Updated Analysis of the Military Situation in Ukraine - January 29, 2025, 07:08 UTC

Strategic Overview

The military situation in Ukraine remains critical, with Russian forces maintaining offensive momentum across multiple fronts. The Donetsk region continues to be the focal point of intense fighting, with significant developments around Velyka Novosilka, Pokrovsk, and Chasiv Yar. The encirclement and capture of Velyka Novosilka are major strategic and symbolic victories for Russian forces, opening avenues for further advances towards Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. The loss of Velyka Novosilka has been confirmed by Ukrainian sources, highlighting the severity of the situation. Intense fighting continues around Pokrovsk, Chasiv Yar, Toretsk, and Kurakhove, with Russian troops advancing and consolidating their positions.

Drone warfare remains a dominant feature, with extensive activity reported across multiple regions, including a new attack on Odesa, an overnight attack on Cherkasy Oblast causing damage and requiring the deployment of air defense, as well as a confirmed drone attack on Kyiv that has now been repelled. Ukrainian forces are actively targeting Russian military assets and infrastructure. A massive drone attack targeted central Russia and the south, with over 100 drones reportedly involved. While most were intercepted, some hit their targets, including an oil refinery near Nizhny Novgorod. This attack has been confirmed by Ukrainian sources, with at least four drones hitting the Kstovo oil refinery, also known as "Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez," causing a large-scale fire. This is the second attack on this facility since March 2024.

Russian forces are improving their tactical position with an advance near Terniv in the Donetsk region, destroying three strongholds, a Western artillery installation, and several Ukrainian vehicles. The Ukrainian counteroffensive in the Kursk region has stalled, with Russian forces regaining territory, including the confirmed liberation of Nikolaevo-Daryino, and inflicting heavy losses.

Key Developments

Donetsk Region

• Velyka Novosilka:

  • Russian forces have completed the encirclement and captured the city, signifying a major symbolic victory and a significant strategic loss for Ukraine. Ukrainian sources have confirmed the loss of the settlement.
  • Russian forces control over 90% of Velyka Novosilka east of the Kashlahach River.
  • Russian forces are advancing from Velyka Novosilka towards Dnipropetrovsk.
  • The capture of Velyka Novosilka opens up opportunities for Russian forces to advance towards Bohatyr and the remaining part of the Donetsk People's Republic south of the Vovcha River.

• Pokrovsk:

  • Russian forces are within 10 kilometers of Pokrovsk and continuing their advance.
  • The most intense fighting is near Yelyzavetivka and Vodyane Druhe.
  • Russian forces are reportedly advancing in the Pokrovsk direction, with fighting intensifying near Udachne.
  • Ukrainian losses in the Pokrovsk direction are estimated to be over 94,000 killed.
  • Russian forces are advancing towards Novohrodivka and expanding control along the railway line towards Pokrovsk.
  • With heavy fighting, Russian forces are moving in the Pokrovsk area and have achieved tactical successes.

• Chasiv Yar:

  • Russian forces continue to advance, controlling approximately 20% of the refractory plant and about half of the city's urban area, including the Novyi district.
  • Fighting continues in the Sievernyi district.
  • Russian forces are approaching the western outskirts of the city from the north side of the railway.
  • There are reports of battles on the southwestern outskirts of the city.
  • Russian forces are advancing towards Chasiv Yar from the southwest.
  • Russian airborne forces, using BM-21 "Grad" and ZRK "Strela-10", targeted Ukrainian positions and a "Valkyrie" drone near Chasiv Yar and Artemivsk.
  • There have been no significant changes in the last 24 hours, but the initiative remains with the Russian forces, who continue the assault on Chasiv Yar. Russian army took the dominant height - "Block-9" mine. On the southern flank, Russian troops advanced to a depth of 1 km and occupied the top of the "Block-9" mine dump on the western outskirts of the mine. The northern part of the city is being cleared. In the central part of the city, Russian forces continue to attack near the multi-story buildings south of the Chasovoyarsk Refractory Plant.

