ukrainian Intelligence: The FSB claims that Ukrainian military intelligence offered $1 million to Russian soldiers to abandon their positions near Horlivka. The FSB claims to have thwarted these plans and used the $100,000 advance payment to purchase equipment for Russian units.
Damage in Kirovohrad Region: Ukrainian authorities report damage to windows of several residential buildings in the Kirovohrad region as a result of a downed drone.
Daily Minute of Silence in Ukraine: Ukraine holds a daily minute of silence at 9:00 AM to honor those killed in the war.
Fundraising Campaign for Ukrainian Forces: A fundraising campaign is underway to purchase field cots for several Ukrainian units, including the 109th Brigade, 143rd Brigade, and the 1st Assault Battalion. The goal is to raise 572,000 hryvnias.
Damage to Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure: Ukrainian authorities confirm that energy infrastructure was targeted in the recent attacks, with emergency

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