Updated Analysis of the Military Situation in Ukraine - January 19, 2025, 12:08 UTC

Strategic Overview

The military situation in Ukraine remains critical, with Russian forces maintaining offensive momentum across multiple fronts. Intense fighting is concentrated in the Donetsk region, particularly around Toretsk, Pokrovsk, and Velyka Novosilka. Russian forces have captured Vozdvyzhenka in the Donetsk People's Republic, significantly hindering Ukrainian logistics and defenses. They also report the destruction of a command post of a Ukrainian mechanized brigade. A Ukrainian counteroffensive in the Kursk region has stalled, resulting in heavy losses. Russian forces have regained territory and are advancing in the Sudzha area. In the Luhansk region, Russian forces have made significant gains, capturing Ivanovka and advancing towards the western border of the Luhansk People's Republic. Drone warfare remains a dominant feature, with extensive activity across multiple regions and confirmed attacks deep inside Russian territory. New drone activity is reported across multiple oblasts. This widespread drone activity indicates a significant escalation in aerial warfare. The Ukrainian Air Force reports the threat of using KAB bombs in the Sumy region.

US President-elect Donald Trump's reported intention to visit China could have far-reaching implications for the conflict in Ukraine. Access to TikTok in the US has been blocked.

The Israeli army has begun withdrawing equipment and troops from the city of Rafah in southern Gaza. An agreement between Israel and Hamas on a ceasefire and the release of hostages has come into effect.