• Kurakhove:

  • Most of Kurakhove has been captured by Russian forces.
  • Russian forces are advancing from Kurakhove towards Dnipropetrovsk, liberating extensive territories.
  • Heavy fighting is reported in the eastern part of Andriivka, with Russian forces advancing from Shevchenko and Petropavlivka.
  • To the west of Kurakhove, Russian troops are attempting to advance in the Dachne and Andriivka areas.

• Toretsk:

  • Ukrainian defenses have nearly collapsed, with less than 15% of the city under their control.
  • Intense fighting is ongoing on the outskirts of Toretsk.
  • Russian forces are advancing towards Toretsk, with ongoing battles on its outskirts.
  • The Ukrainian Armed Forces are holding on to the last defense hubs in Dzerzhynsk (Toretsk).
  • Russian forces are storming the last strongholds of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Toretsk. Battles are taking place south of the "Fomikha" mine, behind the "Toretska" mine and the village of Krymske. In the latter, Russian units are bringing in forces to the southern part to take the rest of the village.

• Kramatorsk:

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

• Other Locations:

  • Fighting continues in Zverevo. Solone has reportedly been liberated by Russian forces. Russian forces are engaged in battles near Uspenivka, advancing towards Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
  • Russian forces report further advances near Dachne, Andriivka, Slov'yanka, and Novoandriivka.
  • Russian forces, with an advance near Terniv, have improved their tactical position and destroyed three strongholds, a Western artillery installation, and several Ukrainian vehicles.
  • Russian troops are trying to encircle Dachne to the west of Kurakhove.

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.
• In the direction of Hrekivka, Russian forces are developing an offensive from Makiivka, with an advance of 400m.
• Russian forces are forming an "operational cauldron" around Ukrainian forces near Novoyehorivka.
• Russian forces are making advances near Nadiivka and Petropavlivka.

Kursk Region

• The Ukrainian counteroffensive has stalled, with Russian forces regaining territory and neutralizing Ukrainian units.
• Heavy fighting continues near the village of Nikolske.
• Refugees from the Kursk region are protesting and demanding a meeting with the acting governor.
• Reports indicate that over 360 Ukrainian troops were killed in the region in the past 24 hours, with five surrendering.
• Since the beginning of hostilities in the Kursk region, Ukrainian forces have suffered significant losses, amounting to over 52,870 troops, 304 tanks, and numerous other military vehicles and equipment.
• Russian forces report the capture of several settlements, including Nikolaevo-Daryino, Cherkasskoye Porechnoye, and Malaya Loknya. The liberation of Nikolaevo-Daryino has been confirmed by the Russian Ministry of Defense.
• Russian forces are advancing in the Kursk region, with ongoing battles near Sverdlykove and in nearby forested areas.
• Ukrainian forces have reportedly deployed over 100 paratroopers to the Sudzhansky district for a counterattack near Nikolsky.
• The Russian Armed Forces continue to press the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defense in several areas. The Ukrainians are attempting to transfer additional reserves to this area.

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.
  • Explosions were reported in Kharkiv and Chuhuiv districts. A fire broke out in a two-story building in the Vysochansk community due to a Russian attack. Overnight, a drone attack targeted a civilian enterprise in the Novobavarskyi district, causing a large fire, damage to a gas pipe and 5 vehicles. Two civilians suffered acute stress reactions. Two drones fell in the Kyivskyi district.
  • Two drones were detected in the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv, with no reported casualties.
  • In the Rohanska community, a drone attack destroyed a private house and garage, injuring 2 people.
  • In Shestakove, a drone attack caused a fire in a destroyed private house, with no reported casualties.
• Kupiansk is under renewed heavy shelling.
• Reports indicate that Ukrainian forces successfully repelled a Russian attack near Vovchansk.
• Ukrainian forces have reportedly transferred a sabotage and reconnaissance group to Belopolye (Sumy Oblast) on armored fighting vehicles, which was detected and destroyed by Russian drone operators.
• Russian forces have reportedly liberated Dvorichna.

