Major Updates on the Military Situation in Ukraine (as of January 31, 2025, 10:38 UTC)
Donetsk Region
Velyka Novosilka: Confirmed to be under complete Russian control. The encirclement and capture are major strategic and symbolic victories for Russian forces, opening avenues for further advances towards Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Russian forces are advancing from Velyka Novosilka towards Dnipropetrovsk. Ukrainian sources have confirmed the loss of Velyka Novosilka.
Pokrovsk: Russian forces are within 3 kilometers of the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. One of the two routes from Krasnoarmiisk (Pokrovsk) to Dnipro has been cut off. The most intense fighting is near Yelyzavetivka and Vodyane Druhe. With heavy fighting, Russian forces are moving in the Pokrovsk area and have achieved tactical successes. Reuters reports that after the liberation of Pokrovsk, Russia has two main scenarios for developing an offensive: westward into the sparsely populated plains of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast or northward into more densely populated industrial areas to pressure Kramatorsk and Sloviansk. Russian forces are within 10 kilometers of Pokrovsk and continuing their advance.
Chasiv Yar: Russian forces control approximately 20% of the refractory plant and about half of the city's urban area. Fighting continues on the outskirts. There are reports of battles on the southwestern outskirts of the city. Russian forces are advancing towards Chasiv Yar from the southwest. 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 units have reportedly taken a position on top of a spoil tip on the western outskirts of the Blok-9 mine. The bulk of the Severnyi district in Chasiv Yar is under Russian military control, according to a commander of a stormtrooper group of the "Española" brigade. Russian soldiers, aided by donations, have purchased drones to enhance their reconnaissance capabilities near Chasiv Yar.
Kurakhove: Most of the city has been captured, with fighting ongoing near Hryshyno. Russian forces are advancing towards Dnipropetrovsk. Heavy fighting is reported in the eastern part of Andriivka, with Russian forces advancing from Shevchenko and Petropavlivka. The capture of Andriivka is strategically important for the defense of Ukrainian forces. To the west of Kurakhove, Russian troops are attempting to advance in the Dachne and Andriivka areas. Russian troops are trying to encircle Dachne to the west of Kurakhove. The 68th regiment is storming Dachne. Half of the settlement has been cleared of enemy forces. UAV crews are hunting down scattered groups of Ukrainian militants, covering the advance of the assault troops, who are already fighting in the center of the settlement.
Toretsk: Ukrainian defenses are under immense strain, with less than 15% of the city under their control. Battles are ongoing on the northern outskirts and near several mines. Intense fighting is ongoing on the outskirts of Toretsk. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are holding on to the last defense hubs in Dzerzhynsk (Toretsk). Battles are taking place in the northern part of the city in the buildings south of the Fomikha mine.
Siversk - Verkhnokamyanske: Active combat operations are taking place in the area of Siversk. Russian forces launched an attack with a motorized rifle unit towards Verkhnokamyanske, resulting in the landing of troops in the central part of the settlement. Ukrainian positions were assaulted, and a residential area was cleared by a Russian assault group. Russian forces reportedly advanced 1.5 km in the Siversk direction and occupied new positions in Verkhnokamyanske.
Kramatorsk Direction: Russian forces have advanced south of Rozlyv and expanded their control in the Dachne area. In Kramatorsk, 13 people were injured due to a Russian attack, including two children. A person was killed in Ivanopil, and another person was wounded in Chasiv Yar. Increased Russian assault activities reported. A powerful explosion was reported in the industrial zone of Kramatorsk.
Other Locations:
Novoyeлизаvetovka: The Russian Ministry of Defense has officially declared the liberation of the settlement.
Zverevo, Solone, Uspenivka, Dachne, Kotlyne, Andriivka: Russian forces are making advances. Solone has reportedly been liberated by Russian forces. Russian forces are engaged in battles near Uspenivka.
Bogatyrskoe: Russian assault groups have advanced to the area of Alekseevka.
Zelenovka: Fierce fighting is reported.
Vuhledar: Russian sappers discovered mines made with 3D printers.
Sukhi Yaly River: Russian artillerymen are targeting Ukrainian forces.
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.
Pokrovsk Direction: Russian forces are advancing, with battles ongoing near Udachne. The intensity of the fighting is comparable to that in Chasiv Yar. Ukrainian forces have reportedly lost the village of Novoselivka Persha. Ukrainian forces report repelling 7 Russian assaults in the Pokrovsk direction.
