Updated Analysis of the Military Situation in Ukraine - January 20, 2025, 16:08 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 several key locations, severely hampering Ukrainian logistics and defenses. The capture of Vremivka is assessed as a significant development, effectively cutting off Ukrainian forces in Velyka Novosilka and creating a cauldron. Ukrainian sources report that Velyka Novosilka has fallen. A Ukrainian counteroffensive in the Kursk region has stalled, resulting in heavy losses, while 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 Novoyehorivka, and are advancing towards the western border of the Luhansk People's Republic. Russian forces are forming a pincer movement to encircle Ukrainian forces near Novoyehorivka. Drone warfare remains a dominant feature, with extensive activity across multiple regions. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 93 out of 141 drones overnight, with 47 drones not reaching their targets. The Ukrainian Air Force reports the threat of using KAB bombs in the Sumy region. A new guided aviation missile was reported to be heading towards Lebedyn and Poltava. Air raid alerts were declared in Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia region before being lifted. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense confirmed that an operation is underway to neutralize an enemy group that broke into the territory of the Kursk region. The Ukrainian Air Force reports a missile threat to Kharkiv and Donetsk regions. The new messages confirm continued and intensified Russian missile attacks, specifically targeting Kryvyi Rih with repeated ballistic missile launches. A military expert suggests that the intensity of fighting will continue or even increase, regardless of any potential negotiations. Reports indicate that Russian forces are preparing for further attacks in southern Russia, particularly in the Kursk and Zaporizhzhia regions. The use of U-2S reconnaissance aircraft by the US in the Black Sea area suggests increased intelligence gathering and potential preparation for Ukrainian strikes. Drone attacks and sabotage operations continue to be a significant aspect of the conflict, with reports of Ukrainian teenagers being recruited to make and deploy improvised explosive devices. The political landscape is also evolving, with newly elected US President Trump's plans to engage with Russian President Putin to discuss the conflict in Ukraine.
Key Developments
Donetsk Region
Intense Fighting: The Ukrainian General Staff reports 189 combat clashes in the past 24 hours, with 89 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. 64 combat clashes have taken place since the beginning of the day, with 29 of them on the Pokrovsk direction.
Toretsk: The situation in Toretsk is dire, with Ukrainian defenses nearly collapsed and less than 15% of the city remaining under Ukrainian control. On the Toretsk direction, Russian forces carried out 19 assault actions near Toretsk, Krymske, and Shcherbynivka. The Ukrainian General Staff reports that Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions eight times in the area of Toretsk, Krymske, and Ozaryanivka. Russian aviation dropped bombs on Kostyantynivka and Katerynivka.
New: A Ukrainian sniper team reportedly killed two Russian soldiers near Toretsk.
Pokrovsk Strategic Threat: Russian forces are intensifying efforts to encircle Pokrovsk, a strategically vital city. The liberation of Vozdvyzhenka and the severing of the highway between Dmytriv (Myrnohrad) and Konstantinovka, alongside the cutting of the railway line between Dnipropetrovsk and Pokrovsk, significantly impede Ukrainian resupply and reinforcement. The advance towards Udachne and assault operations towards Zverevo from Peschanoye further compound the threat. The speaker of the operational-strategic group "Khortytsia" denies that Pokrovsk is under threat of encirclement. From the Pokrovsk direction, there are reports of the success of Russian troops in Kotlyno and Udachny, which indicates the implementation of the plan to cover the city from the southwest. Russian forces are consolidating their positions after capturing Kotlyno (Dmytrovo) and mine No. 2, repelling counterattacks in the Kotlyno - Zverevo area, and engaging in battles for strongholds in nearby landings. Russian artillery is heavily shelling Krasnoarmiisk (Pokrovsk). The main pressure is currently on Udachne, with ongoing battles in the city center, near the railway station, and towards Novoserhiivka. Kotlyne has been captured and that the encirclement of Pokrovsk continues. The Ukrainian General Staff reports that Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions 29 times in the area of Vodyane Druhe, Myrolyubivka, Yelyzavetivka, Myrnohrad, Kotlyne, Nadiya, Andriyivka, Shevchenko, Dachne, Ulakly, and Yantarne, with eight combat clashes ongoing. Russian aviation conducted airstrikes on Pershe Travnya, Troyanda, and Pokrovsk. Ukrainian special operations forces "South" were deployed to the Pokrovsk direction to "rescue" the situation.