Other Regions

• Drone Activity:
  • Air raid alerts are active across almost all of Ukraine.
  • Updated data from the Air Force on the movement of "Shaheds".
  • Ukrainian air defenses shot down 14 enemy drones in the Sumy region. Three drones were shot down in Sumy region overnight.
  • All 4 enemy drones were shot down in the Lviv region.
  • Cherkasy: The city is under threat from an enemy drone approaching from the southeast. Cherkasy Oblast was attacked overnight, with air defenses active. A headquarters for coordinating emergency response has been established in the Umansky district. There is reported damage in the area.
  • New groups of enemy drones have been reported in the northeast of Chernihiv region.
  • Dnipropetrovsk: The city of Dnipro is under threat from an enemy drone approaching from the southeast. A second explosion was reported in Dnipro. Three drones were shot down in the Dnipropetrovsk region overnight.
  • Ivano-Frankivsk: The region is under threat of an enemy drone attack from the northeast.
  • Tver Oblast (Russia): A drone was shot down.
  • Odesa: There is damage to residential buildings due to a Russian drone attack. Four cars caught fire. Explosions were reported in Odesa. Russian drones struck the city again overnight. The Shkilnyi airfield in Odesa was reportedly targeted by a Russian drone attack, with "Tekever" drones used for reconnaissance in the Black Sea being the likely target.
  • Sumy: The Ukrainian Air Force reports the launch of guided aerial bombs by tactical aircraft in the Sumy region.
• New Drone Movements:
  • Chernihiv and Sumy: Ukrainian Air Force reports enemy drones moving towards Chernihiv and Sumy from the northeast.
  • Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast: One drone is flying between Ivano-Frankivsk and Kolomyia.
  • Ternopil Oblast: Two drones have moved from Khmelnytskyi Oblast to the south of Ternopil Oblast.
  • Vinnytsia Oblast: One drone is in the south of Vinnytsia Oblast.
  • Kirovohrad Oblast: Three drones are in Pervomaisk district. Another drone is in the eastern part of the region, moving west.
  • Cherkasy Oblast: One drone is circling east of Smila. Two drones are north of Uman, moving west. A drone is reported north of Kamyanske, moving north. Another drone is reported in the north of the region, moving west.
  • Chernihiv Oblast: Two drones are in the Nizhyn area. One drone is moving towards Chernihiv from the northeast. Other drones are reported in the west and east of the region, moving west.
  • Kyiv Oblast: Drones are reported on the border of Cherkasy and Kyiv Oblasts. Debris from a downed drone fell near a metro station in Kyiv, damaging a building. A drone was downed near a metro station in Kyiv.
  • Kirovohrad Oblast: Drones are reported in the south of Kirovohrad Oblast.
  • Vinnytsia Oblast: Drones are reported in the northeast and northwest of Vinnytsia Oblast.
  • Khmelnytskyi Oblast: Drones are reported in the west of Khmelnytskyi Oblast.
  • Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast: Drones are reported in the center of Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast.
  • Mykolaiv Oblast: Drones are reported in the northwest of Mykolaiv Oblast. A drone was detected in the region, changing direction towards the region.
  • Chernihiv Oblast: Drones are reported in the west and southwest of Chernihiv Oblast. A drone is flying north of Myrgorod in the Poltava region.
  • Poltava Oblast: A drone is reported in the north, constantly changing course. A drone is flying north of Myrgorod.
  • Kyiv: A drone is flying north of Kyiv, constantly changing course.
• Explosions in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast: Media reports indicate that explosions were heard in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast during an ongoing drone attack.
• Air Raid Alerts: Air raid alerts have been issued in Kyiv and six regions of Ukraine. The alert in Kyiv has now been lifted.
• Reports indicate that Russian forces shelled the Nikopol region seven times during the day. The Marhanets community was attacked with a drone, but there were no casualties.
• Several drones were shot down on the approach to Smolensk.
• The Russian Ministry of Defense claims to have intercepted several Ukrainian drones over the Bryansk region. 26 drones were destroyed over the Bryansk region overnight.
• A drone was destroyed over Lake Ladoga, with no reported damage or casualties.
• Massive Drone Attack: Over 100 drones attacked central Russia and the south overnight.
  • The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that 104 Ukrainian drones were intercepted and destroyed:
    • 47 over Kursk Oblast
    • 27 over Bryansk Oblast
    • 11 over Smolensk Oblast
    • 7 over Tver Oblast
    • 4 over Belgorod Oblast
    • 3 over Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
    • 3 over Kaluga Oblast
    • 1 over Rostov Oblast
    • 1 over Leningrad Oblast
  • The enemy reportedly targeted oil refineries, enterprises, and the Smolensk nuclear power plant.
  • Most attacks were repelled, but some fires broke out at the targeted facilities.
  • Drones attacked the fourth largest oil refinery near Nizhny Novgorod. Ukrainian sources confirm that at least four drones hit the Kstovo oil refinery, also known as "Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez," causing a large-scale fire. This is the second attack on this facility since March 2024. A video from "РБК-Україна" shows the aftermath of a drone attack on the "Lukoil" oil refinery in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod region, with at least four drones hitting the target and causing significant damage.

