Major Updates on the Military Situation in Ukraine (as of January 31, 2025, 11:08 UTC)

Donetsk Region

• Velyka Novosilka: Confirmed to be under complete Russian control. The Russian Ministry of Defense has officially declared the liberation of the settlement. Russian forces are advancing from Velyka Novosilka towards Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Russian forces are clearing the remaining areas, and video evidence confirms their presence throughout the settlement. The "Española" volunteer brigade, alongside the 98th Airborne Division and the 200th Motorized Rifle Brigade, confirmed that the Severnyi microdistrict is practically under Russian control. Russian reconnaissance units are supporting the advance by destroying NATO-supplied armored vehicles.

• 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. Powerful strikes have been reported in Pokrovsk throughout the day. Active fighting is reported near Krasnoarmiisk, with a Ukrainian assault on Russian positions west of Novoandriivka. Russian forces are blocking the ability of Ukrainian forces to supply near Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk), according to Pushilin. The 425th Separate Assault Battalion "SKALA" is conducting combat operations in the Pokrovsk area. Video evidence shows a Russian special forces unit operating in the Donetsk region, using drones and other advanced equipment. The Ukrainian military is adapting its force structure, creating new units focused on drone warfare. The 59th Motorized Brigade has been transformed into an assault brigade specializing in drone systems, and the 9th Motorized Battalion has been expanded into the 9th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade. Additionally, the "Achilles" drone battalion of the 92nd Assault Brigade has been expanded into the 429th Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment. The 225th Separate Assault Battalion has also been expanded into a regiment. The Ukrainian Air Force reports the launch of guided aerial bombs by enemy tactical aviation on Dobropillya in the Donetsk region. Explosions were heard near a stele 30 km from Pokrovsk, indicating the proximity of the conflict to the Dnipropetrovsk region. In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian forces have advanced south of Rozlyv and expanded their control in the Dachne area. The enemy is paying special attention to this area, with the most motivated units defending it. The enemy's positions are equipped with engineering structures. The area directly covers Krasnoarmiisk (Pokrovsk) and Dmytrov (Myrnohrad). The enemy units are supported by urban infrastructure. The main defensive positions are located on the dominant heights. The enemy units are constantly replenished with personnel and reserves. The enemy is conducting defensive battles in the area of Sukhyi Yar, Lysivka, on the heights and along the two railway branches on the flanks. Despite the active work of Russian artillery, every advance is made with great effort. Some Russian FPV drones are operating deep in the enemy's defenses, up to Rodynske. In the area of Lysivka and Sukhyi Yar, the enemy is introducing reserves and periodically counterattacking. The main efforts of the Russian command are focused on flanking the agglomeration: in the area of Dmytrovo (Kotlyne), where Russian units are attacking and advancing in the direction of the M30 (E50) highway and Vozdvyzhenka, north of which Russian units are consolidating in the area of the road junction of the highway to Konstantynivka. The situation in the area is relatively static. Fierce battles are ongoing for Lysivka, where, by introducing reserves, Russian forces are squeezing the enemy out of the northern part, for the strong point north of Zelene, west of Chunyshyn and Novoukrainka, and in the direction of Sukhyi Yar along the railway branches. Russian forces have reportedly taken a Ukrainian stronghold on the eastern outskirts of Andriivka, with video evidence showing a concrete bunker. 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.

• 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. Russian forces have reportedly cleared the Novosjeverny district and the summit of the "Block-9" spoil tip at the refractory plant in Chasovoy Yar. Heavy flamethrower systems TOS-1A "Solntsepek" crews reportedly destroyed strongholds of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Chasiv Yar. Ivanovo paratroopers are using the TOS-1A "Solntsepek" to attack concentrations of militants in Chasiv Yar. There are reports of battles on the southwestern outskirts of Chasiv Yar. The 38th Separate Engineer-Sapper Battalion is reportedly demining roads in the Chasiv Yar direction. The new video from the "Diary of a Paratrooper" Telegram channel showing the use of the TOS-1A "Solntsepek" against Ukrainian positions in Chasiv Yar provides further evidence of the intensity of the fighting in the Donetsk region. The new video from the "Warrior DV" Telegram channel showing Ivanovo paratroopers using the TOS-1A "Solntsepek" against a concentration of militants in Chasiv Yar provides further evidence of the use of heavy weaponry in the conflict.

• 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. Fighting is ongoing in the center of Dachnoe, with reports of a Russian breakthrough from the east. Video evidence shows a soldier with the call sign "Ayvengo" eliminating a Russian soldier near Kurakhove. Fighting is reported near Petropavlivka, Dachnoe and Sukhykh Yal.

• 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. Ukrainian forces report battles for the "Toretska" mine, with 90-95% of the city under Russian control.

• 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.
  • Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov inspected the Yug Group of Forces.