Key Developments

Donetsk Region

• Russian forces have liberated Vozdvyzhenka in the Donetsk People's Republic.
• The Southern grouping of forces destroyed a command post of a Ukrainian mechanized brigade.
• Intense Fighting: The Ukrainian General Staff reports 199 combat clashes in the past 24 hours, with almost half in the Pokrovsk direction.
• Toretsk: The situation in Toretsk is dire, with Ukrainian defenses nearly collapsed. Russian forces have reportedly entered Petrivka from the direction of Shcherbynivka and are pushing Ukrainian troops out of the settlement. On the Toretsk direction, Russian forces carried out 20 assault actions near Toretsk, Krymske, and Shcherbynivka. Russian forces have advanced more than 600 meters north of Dzerzhynsk. Video evidence from the 132nd brigade of the 51st Guards Airborne Division shows the destruction of a Ukrainian Varta armored vehicle near Dzerzhynsk. Video evidence shows paratroopers from the 98th Airborne Division of the Russian Armed Forces at a refractory plant in Chasiv Yar. The plant was one of the most fortified defense hubs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the city. A significant part of Toretsk is under enemy control, and a significant part is under Ukrainian fire control, according to the speaker of the operational-strategic group "Lugansk".
• Pokrovsk: Russian forces are advancing towards Pokrovsk, having reportedly reached the outskirts. Video evidence shows Russian forces from the 35th Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade engaging Ukrainian positions near Pokrovsk. On the Pokrovsk direction, supported by aviation, Russian forces initiated 98 clashes of varying intensity. The city hospital of Pokrovsk is being relocated to Kryvyi Rih. Russian forces are reportedly approaching the Dnipropetrovsk region, bypassing the expected heavy urban fighting in Pokrovsk. Urban fighting in Pokrovsk is not ruled out in the future. Russian forces are attempting to bypass the city. Ukrainian drone operators targeted and killed a Russian soldier in the Pokrovsk direction. The speaker of the operational-strategic group "Khortytsia" denies that Pokrovsk is under threat of encirclement.
• Kurakhove: Most of Kurakhove has been captured by Russian forces. Video evidence shows Russian forces targeting and destroying communication relays and antennas in the Kurakhove area with FPV drones. On the Kurakhiv direction, fierce battles are ongoing near several settlements. Russian forces are engaging in active combat near Kurakhovo, with a reported advance on the northern flank of Kurakhovo. Video evidence shows the destruction of a Ukrainian howitzer near Dachne. 16 Ukrainian soldiers reportedly surrendered on the Kurakhiv direction. Video shows an assault on Kurakhovo by Russian special forces. Active combat operations reported near Kurakhovo. Successful strike on a Ukrainian armored vehicle south of Dachne after being targeted by a Russian FPV drone.
• Other Advances: Russian forces report that they have entered Dmytriv and are advancing to the west and north of the settlement, as well as having severed the railway line and highway. They also claim to have entered Urozhaine and Novosergiyivka and to have liberated Slovyanka and Yasenove. Significant advances are reported in Kotlyne, Udachne, and near Novoandriivka, Sukhyi Yar, and Velyka Novosilka. The advance in Velyka Novosilka is particularly significant, with reports of a breakthrough from the east and north, advancing towards the center. Russian forces have broken through the defense and entered the first streets of Velyka Novosilka. Russian forces are attacking in the area of the Velyka Novosilka milk factory, gas station, dormitory and airfield. On the Novopavlivka direction, Russian forces attacked 19 times near Velyka Novosilka. Russian forces conducted airstrikes with guided bombs near several settlements. Russian forces have reportedly advanced near Velyka Novosilka and five other settlements in the Donetsk region. Ukrainian forces are reportedly attempting to block Velyka Novosilka and are using armored vehicles in their attacks.
• Chasiv Yar: Russian forces have made significant advances in the urban area, capturing about half of the city's urban area, including the Novyi district, and are fighting in the Severnyi district. They have also gained control of the fourth section of the Chasiv Yar Refractory Plant. Tank crews of the 63rd Brigade reportedly attacked Russian positions in the Serebryansky forest. Russian forces report significant advances in the northern part of Chasiv Yar, as well as ongoing battles for a multi-story building near a refractory plant.
• Kramatorsk: A powerful explosion was reported in the industrial zone of Kramatorsk, with Russian forces reportedly using the "Uragan" MLRS to destroy enemy positions. The number of wounded from the attack has risen to 4. The number of casualties from the Kramatorsk strike has increased to eight, including two children.
• Velyka Novosilka: Russian forces have begun storming the southern, eastern, and western parts of Velyka Novosilka. Russian forces are reportedly 1.5 km from encircling Velyka Novosilka, according to DeepState.
• New: Video evidence shows a Russian 2A65 "Msta-B" howitzer targeting and destroying a Ukrainian M119 howitzer near Dachne with a "Krasnopol" guided projectile.
• New: Video evidence from the People's Militia of the DPR shows the liquidation of a Ukrainian mortar crew in Dachne by a Russian 2A65 "Msta-B" howitzer, using a "Krasnopol" guided projectile.
• New: Video evidence shows a Russian drone targeting and destroying a Ukrainian communication antenna and personnel in the Svatove-Kupyansk direction with a "KUB" guided munition.
• New: Video evidence from Colonelcassad shows snipers of the 14th Guards Special Forces Brigade of the "Vostok" group conducting a night hunt for enemy personnel in one of the areas of the South Donetsk direction.
• New: Video evidence shows a Ukrainian drone targeting a Russian position in Engels.
• New: Video evidence shows a Russian drone attack on a Ukrainian target in the Kherson direction.
• New: Video evidence shows a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian position.
• New: Video evidence shows a Russian drone attack on a Ukrainian target in the Kherson direction.
• New: Video evidence from "Воин DV" shows a Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian position.
• New: Video evidence shows a Russian drone attack targeting a building in a rural area.
• New: Video evidence from the "Воин DV" Telegram channel shows operators from the 14th Guards Special Forces Brigade of the "Vostok" group using FPV drones to target and destroy a Ukrainian self-propelled artillery unit near the Sukhyi Yaly River.
• New: Video evidence from the "Шеф Hayabusa🫡🇺🇦" Telegram channel shows Ukrainian forces using mortars, "Baba Yaga" drones, and tanks to destroy Russian forces and equipment.
• New: Video evidence from "АРХАНГЕЛ СПЕЦНАЗА" shows the destruction of a BTR-3 by Russian forces.
• New: Video from "Colonelcassad" shows Russian forces fighting for a high-rise building near a refractory plant in Chasiv Yar. They are also making progress in a nearby forest.

Kursk Region

• Stalled Ukrainian Counteroffensive: The Ukrainian counteroffensive has stalled, resulting in heavy losses. Russian forces have regained territory, making a 10-kilometer breakthrough and liberating several settlements.