An "operational cauldron" is forming around Ukrainian forces near Novoyehorivka.
Fighting continues in Zverevo.
Novovasyivka: The Russian Ministry of Defense officially announced the liberation of the settlement.
Luhansk Region
Russian forces are making advances near Nadiivka, Petropavlivka, Zakhidne, and Ivanivka, advancing towards the western border of the Luhansk People's Republic.
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.
Russian forces have captured Zakhidne and Ivanivka and are advancing towards the western border of the Luhansk People's Republic. They have also advanced 2 km northwest of Makiivka and 400m in the direction of Hrekivka.
In the direction of Hrekivka, Russian forces are developing an offensive from Makiivka, with an advance of 400m.
Russian forces have approached the northern outskirts of Kupiansk, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces are deploying reinforcements.
A video from a reconnaissance drone showed the destruction of a Ukrainian UAV control point and the detonation of ammunition near Novolyubovka.
Russian forces have reportedly taken Ukrainian forces into an "operational cauldron" in Nova Kruhliakivka and Nova Kruhliakivka.
Bohuslavka: Russian forces have initiated battles.
Kursk Region
The Ukrainian counteroffensive has stalled, with Russian forces regaining territory and inflicting heavy losses. 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.
Heavy fighting continues near the village of Nikolsky.
Sudzha: Russian forces are bypassing the city from the south.
Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian assault force during an attempted landing near Tetkino.
Reports of significant North Korean casualties, with estimates ranging from 300 to 4,000 killed. Drone operators of the Special Operations Forces destroyed 21 and wounded 40 North Korean soldiers.
Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces destroying a column of Russian armored vehicles near the border between Kursk and Sumy regions.
Ukrainian forces repelled 7 Russian assaults in the Kursk region.
Refugees from the Kursk region are protesting and demanding a meeting with the acting governor.
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 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.
Reports indicate that contractors in the Kursk region have allegedly embezzled over 3 billion rubles allocated for the construction of fortifications.
There are fierce battles in Sverdlikovo and the surrounding forest belts.
There is an advance in the north of the Sudzhansky district.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are transferring all possible reserves to the Sudzhansky district, including Ukrainian border guards from the 94th border detachment of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, who had previously been catching draft dodgers along the Tisza River on the western borders of Ukraine.
The landing attempt of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on two armored personnel carriers was thwarted in Makhnovka. The vehicles were destroyed along with the personnel.
Russian forces are utilizing drones to target and destroy Ukrainian equipment in the region. A French-made VAB armored personnel carrier, a self-propelled artillery unit, and other equipment were reportedly hit.
Ukrainian forces from the 73rd Naval Special Operations Center are conducting operations in the Kursk region, collecting data on Russian and North Korean troops.
Ukrainian forces will attempt to hold their occupied portion of the Kursk region for 100 days.
Heavy flamethrower systems TOS-1A "Solntsepek" crews reportedly destroyed strongholds of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in a border area of the Kursk region.
Nikolaevo-Daryino has been cleared, with the enemy making careless and unsuccessful counterattacks. Heavy fighting in the eastern part of the settlement.
Kharkiv Region
Drone Attacks: Multiple reports of drone attacks and explosions in Kharkiv and surrounding areas. A fire broke out at an energy facility. 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. 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.
Russian Advance: Russian forces have reportedly expanded their bridgehead up to 5 km south of Dvorichna. Russian forces have reportedly liberated Dvorichna.
Kupiansk: Under renewed heavy shelling. Russian forces report that they are beginning to storm the city.
Vovchansk: Reports indicate that Ukrainian forces successfully repelled a Russian attack.
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.
Explosions were reported in Kharkiv and Chuhuiv districts. A fire was reported at an energy facility in Kharkiv following a drone attack. The Ukrainian Air Force reports possible anti-aircraft activity against an enemy drone. The Ukrainian Air Force warns of an enemy drone approaching Kharkiv from the northwest. A high-speed target was reported in the region. The Ukrainian Air Force reports a high-speed target moving from Sumy Oblast towards Poltava Oblast.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports launches of guided aerial bombs by enemy tactical aviation in the north of Kharkiv region. The Ukrainian Air Force reports the launch of guided aerial bombs by enemy tactical aviation on Dobropillya in the Donetsk region. Russian forces have reportedly expanded their bridgehead up to 5 km south of Dvorichna.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports that the city of Kharkiv is under threat from a Russian drone approaching from the northeast.
