Updated Analysis of the Military Situation in Ukraine - January 26, 2025, 12:38 UTC

Strategic Overview

The military situation in Ukraine remains complex and dynamic. Russian forces maintain offensive momentum, particularly in the Donetsk region, with significant advances around Velyka Novosilka, Pokrovsk, and Chasiv Yar. In the Kursk region, the Ukrainian counteroffensive has stalled, and Russian forces, reportedly supported by North Korean soldiers, have made gains. Drone warfare continues to be a significant feature of the conflict, with extensive use reported across multiple fronts and deep into Russian territory. Ukrainian forces report shooting down a Russian drone in the Kursk region. Since 19:00, 49 Ukrainian drones have reportedly been shot down over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk regions, and Crimea.

New reports detail intense fighting in the Kursk region, with Russian forces advancing in Nikolayevo-Daryino, Makhnovka, and Russkoye Porechnoye. Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drone with a sniper rifle and a Lancet loitering munition destroying a Ukrainian tank in the Kursk border area. Ukrainian forces are reportedly using drones to destroy a column of Russian armored vehicles near the border between Kursk and Sumy regions.

In the Donetsk region, Velyka Novosilka is confirmed to be under Russian control, with the encirclement complete. Russian forces are consolidating their gains and have pushed Ukrainian forces out of the settlement entirely. Video evidence shows Russian forces targeting Ukrainian positions in Velyka Novosilka with TOS systems and multiple explosions in a rural area near the city. Ukrainian forces report repelling a Russian assault near Velyka Novosilka, and Russian forces conducted a double strike on Ukrainian vehicles near the city. Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones to target Russian troops near Velyka Novosilka.

Near Pokrovsk, Russian forces are within 10 kilometers and advancing, having severed the penultimate railway line. Video evidence shows "Otvazhnye" forces massively burning NATO equipment and infantry of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, advancing on Pokrovsk. "Operatsiya Z: Voenkor" reports that the "Otvazhnye" forces have occupied new territories and almost broken through to the Pokrovsk-Konstantinovka highway on the right flank near Pokrovsk.

In 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. Video evidence shows soldiers of the RBUBAK "Kittens" unit of the 56th Brigade working against the enemy in the Chasiv Yar area.

In Kurakhove, most of the city has been captured, with fighting ongoing near Hryshyno. Video evidence shows the destruction of a Ukrainian mortar crew in Dachne by a Russian 2A65 "Msta-B" howitzer, using a "Krasnopol" guided projectile.

In Toretsk, Ukrainian defenses have nearly collapsed, with less than 15% of the city remaining under their control.

In the Luhansk region, Russian forces are making advances near Nadiivka and Petropavlivka. They 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. In the direction of Hrekivka, Russian forces are developing an offensive from Makiivka, with an advance of 400m. Near Kolodyazi, there are active assault operations.

In the Kharkiv region, drone attacks persist, with one drone approaching Balakliya. The Ukrainian Air Force reports a threat of Russian drone attacks in Donetsk and Kharkiv Oblasts and repeat launches of guided aerial bombs by enemy tactical aviation in Sumy and the east of Kharkiv region. Russian forces have reportedly expanded their bridgehead up to 5 km south of Dvorichna, occupied the forest near Zapadne, and advanced significantly in the center of Dvurichna. Kupiansk is under renewed heavy shelling.

