Key Military Developments in Ukraine: January 19, 2025
Donetsk Region
Pokrovsk Encirclement Threat: Russian forces are intensifying their offensive to encircle Pokrovsk, a crucial city for Ukrainian logistics and defenses. They have captured Kotlyne and are engaged in heavy fighting in Udachne's eastern sector, nearing "Mine #1". Russian forces are reportedly within 3 km of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast's administrative border and have severed one of two routes from Krasnoarmiisk (Pokrovsk) to Dnipro, specifically the road through Mezhova. They have reportedly liberated Vozdvyzhenka. The highway between Dmytriv (Myrnohrad) and Konstantinovka has been severed. The railway line between Dnipropetrovsk and Pokrovsk has been cut. Russian forces are advancing towards Udachne, which could become a stronghold for further advances towards the border of the Donetsk People's Republic. Russian forces are conducting assault operations towards Zverevo from Peschanoye and are consolidating their control over Shevchenko, using it as a stronghold. Russian DRGs have reportedly appeared near the road between Udachnoye and Novosergievka, less than 3 km from the border with Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. After the liberation of Kurakhovo and taking control of two stations west of Pokrovsk, Russian forces cut the penultimate railway line to Pokrovsk and the exit to the remaining "gut" Pokrovsk - Belozerskoye - Dubovo. The cut yesterday was not just a line, of which there are a great many, but the main line Donetsk - Pokrovsk - Chaplino - Sinelnikovo - Dnipropetrovsk. The military configuration of the roads now looks like this: (from the Russian side) 1 - New straightened route to Mariupol 2 - Restored 2-3 months ago section Donetsk-Glavny - Yasinovataya with access to Debaltsevo 3 - The main line to Mariupol, which could not be used before the hacking of the "Ugledar balcony". Now it is possible (from the Ukrainian side) 4 - Cut off the course of Dnipropetrovsk - Pokrovsk - Donetsk 5 - Trains no longer run to Konstantinovka 6 - The road junction near Krasny Liman also no longer works.
Velyka Novosilka: Russian forces report continued offensives to liberate Velyka Novosilka, establishing positions in the city's northeast and southeast. Ukrainian military sources indicate Russian forces are within 1.5 km of closing a cauldron around Velyka Novosilka. The last road supplying Velyka Novosilka is practically under Russian control, and Russian forces are completing the defeat of the enemy in Vremivka, forming a cauldron around Velyka Novosilka. On the Novopavlivka direction, the enemy tried to break through the defense of Ukrainian defenders in the Vremivka area four times. Three battles are still ongoing.
Toretsk: The situation in Toretsk is dire, with less than 15% of the city remaining under Ukrainian control. Russian forces are reportedly fighting for the Toretska mine and have entered Petrivka from Shcherbynivka. Pro-Russian sources claim almost complete control of Toretsk, except for the "Toreskaya" mine. A Ukrainian tank from the 28th Mechanized Brigade is targeting Russian infantry in the Toretsk mine area. Ukrainian forces reportedly prevented the enemy from gaining a foothold in the mine area. On the Toretsk direction, the Russians stormed the positions of Ukrainian units in the areas of Bila Hora, Toretsk, and Krymske nine times. The enemy launched air strikes with KABs on Kramatorsk, Ivanopillia, Druzhkivka, Kostiantynivka, and Petrivka.
Chasiv Yar: Clashes continue near Chasiv Yar with no significant changes. A group of Ukrainian soldiers has reportedly become trapped in a "fire pocket" near a refractory plant in Chasiv Yar. Russian forces now control approximately 20% of the territory of the refractory plant. Urban warfare is ongoing, with the enemy attempting to advance on the industrial complex.