Zaporizhzhia Region
An air raid alert has been declared and later lifted.
At least five people were injured in attacks on Zaporizhzhia, Kupiansk, and the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russia attacked the Zaporizhzhia region 401 times overnight.
Russian forces reportedly destroyed a group of foreign mercenaries, including a veteran of the Austrian special forces, near Orikhiv.
Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian Kozak armored vehicle and thwarted a Ukrainian rotation.
Drone Warfare
Extensive Drone Activity: Confirmed drone attacks inside Russia, with a massive overnight attack involving over 100 drones targeting central Russia and the south. Most drones were reportedly intercepted, but some hit their targets, including an oil refinery near Nizhny Novgorod. New reports of drone movements towards Chernihiv, Sumy, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil, Vinnytsia, Kirovohrad, Cherkasy, Poltava, Starokonstantinov, Bereznegovatoye, Pavlograd, Balakleya, Zlatopol, Zhytomyr, Fastov, Boyarka, Mirgorod, Priluki, Nezhin, Vylkove, Izmail, and Odesa Oblast indicate a potential expansion and intensification of the drone conflict. Confirmed drone attacks on Odesa and Bryansk resulted in damage to residential buildings and a fire near the "Druzhba" oil pipeline distribution station, respectively. The Ukrainian Air Force reports a threat of Russian drone attacks in Donetsk and Kharkiv Oblasts.
Bryansk (Russia):
Two Ukrainian drones were shot down.
Reports that drones attacked the village of Mamai, with an explosion near the "Druzhba" oil pipeline distribution station.
The Bryansk region is reportedly under attack, with a series of explosions in the sky above the city.
A fire has broken out in one of the districts.
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.
Residents of Klimovo and Novozybkov in the Bryansk region reported explosions and subsequent fires. It is alleged that drones attempted to attack the "Novozybkov" oil pumping station of the "Druzhba" pipeline.
Tver (Russia):
A fuel transfer station was reportedly attacked by Ukrainian drones.
A drone was shot down.
Belgorod (Russia): A private house was attacked by a drone. A drone attack resulted in the deaths of a woman and a two-year-old child.
Several drones were shot down on the approach to Smolensk.
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, causing a large-scale fire.
Ukrainian air defenses shot down 14 enemy drones in the Sumy region. All 4 enemy drones were shot down in the Lviv region. Ukrainian forces shot down 37 drones overnight. New groups of enemy drones have been reported in the northeast of Chernihiv region. The Ukrainian Air Force reported an end to the threat of attack drones across all regions.
There are numerous reports indicating a significant number of drones active across Ukraine, with specific movements noted.
Four drones are heading towards or through Vylkove. Four drones flew past Vylkove towards Kiliia.
Four drones are moving from the Black Sea towards the Izmail district.
Two drones are moving from Vinnytsia Oblast to Khmelnytskyi Oblast.
One drone is in the south of Vinnytsia Oblast, with a northwesterly course.
Two drones are moving from Zhytomyr Oblast towards or through Shepetivka.
One drone is moving from the Bilotserkivskyi district to Zhytomyr Oblast.
One drone is approaching Kyiv via Brovary.
One drone is north of Kyiv Oblast, heading towards or through Hostomel.
One drone is heading towards or through Vasylkiv.
Two drones are in the east of Kyiv Oblast.
Four drones are circling in the east of Chernihiv Oblast.
One drone is in the south of Kirovohrad Oblast, with a western course.
New groups of "Shahed" drones are moving from the Black Sea towards Odesa Oblast.
Three new drones are moving from the Black Sea towards the Izmail district.
New alerts for multiple regions, including Mykolaiv, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Kirovohrad, Cherkasy, Boryspil, Vasylkiv, and Kyiv.
Confirmed drone movements across various regions.
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.
Ukrainian forces report destroying over 500 enemy aerial targets in the past week. Ukrainian air defense is actively engaging enemy drones in Kyiv Oblast.
Explosions in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast: Media reports indicate explosions during an ongoing drone attack.
FPV drones, drone operators destroyed 21 and wounded 40 North Korean soldiers, used to destroy a column of Russian armored vehicles near the border between Kursk and Sumy regions, successfully destroyed a Ukrainian T-72M1 tank in the Kursk border area, used for 6 minutes of continuous strikes by Ukrainian forces on Russian positions and personnel in the Kursk region. A Russian FPV drone destroyed a Ukrainian "Kozak" armored vehicle in the Kursk region.