• Russian Advances: Russian forces have liberated Alexandria, Leonidovo, Novoivanovka, and Kruglenkoye, and are advancing in the Sudzha area, reaching the outskirts of Kositsa. They have also cleared the area south of Zelenyi Shlyakh. Positional fighting is reported near Sudzha and Uspenovka. Russian forces are advancing in the Sudzha area, with reports of an infantry unit attacking Russkoye Porechnoye and reaching advanced positions near Kositsa. Russian forces have captured Russkoye Porechnoye and are currently assaulting Cherkasskoye Porechnoye. The cleanup of Pogrebki continues on the southern flank, while paratroopers continue their assault on Makhnovka. Russian forces report that they have captured Cherkasskoye Porechnoye and Malaya Loknya. In the Kursk region, heavy fighting continues near the village of Nikolsky, the Armed Forces of Russia are approaching Malaya Loknya, and the enemy is counterattacking.

• Intense Fighting: There are reports of an impending decisive battle for the Kursk region, with Ukrainian forces concentrating significant resources in the Sudzha area. Intense fighting is reported in multiple locations. Terrible consequences of enemy aggression in the Kursk region: commissions begin work to assess the destruction in the border area. In the Kursk region, commissions are starting to work on assessing the degree of destruction of residential buildings in the border areas affected by attacks and the invasion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This applies to those settlements that were not included in the list of non-commission issuance of certificates to residents. The Ministry of Defense provided the first list of 158 settlements where commissions can go. At least 16 of them (in 4 districts) have houses destroyed or damaged as a result of the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the governor of the Kursk region reports.

• Heavy Losses: Ukrainian forces have reportedly suffered heavy losses, with estimates of up to 48,000 casualties.

• Drone Warfare: Ukrainian forces used drones to record the bodies of North Korean and Russian troops in Kursk Oblast. South Korean intelligence reports that 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed in the Kursk region. Video evidence of a captured US M-577 command and staff vehicle (based on the M113) in the Kursk region. Video evidence shows Russian troops using an FPV drone to strike a Ukrainian group advancing at night near Makhnovka. Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region. Video evidence of a successful Russian "Lancet" drone operator from the "Sever" group targeting a Ukrainian M-113 armored personnel carrier near Yuzhnoye in the Kursk region. Video evidence shows that Ukrainian forces are using drones to destroy a column of Russian armored vehicles near the border between Kursk and Sumy regions. Video from "БУТУСОВ ПЛЮС" shows footage of Russian soldiers suffering losses in the Kursk region. Video evidence shows Russian troops using an FPV drone to strike a Ukrainian group advancing at night near Makhnovka. Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region. Video evidence of a successful Russian "Lancet" drone operator from the "Sever" group targeting a Ukrainian M-113 armored personnel carrier near Yuzhnoye in the Kursk region. Video evidence shows Russian forces successfully employing a "Stugna-P" ATGM system against enemy vehicles in the region. Video evidence of a North Korean soldier evicting two Russian women from their house in the village of Makhnovka.

• New Russian Airstrikes: A new video from the Russian Ministry of Defense shows a Su-34 fighter-bomber of the Russian Aerospace Forces striking a concentration of Ukrainian equipment and personnel in the border area of Kursk region.

• New Video Evidence: New video evidence from Colonelcassad shows Ussuri paratroopers displaying captured trophies, including a US-made 7.62mm M240 machine gun, and the restoration of a captured Ukrainian BMP-2 in the border areas of the Kursk region. Video evidence shows a Russian drone targeting and destroying a Ukrainian D-30 howitzer in Makhnovka, Kursk region. Video of an FPV drone of the Russian group of troops "Sever" destroying a US-made Bradley BMP in the border area of the Kursk region. Video of a Russian Su-34 bomber destroying a Ukrainian stronghold in the Kursk border area. Video from "Colonelcassad" shows the 155th brigade of the Russian marines destroying Ukrainian manpower and equipment in the Kursk direction. Movement of Enemy Equipment in Kursk Oblast: From 6 AM until the time of this report, there has been a significant movement of various enemy equipment in Kursk Oblast. Some of this equipment has been destroyed. Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian armored vehicle in the Kursk region. Video evidence shows a Ukrainian tank being destroyed by a Russian drone in the Kursk region.