Internal Russian Military Situation

• Voenkor Kotenok Telegram Channel:
  • Continues to highlight criticisms of the Russian military's internal structure.
  • Discusses the importance of small-scale "garage" manufacturers in supplying the Russian military.
  • Raises concerns about the potential for social instability in Russia due to the marginalization of returning veterans.
  • Criticizes the children of Russian elites receiving safe, rear-echelon positions in the military.
  • Discusses the internal conflicts and power struggles within the Russian military and volunteer forces.

Political/Economic Situation

• US Aid Suspension: The US State Department has issued an order to halt most foreign aid for 90 days, including aid to Ukraine. The US has frozen the U4U program for Ukrainian refugees. A US federal court has reportedly blocked Trump's decision to freeze foreign aid.
• Ukrainian Military Re-evaluation Deadline Extended: The deadline for re-evaluation of Ukrainian citizens with limited military fitness will be extended.
• Syria-Russia Relations: Syria has terminated all agreements with Russia regarding the lease of the port of Tartus.
• Zelensky's Statement on Drone Components: President Zelensky stated that the Shahed drones used in recent attacks rely on foreign components. He also stated that every step of Putin is aimed at making the war endless.
• Europe's Fear of Exclusion from Peace Talks: European officials are concerned that the EU and Ukraine might be excluded from peace negotiations.
• EU Sanctions on Russian Citizens: The EU has imposed sanctions on three Russian citizens allegedly responsible for cyberattacks.
• Poland to Invite Trump to Three Seas Summit: Poland plans to invite former US President Donald Trump to the Three Seas Initiative summit.
• Ukraine's Defense Industry Funding: The Ukrainian defense industry has secured over $1.5 billion in foreign partner funding in 2024.
• Rising Inflation and Economic Difficulties in Russia: Despite reported economic growth, Russia is facing increasing inflation, rising prices, and labor shortages.
• The number of bars in the center of Moscow increased by 8% in 2024, reaching 168.
• Putin's Statement on Peace Negotiations: Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he is not ready to sign a peace treaty with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he considers "illegitimate." Putin believes that only the Verkhovna Rada is the legitimate authority in Ukraine. He also claimed that if the West stopped supporting Ukraine, the conflict would end within two months. Additionally, he mentioned that Moscow had allegedly offered Ukrainian forces to leave the territories of the self-proclaimed "DNR" and "LNR" before the start of the war, and if Kyiv had agreed, hostilities would not have begun.
• German Chancellor Scholz Criticizes Elon Musk: Scholz criticized Musk for supporting right-wing parties in Europe, calling it "disgusting."
• EU Sanctions: The new EU anti-Russian sanctions package will not include a full ban on Russian liquefied natural gas imports.
• Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has responded to statements made by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, calling them "absurd" and an attempt to shift responsibility for internal political failures onto foreign states.