UAVs, Ukrainian air defenses shot down 14 enemy drones in the Sumy region, Ukrainian forces shot down 37 drones overnight, Ukrainian forces shot down 39 drones overnight, used for attack on Kharkiv hit a private sector in the Kholodnohirskyi district, used for attack on residential buildings in Odesa, used for attack on an energy infrastructure facility in Uman, used for attack on an apartment building in Sumy, used for attack on a residential building in Sumy. Ukrainian forces targeted and destroyed a Russian "Orlan" UAV ground control station using a missile strike.
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.
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. One drone is moving north-west.
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 in the south of Chernihiv Oblast heading towards Kyiv Oblast.
Poltava Oblast: A drone is reported in the north, constantly changing course.
An Egyptian volunteer fighting for Russia was seriously wounded after saving a comrade.
The Ukrainian General Staff reported on the presence of Russian warships and missile carriers in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov, and Mediterranean Sea.
Other Regions
Air Raid Alerts: Air raid alerts in Kyiv and six regions of Ukraine. Half of Ukraine is under air raid alert due to enemy UAVs in the airspace. An air raid alert has been announced in the Zaporizhzhia region. Air raid alerts have been issued in Kyiv and six regions of Ukraine (Kyivska, Chernihivska, Poltavska, Sumska, Cherkaska, Kirovohradska), with the threat of ballistic missile attacks.
Kyiv:
Enemy UAVs are in the vicinity of the city, with air defenses engaging.
Debris from a downed drone fell in the Desnianskyi district, causing a fire.
Explosions have been reported, indicating a possible air attack or air defense activity.
Sumy:
Eight people have died, and 13 were injured as a result of a drone hitting an apartment building. The number of deaths has increased to nine. Emergency work at the site of the "Shahed" drone attack on Sumy has been completed. As a result of a drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy at least one person was killed, and at least seven were injured. The number of injured has now risen to nine, with reports indicating that nine apartments and 12 balconies were destroyed in a 10-story residential building. Four people, including one child, were rescued, and 118 people were evacuated.
Infrastructure facilities were damaged.
A Shahed drone hit an apartment building, resulting in at least 7 injuries, including a child, and 1 death.
A rescue operation is underway for a woman trapped under debris.
A headquarters for emergency response will be set up.
Odesa:
Damage to residential buildings and civilian casualties were reported due to a Russian drone attack.
An attack on the port infrastructure was reported.
There is damage to residential buildings due to a Russian drone attack.
Four cars caught fire.
Explosions were reported in Odesa.
An air raid alert has been declared in Izmail, with reports that drones are approaching the city.
Cherkasy:
Overnight drone attack reported, with air defenses active and damage to an energy infrastructure facility in Uman.
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.
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. The "Operation Z: Voenkory Russkoy Vesny" Telegram channel reports that authorities in the Dnipropetrovsk region are preparing for the evacuation of the population due to the approaching front line. The analysis of a video showing a checkpoint at the border between Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk oblasts, with audible explosions, underscores the escalating conflict and the increasing proximity of the fighting to previously secure areas.
Chernihiv: A Russian airstrike caused a large fire in Chernihiv. An explosion was reported in the suburbs of Chernihiv, attributed to a Shahed drone. Russian forces attacked non-residential facilities with drones.
Ivano-Frankivsk: The region is under threat of an enemy drone attack. The region is under threat of an enemy drone attack from the northeast. Media reports indicate that explosions were heard in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast during an ongoing drone attack.
Lipetsk (Russia): An air danger regime has been declared.
Mykolaiv: Two people were killed as a result of a Russian missile strike on a food industry enterprise during the night. The head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration warns of a possible massive shelling of Kherson and the suburbs by Russian forces.
Synelnykivskyi district of the Dnipropetrovsk region, a lyceum was destroyed as a result of a Russian attack.
Berdyansk was attacked by guided UAVs. At least three drones were shot down on approach to the city. Fires resulting from the drone attack on Berdyansk have been extinguished. Several UAVs were shot down over Crimea last night.
Chernomorsk: Four people were injured, including a doctor, due to shelling.