• New: Video evidence from the Russian Ministry of Defense shows electronic warfare specialists of a separate motorized infantry brigade of the "Sever" group detecting and shooting down Ukrainian UAVs in the Kursk region border area.

• New: Video evidence from "WarGonzo" shows a special report on a Russian armored group called "Pressa" operating in the Kursk region.

• New: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian stronghold in the Kursk border area with a Su-34 bomber.

• New: Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian armored vehicle in the Kursk region.

• New: Video evidence of captured Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk region. The soldiers are from the 36th Marine Brigade, the 82nd Air Assault Brigade, and other units. They report being sent to the Kursk region with minimal training and equipment, and describe being quickly overwhelmed by Russian forces. They also express dissatisfaction with their commanders and the Ukrainian military leadership.

• New: A report from "АРХАНГЕЛ СПЕЦНАЗА" details the situation in the Kursk region as of the morning of 2025-01-19. Key points include:

  • Russian forces are continuing offensive operations in the direction of Nikolaevka - Viktorivka and have made tactical advances.
  • Russian forces are regrouping in the direction of Staraya and Novaya Sorochina.
  • Ukrainian forces have reinforced their positions near Makhnovka/Kolmakov with new infantry groups.
  • The situation near Agronom/Makhnovka remains unchanged.

Kharkiv Region

• Clashes and Airstrikes: Clashes have been reported along the Kharkiv axis, with Russian aviation conducting airstrikes at Veterynarne. On the Kharkiv direction, the enemy stormed the positions of Ukrainian units six times in the areas of Vovchansk and Tykhy. Russian aviation conducted airstrikes at Hlushkivka, Shyykivka, and Borivsk Andriyivka.
• Drone Attacks: The Ukrainian Air Force reports a threat of Russian drone attacks in Donetsk and Kharkiv Oblasts.
• Explosions in Kharkiv: Explosions were reported in Kharkiv, specifically in the Kharkiv and Chuhuiv districts. A fire broke out in a two-story building in the Vysochansk community due to a Russian attack.

Luhansk Region

• Russian Advances: Russian forces have captured Ivanovka near Terny and are advancing towards the western border of the Luhansk People's Republic. They have also advanced 2 km northwest of Makiivka and have taken control of a forest area between the settlements, continuing to advance towards Hrekivka. On the Lyman direction, Russian invaders attacked the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces 11 times near several settlements. Enemy aircraft struck with unguided rockets at Zelenyi Hai. Russian aviation conducted airstrikes at Zarichne.
• Borova Direction (New): Ukrainian forces have established positions northeast and east of Zelenyi Hai, covering an area up to 3.85 km wide and 2.35 km deep.

