Updated Analysis of the Military Situation in Ukraine - January 26, 2025, 22:38 UTC

Strategic Overview

The military situation in Ukraine remains critical, with Russian forces maintaining offensive pressure across multiple fronts, particularly in the Donetsk and Kursk regions. In the Donetsk region, Russian forces have made significant gains, achieving complete encirclement and raising the Russian flag in Velyka Novosilka, signifying a major strategic loss for Ukraine. Intense fighting continues around Pokrovsk, Chasiv Yar, Toretsk, and Kurakhove, with Russian troops advancing and consolidating their positions. The Ukrainian counteroffensive in the Kursk region has stalled, with Russian forces regaining territory, inflicting heavy losses, and neutralizing Ukrainian units. Drone warfare remains a dominant feature, with extensive activity reported across multiple regions. Ukrainian forces are actively targeting Russian military assets and infrastructure, including a BM-21 "Grad" and using drones to counter Russian advances. They are also reporting that 15 drones have been "lost on location", meaning that they did not reach their targets. Russian forces continue to utilize drones for reconnaissance and targeted strikes, including a new "Molniya-2" drone designed to terrorize civilians and "Kasatka" drones capable of mimicking "Geran" drones and acting as decoys. There are also reports of increased drone activity in various regions, including Khmelnytskyi, Chernivtsi, Poltava, Mykolaiv, Kirovohrad, Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Sumy, and near Cherkasy. Explosions were reported in Dnipropetrovsk and near Cherkasy. A new threat of ballistic missile usage has been reported for eastern, central, and southern oblasts.

Key Developments

Donetsk Region

Velyka Novosilka:
- Russian forces have completed the encirclement and raised their flag in Velyka Novosilka, signifying a major symbolic victory. The capture of the city is nearing completion, marking a significant strategic loss for Ukraine.
- Ukrainian troops are blocked to the north and south, with the only remaining escape route on foot towards Blahodatne.
- The Ukrainian command acknowledges the risk of an operational encirclement, with the situation described as worse than in Vuhledar.
- Video evidence shows drone operators of the 39th Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade targeting Russian troops near the Sukhi Yali River.
- Ukrainian forces are using drones to target Russian troops near Velyka Novosilka, with Russian forces approximately 4.5 km from the borders of the Dnipropetrovsk region.
- New video evidence shows the mass destruction of armored vehicles and enemy infantry near the boiler room.
- Video evidence purports to show the 40th Separate Brigade of the Ukrainian Coastal Defense Forces effectively engaging Russian targets with drones.
- The "Colonelcassad" Telegram channel reports that Russian forces from the 39th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade conducted a successful assault on an enemy stronghold.
- Russian forces are squeezing the remnants of the 110th Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, trapped between the Kashlahach and Mokri Yaly rivers.
- A Ukrainian military officer has confirmed the dire situation, stating the settlement is under threat of an operational encirclement.
- Ukrainian forces are attempting to prevent the encirclement by focusing on positions north and south of Novyi Komar.
- Video evidence shows Russian forces using drones to destroy Ukrainian military logistics vehicles and a Ukrainian command post near Velyka Novosilka. Over 150 Ukrainian soldiers were reportedly killed, and the remaining forces are trapped.
- Russian forces are advancing towards Leva from Velyka Novosilka.
- Video evidence shows the continued advance of Russian troops in Velyka Novosilka, with intense fighting ongoing. The footage highlights the use of artillery and drones to target Ukrainian positions.
- Russian forces control over 90% of Velyka Novosilka east of the Kashlahach River.
- New: Russian forces have been visually confirmed to be in the central part of Velyka Novosilka.
Pokrovsk:
- Russian forces are within 10 kilometers of Pokrovsk and continuing their advance, consolidating positions after capturing Kotlyno (Dmytrovo) and mine No. 2. They have severed the penultimate railway line to the city.
- Ukrainian forces are attempting to bypass Pokrovsk from the west, with reports indicating a plan to cover the city from the southwest.
- The speaker of the operational-strategic group "Khortytsia" denies the city is under threat of encirclement.
- Russian forces are targeting Ukrainian drone communication equipment in Pokrovsk.
