Updated Analysis of the Military Situation in Ukraine - January 25, 2025, 15:38 UTC

Strategic Overview

The military situation in Ukraine remains critical, with Russian forces maintaining offensive pressure across multiple fronts. The Donetsk region continues to be the focal point of intense fighting, with significant developments around Velyka Novosilka, Pokrovsk, and Chasiv Yar. The Ukrainian counteroffensive in the Kursk region has stalled, with Russian forces regaining territory and neutralizing Ukrainian units. Drone warfare remains a dominant feature of the conflict, with extensive activity reported across multiple regions, including new reports of Ukrainian drones targeting areas deep within Russia, such as Moscow and Ryazan. Notably, Ukrainian forces are employing new reconnaissance spheres dropped from FPV drones, capable of transmitting real-time data for 50 minutes.

Key Developments

Donetsk Region

• Velyka Novosilka:

  • Russian forces have completed the encirclement and liquidated the "southern cauldron," controlling over 90% of the settlement, including the city center.
  • Remnants of Ukrainian forces have retreated to the northwest outskirts.
  • Ukrainian troops are blocked to the north and south, with the only remaining escape route on foot towards Blahodatne now cut off.
  • Battles continue on the outskirts of Andriivka and the positions of the 2nd and western part of the 1st defense lines of the Velyka Novosilka fortified area.
  • South of the river, Russian assault units entered the northern part of Dachne.
  • In the area of Zelenivka-Ulakly, there is ongoing counter-fighting.
  • Southeast of Kostyantynopil, Russian units are attacking in the direction of the settlement.
  • Small groups of Ukrainian soldiers are trying to escape across the fields beyond the river and are being destroyed.
  • "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.
  • Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using mortars, "Baba Yaga" drones, and tanks to destroy Russian forces and equipment.
  • Video evidence 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.
  • "Воин DV" Telegram channel shows drone operators of the 37th Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade of the 36th Army of the "Vostok" group destroying a Ukrainian BMP north of Velyka Novosilka.
  • Video evidence shows a Russian drone attack on a Ukrainian BMP north of Velyka Novosilka.
  • New: Video evidence from "Воин DV" shows the current situation in Velyka Novosilka as of 18:00 on January 25, 2025. Russian assault units are reportedly completing the liberation of the settlement, with over 70% of the area cleared. Remnants of Ukrainian forces, previously surrounded, are continuing to resist, and the command of the 110th Motorized Brigade has reportedly prohibited them from surrendering. Russian forces, including tankers from the 5th Tank Brigade and marines from the 40th Marine Brigade, are advancing and clearing the area. Over 350 Ukrainian soldiers from the 1st and 2nd battalions of the 110th Motorized Brigade have been reportedly killed. Ukrainian forces have reportedly withdrawn to the northwest of Velyka Novosilka, from where they are attempting to escape in small groups. The video suggests that the settlement is on the verge of falling under Russian control.

• Pokrovsk:

  • Russian forces are within 10 kilometers of the city, continuing their advance and complicating Ukrainian logistics.
  • Ukrainian forces are attempting to bypass Pokrovsk from the west, with heavy fighting reported in Udachne.
  • Following the liberation of Baranivka, Russian forces are clearing positions on the opposite high bank of the river.
  • Fighting continues west of Vodyanoye Vtoroye.
  • Russian forces have liberated Baranivka and are within 5-7 km of the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
  • The liberation of Vozdvyzhenka and the severing of key supply lines significantly impede Ukrainian resupply and reinforcement.
  • Russian forces have advanced along forested areas southwest of Slavyanka.
  • Fighting continues south of Petropavlivka and Shevchenko, moving towards Andriivka.
  • Ukrainian losses in the Pokrovsk direction are estimated to be over 94,000 killed.
  • Russian forces are complicating Ukrainian logistics north of Pokrovsk. FPV drones are reportedly active in Rodynske, near the T-05-15 highway.
  • Ukrainian military sources indicate Russian forces are advancing on both sides of Pokrovsk to cut off supply routes and encircle the city.
  • "Гром" reportedly eliminates the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Pokrovsk.
  • Tank crews of the "Гром" battalion are reportedly destroying the enemy's defenses on a daily basis.
  • According to "Военкор Котенок", the situation in the Kotlyno-Udachnoye area has changed. Ukrainian attempts to repel Russian attacks near Udachnoye have failed. Russian forces are advancing in the southern part of Udachnoye, fighting for the station, and approaching the center in the north. South of the village, fighting is taking place near Tsarskoye Stavok, Dolgoprudnaya Balka, and the eastern part of Novosergievka. In the Dimitrov (Kotlyno) area, Russian forces have captured a ventilation shaft and nearby landings. Cleanup operations are ongoing to the north, towards Sergeevka. Russian drones are operating not only in the landings but also in Sergeevka itself. There are also reports of advances towards Grishino.
  • Russian forces are reportedly within 3 km of the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and have cut off one of the two routes from Krasnoarmiisk (Pokrovsk) to Dnipro, specifically the road through Mezhova.
  • A video shows multiple missile trails and reports that Russian forces are conducting powerful strikes on Pokrovsk throughout the day, while simultaneously advancing and encircling the city.
  • New: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces destroying Russian armored vehicles in the Pokrovsk area.
  • New: Video evidence shows a Russian drone targeting and destroying a Ukrainian M113 armored personnel carrier near Pokrovsk.
  • New: 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.
  • New: Positional fighting is ongoing in the Pokrovsk area. Russian forces are advancing towards Novohrodivka, with reports of fighting near the railway line. Ukrainian forces reportedly shelled a Russian forward position north of Novohrodivka.
  • New: Russian forces are expanding their control along the railway line towards Pokrovsk, advancing up to 900 meters in a northerly direction.

• Chasiv Yar:

  • Russian forces continue to advance, controlling approximately 20% of the refractory plant and about half of the city's urban area, including the Novyi district.
  • They are fighting in the Severnyi district and have cleared the forest area south of the Novyi microdistrict, advancing another 800 meters.
  • The basements and workshops of the refractory plant have been completely cleared.
  • Russian forces are approaching the western outskirts of the city from the north side of the railway.
  • In the Chasiv Yar direction, after clearing the workshops of the refractory plant, battles have shifted to the area west of Workshop No. 1 of the Chasov Yar Refractory Plant. Russian forces have launched an offensive south of the railway station, expanding their control after artillery shelling near Dniprovsky Pond.

• Kurakhove:

  • Most of Kurakhove has been captured by Russian forces, with fighting ongoing for strongholds near Hryshyne.
  • Active combat operations are reported, with 14 enemy attacks repelled.
  • Russian forces are advancing from Kurakhove towards Dnipropetrovsk, liberating extensive territories.
  • They have reportedly advanced in the southern part of Novоandriivka and occupied several forest strips south of Ukrainka.
  • Ukrainian forces are reportedly attempting to counterattack near Zelenivka and Andriivka to prevent the "pocket" from closing.
  • New: Video evidence shows the last battle of a Russian tank crew from the 5th Brigade of the 51st Army on October 29, 2024. The crew reportedly opened the way for Russian troops into Kurakhove.

• Toretsk:

  • Ukrainian defenses have nearly collapsed, with less than 15% of the city under their control.
  • Russian forces have entered Petrivka and are pushing Ukrainian troops out.
  • In the Krymske area, Russian forces advanced 400 meters, reaching new positions on the northern outskirts of the settlement.

• Kramatorsk:

  • A powerful explosion was reported in the industrial zone of Kramatorsk.

• Zverevo:

  • The fighting in Zverevo continues, with Russian forces gradually pushing Ukrainian forces along Gagarin Street and Sazonov's Gully.