Kurakhove: Russian forces control most of Kurakhove, with 16 Ukrainian soldiers reportedly surrendering. DeepState has officially acknowledged the loss of Kurakhove. A video from the "Дневник Десантника" Telegram channel shows Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered near Kurakhove thanking Russian forces and saying "Glory to Russia." On the Kurakhiv direction, fierce battles are ongoing near several settlements, with 14 enemy attacks repelled. Russian forces are engaging in active combat near Kurakhovo, specifically south of Petropavlivka, with a reported advance of up to 700 meters on the northern flank of Kurakhovo.
Kramatorsk: Reports of a powerful explosion in the industrial zone of Kramatorsk, with a large plume of smoke visible. 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.
Other Locations:
Battles are ongoing for Kotlyno and Udachne, with Russian forces advancing south of Udachne and attacking Ukrainian positions to the east.
Ukrainian forces are attempting to counterattack near Shevchenko.
Fighting is ongoing for Lysivka and Sukhyi Yar, with slow progress reported.
Russian forces are attacking the outskirts of Dmytriv (Myrnohrad).
Russian forces are expanding their control near the road junction of Yelyzavetivka - Nova Poltavka - Tarasivka - Baranivka.
Russian forces are attacking Andriivka from Shevchenko and Petropavlivka, and have occupied the banks north of the Volchya and Orlova rivers. East of Konstantinopol, a Russian airstrike targeted a bridge between Konstantinopol and Ulakly, hindering Ukrainian logistics in the area.
Russian forces are fighting on the southeastern outskirts of Dachne and advancing north of Yantarnoye and near Zelenovka. They are also reportedly fighting towards Konstantinopol and Rozlyv.
Russian forces have made significant advances towards the Dnipropetrovsk region and have entered Dachne, further tightening the "Kurakhovsky pocket." They have reportedly advanced west and east of Yantarnoye and north of Sukhi Yaly along the Sukhi Yaly River. North of Konstantinopolskoye, they advanced near the sewage treatment plant. They have also reportedly broken through Ukrainian defenses and secured positions in Dachne.
Russian forces have reportedly forded the right tributary of the Solena River in Zverevo and occupied new positions on the banks of the Utyatnyk pond, expanding their control by over 200 meters.
DeepState reports that Russian forces have occupied Pishchane, Sloviyanka, and Yasenove, and have made advances near Novoandriivka, Dachne, Kotlyne, Zvirove, Vremivka, and Chasiv Yar.
Russian forces report that they have entered the settlements of Urozhaine and Novosergiyivka, and having liberated Slovyanka and Yasenove.
"Z committee + map of the SVO" reports significant territorial gains for Russian forces on January 16, 2025: The report claims a total gain of 13.82 km² in the "Zone of SVO", with specific advances in Kotlyno, Uspenivka, Shevchenko, Yantarne, Sukhyi Yaly, Vremivka, and Novosilka.
Video evidence shows that Russian forces targeted Ukrainian military equipment near Pokrovsk, including a German Leopard tank, an American M119 howitzer, and a mortar.
Russian forces advanced to within 2300 meters of Udachne.
Russian forces are advancing in the direction of Udachne and in the northern part of the Kryvulya gully towards Kotlyno. They are also breaking through defenses near Zverevo and to the west.
Further north, Russian forces have advanced towards Chunyshino and Novopavlivka from Zelene and Dacne.
Video evidence shows Russian forces from the 35th Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade engaging Ukrainian positions near Pokrovsk, including the destruction of a German Leopard tank.
Ukrainian losses in the Pokrovsk direction are reported as 335 military personnel killed and wounded, three vehicles destroyed, and one antenna of a UAV, with two additional vehicles significantly damaged.
The city hospital of Pokrovsk is being relocated to Kryvyi Rih.
Video evidence shows Russian forces targeting and destroying communication relays and antennas in the Kurakhove area with FPV drones.