Drone Warfare

• Extensive Activity: Reports of numerous drones across various regions, including Chernihiv, Poltava, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Sumy, and Odesa. New groups of attack drones are reported, with specific movements and directions.
• New Technology: Russian forces are reportedly using new drones connected to fiber-optic cables, resistant to electronic warfare.
• Attacks Inside Russia: Drone attacks inside Russian territory have been confirmed, targeting oil depots, industrial facilities, and military infrastructure, including Almetyevsk and Tatarstan.
• Air Defense Engagements: Ukrainian air defense forces are actively engaging hostile drones. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 60 out of 94 drones overnight, with 34 classified as decoys. 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. 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. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 2 drones over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast overnight. The Ukrainian Air Force reports that 58 out of 80 drones were shot down, with 21 drones classified as "lost". The downed drones caused damage in Sumy, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Kharkiv, and Cherkasy regions. The Ukrainian Air Force reports that all hostile drones have been destroyed. The Ukrainian Air Force reports that as of 09:00, 43 Shahed type attack UAVs and other types of drones were shot down in Poltava, Sumy, Kharkiv, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Dnipropetrovsk and Mykolaiv regions. 15 enemy decoy drones were lost locally (without negative consequences). One drone is in the air, combat operations are ongoing. The Ukrainian Air Force reports that 43 out of 61 drones were shot down, and another 15 drones were lost.
• New Drone Activity:
  • Drones on the borders of Sumy, Chernihiv, and Poltava oblasts, moving southwest.
  • Drones in southeastern Poltava towards Dnipropetrovsk.
  • Drones in the north and south of Kharkiv region, heading south.
  • Drone threat for Rivne, Khmelnytskyi, and Zhytomyr oblasts.
  • A drone is reported on the border of Khmelnytskyi and Rivne regions, heading towards Zhytomyr.
  • A drone is reported from Sumy towards Chernihiv.
  • A drone is reported in the north of Poltava heading west.
  • A drone is reported in the east of Kyiv heading west.
  • A drone is reported in the south of Poltava heading south.
  • A drone is reported in central Kharkiv heading south.
  • A drone is reported in Dnipropetrovsk heading south.
  • A drone is reported in the north of Zaporizhzhia heading towards the city of Zaporizhzhia.
  • A drone was reported to be flying towards Zaporizhzhia from Dnipropetrovsk.
  • A drone has been reported moving from Kyiv Oblast to Zhytomyr Oblast, heading west.
  • Another drone is reported in the south of Sumy Oblast, heading southwest.
  • An enemy drone was spotted in the north of the Kyiv region, course south-west.
  • Several attack drones are reported in the Cherkasy region, moving west.
  • A group of drones is approaching Kyiv from the Boryspil direction.
  • A group of drones is observed in the Kyiv region, moving west.
  • A drone is confirmed to be flying past Boryspil towards Kyiv.
  • Another drone is confirmed to be approaching Brovary.
  • A third drone is confirmed to be flying towards Vyshhorod.
• New Video Evidence of Drone Strikes: A new video from Colonelcassad shows a Russian drone attack on a Ukrainian electronic warfare (EW) installation in an hangar in Olhivka, Kherson region.
• New Video Evidence: New video evidence from Colonelcassad features operators of drones from the "Terek" Cossack brigade discussing their combat work and new developments in UAVs. Video evidence shows drones from the "South" group targeting and destroying Ukrainian infantry. Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian armored vehicle in the Kursk region. Video evidence shows a Ukrainian drone targeting a Russian position in Engels. Video evidence shows a Russian drone attack on a Ukrainian target in the Kherson direction. Video evidence shows a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian position. Video evidence shows a Russian drone attack on a Ukrainian target in the Kherson direction. Video from "Воин DV" shows a Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian position. Video evidence shows a Russian drone attack targeting a building in a rural area.

Missile Attacks

• The Ukrainian Air Force reports ballistic missiles from the Belgorod region towards the Kharkiv region, with missiles continuing their movement south in the Kharkiv region. X-22 missiles are reported flying through the Kharkiv region towards the Dnipropetrovsk region. There is also a threat of ballistic missiles from the Voronezh and Belgorod regions. A high-speed target is reported in the Kharkiv region in a southwesterly direction.

