Updated Analysis of the Military Situation in Ukraine - January 26, 2025
Strategic Overview
The military situation in Ukraine remains highly dynamic, with intense fighting reported across multiple fronts. Russian forces maintain offensive momentum, particularly in the Donetsk region, while Ukrainian forces continue their defense and conduct limited counterattacks.
Key Developments
Donetsk Region
Velyka Novosilka: Confirmed to be under Russian control. The encirclement is complete, and Russian forces are consolidating their gains.
Extensive fighting occurred throughout 2024, with Russian forces, including the 33rd Motorized Rifle Regiment, pushing towards Kurakhove.
Russian forces report the capture of Kotlyno, threatening the left flank of the Pokrovsk sector.
Ukrainian forces are using drones to target Russian troops, while Russian forces are about 4.5 km from the borders of the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Ukrainian command acknowledges the risk of an operational encirclement, with the 110th Mechanized Brigade in a difficult situation.
Russian forces captured prisoners from the Ukrainian side.
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.
"Voin 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.
Video evidence shows a Russian drone attack on a Ukrainian BMP.
Heavy flamethrower systems TOS-1A "Solntsepek" crews reportedly destroyed strongholds of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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.
Video evidence shows the "Vostok" group supporting the assault and burning the enemy in the cauldron in Velyka Novosilka. Heavy flamethrower systems were used to strike at enemy positions, destroying shelters, firing points, and observation posts.
Pokrovsk: Russian forces are within 10 kilometers and advancing, having severed the penultimate railway line.
48 assault actions were reported, indicating a major Russian offensive.
Positional fighting continues, with Russian forces advancing towards Novohrodivka and expanding control along the railway line.
Video evidence of a Russian drone targeting and destroying a Ukrainian M113 APC.
Video evidence of Russian forces engaging Ukrainian positions, including the destruction of a German Leopard tank.
A captured soldier from the 153rd Brigade trained by the US 1st Cavalry Division in Germany was taken prisoner, revealing details about his training and the execution of civilians by Ukrainian forces.
Russian snipers are disrupting Ukrainian troop rotations. Video evidence shows a Russian sniper operation.
"Военкор Котенок" reports on the situation in the Kotlyno-Udachnoye area. 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 Dmytriv (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 Hryshyno.
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.
Ukrainian forces are attempting to use drones to target Russian troops in a ruined structure in an effort to save Pokrovsk.
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.
"Kots" reports that Russian forces targeted the city of Mykolaiv with 7 "Shahed" drones, causing damage to apartment buildings and fires.
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.
Video evidence shows a tank of the Russian Armed Forces being targeted and destroyed by Ukrainian drones.
Video evidence shows Russian forces using a drone to target and destroy a Ukrainian armored pickup truck.
Chasiv Yar: Russian forces control approximately 20% of the refractory plant and have captured about half of the city's urban area, including the Novyi district. Fighting in the Severnyi district.
Russian forces are approaching the western outskirts from the north side of the railway and have launched an offensive south of the railway station.
After clearing the workshops of the refractory plant, battles have shifted to the area west of Workshop No. 1.
Russian forces launched an offensive south of the railway station, expanding their control after artillery shelling near Dniprovsky Pond.
Video evidence shows Ukrainian drone operators from the "Rarog" battalion of the 24th Mechanized Brigade targeting Russian positions near Chasiv Yar, causing buildings to collapse.
The "Voin DV" Telegram channel shares footage of the 11th Guards Air Assault Brigade's aviation operating in the Konstantinopol area.
Kurakhove: Most of Kurakhove has been captured, with fighting ongoing near Hryshyno. 14 enemy attacks were repelled.
Video evidence of 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 remaining under their control.
Video evidence confirms Russian advances.
The Ukrainian General Staff reports 10 Russian attacks in the area.
Video from "Butusov Plus" shows Ukrainian forces targeting Russian positions, suggesting ongoing resistance despite the difficult situation.
Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces capturing a Russian soldier.
Other Locations:
Belohorivka: Video evidence shows Russian forces storming Ukrainian positions, clearing trenches and destroying enemy forces.
Vuhledar: Russian sappers have discovered mines made with 3D printers, which are difficult to detect with metal detectors. They have reportedly neutralized over a thousand explosive devices in the area since the beginning of 2025.
Rozdolne: Ukrainian forces are targeting Russian troops with drones. The 23rd Mechanized Brigade is reportedly active in the area.