Military Equipment
Artillery: A Russian artillery strike targeted an enemy UAV control point and dugout near Kostyantynivka. Ukrainian artillery and drone strikes stopped a Russian assault on the position of the 98th Battalion of the 60th Brigade in the Lyman direction.
2S43 Malva Self-Propelled Howitzer: Ukrainian forces successfully targeted and damaged a Russian 2S43 Malva.
Leopard 2A6 tank decoys: Reportedly proven effective, drawing attacks from Russian drones.
BM-21 "Grad" and ZRK "Strela-10": Russian airborne forces used these systems to target Ukrainian positions and a "Valkyrie" drone near Chasiv Yar and Artemivsk.
Ka-52M helicopters: Russian forces are using Ka-52M helicopters for airstrikes.
Mi-28NM helicopter: A Russian Mi-28NM helicopter destroyed a Ukrainian stronghold in the border area of the Kursk region.
BMP-2: Russian forces, supported by artillery and FPV drones, destroyed a Ukrainian BMP-2 in the Kursk region.
M1A1SA "Abrams" tank: Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian M1A1SA "Abrams" tank in the area of Sokol, Donetsk region. An enemy M1A1SA "Abrams" tank of American production was burned in the area of Sokol, Donetsk region.
"Shahed" Drones: Russia launched another attack on Ukraine using "Shahed" drones.
Guided Aerial Bombs: The Ukrainian Air Force reports the use of guided aerial bombs on the Sumy region.
Heavy flamethrower systems TOS-1A "Solntsepek" used to attack concentrations of militants in Chasiv Yar.
French-made VAB armored personnel carrier: A French-made VAB armored personnel carrier was reportedly hit by Russian drones.
Geopolitical Developments
The US has frozen foreign aid, including aid to Ukraine, for 90 days. Trump threatened to use $330 billion of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine in purchasing American weapons.
Sweden has announced a $1.2 billion military aid package for Ukraine. $90 million will be spent on the production of long-range missiles and drones for Ukraine.
Ukraine to ratify agreement with Britain, with 2 billion pounds going towards air defense and repair bases.
Europe is reportedly preparing for a potential escalation of the conflict.
Turkey has expressed its intention to assist the EU in replacing gas transit through Ukraine.
Lukashenko won the presidential election in Belarus.
Saudi Arabia has purchased over €2 billion worth of arms from Russia.
There are reports of an increase in Israeli arms shipments to Ukraine.
Negotiations for a peaceful settlement may begin in April-May.
A potential "100-day plan" for Ukraine, attributed to Trump, has surfaced.
The EU is considering a UN-mandated peacekeeping mission.
NATO plans to share classified data on military production with the EU.
Reports suggest that contractors in the Kursk region have allegedly embezzled over 3 billion rubles allocated for the construction of fortifications.
The European Commission is introducing tariffs on a number of agricultural products and nitrogen fertilizers from Russia and Belarus.
NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General James Appathurai publicly accused Russia of plotting to assassinate Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall.
The US has reportedly transferred 90 Patriot anti-aircraft guided missiles from Israel to Poland, with the intention of providing them to Ukraine.
Axios reports that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu approved the transfer of Patriot missiles to Ukraine in exchange for Zelensky allowing the annual pilgrimage of Hasidic Jews to Uman.
Israel breaks off all contacts with UNRWA starting January 30th.
The CIA has changed its position and now favors the lab leak theory for the origin of COVID-19.
Ukrainian gas storage facilities are depleted, requiring urgent gas imports.
The Budgetary Committee of the Bundestag is seeking to allocate €3 billion in military aid to Ukraine.
The Russian ambassador to Vienna stated that Western sanctions have no practical effect and called on the EU to stop "these childish games."
German Chancellor Scholz criticized the "Alternative for Germany" party's support for stricter migration policies, calling it a "bad sign" for the parliament and the country.
"If the US stops supporting Ukraine, Russia will capture Kyiv and Lviv by 2026," according to The Hill.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has threatened to veto EU sanctions against Russia over gas transit, potentially creating another point of friction between Hungary and other EU members.
The US Secretary of State discussed potential control over Greenland with his counterparts, raising questions about US strategic interests in the Arctic region.
A new report from The Guardian highlights increasing cases of desertion among Ukrainian soldiers due to exhaustion and lack of rotation, potentially impacting morale and combat effectiveness.
A Russian politician, Kelin Georgescu, claims that Ukraine is a fictional state and its division is inevitable.