• Solone:

  • Reportedly liberated by Russian forces.

• Uspenivka:

  • Russian forces are engaged in battles near Uspenivka, advancing towards Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

• Dachne:

  • A video shows the successful use of an FPV drone by the 238th Artillery Brigade against a group of Ukrainian forces in Dachne.

Luhansk Region

• Russian forces have captured Zakhidne and Ivanivka, advancing towards the western border of the Luhansk People's Republic.
• They have also advanced 2 km northwest of Makiivka, taking control of a forest area between the settlements and continuing to advance towards Hrekivka.
• Borova Direction: Ukrainian forces have established positions northeast and east of Zelenyi Hai.
• Russian forces are advancing on the western bank of the Zherebets River near Makiivka, Ivanivka, and Novosadove.
• North of Kupiansk on the right bank of the Oskil River, units of the "West" group have liberated the settlement of Zakhidne.
• Russian forces are forming an "operational cauldron" around Ukrainian forces near Novoyehorivka.

Kursk Region

• The Ukrainian counteroffensive has stalled, with Russian forces regaining territory and neutralizing Ukrainian units.
• Russian forces report the capture of Cherkasskoye Porechnoye and Malaya Loknya.
• Russian forces report that an attempted Ukrainian counterattack to retake Kruhlenke failed.
• Russian forces report that they are finishing taking the remaining Ukrainian positions in Kurylivka.
• Russian forces report that Nikolayevo-Daryino is under their control, and airborne troops are advancing further into Ukrainian territory.
• Russian forces report that there is heavy fighting in Makhnivka.
• In the area of Kruhlenke/Viktorivka, Russian assault units have entered Viktorivka and are attempting to establish a foothold.
• The Ukrainian Armed Forces have inflicted damage in the Kursk region amounting to 750 billion rubles.
• About 1,000 North Korean soldiers have reportedly been killed in the region while fighting against Ukraine.
• British intelligence reports that approximately 4,000 North Korean soldiers were killed in the Kursk region.
• From the beginning of the day, there were 15 combat clashes in the Kursk direction. All attacks have already been repulsed.
• In the area of Kruhlenke/Viktorivka, Russian assault units have entered Viktorivka and are attempting to establish a foothold.
• Russian forces, specifically Ussuri paratroopers, have reportedly fully liberated Nikolayevo-Daryino.
• Russian naval infantry are reportedly continuing to engage Ukrainian forces in Kurylivka and its surroundings.
• Ukrainian forces are reportedly increasing their presence in the Sudzha border area.
• A coordination council has been created in the Kursk region to address the problems of residents in the border areas.
• Ukrainian servicemen of the "Chernomorskaya Sech" battalion are accused of committing terrorist acts in the Kursk region.
• "Два майора" reports that a team of drone operators called "Moisei" is operating in the Kursk region.
• Russian forces successfully employed a "Stugna-P" ATGM system against enemy vehicles in the region.
• "Colonelcassad" details the ongoing fighting in the Kursk region. Russian forces are advancing in Nikolaevo-Daryino, Makhnovka, and Russkoye Porechnoye.
• Ukrainian forces from the 47th Mechanized Brigade repelled a massive Russian assault in the Viktorivka area near Malaya Loknya, Kursk region.
• A medic from the "Chestnut" unit saved 300 soldiers during the fighting in the Kursk region.
• Refugees from the Kursk region are protesting and demanding a meeting with the acting governor.
• A new statement suggests that Ukrainian forces will attempt to hold their occupied portion of the Kursk region for 100 days. The intensity of the fighting is being compared to the battles of Bakhmut and Avdiivka.
• A Russian Lancet loitering munition targeted a US-supplied M1 Abrams tank near Viktorivka.
• North Korea has announced an increase in military spending for 2025.
• The acting governor of the Kursk region met with refugees from areas occupied by Ukrainian forces.
• Russian forces, supported by artillery and FPV drones, destroyed a Ukrainian BMP-2 in the Kursk region.