Geopolitical Developments

• Potential Trump-Xi Meeting: US President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering a visit to China within the first 100 days of his presidency and has discussed a potential meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
• Potential Trump Visit to Gaza: US President-elect Donald Trump's special representative for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, is reportedly considering a visit to Gaza as part of efforts to maintain the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
• German Ambassador's Comments on Trump: The German ambassador to Washington, Andreas Michaelis, reportedly described Trump's agenda as a program of "destruction" for the US, warning Berlin that the elected president allegedly intends to revise the constitutional order in the country.
• TikTok Ban in the US: New reports from TASS and Colonelcassad indicate that TikTok may be blocked in the US as early as today, January 19, 2025. Access to TikTok in the US has been blocked, and the service has disappeared from the Apple app store. Trump stated that his decision on TikTok will be made in the near future, but he needs time to assess the situation. TikTok has stopped working in the US two hours earlier, the Chinese decided to "show off". The further fate of the video service in the US will be decided by the Trump administration.
• Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: The Israeli army has begun withdrawing equipment and troops from the city of Rafah in southern Gaza, according to Al Jazeera. According to the publication, the Israeli military is retreating to the Philadelphia Corridor, which is located on the border of Egypt and Gaza. Today marks the day when the agreement between Israel and Hamas on a ceasefire and the release of hostages comes into effect. Netanyahu has ordered not to begin the ceasefire until Israel receives a list of hostages from Hamas. Hamas claims that the list is not yet available "for technical reasons." Hamas has now provided the list of hostages to be released on January 19 to mediators. The list of hostages has been received, and security services are checking the information, according to Netanyahu's office.
• New: Reports of damage to an educational institution and residential buildings in Kryvyi Rih due to Russian missile strikes.
• New: Reports of Russian missile strikes targeting Kryvyi Rih, with at least one missile intercepted by air defenses.
• New: Reports of the Ukrainian metallurgical holding "Metinvest" potentially ceasing operations after the loss of the "Pokrovskoe" mine.
• New: Reports of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressing doubt that Ukraine can maintain its independence without the support of the US and NATO.
• New: Reports of newly elected US President Donald Trump launching his own cryptocurrency, $TRUMP.
• New: Reports of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense stating that students who refuse to take the military oath or fail the military training exam will be expelled from universities.
• New: Reports of a Ukrainian soldier being awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine after being killed in action.
• New: Reports of a Ukrainian company from Dnipropetrovsk reportedly facilitating the development of nuclear weapons for Russia by supplying stainless steel profiles used in a Russian nuclear research institute.
• New: Reports of the World Monuments Fund, in collaboration with the Global Heritage Fund, including the Moon in its list of specially protected objects.
• New: Reports of two people, including a 14-year-old girl, being killed in a traffic accident in St. Petersburg, Russia.
• New: Reports of alarm at the "Taneko" oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, with workers being evacuated.
• New: The Vice-Speaker of the Slovak Parliament, Andrei Danko, stated that only Putin and Trump can resolve the Ukrainian issue.
• New: Reports of Biden claiming that the US needs to amend its constitution to punish errant presidents.
• New: Reports of Biden stating that the US now faces a "technical-industrial complex," similar to the military-industrial complex that Eisenhower warned about.
• New: The US State Department claims that new sanctions against Russia are more effective than recognizing it as a state sponsor of terrorism. They cite the impact of sanctions on Russia's energy sector, including the halting of tankers worldwide.
• New: The Vice-Speaker of the Slovak Parliament compared Biden and Zelensky to "dying horses".
• New: Zelensky began copying Trump, according to Le Monde.
• New: Peskov stated that Moscow views negatively the statement by Kyiv and London about cooperation in the Azov Sea, as it is an internal sea of Russia.
• New: Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that Ukraine no longer exists without Western financial support and that its accession to the EU would
• New: Reports of the CIA briefing Jimmy Carter on Cuba's readiness for engagement.
• New: A TASS report states that an agreement between Russia and Iran includes aspects of defense and security.
• New: A TASS report states that Orban believes that once the conflict in Ukraine is over, sanctions against Russia will be "thrown out the window" and the West will establish normal relations with Russia.
• New: Video evidence from "Mash на Донбассе" shows a traffic accident on a bridge between Krasnodon and Molodogvardeysk in the LPR, resulting in two fatalities.
• New: Video evidence from "ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS" shows ten damaged Russian armored vehicles, including seven BTR-82s, one BMP-1, and two BTR-80s.
• New: Video evidence from "Два майора" discusses the advantages of NATO ammunition over Russian ammunition.
• New: A TASS report states that a Russian strike on the "Luch" design bureau in Kyiv may have eliminated foreign specialists servicing HIMARS MLRS.
• New: Video evidence from "Шеф Hayabusa🫡🇺🇦" shows Russian soldiers in New Jersey expressing dissatisfaction with the US but stating they will not return to Russia.