Kramatorsk: Clashes were reported near Chasiv Yar and Fedorivka.
Zverevo: Fighting continues, with Russian forces gradually pushing Ukrainian forces along Gagarin Street and Sazonov's Gully. Ukrainian defenses are built around mine waste heaps. Russian aviation launched strikes with guided bombs against these positions and drone control points. Fighting is ongoing in the landings near the city dump to the northwest.
Solone: Reportedly liberated by Russian forces.
Uspenivka: Russian forces are engaged in battles, advancing towards Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
Dachne: Video shows the successful use of an FPV drone by the 238th Artillery Brigade against a group of Ukrainian forces.
A Russian drone operator targeted a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer but missed the target.
Luhansk Region
Russian forces are making advances near Nadiivka and Petropavlivka.
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 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.
Video evidence shows an armored group of the special forces "Akhmat" repelling a Ukrainian counterattack and advancing near Sudzha.
Video evidence shows Russian forces capturing trophies in liberated Russkoye Porechnoye.
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 region.
"Два майора" reports that a team of drone operators called "Moisei" is operating in the region.
A Russian drone operator targeted a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer.
A successful Russian "Lancet" drone operator from the "Sever" group targeted a Ukrainian M-113 armored personnel carrier near Yuzhne.
Russian forces successfully employed a "Stugna-P" ATGM system against enemy vehicles in the region.
"Colonelcassad" details the ongoing fighting. 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.
A Russian Ka-52M helicopter conducted strikes on Ukrainian armor and personnel in the Kursk border area.
Video evidence shows Russian troops using an FPV drone to strike a Ukrainian group advancing at night near Makhnovka.
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.
Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces successfully employing a "Stugna-P" ATGM system against enemy vehicles in the region.
Video details the ongoing fighting, 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.
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.
A medic from the "Chestnut" unit saved 300 soldiers during the fighting.
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.
New video shows Ukrainian soldiers interrogating a captured North Korean soldier using Google Translate.
An update from the Russian Ministry of Defense states that Russian forces repelled a Ukrainian attempt to invade Russian territory.
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 that airborne troops are advancing further into Ukrainian territory.
Russian forces report that there is heavy fighting in Makhnivka.
Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drone with a sniper rifle. The drone was reportedly part of a group of 39 "Baba Yaga" drones that have been destroyed in the area since January 1st.
A Lancet loitering munition destroyed a tank of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk border area.
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.
Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, and artillery strikes engaged AFU manpower and hardware near several settlements.
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.
Video evidence confirms the complete liberation of Nikolayevo-Daryino.
Russian forces report the capture of Cherkasskoye Porechnoye and Malaya Loknya.
Heavy fighting continues near the village of Nikolsky, with Russian forces approaching Malaya Loknya and Ukrainian forces counterattacking.
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.
Video evidence shows the 61st Steppe Brigade using drones to destroy a Russian assault group near the Kursk region.
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.
Heavy flamethrower systems TOS-1A "Solntsepek" crews reportedly destroyed strongholds of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in a border area.
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 region in the past 24 hours, with five surrendering.
Video evidence shows the moment of drone arrivals at an oil depot in the Voronezh region.
Video evidence shows a Russian "Lancet" drone operator from the "Sever" group targeting a Ukrainian M-113 armored personnel carrier near Yuzhnoye.
Ukrainian border guards reportedly struck a Russian drone launch site in Vovchansk using drones.
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, but the operator misses the target.
Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones equipped with shotguns to effectively shoot down Russian drones.
Video evidence shows Russian FPV drone operators targeting Ukrainian positions and vehicles in various locations.
Video evidence shows Russian FPV drones, equipped with fiber optics, destroying a Ukrainian Leopard tank and a stronghold.
Video evidence shows Russian forces using drones to hunt Ukrainian infantry near Kupyansk.
New video evidence of a Russian "Lancet" drone striking a Ukrainian M113 armored personnel carrier near the border.
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 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.
Video evidence from the "Black Swan" unit of the 255th Assault Battalion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces shows fighting near Glubokoye.
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.
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.
A destroyed armored "Буханка" called "Коналю-2963" was reported. 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.
An FPV drone of the Russian group of troops "Sever" destroyed a US-made Bradley BMP in the border area.
Video evidence shows operators of FPV drones of the Russian Armed Forces attacking enemy shelters on the Kherson direction.