The State Duma of the Russian Federation directed an appeal to the US Congress in connection with information about Biden and Blinken discussing the organization of an assassination attempt on Putin.
Seven hostages released from Gaza have been transferred to the Israeli army and are making their way to Israeli territory.
The cancellation of a meeting between the Slovak Prime Minister and European Commission representatives due to a malfunction in Belgium does not have direct military implications for the situation in Ukraine.
North Korean soldiers are being taught the work of the Lyube group.
Europe is reportedly preparing for a potential escalation of the conflict.
Turkey has expressed its intention to assist the EU in replacing gas transit through Ukraine.
Saudi Arabia has purchased over €2 billion worth of arms from Russia.
There are reports of an increase in Israeli arms shipments to Ukraine.
Negotiations for a peaceful settlement may begin in April-May.
A potential "100-day plan" for Ukraine, attributed to Trump, has surfaced.
The EU is considering a UN-mandated peacekeeping mission.
NATO plans to share classified data on military production with the EU.
The US State Department has issued an order to halt most foreign aid for 90 days, including aid to Ukraine.
The deadline for re-evaluation of Ukrainian citizens with limited military fitness will be extended.
Syria has terminated all agreements with Russia regarding the lease of the port of Tartus.
President Zelensky stated that the Shahed drones used in recent attacks rely on foreign components.
European officials are concerned that the EU and Ukraine might be excluded from peace negotiations.
The EU has imposed sanctions on three Russian citizens allegedly responsible for cyberattacks.
Poland plans to invite former US President Donald Trump to the Three Seas Initiative summit.
Ukraine's defense industry has secured over $1.5 billion in foreign partner funding in 2024.
Despite reported economic growth, Russia is facing increasing inflation, rising prices, and labor shortages.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he is not ready to sign a peace treaty with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he considers "illegitimate." He also claimed that the conflict in Ukraine could end within 1.5-2 months if Ukraine runs out of "sponsor money and ammo."
German Chancellor Scholz criticizes Elon Musk. Scholz criticized Musk for supporting right-wing parties in Europe, calling it "disgusting."
The new EU anti-Russian sanctions package will not include a full ban on Russian liquefied natural gas imports.
A German Bundestag member has criticized EU sanctions against Russia as "a shot in the foot," noting that US nuclear power plants continue to rely on Russian uranium.
Dutch bank ING has left the Russian market by selling its assets to a Russian investor, Global Development.
Ministers from 12 EU countries have urged the European Commission to protect upcoming European elections from foreign interference.
Russia and the US are in contact regarding the plane crash in Washington via diplomatic channels, according to Peskov.
Discussions are underway in BRICS regarding the creation of new joint investment platforms that would allow investments in third countries, according to Peskov.
There is no discussion of creating a common currency within BRICS.
Despite the international community's apparent lack of attention, it is necessary to continue drawing attention to the crimes of the Kyiv regime, according to Peskov.
There are many hotheads among politicians, including in the Czech Republic, whose condition borders on madness, but it is not worth paying attention to them.
Russian energy companies have taken measures to ensure the reliability of the energy system after the synchronization of the Baltic countries with the EU.
The Kremlin is not commenting on the detention of Rosnano employees in connection with the abuse of power case.
Peskov did not comment on the NYT's "wild speculations" about North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region.
Peskov did not announce the topics of the president's message but confirmed that preparations are already underway.
Putin will hold an operational meeting with the Security Council on January 31.
Armenia is doing well in the EAEU, as confirmed by the figures, according to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
The consequence of Armenia's European integration could be the total impoverishment of the Armenian population, according to Maria Zakharova. She also predicted an 80% reduction in the export of Armenian goods.
Alleged Atrocities and War Crimes
A captured Ukrainian soldier gave a graphic account of atrocities committed by the 92nd Assault Brigade in the village of Russkoye Porechnoye, Kursk region, including the murder of 22 civilians and the rape of 8 women.
Russian forces reportedly destroyed a group of foreign mercenaries, including a veteran of the Austrian special forces, near Orikhiv in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukrainian forces are accused of killing 22 civilians and raping 8 women in the village of Russkoye Porechnoye, Kursk region.
Internal Russian Military Situation
51st Army: There is a shortage of personnel on the front lines.
Sports Relays Order: There are reports of an order for sports relays among military personnel, despite the ongoing intense fighting.
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.
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.