• New: Reports from "Военкор Котенок" indicate that only two drones were shot down over Russian regions during the night.
• New: A TASS report states that fighting has begun in the southern, eastern, and western parts of Velyka Novosilka.
• New: Photos and a video from "РБК-Україна" show US President-elect Donald Trump arriving in Washington for his inauguration on January 20, 2025.
• New: Photos from "Десантно-штурмові війська ЗС України" show soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Brigade undergoing training.
• New: Reports of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) resuming strikes on targets in the Gaza Strip due to Hamas not fulfilling its obligations under the ceasefire agreement.
• New: Photos and a report from "Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны" indicate that the Russian army is approximately 4.5 km from the borders of the Dnipropetrovsk region.
• New: A message from "Alex Parker Returns" claims that TikTok has been blocked in the US and removed from the Apple Store and Google Play.
• New: A fundraising message from "Шеф Hayabusa🫡🇺🇦" requests donations for Ukrainian forces.
• New: A video from the People's Militia of the DPR shows the destruction of a Ukrainian mortar crew in Dachne using a 2A65 "Msta-B" howitzer and a "Krasnopol" guided projectile.
• New: A message from "Воин DV" reports that Russian forces are continuing their offensive to liberate Velyka Novosilka, having established positions on the northeastern and southeastern parts of the city.
• New: Photos from the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine show the exposure of a lawyer who allegedly collaborated with Russian intelligence.
• New: A video from "WarGonzo" provides a special report on the fighting in the Kursk region, including footage of a captured Range Rover used by Ukrainian forces.
• New: Photos from "Оперативний ЗСУ" show the detention of a lawyer accused of recruiting agents for Russian intelligence.
• New: A video from the Russian Ministry of Defense shows electronic warfare specialists of the "Sever" group detecting and shooting down Ukrainian UAVs in the Kursk region border area.
• New: Photos from "ОТУ "Харків"🇺🇦" show children's letters to soldiers of the 22nd Mechanized Brigade.
• New: Photos from "Старше Эдды" show a kitchen knife from a blacksmith in Nizhny Novgorod.
• New: Photos from "Alex Parker Returns" show children in the US calling 911 to complain about the TikTok ban.
• New: A video from "Военкор Котенок" shows the work of UAV operators of the 150th Motorized Rifle Division in the Kurakhove direction.
• New: A video from "ОТУ "Харків"🇺🇦" shows the daily lives of Ukrainian soldiers, including food preparation and drone operations.
• New: A message from "РБК-Україна" reports that Hamas has sent Israel a list of hostages to be released on January 19.
• New: Photos from "БУТУСОВ ПЛЮС" show a comparison between the Russian military's rhetoric in 2022 and 2025, highlighting the contrast between initial claims of a swift victory and the current reality of the conflict.
• New: A photo and message from "Дневник Десантника" report on the situation in the Kupyansk direction, including the use of drones to target enemy positions and the destruction of a Ukrainian counterattack near Boguslavka.
• New: A message from "ТАСС" reports that Hamas has published a list of hostages to be released on January 19.
• New: A video from "Alex Parker Returns" shows items being moved out of the White House, presumably belonging to Joe Biden.
• New: A message from "ТАСС" reports that Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has resigned in protest against the deal with Hamas.
• New: A video from "STERNENKO" shows Ukrainian forces using FPV drones to target and destroy Russian equipment and personnel.
• New: A message from "Новости Москвы" reports that the snow cover in Moscow has practically disappeared.
• New: Photos from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine show soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Brigade undergoing training.
• New: Photos from the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine report on the exposure of a group of individuals who allegedly embezzled 2.5 million hryvnias in donations for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
• New: A video from "ТАСС" features an interview with Slovak Parliament Vice-Speaker Tibor Gašpar, who claims that Zelensky's decision to stop the transit of Russian gas will cost Europe €70 billion.
• New: A message from "Рыбарь" provides an overview of the situation on the morning of January 19.
• New: Reports of Ukrainian air defense systems operating in the Kyiv region against hostile drones.
• New: Reports of the Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk being partially without power due to an emergency shutdown, potentially affecting water supply in various parts of the city.
• New: Reports of Russian forces making significant advances in the northern part of Chasiv Yar and engaging in battles for a multi-story building near a refractory plant. They are also reportedly making progress in a nearby forest.
• New: Reports of the Ukrainian Air Force deploying guided aerial bombs (KAB) in the Sumy region.
• New: According to "The Telegraph," Kyiv is against a quick end to the war and is preparing a strike deep into Russia. The article states that forcing Ukraine to negotiate with Russia before it regains an advantage on the battlefield would have catastrophic consequences.

Changes compared to the previous 6 hours

• Donetsk Region: Russian forces have officially liberated Vozdvyzhenka. They also claim to have destroyed a Ukrainian command post. Fighting continues around Toretsk, Pokrovsk, and Kurakhove. Russian forces report significant advances in the northern part of Chasiv Yar and are engaging in battles for a multi-story building near a refractory plant.
• Kursk Region: Commissions begin assessing damage in border areas.
• Luhansk Region: Ukrainian forces have established positions near