Pokrovsk: Russian forces are advancing towards Pokrovsk, having reportedly reached the outskirts and are now less than 10 kilometers from the city and within 5-7 km from the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Ukrainian losses in the Pokrovsk direction are reported as 335 military personnel killed and wounded.
Kurakhove: Most of Kurakhove has been captured by Russian forces, with fighting ongoing for strongholds near Hryshyno. On the Kurakhiv direction, fierce battles are ongoing near several settlements, with 14 enemy attacks repelled. Northwest of the liberated Kurakhovo, Russian forces are leveling the front line on the Petropavlovka-Shevchenko section. To the southwest, Russian units are fighting for Dachnoye. There are battles along the forest belts north and northeast of Sukhoi Yaly. The Ukrainian General Staff reports that 14 attacks were repelled near Sribne, Andriyivka, Kurakhove, and Dachne.
Velyka Novosilka Encirclement: Russian forces are intensifying their offensive to encircle Velyka Novosilka, establishing positions in the city's northeast and southeast. The last road supplying the city is practically under Russian control, and Russian forces are completing the defeat of the enemy in Vremivka, forming a cauldron around Velyka Novosilka. The new messages detail a double strike on Ukrainian vehicles near Velyka Novosilka. Two Ukrainian soldiers reportedly surrendered near Velyka Novosilka. To the north of the liberated Vremivka, Russian troops are storming Velikaya (Bolshaya) Novoselka from the north, east, and southeast. The fall of the enemy garrison, deprived of logistics and supplies, has become a matter of time. On the Zaporozhye front, the Ukrainian forces continue to strengthen their positions through foreign mercenaries and the transfer of equipment, which becomes a priority target for Russian artillery, drones, and aircraft. Russian pilots struck at enemy positions in the area of Temirovka. The only remaining key outpost of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the South Donetsk direction is doomed - fighting is already underway on the outskirts of Velyka Novosilka, according to military correspondent Oleksandr Kots. In Uspenivka, fierce battles continue for control of the settlement, with the northeastern part under Russian control. Ukrainian forces are attempting to counterattack to the south and in the direction of Novovasylivka. Russian forces are continuing their offensive to liberate Velyka Novosilka, having established positions on the northeastern and southeastern parts of the city. The Ukrainian General Staff reports that three combat clashes are ongoing in the Novopavlivka direction, with Russian forces attempting to advance towards Ukrainian positions in the area of Kostyantynopil, Rozlyv, Velyka Novosilka, and in the direction of Pryvilne. Russian aviation conducted airstrikes on Kostyantynopil and Novopil. Russian forces conducted a successful assault on an enemy stronghold near Velyka Novosilka. The operation involved the use of incendiary devices and FPV drones, as well as the destruction of enemy dugouts.
New: Colonelcassad reports that there will be good news from Velyka Novosilka tonight.
Other Advances: Russian forces report significant advances in Kotlyne, Udachne, and near Novoandriivka, Sukhyi Yar, Vremivka, 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. Further south, Russian forces are attacking westward and fighting for control of the T 0515 road from the Petropavlivka - Slovyanka area.
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. Clashes continue near Chasiv Yar with no significant changes. In Chasov Yar, after the liberation of the Refractory Plant, the fighting shifted to the "Novoseverny" microdistrict. To the south, heavy fighting continues for residential areas. The Ukrainian General Staff reports that Russian forces attempted to advance in the area of Chasiv Yar and in the direction of Stupochky, with three combat clashes ongoing. Russian aviation conducted airstrikes on Mykolayivka and Stupochky.