• Heavy flamethrower systems TOS-1A "Solntsepek" crews reportedly destroyed strongholds of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in a border area of the Kursk region.
• Battles are ongoing near Pohrebky, with the 34th Brigade continuing to destroy enemy equipment and personnel.
• Nikolayevo-Daryino has been cleared, with the enemy making careless and unsuccessful counterattacks.
• In the area of Sudzha, the enemy is transferring elite units of the Special Operations Forces from the Sumy region.
• Russian forces are bypassing Sudzha from the south, fighting is going on near Kurylivka.
• Russian aviation struck with FAB-3000 in the north-eastern part of Sudzha and the northern outskirts of Honcharivka.
• Reports indicate that over 360 Ukrainian troops were killed in the Kursk region in the past 24 hours, with five surrendering.
• Ukrainian border guards reportedly struck a Russian drone launch site in Vovchansk using drones.
• Four Ukrainian drones were reportedly shot down over Belgorod overnight.
• "Дневник Десантника" reports that the enemy suffered losses of about 360 people in the Kursk region in the past day, and five people surrendered.
• New: Video evidence shows an armored group of the special forces "Akhmat" repelling a Ukrainian counterattack and advancing near Sudzha.
• New: Video evidence shows Russian forces capturing trophies in liberated Russkoye Porechnoye.
• New: A Russian drone operator targeted a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region.
• New: A successful Russian "Lancet" drone operator from the "Sever" group targeted a Ukrainian M-113 armored personnel carrier near Yuzhne in the Kursk region.
• New: Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting and destroying a hidden NATO armored vehicle during an assault on Cherkasskoye Porechnoye.
• New: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces successfully employing a "Stugna-P" ATGM system against enemy vehicles in the region.
• New: Video details the ongoing fighting in the Kursk region, with Russian forces advancing in Nikolaevo-Daryino, Makhnovka, and Russkoye Porechnoye.
• New: Video shows the 155th brigade of the Russian marines destroying Ukrainian manpower and equipment in the Kursk direction.
• New: Video from the Russian Ministry of Defense shows drone pilots engaging a target in the Kursk region border area.
• New: Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian armored vehicle in the Kursk region.
• New: New video shows a Russian 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 of a Russian Su-34 bomber destroying a Ukrainian stronghold in the Kursk border area.
• New: Video shows a Russian Mi-28NM helicopter destroying a Ukrainian stronghold in the border area of the Kursk region.
• New: New video shows Ukrainian soldiers interrogating a captured North Korean soldier in the Kursk region using Google Translate.
• New: An update from the Russian Ministry of Defense states that Russian forces repelled a Ukrainian attempt to invade Russian territory in the Kursk region.
• New: Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drone with a sniper rifle in the Kursk region. The drone was reportedly part of a group of 39 "Baba Yaga" drones that have been destroyed in the area since January 1st.
• New: A Lancet loitering munition destroyed a tank of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk border area.
• New: 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 several settlements.
• New: Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, and artillery strikes engaged AFU manpower and hardware near several settlements.
• New: 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.
• New: 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.
• New: Video evidence confirms the complete liberation of Nikolayevo-Daryino.
• New: Heavy fighting continues near the village of Nikolsky, with Russian forces approaching Malaya Loknya and Ukrainian forces counterattacking.
• New: Video evidence shows the 61st Steppe Brigade using drones to destroy a Russian assault group near the Kursk region.
• New: Video evidence shows Russian troops using an FPV drone to strike a Ukrainian group advancing at night near Makhnovka.
• New: 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.