On the Pokrovsk direction, since the beginning of this day, the enemy attacked in the areas of the settlements of Baranivka, Myroliubivka, Promin, Novyi Trud, Shevchenko, Udachne, Kotlyne, Petropavlivka, Stari Terny, Yantarne, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Zelene, Zvirove, Uspenivka, Andriivka, and Dachne. Ukrainian defenders stopped 41 enemy assaults. Six more attacks are ongoing. According to preliminary data, 340 occupiers were neutralized in this direction today, 129 of them irretrievably. Two tanks, 10 vehicles, one mortar, an electronic warfare system, two armored fighting vehicles, and one armored reconnaissance vehicle were also destroyed. In addition, two tanks, five vehicles, and three Russian guns were damaged.
Battles are ongoing. Russian forces conducted airstrikes with guided bombs near several settlements.
New reports indicate that 16 Ukrainian soldiers from the 151st Mechanized Brigade have been captured on the Pokrovsk direction. A video from the brigade details the circumstances of their capture, including allegations of poor leadership, inadequate training, and low morale.
Retreating Ukrainian forces blew up the Belitskaya mine in the Krasnoarmeysk direction.
Kursk Region
Stalled Ukrainian Counteroffensive: The Ukrainian counteroffensive has been met with heavy losses and has stalled.
Renewed Russian Offensive: Russian forces have regained territory, achieving a 10-kilometer breakthrough in the Sudzha area, liberating Alexandria, Leonidovo, Novoivanovka, and Kruglenkoye, and reaching the outskirts of Kositsa. Ukrainian forces attempted a reconnaissance-in-force operation near Malaya Loknya and Viktorovka but were defeated.
Intense Fighting: Intense fighting persists in various locations, including Pogrebki, Orlovka, Staraya Sorochina, Novaya Sorochina, and the forests near Sverdlikovo and Lebedevka. Active fighting is ongoing in the Sudzha area.
Sudzha Area: Russian forces are advancing, reportedly attacking Russkoye Porechnoye with an infantry unit and reaching advanced positions near Kositsa. Russian forces have captured Russkoye Porechnoye and are assaulting Cherkasskoye Porechnoye. Russian forces report that they have captured Cherkasskoye Porechnoye and Malaya Loknya.
Makhnovka: Heavy fighting continues, with both sides present.
Casualties: Significant Ukrainian losses are reported, with over 350 personnel lost during the day. Russian sources claim over 52,450 Ukrainian losses since hostilities began. Video evidence shows Russian forces capturing 13 Ukrainian soldiers from the 82nd Brigade. The Russian MoD claims Ukrainian losses in January have exceeded 5,600 troops and 570 units of military equipment. A new video has emerged showing Ukrainian soldiers interrogating a captured North Korean soldier in the Kursk region using Google Translate. The Russian MoD reports that over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces lost more than 210 troops, an infantry fighting vehicle, five armored fighting vehicles, six motor vehicles, an artillery gun, and a mortar. Since the beginning of hostilities in the Kursk region, Ukrainian losses amounted to more than 52,870 troops, 304 tanks, 232 infantry fighting vehicles, 174 armored personnel carriers, 1,572 armored fighting vehicles, 1,508 motor vehicles, 377 artillery guns, 44 MLRS launchers, including 13 of HIMARS and six of MLRS made by the USA, 16 anti-aircraft missile launchers, eight transport-loading vehicles, 93 EW stations, 13 counter-battery warfare radars, four air defence radars, 30 units of engineering and other materiel, including 13 counterobstacle vehicles, one UR-77 mine clearing vehicle, eight armoured recovery vehicles, and one command post vehicle. 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. 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. From the beginning of the day, there were 15 combat clashes in the Kursk direction; all attacks have already been repulsed. The enemy launched ten air strikes using 15 KABs and carried out more than 300 shellings. Ukrainian airborne troops captured 27 Russian soldiers in the Kursk region, including officers, sergeants, and soldiers from various units. The Ukrainian side claims the soldiers surrendered voluntarily.