Information Warfare

• DeepState Analysis: The DeepState Telegram channel shared an image claiming to show Russian forces in the central part of Velyka Novosilka, contradicting official Ukrainian reports. They also report that Russian forces have advanced near several settlements.
• Voenkor Kotenok Telegram Channel:
  • Continues to highlight criticisms of the Russian military's internal structure.
  • Shared a video of Ukrainian soldiers in Velyka Novosilka expressing despair and accusing their command of abandoning them.
  • Discusses the importance of small-scale "garage" manufacturers in supplying the Russian military.
  • Raises concerns about the potential for social instability in Russia due to the marginalization of returning veterans.
  • Criticizes the children of Russian elites receiving safe, rear-echelon positions in the military.
  • Discusses the internal conflicts and power struggles within the Russian military and volunteer forces.
• Automated Bot Activity: Evidence suggests the use of automated bots on Telegram channels to post contextually relevant but inappropriate comments.
• Ukrainian and Russian Media Reports: Reports from both Ukrainian and Russian media outlets highlight the discrepancies between official statements and the actual situation on the ground.
• Propaganda Videos: Videos showing the raising of the Russian flag in Velyka Novosilka and interviews with captured Ukrainian soldiers are being used for propaganda purposes by Russian sources.
• The channel "Dnevnik Desantnika" reports on the activities of Russian airborne forces and shares a video of musician Andrey Makarevich stating he is not ready to help the Kyiv regime.
• The "Rybare" channel provides a summary of the situation on the morning of January 28, 2025, highlighting the liberation of Nikolaevo-Daryino in the Kursk region, ongoing battles in Chasiv Yar and Toretsk, and the strategic importance of Velyka Novosilka. It also mentions drone attacks and shelling incidents.
• The "Operatsiya Z" channel shared an image and a description of the situation near Kurakhove, highlighting the importance of Andriivka.
• The "Operativny ZSU" channel shared images and a description of the aftermath of a drone attack on Kharkiv.
• Images of the aftermath of the drone attack on Odesa are being shared on social media.
• The Ukrainian General Staff reported on the presence of Russian warships and missile carriers in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov, and Mediterranean Sea. As of 06:00 on January 29, 2025, there was 1 Russian warship in the Black Sea, with no missile carriers present. In the Sea of Azov, there were no Russian warships or missile carriers. In the Mediterranean Sea, there were 6 Russian warships, 2 of which were carrying "Kalibr" cruise missiles with a total capacity of up to 22 missiles.
• The Ukrainian Navy reported that there are no Russian missile carriers in either the Black Sea or the Sea of Azov.
• Video evidence shows a Russian special forces unit operating in the Donetsk region, using drones and other advanced equipment. The unit is seeking public donations to procure additional gear.
• The "WarGonzo" Telegram channel provides a frontline report for the morning of January 29, 2025, detailing the situation in the Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Chasiv Yar, and Kursk regions.
• The "Operative ZSU" Telegram channel reports that 1670 Russian soldiers were "de-Russified" in the past day.
• Reports indicate that an SBU report, allegedly leaked by the Joker DPR channel, confirms Ukrainian media reports about personnel issues within the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including low morale in units in the occupied part of the Kursk region. The report also mentions significant losses among mercenaries.
• Russian operators of the 14th Guards Special Forces Brigade reportedly destroyed multiple tanks, armored vehicles, and enemy infantry in the South Donetsk direction.
• Bombers of the 11th Air Force and Air Defense Army engaged enemy targets in the area of responsibility of the "Vostok" group in the South Donetsk direction, near Rozlyv.
• Supreme Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs, Kaya Kallas, and US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, agreed on the need to maintain maximum pressure on Moscow, according to Bloomberg.