Kramatorsk: A powerful explosion was reported in the industrial zone of Kramatorsk. The number of casualties from the Kramatorsk strike has increased to eight, including two children. The city is partially without power due to an emergency shutdown, potentially affecting water supply in various parts of the city.
Consolidation and Expansion of Russian Control: Battles are ongoing for Kotlyne and Udachne. Ukrainian forces are attempting to counterattack near Shevchenko. Fighting is ongoing for Lysivka and Sukhyi Yar. 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. Russian forces have made significant advances towards the Dnipropetrovsk region and have entered Dachne, further tightening the "Kurakhovsky pocket." 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. 16 Ukrainian soldiers from the 151st Mechanized Brigade have been captured on the Pokrovsk direction. Retreating Ukrainian forces blew up the Belitskaya mine in the Krasnoarmeysk direction. North of Ivanivka, the situation is deteriorating.
New: Russian forces are engaging in active combat near Kurakhovo, specifically south of Petropavlivka. They are advancing and capturing new positions, with a reported advance of up to 700 meters on the northern flank of Kurakhovo.
New: Video evidence from the "Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны" Telegram channel shows Russian forces using FPV drones equipped with fiber optics to destroy a Ukrainian Leopard tank and a stronghold.
New: Ukrainian forces, specifically the "Birds of Madyar" unit, used drones to record the bodies of North Korean and Russian troops in Kursk Oblast. The new video allegedly showing captured North Korean soldiers, if confirmed, would be a significant development, indicating a possible expansion of the conflict and direct involvement of North Korean forces on the Russian side.
New: Russian forces advanced along the southern bank of the Sukhyi Yaly River and expanded their control zone by at least 2 km towards Konstantinopol.
New: Artillery from the "Press" group of the "Akhmat" special forces demonstrated their firepower, indicating continued pressure on Ukrainian forces and advancements in some areas.
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 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 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.
New: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces from the 35th Marine Brigade targeting a Russian soldier with a drone. The soldier is seen removing his pants and creating a smoke screen after being hit.
New: Reports of fighting near Kurakhovo and Andriivka: Ongoing active combat operations in the vicinity of Kurakhovo and Andriivka. Russian forces have successfully targeted and destroyed a Ukrainian M113 armored personnel carrier using FPV drones.
New: The Ukrainian General Staff reports one enemy assault repulsed near Vovchansk on the Kharkiv direction.
New: The Ukrainian General Staff reports two enemy assaults repulsed near Petropavlivka and Zahryzove on the Kupyansk direction.
New: The Ukrainian General Staff reports seven enemy attacks in the area of Nadiya, Novoyehorivka, Makiivka, and Terny on the Lyman direction, with one ongoing. Russian aviation conducted airstrikes on Zelenyi Hai, Drobysheve, and Zelena Dolyna.
New: The Ukrainian General Staff reports that Russian forces attempted to advance in the direction of Verkhnokamyanske on the Siversk direction.
New: Video evidence from the "Colonelcassad" Telegram channel shows Russian forces targeting and destroying communication relays and antennas in the Kurakhove area with FPV drones. This action is described as a priority for disrupting Ukrainian communications.
New: Video evidence shows Russian forces from the 35th Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade engaging Ukrainian positions near Pokrovsk. The video depicts the destruction of a German Leopard tank and the capture of a Ukrainian stronghold.