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.
Video evidence shows a tank of the Russian Armed Forces being targeted and destroyed by Ukrainian drones.
Video evidence shows Russian forces using a drone to target and destroy a Ukrainian armored pickup truck.
"Solntsepek" crews reportedly destroyed strongholds of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in a border area.
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.
Video evidence shows the work of the "Vinokur" drone operator from the Kursk direction, destroying a Ukrainian soldier.
Ukrainian forces used drones to attack oil refineries in Saratov, Kazan, Engels and military and energy facilities in Bryansk and Rostov.
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 shows Russian FPV drones destroying a Ukrainian Leopard tank and a stronghold.
Video evidence shows the moment of today's drone arrivals at an oil depot in the Voronezh region.
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.
"Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны" reports that the 33rd Motorized Rifle Regiment of the 20th Guards Motorized Rifle Division fought its way from Novomikhailovka to Kurakhovo in 2024. The video shows the actions of the Russian troops in taking a cascade of enemy settlements.
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 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".
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 BorovaAndriivka.
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: 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.
Video evidence shows a Russian FPV drone destroying a Ukrainian temporary deployment point in the Kupyansk direction.
Ukrainian forces report burning a Russian T-80 tank.
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.
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.
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.
Russian reconnaissance reportedly tracked their opponents using drones and destroyed their control point in the Kharkiv region near Kupiansk.
OTU "Kharkiv" Report: The operational-tactical group "Kharkiv" reported that the situation in the region remains complex, with no significant changes. Ukrainian forces are continuing to hold back the advance of Russian forces.
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces did not conduct offensive actions but launched 61 kamikaze drone strikes and carried out 443 shelling incidents against Ukrainian positions.
Ukrainian forces are effectively destroying Russian manpower, weapons, and military equipment.
Enemy losses over the past 24 hours amounted to 101 personnel, including 34 killed and 67 wounded.
Additionally, 93 units of enemy weapons and military equipment were destroyed or damaged, including 1 armored vehicle, 2 artillery systems, 9 vehicles, 10 units of special equipment, and 71 UAVs.
Ukrainian forces also destroyed 89 shelters for personnel, 1 ammunition storage site, 1 fuel storage site, and 1 UAV launch site.
Vovchansk Direction: Clashes took place between Ukrainian units of the 113th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade, border guards, and rangers against Russian assault groups. The enemy suffered significant losses in manpower and equipment, including 37 killed, 5 wounded, and 4 BMP-3 units destroyed.
Sumy: In Sumy, an enemy drone is approaching from the northeast. The city of Sumy is under threat from a drone approaching from the south. The Ukrainian Air Force reports a drone in Sumy region, heading south.
Kryvyi Rih: In Kryvyi Rih, an enemy drone is approaching from the north.
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 reports indicate 5 drones are flying past Bashtanka towards the Voznesensky district, 1 drone flew past Kryvyi Rih into the Kirovohrad region, 1 drone over Kropyvnytskyi, 2 drones in the Kamensky area, 7 drones in the Kremenchug district in a northwesterly direction, 4 drones circling in the Kupyansk area, 2 drones north of Lozova, Kharkiv region, in a westerly direction, 3 drones heading towards/through Nizhyn, 3 drones from Sumy region flying to Chernihiv region, 1 drone in the north of Poltava region in a westerly direction, 1 new drone from the Black Sea in the direction of Fontanka.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports that enemy drones are moving in the Mykolaiv region from the south.
There are reports of two drones flying over the city of Mykolaiv.
There are also reports of two drones approaching the city of Mykolaiv from the direction of Bolshaya Korenikha.
The city of Chernomorsk and the city of Odessa are under threat from an enemy drone approaching from the south.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports the following drone movements: south of Sumy Oblast (westward course), west and southeast of Chernihiv Oblast (west/southwest course), center of Poltava Oblast (northeast course), west of Kirovohrad Oblast (south course), north and southeast of Kyiv Oblast (west/south course), north of Donetsk Oblast (west/east course), and Odesa Oblast (east course, towards Chornomorsk).
1 drone is reported south of Uman, 2 in the north of Kyiv Oblast (westward course), 3 passing through Pereiaslav (southwest course), 1 moving from Kharkiv to Poltava Oblast, and 1 moving from Sumy to Chernihiv Oblast.
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 **Dnipropet