• New: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones equipped with shotguns to effectively shoot down Russian drones.
• New: Video evidence shows Russian FPV drone operators targeting Ukrainian positions and vehicles in various locations.
• New: Video evidence shows Russian FPV drones, equipped with fiber optics, destroying a Ukrainian Leopard tank and a stronghold.
• New: Video evidence shows Russian forces using drones to hunt Ukrainian infantry near Kupyansk.
• New: New video evidence of a Russian "Lancet" drone striking a Ukrainian M113 armored personnel carrier near the border.
• New: Video evidence from the "Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны" Telegram channel shows a Russian drone operator targeting and destroying a hidden NATO armored vehicle during an assault on Cherkasskoye Porechnoye.
• New: Video evidence from the "Black Swan" unit of the 255th Assault Battalion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces shows fighting near Glubokoye.
• New: Video 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 shows the effective work of anti-tank marines in Kurshina. The calculation of the Javelin operators took out three enemy tanks and four BMD-4 units of the enemy armored group in two days.
• New: Video evidence shows a group of operators from the FPV GВ "North" chasing an enemy tank in the Kursk border area. After several accurate hits, the heavy equipment caught fire along with the crew.
• New: A destroyed armored "Буханка" called "Коналю-2963" was reported in the Kursk region. Depending on the design, the armor of this van protected either only from pistol bullets and hunting rifles (2nd class), or from 5.45 and 7.62-mm Kalashnikov assault rifles with a PS bullet (3rd class). This is not an MRAP, but still noticeably better than a regular "Буханка" or any other civilian unarmored vehicle, which are now increasingly appearing on the front line.
• New: An FPV drone of the Russian group of troops "Sever" destroyed a US-made Bradley BMP in the border area of the Kursk region.
• New: Video evidence shows operators of FPV drones of the Russian Armed Forces attacking enemy shelters on the Kherson direction.
• New: Video evidence 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 shows operators from the 14th Guards Special Forces Brigade of the "Vostok" group using FPV drones to target a Ukrainian self-propelled artillery unit near the Sukhyi Yaly River and to destroy another unit in the same area.
• New: Video evidence shows a tank of the Russian Armed Forces being targeted and destroyed by Ukrainian drones in the Kursk region.
• New: Video evidence shows Russian forces using a drone to target and destroy a Ukrainian armored pickup truck in the Kursk region.
• New: According to "АРХАНГЕЛ СПЕЦНАЗА," Russian troops have been fighting on the outskirts of Sverdlikovo for five days, with no entry into the settlement yet. The message suggests that reports of rapid advances may be exaggerated.
• New: Russian military bloggers are accused of spreading disinformation about an all-female assault company supposedly being sent from Crimea to Kursk. The claim is based on a manipulated photo from a military competition for women.
• New: Video evidence shows a Russian soldier confessing to shooting unarmed Russian soldiers and committing other crimes in the Kursk region.
• New: Video evidence shows Ukrainian FPV drones targeting and destroying Russian infantry and equipment.
• New: Reports indicate that a new type of reconnaissance equipment is being used by Ukrainian forces on the front lines. The equipment, described as a sphere, is reportedly dropped from FPV drones and can transmit video and audio data in real-time for 50 minutes.
• New: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones to destroy a column of Russian armored vehicles near the border between Kursk and Sumy regions.
• New: 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.
• New: The 82nd Separate Airborne Assault Brigade reportedly ambushed a group from the 155th Marine Brigade of the Pacific Fleet of the Russian Armed Forces in the Kursk region. Ukrainian sources claim that no Russian soldiers survived the ambush, which was supported by two BMP-3s.