Drone Warfare: Drone warfare is prominent, with video evidence of Ukrainian forces using a "Stugna-P" ATGM system against enemy vehicles and a German Leopard 2A6 tank being destroyed. Russian forces are using FPV drones to destroy US-made Bradley BMPs, Ukrainian BMPs, and D-30 howitzers in the border area. Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian BMP with an FPV drone. Ukrainian forces are reportedly using drones to drop munitions on Russian positions in forests. Ukrainian airborne troops from the 95th Air Assault Brigade are using drones to attack Russian forces in Pogrebki. Ukrainian forces, specifically the "Birds of Madyar" unit, used drones to record the bodies of North Korean and Russian troops in Kursk Oblast. Video evidence shows a Ukrainian drone targeting a Russian position in Engels. The video claims that the drone successfully hit the target, causing a fire. Video evidence of a captured US M-577 command and staff vehicle (based on the M113) in the Kursk region. The video claims that the vehicle was captured by Russian forces, repaired, and put into service. The vehicle reportedly belonged to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armored Regiment of the US Army. Video evidence of a Russian "Lancet" drone striking a Ukrainian M113 armored personnel carrier near the border in the Kursk region. The video shows the drone targeting the vehicle as Ukrainian troops attempt to board it, resulting in a direct hit and likely destruction of the vehicle. Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones to destroy a column of Russian armored vehicles near the border between Kursk and Sumy regions. Video evidence shows a Russian BMP infantry fighting vehicle driving down a muddy track through a field in foggy conditions. It is shot from a drone's perspective. We see the vehicle from behind as it travels along the track. The camera follows the vehicle closely, eventually getting very close and even showing the interior of the vehicle, which has sustained damage. Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian BMP with a Lancet loitering munition in the Kursk region. In the Kursk region, Russian fighters captured two Ukrainian fascists who, on the orders of the command, killed a peaceful resident in one of the villages. During the interrogation, it turned out that the junta command gave the order to destroy the Russian-speaking civilian population.
Confirmed Russian Airstrikes: Russian forces are using Ka-52M helicopters for airstrikes. A Russian Mi-28NM helicopter destroyed a Ukrainian stronghold in the border area of the Kursk region, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Reports from Various Sources: Indicate a slow push by Russian forces near Kruglенькое, a lull in fighting in Staraya/Novaya Sorochina and Pogrebki, a massive repelled Russian assault near Viktorivka, and an impending decisive battle for the region. 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.
New Tactics: Reports indicate that Russian forces are using a new tactic of deploying a soldier as bait to lure in Ukrainian FPV drones.
Other: Video evidence shows a Russian drone targeting and destroying a Ukrainian D-30 howitzer in Makhnovka, Kursk region.
Luhansk Region
Russian Advances: Russian forces report expanding their control zone on the right bank of the Zherebets River and advancing towards the western border of the Luhansk People's Republic. They report advances beyond Nadiya towards the border with the Kharkiv region and northwest of Makiivka, controlling a forest area and moving towards Hrekivka. Russian assault teams have advanced in Petropavlivka, destroying several Ukrainian strongholds. Russian forces have dislodged Ukrainian units from a strategic height near Makiivka in the LPR. In the Borova direction, Ukrainian forces have established positions northeast and east of Zelenyi Hai along several forest belts, covering an area of up to 3.85 km in width and 2.35 km in depth.
Lyman Direction: Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions 16 times near various settlements, with two clashes ongoing. A Ukrainian unit attempted to retake lost positions near Kolodezi but was defeated. Active hostilities are ongoing near Kolodezi. Positional fighting is reported in the Krasnyi Lyman - Ivanivka area. Russian forces have reportedly expanded their control zone on the western bank of the Zherebets River near Ivanivka by up to 2 km. On the Lyman direction, Russian invaders attacked the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces 16 times near the settlements of Kopanky, Novoserhiivka, Tverdokhlibove, Makiivka, Kolodiazi, Terny, and Hryhorivka. Two combat clashes are ongoing. Enemy aircraft struck with unguided rockets at Zelenyi Hai.