- Russian artillery destroyed Ukrainian positions in Krasnoarmiisk (Pokrovsk), including two FH70 howitzers, one M777 howitzer, and 17 soldiers. They also destroyed a drone launch site, four Warmate kamikaze drones, and two FlyEye reconnaissance drones in the Lazurnyi microdistrict.
- In Hryshyno, Russian airstrikes destroyed a temporary deployment point and a stabilization point of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in a local school, killing at least 30 soldiers and destroying three JLTV Oshkosh armored vehicles and two Mercedes Zetros trucks.
- In Dmytrovo, Russian forces destroyed two 2B11 120-mm mortars and eight Ukrainian soldiers.
- "Azov" forces are reportedly conducting counterattacks in the Pokrovsk direction, described more like raids before retreating without securing positions.
- Video evidence shows Russian forces from the 35th Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade engaging Ukrainian positions near Pokrovsk.
- Reports indicate the Ukrainian metallurgical holding "Metinvest" may cease operations after the loss of the "Pokrovske" mine.
- Operators of the "Pulstron" complex of the 95th Separate Air Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces report successfully targeting and destroying Russian military equipment and personnel.
- Heavy fighting continues, with reports of a motorized rifle attack on the Novovasylivka - Novoelizavetivka line.
- Fighting is ongoing in the areas of Shevchenko, Udachne, Baranivka, Kotlyne, Zverevo, Uspenivka, Slovyanka, and Petropavlivka.
- Russian assault troops have reportedly captured a ventilation shaft of a mine west of Kotlyne and have reportedly begun fighting in Zverevo.
- Russian forces are reportedly forcibly evacuating children from Pokrovsk.
- West of Volkovo and north of Solenoye, Russian forces have reportedly advanced 3.6 km, encompassing the entire "pocket."
- Heavy fighting is 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 Vodyane Druhe.
- Russian forces have liberated Baranivka and are within 5-7 km of the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, intensifying efforts to encircle this strategically vital city.
- The liberation of Vozdvyzhenka and the severing of key supply lines significantly impede Ukrainian resupply and reinforcement.
- Russian DRGs are reportedly operating near the road between Udachne and Novosergievka.
- Ukrainian forces are attempting to use drones to target Russian troops in a ruined structure in an effort to save Pokrovsk.
- Video shows missile trails, and reports indicate that Russian forces are conducting powerful strikes on Pokrovsk throughout the day, while simultaneously advancing and encircling the city.
- Russian forces have advanced along forested areas southwest of Slovyanka.
- Fighting continues south of Petropavlivka and Shevchenko, moving towards Andriivka.
- Ukrainian losses in the Pokrovsk direction are estimated to be over 94,000 killed.
- Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces destroying Russian armored vehicles in the Pokrovsk area.
- New reports from "Военкор Котенок" indicate that on the left flank, Russian assault units are regaining previously held positions near Udachne and fighting near the station.
- In the Dmytriv (Kotlyno) area, Russian forces have expanded their control zone north of the settlement and are advancing along the railway, attacking towards a mine.
- In Zverevo and north of Peschanoe, fierce fighting continues.
- Russian units are attacking north of Zelene towards Novoukrainka and a stronghold near a height.
- Near Mykolaivka, Russian forces have regained control and advanced southwest towards Dmytriv (Myrnohrad).
- On the right flank, Russian forces are attacking towards Myroliubivka near Novotoretsk.
- The most intense fighting is near Yelyzavetivka and Vodyane Druhe, with ongoing battles.
- Near Baranivka, Russian assault groups are attacking enemy positions towards Tarasivka.
- Fighting also continues near Zelene Pole and Kalynove.
Chasiv Yar:
- Russian forces continue to advance, dislodging Ukrainian forces and controlling approximately 20% of the refractory plant.
- They have captured about half of the city's urban area, including the Novyi district, and are fighting in the Sievernyi district.