Kharkiv Region

• Drone Attacks:

  • One drone is approaching Balakliya.
  • The Ukrainian Air Force reports that the city of Kharkiv is under threat from a Russian drone approaching from the northeast and from another approaching from the south.
  • The Ukrainian Air Force reports a threat of Russian drone attacks in Donetsk and Kharkiv Oblasts.
  • The Ukrainian Air Force reports repeat launches of guided aerial bombs by enemy tactical aviation in Sumy and the east of Kharkiv region.
  • A third strike on Kharkiv was reported by the mayor, targeting the Kyivskyi district.
  • Ukrainian authorities confirm another strike in the Kyivskyi district, with no reported casualties.
  • A fire broke out at an energy facility in Kharkiv following a drone attack. Power and water supply issues are reported in some areas of the city.
  • Three people were injured in the attacks on Kharkiv.
  • A Russian "Lancet" drone destroyed a Ukrainian self-propelled howitzer "Gvozdika" in the Kharkiv region.
  • New: A Russian "Molniya" drone was reported to have struck the ground near a house in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv, causing damage to cars and a building but no casualties. Another strike occurred on a parking lot near a house, damaging cars, windows, and a building facade.

• Russian Advance:

  • Russian forces have reportedly expanded their bridgehead up to 5 km south of Dvorichna.
  • They have occupied the forest near Zapadne and advanced significantly in the center of Dvurichna.
  • On the right bank of the Oskol, Russian forces are continuing to push through Ukrainian defenses, expanding their control zone towards the western part of Dvurichna in the direction of Sahunivka.
  • Fighting continues in the area of Zelenyi Hai, with Ukrainian forces attempting to improve their tactical position by attacking from Borova Andriivka.

• Explosions:

  • Reported in Kharkiv and Chuhuiv districts.
  • A fire broke out in a two-story building in the Vysochansk community due to a Russian attack.

• Kupiansk:

  • Is under renewed heavy shelling, with reports of deteriorating security conditions.
  • Russian forces report that they are beginning to storm Kupyansk and have taken the initiative.
  • The Ukrainian Armed Forces are reportedly suffering heavy losses.

• Ballistic missiles were reportedly launched from the Belgorod region towards the Kharkiv region.

• Russian forces launched guided aerial bombs on the north of Kharkiv Oblast.

• A guided aerial bomb (KAB) was reported in the direction of Staryi Saltiv (Kharkiv Oblast).

• In Sumy, Russian troops struck a Ukrainian deployment site, killing 18 and wounding 30.

• A Russian drone, likely a "Molniya", reportedly attacked the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv.

• One person has been reported injured due to the drone attack.

• The Ukrainian Air Force reports the movement of attack drones in the western and central parts of Kharkiv region, heading west.

• Drones are also reported north of Kharkiv, heading west, and on the border of Kharkiv and Poltava regions, heading west.

• A new group of Russian drones is reported in the east of Kharkiv Oblast, with a west/southwest course.

• New drone groups are reported on the east and in the central part of the Kharkiv region, with a western/southwestern course.

• 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.

• They have reportedly reduced the distance to Ukrainian positions in Petrovske (Hrekivka) to 2km.

• New: Video evidence shows a Russian FPV drone destroying a Ukrainian temporary deployment point in the Kupyansk direction.

• New: Ukrainian forces report burning a Russian T-80 tank in the Kharkiv region.

Other Regions

• Drone Movements:

  • 5 drones are flying over the Berislav district towards Bereznehovate.
  • 1 drone flew over Pokrov in a northerly direction.
  • 2 drones are flying over Pavlograd in a northerly direction.
  • 6 drones are in the Kremenchug region, heading northwest.
  • 2 drones are circling near Cherkasy.
  • 1 drone is moving from the Kharkiv region to the Dnipropetrovsk region, and 1 to the Poltava region.
  • 3 drones are moving from the Sumy region to the Poltava region.
  • Groups of drones are moving along the border of the Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk regions, heading northwest.
  • Drones are in the east of the Mykolaiv region, heading northwest.
  • Drones are in the north of the Dnipropetrovsk region, heading west.
  • Drones are in the northeast of the Dnipropetrovsk region, heading north.
  • Drones are in the west of the Kharkiv region, heading west.
  • Drones are in the south and center of the Poltava region, heading north.
  • Drones are in the west of the Poltava region, heading west.
  • Drones are in the north of the Sumy region, heading south.
  • Drones are in the east of the Cherkasy region, heading north.
  • Drones are on the border of the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions, heading north.
  • Drones are in the northeast of the Dnipropetrovsk region, heading north.
  • Drones are in the Nikopol area, heading towards Kryvyi Rih.
  • Several groups of attack UAVs are moving through the Sumy region towards the Chernihiv region.
  • Drone security is reported in Moscow, Tambov, Tula, Rostov, Kursk, Bryansk, Lipetsk, Ryazan regions, and occupied Crimea.
  • The Ukrainian Air Force reports that 15 drones did not reach their targets and were "lost on location."
  • Ukrainian forces report repelling a drone attack in the Rostov region.
  • New: An animated map shows the routes of Russian cruise missiles and Geran drones targeting Ukraine on January 24-25, 2025. The map indicates strikes in the Sumy, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions, with the use of guided bombs, cruise missiles, and drones.