Kharkiv Region
Russian Advances: Russian forces report advances towards Lozova and in Dvurichna. The Russian Ministry of Defense claims the capture of Kalinovo near Kupyansk.
Ukrainian Counterattack: An attempted Ukrainian counterattack in the Staritsa area was unsuccessful.
Guided Aerial Bomb Attacks: The Ukrainian Air Force reports Russian use of guided aerial bombs (KAB) in the region.
Clashes and Airstrikes: Clashes have been reported along the Kharkiv axis, with Russian airstrikes at Veterynarne. On the Kharkiv direction, the enemy stormed the positions of Ukrainian units twice in the areas of Vovchansk and Tykhy.
Drone Warfare: The Ukrainian Air Force reports activity of Russian drones in the Chernihiv region. One drone is approaching Balakliia. One drone is reported in the central part of the Kharkiv region, with a westerly course.
Other: Russian forces have reportedly destroyed the main Ukrainian forces in Zahryzove and initiated battles in Bohuslavka. In the Kharkiv region, a Russian soldier reportedly destroyed a group of 8 Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers with mines. There are reports of explosions in Kharkiv. Ukrainian forces report burning a Russian T-80 tank in the Kharkiv region. The Ukrainian Air Force reports a threat of Russian drone attacks in Donetsk and Kharkiv Oblasts. On the Kupiansk direction, the aggressor carried out offensive actions in the areas of the settlements of Kindrashivka, Zahryzove, Topoli, and Petropavlivka, where Ukrainian defenders stopped five enemy attacks.
Drone Warfare
Extensive Activity: Drone warfare remains prominent across multiple regions.
Confirmed Attack in Engels: A Ukrainian drone attack on an industrial facility in Engels, deep inside Russian territory, is confirmed, with the oil depot burning for 5 days. An oil depot near an airfield with strategic bombers in Engels, Russia, has been burning for three days after a drone attack.
New Drone Technology: Reports indicate Russian forces are increasingly using drones connected to fiber-optic cables, resistant to electronic warfare. ZALA has introduced a new compact launch system for the "Lancet" series, specifically for "Product 51". Russian forces are using drones equipped with infantry reactive flamethrowers.
Drone Activity: Reports of drone movements across multiple oblasts, including Zhytomyr, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Sumy, Kirovohrad, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, Cherkasy, Vinnytsia, Odesa, Kherson, Kursk, Zaporizhzhia, Crimea, Voronezh, Saratov, and Lipetsk Oblasts. 2 drones are reported to be heading towards/through Pervomaisk. 1 drone is reported to be flying from Dnipropetrovsk region towards Oleksandriia. 1 drone is reported to be north of Cherkasy, moving west. 4 drones are circling the Okhtyrka area. Cherkasy Oblast is under threat of a drone attack. A Russian drone is moving in the direction of Myrhorod from the northeast. A drone is also reported in the Shyshaky area (Poltava region), moving south. 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 was reported to be approaching Starokonstantinov in the Khmelnytskyi region. Two drones are circling in the north of Poltava Oblast. One drone is circling in the south of Vinnytsia Oblast. One drone is approaching Zhytomyr. New drones are detected in the Black Sea, moving towards Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district, Odesa Oblast. The Ukrainian Air Force reports a group of attack drones moving from the Black Sea towards Odesa Oblast. The Ukrainian Air Force reports a threat of attack drones in the Ternopil region from Khmelnytskyi. Seven drones are reported to be moving from the Black Sea towards Tatarbunary and are likely to turn towards Izmail. One drone is reported to be moving from the Khmelnytskyi region to the Ternopil region. Two drones are still circling in the north of the Poltava region. A drone is circling near Starokonstantinov. 12 drones from the Black Sea are flying towards Tatarbunary and then towards the Izmail district. Groups of attack drones are reported on Sumy Oblast, with most on the south of the oblast, moving towards Kharkiv Oblast.