- Russian forces have cleared the forest area south of the Novyi microdistrict and advanced 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, indicating significant progress in their offensive. There are ongoing штурмовые actions by Russian troops, and tactical successes. Video evidence shows the 18th Brigade of the Ukrainian National Guard targeting Russian infantry in the central part of Chasiv Yar. Heavy fighting continues, with Russian forces reportedly seizing the initiative and pushing Ukrainian troops back. South of the Novyi microdistrict in the forest area on the territory of the Mir and Bunker children's camp, Russian forces dislodged the enemy from the buildings and eliminated an enemy group. Russian forces cleared the forest area and advanced another 800 meters. Near the Dniprovskyi pond in Chasiv Yar, Russian artillerymen from the "Grad" MLRS engaged enemy positions. Russian forces have almost completely liberated Solone and are continuing to fight for Udachne and in the Kotlyno area. Russian forces are fighting for a high-rise building near a refractory plant in Chasiv Yar. Reports of Russian forces making significant advances in the northern part of Chasiv Yar and engaging in battles for a multi-story building near a refractory plant. Russian forces have reportedly advanced 500 meters in the center of Chasiv Yar. About half of the city's urban area is under Russian control. A group of Ukrainian soldiers has reportedly become trapped in a "fire pocket" near a refractory plant. Tactical successes are reported, with the 200th Brigade pushing the enemy out of the "Десятый" microdistrict and currently liberating the "Новосеверный" microdistrict. Airborne troops are pushing out enemy forces west of the 3rd workshop of the refractory plant. The 18th Brigade of the Ukrainian National Guard targeted Russian infantry in the central part of Chasiv Yar. The "Rodnya" Battalion is reporting from within Chasiv Yar, indicating ongoing fierce resistance from Ukrainian forces. The battalion's current focus is on securing the flanks to the north and south of the city rather than immediate urban clearing operations. The enemy may lose these three major settlements quite soon.
- Video evidence shows Ukrainian drone operators from the "Raroh" battalion of the 24th Mechanized Brigade targeting Russian positions near Chasiv Yar, causing buildings to collapse. This indicates the continued use of drones in urban warfare and the destructive power of these weapons.
Kurakhove:
- Most of Kurakhove has been captured by Russian forces, with fighting ongoing for strongholds near Hryshyno.
- 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 Novoandriivka 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 and allowing their forces to escape.
- Northeast of the liberated Kurakhove, Russian forces are conducting raids near Andriivka. To the west and northwest, Russian forces are applying pressure, but their activity has decreased in the past few days, likely due to rotations and regrouping. Positional fighting is reported in the Kurakhove - Dachne area. Russian assault units reportedly captured new positions north of the Kurakhove sludge dumps, advancing 1.5 km west along the Dachne - Yantarne line. On the Kurakhiv direction, fierce battles are ongoing near several settlements, with 14 enemy attacks repelled. Clashes were reported near Vremivka, Kostiantynopil, and Velyka Novosilka. Active combat operations are reported near Kurakhove. Most of Kurakhove is under Russian control, with fighting ongoing near Hryshyno and for strongholds. Russian forces are engaging in active combat near Kurakhove, with a reported advance of up to 700 meters on the northern flank. Reports of fighting near Kurakhove and Andriivka. Positional fighting is reported in the Kurakhove - Dachne area. Russian assault units reportedly captured new positions north of the Kurakhove sludge dumps, advancing 1.5 km west along the Dachne - Yantarne line. Active combat operations are ongoing in the vicinity of Kurakhove and Andriivka. Video evidence shows the destruction of a Ukrainian mortar crew in Dachne by a Russian 2A65 "Msta-B" howitzer, using a "Krasnopol" guided projectile.
- Video evidence shows a soldier eliminating a Russian soldier near Kurakhove.
- Fighting is reported near Dachne.
- A Russian infantry attack was repelled.
- Russian forces have extended their control zone by 400 meters along the Kurakhove-Dachne road.
- Russian forces are advancing near Petropavlivka, Dachne and Sukhykh Yal.
- Russian forces are conducting assault operations in the Kurakhove direction, with the support of the "Southern" troop grouping.
- Video evidence shows the 68th "Iron" Tank Regiment conducting artillery and drone strikes on Ukrainian positions and equipment in Dachne, supporting an assault.
- Video evidence shows a Ukrainian drone destroying a Russian BMP in the Kurakhove area.
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.
- Video evidence shows the 2nd Mechanized Battalion fighting on the ruins of Toretsk, engaging in close-quarters combat.