• The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted to the statements of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico regarding "enemies". In a commentary, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Fico, against the backdrop of falling public trust and protests against his pro-Russian course in Slovakia, "resorted to searching for enemies and found them in Ukraine." "We consider these absurd statements as an attempt to shift responsibility for his own internal political failures to foreign states and leaders. We advise you to look not abroad, but in the mirror," the statement of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry reads.
• A video shows at least two drones hitting the Kstovo oil refinery in the Nizhny Novgorod region, also known as "Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez," causing a large-scale fire. This is one of Russia's key refineries, processing over 15 million tons of crude oil per year. This is the second attack on this facility since March 2024.
• The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) is investigating a criminal case against Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, according to the Center for Combating Corruption. Umerov reportedly refused to extend the contract of the head of the Defense Procurement Agency, Marina Bezrukova, and removed two state representatives from the agency's supervisory board who voted to extend her contract.
• The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, and US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, agreed on the need to maintain maximum pressure on Moscow, according to Bloomberg.
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has reacted to the statements of the Slovak Prime Minister, Robert Fico, calling them "absurd" and an attempt to shift responsibility for internal political failures to foreign states.
• At least two drones hit the Kstovo oil refinery in the Nizhny Novgorod region, also known as "Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez," causing a large-scale fire. This is one of the key Russian refineries, processing over 15 million tons of crude oil per year. This is the second attack on this facility since March 2024.
• The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) is investigating a criminal case against Defense Minister Rustem Umerov for alleged abuse of power.
• DeepState reports that the enemy occupied Velyka Novosilka and also advanced near Pishchane, Nadiivka, Andriivka, and Baranivka.
• The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that 104 Ukrainian drones were intercepted and destroyed overnight. The enemy reportedly targeted oil refineries, enterprises, and the Smolensk nuclear power plant. Most attacks were repelled, but some fires broke out at the targeted facilities.
• The Ukrainian General Staff reported on the presence of Russian warships and missile carriers in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov, and Mediterranean Sea.
• The Ukrainian Navy reported that there are no Russian missile carriers in either the Black Sea or the Sea of Azov.
• A video shows a modified utility vehicle with a machine gun being used in a tactical environment, highlighting adaptability and the use of light mobile units.
• A video depicts a large-scale fire at a nighttime industrial site, likely the result of a deliberate strike. The fire is identified as the Kstovo oil refinery in the Nizhny Novgorod region, also known as "Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez". It is the fourth largest oil refinery in Russia, processing over 15 million tons of crude oil per year. This is not the first time the refinery has been targeted by 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 in the Kursk region, 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 in the Kursk region.
• An FPV drone of the Russian group of troops "Sever" destroyed a US-made Bradley BMP in the border area of the Kursk region.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• "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 in the Kursk region.
• Video evidence shows Russian forces using a drone to target and destroy a Ukrainian armored pickup truck in the Kursk region.
• Video evidence shows a Russian FPV drone operator destroying a group of Ukrainian soldiers in a trench. The video is described as an example of how the Russian military is dealing with Ukrainian mobilization efforts.
• A video shows Russian soldiers being transported to the front line in handcuffs. The video is described as evidence of low morale and a lack of trust within the Russian military.
• The "Два майора" Telegram channel shared a video and a description of a fundraising effort for Russian mortar crews in the 83rd Brigade. The goal is to raise 1,300,000 rubles to purchase a vehicle for transporting ammunition and evacuating wounded soldiers. As of the time of the message, 743,949 rubles had been raised.