Air Defense Engagements: Ukrainian air defense forces are actively engaging hostile drones, with reports of activity near Kyiv and successful interceptions. 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 reported shooting down 33 out of 50 drones launched by Russian forces on the night of January 17, 2025. The "Zapad" Grouping of Russian forces destroyed three Starlink satellite communication stations and 13 Ukrainian drone control points in one day. Operators of the "OMEGA" Central Special Forces successfully targeted and eliminated 2 Zala and 3 Supercam Russian reconnaissance UAVs. 5 Russian reconnaissance drones have been shot down. The drones were reportedly shot down by the "OMEGA" Central Special Forces. In the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv, drone debris caused minor damage to a building's facade, with no reported casualties. Drone debris fell in the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv, causing minor damage to a building's facade. Air defense forces are actively responding to a missile attack in Belgorod, with multiple explosions reported in the sky above the Belgorod region.
Drone Attack on Compressor Station: The Russian Ministry of Defense claims Ukrainian drones attacked the "Russkaya" compressor station, which supplies gas via the "Turkish Stream" pipeline.
Drone Attack on Tula Oblast: The Tula region is reportedly under a massive attack by Ukrainian drones. Air defenses are active, and preliminary reports indicate that aerial targets have been destroyed. There are no reports of casualties. The new messages detail a battle in Tula Oblast, with the Russian army repelling an enemy attack in Aleksin. 17 drones have been confirmed to have been shot down over Tula Oblast, according to the regional governor. A fire broke out in a military hospital in Tula, Russia, with reports of 57 people evacuated.
Drone Attack on Kazan Confirmed: A drone attack on Kazan has been confirmed, with reports of a large fire near the "Kazan Orgsintez" plant. The plant is a major producer of high-strength plastics. The attack reportedly targeted a liquefied gas base.
Report of Ukrainian drone attack on "Turkish Stream" infrastructure: The "Diary of the Paratrooper" Telegram channel reports that Ukrainian forces are continuing to attack the "Turkish Stream" gas pipeline infrastructure in Anapa and Novorossiysk with drones.
Tambov and Voronezh: Drones attacked a fuel depot and a gunpowder factory in the Tambov and Voronezh regions overnight.
27 Drones Destroyed: The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that 27 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight.
Drone attack on Poltava region: Russian forces attacked the Poltava region overnight using drones. The falling debris from the downed drones damaged energy infrastructure. 301 households and 22 legal consumers are currently without power.
Romanian Observation: Romanian observers reportedly witnessed a "Geranium" drone strike on Ukrainian infrastructure in the Odesa region.
Reports of alarm at the "Taneko" oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, with workers being evacuated.
Video evidence of a drone attack on an oil refinery in Almetyevsk, Tatarstan.
Ukrainian forces used drones to attack oil refineries in Saratov, Kazan, Engels and military and energy facilities in Bryansk and Rostov.
Ukrainian drones attacked an oil refinery in Almetyevsk, causing a fire. Three fuel tanks are reportedly on fire.
Russian air defense is reportedly active in Anapa, with the city's alert system activated.
Reports of explosions and fires in several Russian regions, including Novorossiysk, Anapa, and near Yevpatoria in Crimea.
New: Video footage shows the aftermath of a Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian soldier, with graphic imagery of the soldier's injuries. The video is being used for propaganda purposes by Ukrainian forces.
New: Video evidence shows a Ukrainian drone targeting a Russian position in Engels. The video claims that the drone successfully hit the target, causing a fire.
Drone Attack on Almetyevsk: Ukrainian drones attacked the Almetyevsk head oil pumping station of "Transneft".
New: Night footage of the destruction of two heavy Baba Yaga-type strike drones by soldiers of the 18th Army in the Kherson direction.
Missile Attacks
Explosions in Kyiv: Missile strikes have caused fires and damage in Kyiv'sShevchenkivskyi and Desnianskyi districts, resulting in at least four deaths and several injuries. The Lukianivska metro station has been closed due to damage.