- Russian forces have reportedly advanced 300 meters, taking control of the Toretska mine.
- In Petrivka, they advanced 600 meters.
- In the Krymske area, Russian forces advanced 400 meters, reaching new positions on the northern outskirts of the settlement.
- Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces capturing a Russian soldier in Toretsk.
- Ukrainian forces have conducted a building assault and captured Russian soldiers in Toretsk.
Kramatorsk:
- A powerful explosion was reported in the industrial zone of Kramatorsk.
- Russian forces are reportedly using the "Uragan" MLRS to destroy enemy positions.
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.
Dachnoe:
- A video shows the successful use of an FPV drone by the 238th Artillery Brigade against a group of Ukrainian forces in Dachnoe, in support of the 150th Motorized Rifle Division's offensive in the Kurakhove direction.

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.
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.
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.
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.
A U.S.-made Abrams tank was reportedly rendered inoperable by a Russian Lancet loitering munition near Viktorivka.
Russian forces report the capture of Cherkaske Porechne and Mala Loknia.
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 Mykolaevo-Daryine 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. Offensive actions are being conducted towards the settlement of Nikolske.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have inflicted damage in the Kursk region amounting to 750 billion rubles.
Commissions are beginning work to assess the destruction of residential buildings in the border areas affected by attacks and the invasion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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. The enemy launched ten air strikes using 15 KABs and carried out more than 300 shellings.
In the area of Kruhlenke/Viktorivka, Russian assault units have entered Viktorivka and are attempting to establish a foothold. Offensive actions are being conducted towards the settlement of Nikolske.
Russian forces, specifically Ussuri paratroopers, have reportedly fully liberated Mykolaevo-Daryine.
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. Two newly formed battalions of the 210th separate infantry brigade "Berlingo" are expected to be deployed.
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 Ruske Porechne, including Belgian thermobaric weapons, a Swedish-made grenade launcher, and U.S.-made 40-mm grenades.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have inflicted damage in the Kursk region amounting to 750 billion rubles.
A coordination council has been created in the Kursk region to address the problems of residents in the border areas. The council will include not only officials, representatives of law enforcement and supervisory authorities but also the citizens themselves.
Ukrainian servicemen of the "Chernomorskaya Sech" battalion are accused of committing terrorist acts in the Kursk region. The case has been sent to court, according to the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation.
"Два майора" reports that a team of drone operators called "Moisei" is operating in the Kursk region.
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.
A Russian drone operator targeted a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region.
A successful Russian "Lancet" drone operator from the "Sever" group targeted a Ukrainian M-113 armored personnel carrier near Yuzhne in the Kursk region.
Russian forces successfully employed a "Stuhna-P" ATGM system against enemy vehicles in the region.
"Colonelcassad" details the ongoing fighting in the Kursk region. Russian forces are advancing in Mykolaevo-Daryine, Makhnivka, and Ruske Porechne.
Ukrainian forces from the 47th Mechanized Brigade repelled a massive Russian assault in the Viktorivka area near Mala Loknia, Kursk region.
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 Makhnivka.
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 Cherkaske Porechne. Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces successfully employing a "Stuhna-P" ATGM system against enemy vehicles in the region. Video details the ongoing fighting in the Kursk region, with Russian forces advancing in Mykolaevo-Daryine, Makhnivka, and Ruske Porechne. Video shows the 155th brigade of the Russian marines destroying Ukrainian manpower and equipment in the Kursk direction. Video from the Russian Ministry of Defense shows drone pilots engaging a target in the Kursk region border area. Video evidence shows a Russian drone operator targeting a Ukrainian armored vehicle in the Kursk region. New 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. A medic from the "Chestnut" unit saved 300 soldiers during the fighting in the Kursk region. Video of a Russian Su-34 bomber destroying a Ukrainian stronghold in the Kursk border area. Video shows a Russian Mi-28NM helicopter destroying a Ukrainian stronghold in the border area of the Kursk region. New video shows Ukrainian soldiers interrogating a captured North Korean soldier in the Kursk region using Google Translate. An update from the Russian Ministry of Defense states that Russian forces repelled a Ukrainian attempt to invade Russian territory in the Kursk region. 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 Mykolaevo-Daryine 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 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. 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 Mykolaevo-Daryine. Russian forces report the capture of Cherkaske Porechne and Mala Loknia. Heavy fighting continues near the village of Nikolske, with Russian forces approaching Mala Loknia 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.