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. 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. Russian forces maintain the initiative, the past day was characterized by attacking actions of Russian troops. The “North” troop group reports reaching the approaches to the Nikolsky farm and the village of Kurilovka. At the same time, the Ukrainian forces concentrated manpower and equipment in Sudzha and Martynovka. It is also reported about strikes by "Lancers" and missile weapons on concentrations of Ukrainian forces in the border areas of the Sumy and Kharkiv regions, on units of the 80th Air Assault Brigade, 41st Mechanized Brigade, and the Center for Special Operations Forces "South". Noteworthy is the information about the strike on the accumulation of Spanish-speaking foreign mercenaries. Enemy groups attempted to infiltrate from Cherkasskoye Porechnoye but were repelled by artillery fire. Enemy reserves are reportedly being brought into Lebedevka and Sverdlikovo, and the use of "Baba Yaga" agricultural drones for reconnaissance is mentioned. Over 350 enemy personnel, including special operations forces, have reportedly arrived in the region. In Russkoe Porechnoe, Russian soldiers found the mutilated bodies of elderly people with their hands tied, bruises and gunshot wounds in the basement. Video evidence shows a Russian soldier winning a hand-to-hand fight against a Ukrainian soldier, who subsequently detonated a grenade, killing himself. Ukrainian forces from the 47th Mechanized Brigade repelled a massive Russian assault in the Viktorivka area near Malaya Loknya, Kursk region. Video evidence of a North Korean soldier evicting two Russian women from their house in the village of Makhnovka. A Ukrainian counterattack involving about 50 units of equipment was repelled by Ukrainian forces near Viktorivka. Special Forces soldiers destroyed a Ukrainian stronghold in the Kursk direction, capturing several Ukrainian soldiers. The captured soldiers are from the 57th and 82nd Brigades. Night Operations: Russian forces targeted the Sumy Oblast with airstrikes and Geran drones. A Russian airstrike targeted a boarding school in Sudzha where civilians were sheltering, resulting in one death. Reinforcement of Kositsa: The enemy is attempting to reinforce the defense of Kositsa with additional equipment and personnel. Heavy fighting continues, with both sides present. There are unconfirmed reports of Russian forces clearing Makhnovka, but full control has not been established. Video evidence shows Russian airborne forces destroying a Ukrainian D-30 howitzer near Makhnovka. Active fighting is taking place in the area of Sudzha. Ukrainian forces are reportedly trying to increase their personnel on positions under their control in order to hold them and stop the advance of Russian troops. In areas where Ukrainian forces are losing positions, attempts are being made to send in reserves with equipment, but these attempts are reportedly unsuccessful in 90% of cases. Ukrainian forces are also reportedly continuing to mine all known routes of advance for Russian equipment and assault groups using octocopters. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are continuing to engineer all positions near each settlement, indicating that the Ukrainian command intends to hold each village to the last man. Groups from the 73rd Special Operations Center are being used on some sections of the front, but their presence only slightly slows down the advance of Russian troops. Weather conditions, such as frequent fog and poor visibility, are causing more inconvenience for both sides, especially in conducting reconnaissance, as it becomes difficult to use drones. Active combat operations are taking place in the area of Sudzha on 2025-01-16, with a Ukrainian attack on the Viktorivka - Nikolsky line. The “North” troop group reports reaching the approaches to the Nikolsky farm and the village of Kurilovka. 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. The Ukrainian General Staff reports that Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions three times on the Kursk direction. Russian aviation conducted 15 airstrikes with 23 KAB bombs.