• A man was wounded after a submunition detonated in Horlivka, Donetsk People's Republic.

• Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian howitzer with a Lancet loitering munition near Konstantinivka.

• An enemy aircraft-type UAV was detected and destroyed by air defense forces of the Russian Ministry of Defense over the Bryansk region.

• Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine with two X-59/69 missiles and 61 drones. The Ukrainian Air Force reports shooting down two X-59/69 guided missiles, 46 Shahed drones, and other types of drones in various regions.

• Three Ukrainian drones were shot down over Belgorod Oblast.

• Ukrainian forces report shooting down a Russian drone carrying a battery with a sticker from the Czech Republic's Air Reconnaissance unit, confirming Czech military support for Ukraine.

• Ukrainian forces report receiving 260 more drones, totaling 139,197 FPV drones.

• In Aleshki, Kherson Oblast, the enemy carried out remote mining of the settlement throughout yesterday and last night. As a result of the detonation of explosives, 12 civilians have already died, including children.

• Kots reports a fire at an energy facility in Kharkiv following a drone strike, with power outages reported in local social media.

• Butusov Plus shares a video of the 3rd Assault Brigade artillerymen celebrating the New Year on their positions, highlighting their continuous operations regardless of holidays.

• Footage of the 3rd Assault Brigade's operations is provided, showcasing their use of the 2S1 Gvozdika SPG and emphasizing the importance of artillery in the conflict.

• "Operativnyi ZSU" reports that Bukovinian paratroopers destroyed a unit of Russian marines from the 155th Separate Marine Brigade in the Kursk region. The video shows the 82nd Separate Airborne Assault Bukovinian Brigade in action.

• The "Voin DV" Telegram channel reports on the ongoing liberation of Velyka Novosilka by the "Vostok" group, sharing footage of the 40th Guards Brigade's advance. The video highlights the use of RSZO, drones, and other means to destroy enemy positions.

• The "Voin DV" Telegram

• New: Video evidence shows the moment of drone arrivals at an oil depot in the Voronezh region.

• New: Video evidence shows a Russian "Lancet" drone operator from the "Sever" group targeting a Ukrainian M-113 armored personnel carrier near Yuzhnoye.

• New: Video evidence shows Russian troops using an FPV drone to strike a Ukrainian group advancing at night near Makhnovka.

• New: Video evidence shows Russian FPV drone operators targeting Ukrainian positions and vehicles in various locations.

• New: Video evidence shows Russian FPV drones, equipped with fiber optics, destroying a Ukrainian Leopard tank and a stronghold.

• New: Video evidence shows Russian forces using drones to hunt Ukrainian infantry near Kupyansk.

• New: New video evidence of a Russian "Lancet" drone striking a Ukrainian M113 armored personnel carrier near the border.

• New: Video evidence from the "Black Swan" unit of the 255th Assault Battalion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces shows fighting near Glubokoye.

• New: Video evidence shows the effective work of anti-tank marines in Kurshina. The calculation of the Javelin operators took