Explosions in Kryvyi Rih: Reports indicate a series of missile strikes targeting Kryvyi Rih, with the number of wounded rising to 5. A Danish F-16 pilot instructor was killed in a missile strike on Kryvyi Rih. A rocket hit a bomb shelter during an attack on an aviation college in Kryvyi Rih.
Explosions in Zaporizhzhia: Explosions have been reported in Zaporizhzhia, with an infrastructure object reportedly hit. The number of wounded has risen to 10. An air raid alert has been declared in the Zaporizhzhia region, with reports of a high-speed target in the area.
Nationwide Missile Threat: Ukrainian Air Force reports a nationwide ballistic missile threat, with X-22 missiles flying through the Kharkiv region towards the Dnipropetrovsk region and a threat of ballistic missiles from the Voronezh and Belgorod regions. Kalibr missiles have been launched from the Anapa area.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports a missile threat in areas where an air raid alert has been declared.
Ballistic missiles continue their movement south in the Kharkiv region.
Enemy bombers are approaching the launch lines.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports ballistic missiles from the Belgorod region towards the Kharkiv region.
There is a threat of ballistic missiles from the Belgorod and Voronezh regions.
A group of missiles is reported in the Sumy region, moving southwest.
Pryluki is under threat.
Ballistic missiles are reported to be heading towards Pryluki.
X-101 missiles are reported in the north.
A missile is reported to be heading from the south towards Kryvyi Rih.
Several Kalibr missiles are flying towards Novyi Buh/Kazanka, likely further into the Kirovohrad region.
A group of missiles is heading from the Kherson region to the Mykolaiv region.
A group of missiles is reported in the north of the Sumy region, moving south.
Cruise missiles have been reported via Shostka towards Konotop, likely from Tu-95ms.
A cruise missile (KR) is reported from the north of the Sumy region heading towards the Chernihiv region.
Ukrainian forces report that on the night of January 17, 2025, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with two "Iskander-M" ballistic missiles.
Reports of repeated ballistic missile launches towards Kryvyi Rih.
A group of Kalibr missiles is heading towards Zelenodolsk. The group is also being targeted.
Other missiles are currently passing over Kazanka into the Kirovohrad region.
Missiles are reported to be heading towards or passing over Konotop.
Additional Kalibr missiles have entered the Beryslav district, moving towards Bereznehuvate.
Missiles from TU-95ms are crossing the border of the Sumy and Chernihiv regions, heading towards the Poltava region. There are up to 10 of these missiles.
Several missiles are near Kropyvnytskyi, heading west towards the Cherkasy/Vinnytsia regions.
A pair of missiles are passing through Bereznehuvate towards Novyi Buh/Kazanka, with the possibility of turning towards Zelenodolsk.
The main group of missiles from the Chernihiv and Sumy regions is moving towards the Myrhorod district of the Poltava region.
Myrhorod is under threat from a missile approaching from the north.
Several Kalibr missiles are west of Kropyvnytskyi, heading towards or passing over Uman.
The main group of missiles from the north of the Poltava region is heading southwest towards the Cherkasy region.
A pair of Kalibr missiles is passing over Kazanka and entering the Kirovohrad region. Another pair has entered the Beryslav district and is following the same course, passing through Bereznehuvate towards Kazanka.
Russia is carrying out a massive missile attack on Ukraine. X-101/555, X-22, and Kalibr missiles are being used. A MiG-31K, a Kinzhal missile carrier, is also airborne.
The first missiles, along with Kalibr missiles, are in the Bila Tserkva district of the Kyiv region. The Kalibr missiles are heading northwest towards the Zhytomyr region. The missiles from the TU-95ms are flying through Pereiaslav towards Bila Tserkva.
A pair of cruise missiles is heading towards or passing over Cherkasy.
A missile is heading towards Chernihiv.
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