Intense Fighting: There are reports of an impending decisive battle for the Kursk region, with Ukrainian forces concentrating significant resources in the Sudzha area. Ukrainian forces from the 47th Mechanized Brigade repelled a massive Russian assault in the Viktorivka area near Malaya Loknya, Kursk region. In the Kursk region, Russian forces maintain the initiative, the past day was characterized by attacking actions of Russian troops. The “North” troop group reports reaching the approaches to the Nikolsky farm and the village of Kurilovka. At the same time, the Ukrainian forces concentrated manpower and equipment in Sudzha and Martynovka. It is also reported about strikes by "Lancers" and missile weapons on concentrations of Ukrainian forces in the border areas of the Sumy and Kharkiv regions, on units of the 80th Air Assault Brigade, 41st Mechanized Brigade, and the Center for Special Operations Forces "South". Noteworthy is the information about the strike on the accumulation of Spanish-speaking foreign mercenaries. Enemy groups attempted to infiltrate from Cherkasskoye Porechnoye but were repelled by artillery fire. Enemy reserves are reportedly being brought into Lebedevka and Sverdlikovo, and the use of "Baba Yaga" agricultural drones for reconnaissance is mentioned. Over 350 enemy personnel, including special operations forces, have reportedly arrived in the region. In Russkoe Porechnoe, Russian soldiers found the mutilated bodies of elderly people with their hands tied, bruises and gunshot wounds in the basement. Video evidence shows a Russian soldier winning a hand-to-hand fight against a Ukrainian soldier, who subsequently detonated a grenade, killing himself. Ukrainian forces from the 47th Mechanized Brigade repelled a massive Russian assault in the Viktorivka area near Malaya Loknya, Kursk region. Video evidence of a North Korean soldier evicting two Russian women from their house in the village of Makhnovka. A Ukrainian counterattack involving about 50 units of equipment was repelled by Ukrainian forces near Viktorivka. Special Forces soldiers destroyed a Ukrainian stronghold in the Kursk direction, capturing several Ukrainian soldiers. The captured soldiers are from the 57th and 82nd Brigades. Night Operations: Russian forces targeted the Sumy Oblast with airstrikes and Geran drones. A Russian airstrike targeted a boarding school in Sudzha where civilians were sheltering, resulting in one death. Reinforcement of Kositsa: The enemy is attempting to reinforce the defense of Kositsa with additional equipment and personnel. Heavy fighting continues, with both sides present. There are unconfirmed reports of Russian forces clearing Makhnovka, but full control has not been established. Video evidence shows Russian airborne forces destroying a Ukrainian D-30 howitzer near Makhnovka. Active fighting is taking place in the area of Sudzha. Ukrainian forces are reportedly trying to increase their personnel on positions under their control in order to hold them and stop the advance of Russian troops. In areas where Ukrainian forces are losing positions, attempts are being made to send in reserves with equipment, but these attempts are reportedly unsuccessful in 90% of cases. Ukrainian forces are also reportedly continuing to mine all known routes of advance for Russian equipment and assault groups using octocopters. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are continuing to engineer all positions near each settlement, indicating that the Ukrainian command intends to hold each village to the last man. Groups from the 73rd Special Operations Center are being used on some sections of the front, but their presence only slightly slows down the advance of Russian troops. Weather conditions, such as frequent fog and poor visibility, are causing more inconvenience for both sides, especially in conducting reconnaissance, as it becomes difficult to use drones. Active combat operations are taking place in the area of Sudzha on 2025-01-16, with a Ukrainian attack on the Viktorivka - Nikolsky line. The “North” troop group reports reaching the approaches to the Nikolsky farm and the village of Kurilovka. 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.
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 shows a Russian Ka-52M helicopter conducting strikes on Ukrainian armor and personnel in the Kursk border area. The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed the operation. 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 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, but the operator misses the target. 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 evidence shows Russian forces using FPV drones equipped with fiber optics to destroy a Ukrainian Leopard tank and a stronghold. Video shows Ukrainian forces from the Flying Skull drone unit targeting Russian positions in the Kursk region. At least 9 Russian soldiers were targeted, and 5 golf carts were hit. 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 that Ukrainian forces are using drones to destroy a column of Russian armored vehicles near the border between Kursk and Sumy regions. Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting and destroying a hidden NATO armored vehicle during an assault on Cherkasskoye Porechnoye. The video claims that the operation is being carried out by the 30th "Moscow" regiment on the Sudzhan direction. Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces successfully employing a "Stugna-P" ATGM system against enemy vehicles in the region. Video details the ongoing fighting in the Kursk region, with Russian forces advancing in Nikolaevo-Daryino, Makhnovka, and Russkoye Porechnoye. Video shows the 155th brigade of the Russian marines destroying Ukrainian manpower and equipment in the Kursk direction. Video from the Russian Ministry of Defense shows drone pilots engaging a target in the Kursk region border area. Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian armored vehicle in the Kursk region.