Video evidence shows a Russian soldier capturing a Ukrainian soldier in the Siverskyi direction.
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. This indicates the effectiveness of Ukrainian drone warfare in countering Russian advances.
North Korea has announced an increase in military spending for 2025. While the proportion of the budget allocated to defense will decrease slightly, the overall increase in spending suggests a continued focus on military capabilities. This could have implications for the conflict in Ukraine, as North Korea has been accused of supplying weapons to Russia.
The acting governor of the Kursk region met with refugees from areas occupied by Ukrainian forces. The refugees demanded to know when they could return home and complained about insufficient compensation and a lack of media coverage of their situation. The acting governor's response was that they could return when it was safe, but he could not say when that would be. This highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict and the growing frustration among those displaced by the fighting.
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.
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.
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.
Ukrainian forces from the 47th Mechanized Brigade repelled a massive Russian assault in the Viktorivka area near 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.
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.
Battles are ongoing near Pohrebky, with the 34th Brigade continuing to destroy enemy equipment and personnel.
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.
Reports indicate that over 360 Ukrainian troops were killed in the region in the past 24 hours, with five surrendering.
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.
Western officials cited by the BBC report that about 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed in the Kursk region.
South Korean intelligence reports 300 North Korean soldiers killed in the region.
A message from "STERNENKO" reports that North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region have killed 5 Russian marines and fled.
Reports of an American mercenary known as "Doctor Death" being captured by Russian forces in the Kursk region.
Video details the ongoing fighting in the Kursk region, with Russian forces advancing in Nikolaevo-Daryino, Makhnovka, and Russkoye Porechnoe.
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.
Heavy fighting continues near the village of Nikolsky, with Russian forces approaching Malaya Loknya and Ukrainian forces counterattacking.
According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, over the past 24 hours, Russian forces in the Kursk direction have neutralized over 180 Ukrainian troops, a US-made Bradley infantry fighting vehicle, four armored fighting vehicles, ten motor vehicles, a self-propelled artillery unit, two towed howitzers, a mortar, three electronic warfare stations, two UAV control points, and an ammunition depot.
In total, since the beginning of the conflict in the region, Ukrainian forces have reportedly lost over 55,000 troops, 319 tanks, 238 infantry fighting vehicles, 183 armored personnel carriers, 1,626 armored fighting vehicles, 1,639 motor vehicles, 392 artillery pieces, 44 MLRS launchers (including 13 HIMARS and 6 US-made MLRS), 16 anti-aircraft missile launchers, 8 transport-loading vehicles, 103 electronic warfare stations, 14 counter-battery radars, 4 air defense radars, 32 engineering vehicles (including 13 obstacle-clearing vehicles, 1 UR-77 mine-clearing vehicle, 9 armored recovery vehicles, and 1 command post vehicle).
Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian assault force during an attempted landing near Tetkino in the Kursk region, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Russian forces repelled a Ukrainian attempt to land troops near Tetkino in the Kursk region.
FPV drones and artillery were used to neutralize the Ukrainian forces.
Ukrainian forces from the 154th Territorial Defense Brigade are reportedly using drones to destroy Russian equipment in the Kursk region.
Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces from the 154th Territorial Defense Brigade destroying Russian equipment in the Kursk region with drones.
Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces from the 1st Battalion of the 22nd Mechanized Brigade repelling a North Korean assault near Malaya Loknya in the Kursk region.
The video shows the body of a North Korean lieutenant colonel, along with his weapons and equipment.
New video evidence shows residents of Makhnovka, in the Kursk region, discussing their experiences during fighting between Ukrainian forces and North Korean soldiers.

Kharkiv Region

Drone Attacks:
- One drone is approaching Balakliia.
- The Ukrainian Air Force reports that the city of Kharkiv is under threat from a Russian drone approaching from the northeast.
- The Ukrainian Air Force reports a threat of Russian drone attacks in Donetsk and Kharkiv Oblasts.
- The Ukrainian Air