Key Developments

Donetsk Region

• Velyka Novosilka:
  • Confirmed to be under Russian control; the encirclement is complete.
  • Russian forces have pushed Ukrainian forces out of the settlement entirely.
  • Extensive fighting throughout 2024, with Russian forces 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.
  • Russian forces are about 4.5 km from the borders of the Dnipropetrovsk region.
  • Ukrainian command acknowledges the risk of an operational encirclement.
  • 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.
  • Video evidence shows the "Vostok" group supporting the assault and burning the enemy in the cauldron in Velyka Novosilka.
  • Video evidence shows the work of Russian "Solntsepyok" systems on Ukrainian positions in Velyka Novosilka.
  • New: Video evidence shows Russian TOS targeting Ukrainian positions in Velyka Novosilka.
  • New: Video evidence shows multiple explosions in a rural area near Velyka Novosilka.
  • New: Video evidence shows the mass destruction of armored vehicles and enemy infantry near the boiler room.
  • New: Video evidence shows the work of Russian "Solntsepyok" systems on Ukrainian positions in Velyka Novosilka.
  • New: Video evidence shows a Ukrainian drone targeting a Russian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in Velyka Novosilka.
  • New: Video evidence shows a Ukrainian drone targeting a Russian armored vehicle in the Velyka Novosilka area.
  • New: Video evidence shows Russian TOS targeting Ukrainian positions in Velyka Novosilka.
  • New: Ukrainian forces report repelling a Russian assault near Velyka Novosilka.
  • New: Russian forces conducted a double strike on Ukrainian vehicles near Velyka Novosilka.
  • New: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones to target Russian troops near Velyka Novosilka.
• 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.
  • 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.
  • In the Dmytriv (Kotlyno) area, Russian forces have captured a ventilation shaft and nearby landings.
  • 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.
  • A video shows multiple missile trails and reports that Russian forces are conducting powerful strikes on Pokrovsk throughout the day.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Video evidence shows a mass slaughter of Russian infantry in an open field by the 79th Airborne Assault Brigade.
  • Video evidence shows a Ukrainian FPV drone targeting and destroying a Russian "TOR-M2" air defense system.
  • New: Video evidence shows paratroopers of the 79th Brigade dismantling enemy armored vehicles in the Pokrovsk area.
  • New: Video evidence shows "Otvazhnye" forces massively burning NATO equipment and infantry of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, advancing on Pokrovsk.
  • New: "Operatsiya Z: Voenkor" reports that the "Otvazhnye" forces have occupied new territories and almost broken through to the Pokrovsk-Konstantinovka highway on the right flank near Pokrovsk.
  • New: Bійці роти матеріального забезпечення 1-го окремого штурмового батальону «Да Вінчі» need help near Pokrovsk.
• 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.
  • The "Voin DV" Telegram channel shares footage of the 11th Guards Air Assault Brigade's aviation operating in the Konstantinopol area.
  • Video evidence shows a report from the "Rodnya" Battalion from within Chasiv Yar.
  • New: Video evidence shows soldiers of the RBUBAK "Kittens" unit of the 56th Brigade working against the enemy in the Chasiv Yar 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.
  • Video evidence shows Russian forces raising a flag over the last captured building in Kurakhove.
  • In the vicinity of Dachne, a drone team from the 68th Separate Ranger Brigade forced a group of four Ukrainian soldiers to surrender.
  • New: Video evidence shows the destruction of a Ukrainian mortar crew in Dachne by a Russian 2A65 "Msta-B" howitzer, using a "Krasnopol" guided projectile.
  • New: Video evidence from the "WarGonzo" Telegram channel shows greetings from the Kurakhove direction.
  • New: Video evidence shows the work of "Iskavodov" from the 381st Artillery Regiment of the 150th Guards Motorized Rifle Division, targeting and destroying a British L-119 howitzer near 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.
  • Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces capturing a Russian soldier.
  • The "Dnevnik Desantnika" Telegram channel reports that Russian forces are consolidating positions in strategically important areas near Dzerzhinsk.
  • New: Video evidence shows the 2nd Mechanized Battalion fighting on the ruins of Toretsk. Russian forces have reportedly advanced 300 meters, taking control of the Toretska mine. In Petrivka, they advanced 600 meters.
• Other Locations:
  • Belohorivka: Video evidence shows Russian forces storming Ukrainian positions.
  • Vuhledar: Russian sappers have discovered mines made with 3D printers.
  • Rozdolne: Ukrainian forces are targeting Russian troops with drones.
  • Kramatorsk: Clashes were reported near Chasiv Yar and Fedorivka.
  • Zverevo: Fighting continues, with Russian forces gradually pushing Ukrainian forces.
  • 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.
  • A Russian drone operator targeted a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer but missed.
  • Video evidence shows a FAB-1500 strike on a temporary deployment point of the 5th Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Novodmitrovka.
  • New: Video evidence shows an attack on a gas distribution station in the Kharkiv 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 Russian forces using drones to destroy Ukrainian positions and equipment on the Zaporizhzhia front. A generator and a suspected Javelin anti-tank missile system were among the targets destroyed.
  • New: Video evidence shows Russian forces targeting a building in Zaporizhzhia with four missiles.
  • New: Video evidence shows operators of FPV drones of the Russian Armed Forces attacking enemy shelters on the Kherson direction.
  • New: Video evidence shows homemade munitions being produced in field workshops by Russian engineers from the "SSO Byzantium".

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.
• Borova Direction: Ukrainian forces have established positions northeast and east of Zelenyi Hai.
• New: In the direction of Hrekivka Russian forces are developing an offensive from Makiivka, with an advance of 400m.
• New: Near Kolodyazi there are active assault operations.