• A video shared by the "Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны" Telegram channel shows the aftermath of a drone attack on a civilian area in Hraivoron, Belgorod Oblast. Several cars and apartments were damaged, and one man and one woman were injured.
• A video shared by the "Шеф Hayabusa🫡🇺🇦" Telegram channel shows a large fire at an oil refinery in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod region. The caption indicates that this is the fourth largest oil refinery in Russia.
• A photo shared by the "Шеф Hayabusa🫡🇺🇦" Telegram channel shows a fundraising campaign for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The goal is to raise money for new equipment.
• The Ukrainian General Staff shared several images related to the ongoing conflict, including:
  • A map of the Kursk direction, showing the locations of recent combat clashes and enemy attacks.
  • A map of the Kupyansk direction, showing the locations where Ukrainian forces repelled enemy attacks.
  • A map of the Lyman direction, showing the locations of recent combat clashes and enemy attacks.
  • A map of the Pokrovsk direction, showing the locations of recent combat clashes and enemy attacks.
  • A map of the Toretsk direction, showing the locations of recent combat clashes and enemy attacks.
  • A map of the Novopavlivske direction, showing the locations of recent combat clashes and enemy attacks.
  • A map of the Orikhiv direction, showing that the enemy did not conduct any offensive actions in this area.
  • A map of the Kharkiv direction, showing the locations of recent combat clashes with Russian forces.
  • A map of the Prydniprovskyi direction, showing that Ukrainian forces repelled one enemy attack in this area.
  • A map of the Siverskyi direction, showing the locations of recent combat clashes and enemy attacks.
  • A map showing the overall situation on the front lines as of January 28, 2025, with red areas indicating territory under Russian control or where active fighting is taking place.
  • An infographic showing the estimated losses of Russian forces between February 24, 2022, and January 29, 2025.
  • An image commemorating the "Day of Remembrance of the Heroes of Kruty," a historic battle fought by Ukrainian forces against Bolshevik forces in 1918.
  • A photo of a Ukrainian soldier holding a Ukrainian flag.
  • A photo of a Ukrainian soldier holding an RPG-7 rocket-propelled grenade launcher.
  • A photo of Ukrainian soldiers walking in a field.
  • A photo of Ukrainian soldiers providing medical care to an injured soldier.
  • A photo of a Ukrainian soldier holding an assault rifle.
  • A photo of a Ukrainian soldier holding a grenade launcher.
  • A photo of Ukrainian soldiers moving through a wooded area.
  • A photo of a Ukrainian soldier holding a rifle.
• A video shared by the "Басурин о главном" Telegram channel shows two Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers performing a planned flight over the neutral waters of the Arctic Ocean.
• A video shared by the "Дневник Десантника🇷🇺" Telegram channel shows an American F-35A Lightning II fighter jet crashing at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.
• A video shared by the "Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны" Telegram channel shows an American F-35 fighter jet crashing during a training flight after taking off from Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. The pilot ejected and was hospitalized.
• A video shared by the "АРХАНГЕЛ СПЕЦНАЗА" Telegram channel shows a drone targeting and destroying a group of Ukrainian soldiers who were allegedly imitating US special forces during a landing in Afghanistan.
• A video shared by the "Mash на Донбассе" Telegram channel shows a woman from Donetsk being harassed by her ex-husband, who is demanding the return of a cat.
• A video shared by the "Дневник Десантника🇷🇺" Telegram channel shows a group of Russian paratroopers appealing for financial assistance to purchase a UAZ "Bukhanka" vehicle for transporting ammunition and evacuating wounded soldiers.
• A video shared by the "MoD Russia" Telegram channel shows Russian drone operators targeting and destroying a Ukrainian stronghold on the right bank of the Dnipro River in the Kakhovka direction.
• A video shared by the "ТАСС" Telegram channel shows the destruction of a Ukrainian 120-mm 2B11 mortar position by Russian artillery in the area of Novolyubovka in the LPR.