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. A medic from the "Chestnut" unit saved 300 soldiers during the fighting in the Kursk region. Video of a Russian Su-34 bomber destroying a Ukrainian stronghold in the Kursk border area. Video shows a Russian Mi-28NM helicopter destroying a Ukrainian stronghold in the border area of the Kursk region.
Significant Casualties: 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. The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that since the beginning of hostilities in the Kursk region, the AFU has lost 90 EW stations. The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that Ukrainian forces lost more than 280 people and two tanks in the Kursk region during the day. Video evidence of the Russian Ministry of Defense showcasing the work of the TOS-2 "Tosochka" heavy flamethrower system, which reportedly nullifies enemy attempts to hide from thermobaric munitions. The video features the TOS-2 "Tosochka" in service with the Group of Forces "Vostok," targeting Ukrainian Armed Forces positions near Velyka Novosilka. The soldiers praise the new vehicle for its accuracy, range, and maneuverability. A video from the Russian Ministry of Defense shows a captured Ukrainian soldier in the Kursk region stating that his unit requested evacuation but was denied by their command. The soldier claims they lost half their personnel and were eventually captured. A Ukrainian soldier was killed in the Kursk region by a trap similar to those used by Vietnamese partisans against American troops. "Mediazona" confirmed the deaths of at least three lieutenant colonels in a missile strike on Lgov, Kursk region, on December 30th. The strike targeted the location of the 76th Guards Air Assault Division. Among the dead are the chief of communications of the 76th Airborne Division Valery Tereshchenko, the commander of the 656th separate engineering battalion Pavel Maletsky, and the chief of the chemical, radiation, and biological protection service of the division Alexei Seliverstov. Major Ali Tsurov, who served as deputy chief of staff, was also killed in the strike. A report from the Russian Ministry of Defense states that Russian forces repelled an attempt by the Ukrainian Armed Forces to invade Russian territory in the Kursk region. The Russian Armed Forces are continuing an operation to neutralize an enemy group that broke into the territory of the Kursk region. The Sever Group of Forces engaged formations of a tank brigade, a heavy mechanized brigade, four mechanized brigades, two air assault brigades, a marine brigade, and three territorial defense brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Bondarevka, Guyevo, Lebedevka, Malaya Loknya, Makhnovka, Nikolayevo-Daryino, Nikolsky, Novaya Sorochina, Sverdlikovo, and Sudzha. Two enemy counter-attacks were repelled. Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, and artillery strikes engaged AFU manpower and hardware near Viktorovka, Vladimirovka, Zaoleshenka, Kositsa, Kruglenkoye, Kubatkin, Kurilovka, Lebedevka, Loknya, Martynovka, Melovoy, Oleshnya, Cherkasskoye Porechnoye, Yuzhny as well as Basovka, Belovody, Veselovka, Zhuravka, and Yunakovka in Sumy region. Over the past 24 hours, the AFU 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 Kursk region, the AFU 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. The operation to neutralise the AFU units is in progress. 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 on the Kursk direction. Since the beginning of hostilities in the Kursk region, Ukrainian losses amounted to more than 53,000 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, 16 anti-aircraft missile launchers, eight transport-loading vehicles, 90 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.
Disrupting Evacuation: Russian forces are reportedly disrupting a Ukrainian evacuation in the Kursk region.
New Report: The message states that the operation to neutralize the enemy in the Kursk region continues.
New Report: Ukrainian forces, specifically the "Birds of Madyar" unit, used drones to record the bodies of North Korean and Russian troops in Kursk Oblast.