Kursk Region

• The Ukrainian counteroffensive has stalled, with Russian forces regaining territory.
• 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.
• 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.
• In the area of Kruhlenke/Viktorivka, Russian assault units have entered Viktorivka.
• Russian forces have reportedly fully liberated Nikolayevo-Daryino.
• Russian naval infantry are reportedly continuing to engage Ukrainian forces in Kurylivka.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 Makhnovka.
• Video evidence shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drone with a sniper rifle.
• A Lancet loitering munition destroyed a tank of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• A destroyed armored "Буханка" called "Коналю-2963" was reported.
• 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.
• Nikolayevo-Daryino has been cleared.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• "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.
• Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces, specifically the "Birds of Madyar" unit, using drones to record the bodies of North Korean and Russian troops in Kursk Oblast.
• A successful strike by the "Biker's team" on a Russian position in the Kursk region is reported.
• Western officials cited by the BBC report that about 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed in the Kursk region.
• The "Kots" Telegram channel reports that Russian forces destroyed three "Leopard" tanks, one "Bradley" BMP, and two "Marder" BMPs in the Kursk direction.
• Video evidence shows soldiers of the 154th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade destroying enemy equipment in the Kursk region.
• A video from the "Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны" Telegram channel shows Russian forces destroying three Ukrainian MRAPs near the border in the area of Tetkino.
• New: Video evidence shows a drone operator of the Russian Guard destroying a Ukrainian 2S1 "Gvozdika" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region.
• New: Video evidence shows a HIMARS strike on a Russian position in the Kursk region using M30 DPCIM cluster munitions.
• New: South Korean intelligence reports 300 North Korean soldiers killed in the region.
  • New: A message from "STERNENKO" reports that North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region have killed 5 Russian marines and fled.
  • New: An image from "STERNENKO" shows a wanted poster for three North Korean soldiers accused of killing five Russian marines.
  • New: Reports of an American mercenary known as "Doctor Death" being captured by Russian forces in the Kursk region.
  • New: Video evidence shows a successful strike by the "Biker's team" on a Russian position in the Kursk region, with the destruction of "Molniya" kamikaze drones.
  • 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 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: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones equipped with shotguns to effectively shoot down Russian drones.
  • New: Video evidence shows the effective work of anti-tank marines in Kurshina.
  • New: Video evidence shows a group of operators from the FPV GВ "North" chasing an enemy tank in the Kursk border area.
  • New: Ukrainian border guards reportedly captured a Russian soldier using drones near the border with the Sumy region.
  • New: Lancet loitering munition destroyed a tank of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
  • New: Video evidence shows a tank of the Russian Armed Forces being targeted and destroyed by Ukrainian drones in the Kursk region.
  • New: In the area of Kruhlenke/Viktorivka, Russian assault units have entered Viktorivka and are attempting to establish a foothold.
  • New: Video evidence shows Russian forces using a drone to target and destroy a Ukrainian armored pickup truck in the Kursk region.
  • New: Warriors of the UA_REG TEAM continue to destroy the enemy in the Kursk region.
  • New: Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces destroying Russian military vehicles and equipment in the Kursk region.
  • New: A video from the "Дневник Десантника" Telegram channel shows an FPV drone targeting a mortar position near the Antonovsky Bridge.
  • New: Video evidence shows an American-made "Abrams" tank being destroyed by a Russian "Lancet" drone near Viktorivka.
  • New: Video evidence shows the aftermath of a Russian strike on a Ukrainian dugout.
  • New: Video evidence shows Russian FPV drones targeting and destroying Ukrainian military equipment, including a tank and an armored personnel carrier.
  • New: Video evidence shows the interrogation of a captured Russian soldier who surrendered after being cornered by Ukrainian drones.
  • New: "Архангел Спецназа" Telegram channel announced a fundraising campaign to purchase another "Буханка" vehicle for a Russian airborne unit.
  • New: The Republic of Buryatia is reportedly ready to supply large batches of the "Courier" ground robotic complex (НРТК) to the troops, which is capable of autonomous fire.
• North Korean Involvement:
  • Message from "STERNENKO" reports North Korean soldiers killed 5 Russian marines and fled.
  • Image shows a wanted poster for three North Korean soldiers.
  • Video evidence of Ukrainian soldiers capturing a North Korean soldier.
  • New: Video evidence allegedly shows the bodies of approximately 20 North Korean soldiers.
  • New: Video evidence shows Ukrainian soldiers from the 95th Air Assault Brigade capturing a North Korean soldier.

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.
  • Three people were injured in the attacks on Kharkiv.
  • A Russian "Lancet" drone destroyed a Ukrainian self-propelled howitzer "Gvozdika".
  • A Russian drone reportedly attacked the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv, injuring one person.
  • 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 Advance:
  • Russian forces have reportedly expanded their bridgehead up to 5 km south of **Dvor