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. Russian forces report that they are beginning to storm Kupyansk. Video evidence shows the destruction of an M113 and a "Spartan" armored personnel carrier by Russian FPV drones near Petrovske/Hrekivka.

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.
• Battles are ongoing near Pohrebky, with the 34th Brigade continuing to destroy enemy equipment and personnel.
• In the Kursk region, the enemy delivered up to a company of militants to Nikolsky. After entering the area, the enemy troops tried to attack, our troops repulsed the attack with fire, the enemy suffered losses of up to 50 people. From Nikolsky, they are pressing in the direction of Russkoye Porechnoye to cut off the enemy grouping at Malaya Lokna and to the north. In the northern part of Russkoye Porechnoye, they struck a group of the enemy, resulting in the loss of one AFV and about 20 personnel in the temporary deployment point. Crimean paratroopers are pressing on Sverdlikovo, where the paratroopers' UAV operators also hit an enemy tank. The elimination of Ukrainians from the nearest forest plantations is ongoing.
• Drone operators of the Special Operations Forces destroyed 21 and wounded 40 North Korean soldiers who were advancing on Ukrainian positions in the Kursk region.
• Ukrainian forces repelled 7 Russian assaults in the Kursk region.
• Ukrainian forces are using drones to destroy a column of Russian armored vehicles near the border between Kursk and Sumy regions.
• Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian stronghold in the Kursk border area with a Su-34 bomber.
• Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian BMP with an FPV drone in the Kursk border area.
• Russian forces are destroying Ukrainian manpower and equipment in the Kursk direction.
• Russian airborne forces are destroying a Ukrainian D-30 howitzer near Makhnovka.
• Ussuri paratroopers are displaying captured trophies, including a US-made 7.62mm M240 machine gun, and the restoration of a captured Ukrainian BMP-2 in the border areas of the Kursk region.
• Ka-52M helicopters for airstrikes: Russian forces are using Ka-52M helicopters for airstrikes.
• Mi-28NM helicopter destroyed a Ukrainian stronghold: A Russian Mi-28NM helicopter destroyed a Ukrainian stronghold in the border area of the Kursk region.
• Russian drone targeted and destroyed a Ukrainian D-30 howitzer in Makhnovka, Kursk region.
• Russian troops are using an FPV drone to strike a Ukrainian group advancing at night near Makhnovka.
• Russian drone operator targeted a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region.
• A Russian "Lancet" drone operator from the "Sever" group targeted a Ukrainian M-113 armored personnel carrier near Yuzhnoye in the Kursk region.
• Ukrainian forces are using drones to destroy a column of Russian armored vehicles near the border between Kursk and Sumy regions.
• Ukrainian forces from the 73rd Naval Special Operations Center are conducting operations in the Kursk region, collecting data on Russian and North Korean troops.
• Heavy fighting continues near the village of Nikolsky, with Russian forces approaching Malaya Loknya and Ukrainian forces counterattacking.
• 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.
• The acting governor of the Kursk region met with refugees from areas occupied by Ukrainian forces.

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.
• In the Kharkiv region, the coordinated efforts of the "West-AKHMAT" battalion and the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs in the Kurchaloyevsky district of the Chechen Republic, under the leadership of Ismail and Rustam Aguyev, alongside the 116th Special Purpose Brigade "Stalnaya" of the Russian Guard, are ongoing.

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.
• Soldiers of the 59th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade of the Security Service of Ukraine organized a "Goooood morning" for the Russians on the western outskirts of Novovasylivka.
• Ukrainian artillery strikes on concrete shelters of Russian forces in Hola Prystan, Kherson region, using 155-mm high-precision guided munition M712 Copperhead with laser guidance.
• In the Zaporizhzhia direction, the group "Despite" of the 3rd SSO regiment, as a result of complex work, destroyed 20 invaders and captured one prisoner!

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.
  • In the Bryansk region, drones attacked 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 forces are reportedly using drones to target and destroy a Russian oil refinery in Kstovo. Video evidence shows a fire at the "Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez" oil refinery, reportedly caused by a drone attack.
  • Video evidence shows 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".

• 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. Video evidence shows a Russian FPV drone attack on Ukrainian forces in a trench. The footage demonstrates the use of drones for both surveillance and direct attack.

• 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. Video evidence shows the destruction of an M113 and a "Spartan" armored personnel carrier by Russian FPV drones near Petrovske/Hrekivka.

• 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.

• Ukrainian forces report repelling a drone attack in the Rostov region.

• Ukrainian forces report that Russia launched 100 drones overnight, with 65 shot down by Ukrainian air defenses.

• Russian air defense reportedly continues to shoot down drones launched by Ukrainian forces in multiple regions. Five drones were destroyed over the Smolensk region, two over the Belgorod region, two over the Bryansk region, and one over Crimea.

• The soldiers of the special unit "Wings of Omega" destroyed 2 Russian BTRs along with their crews using FPV drones.

• Russian security forces detained a man in Bashkiria who was attempting to join the "Freedom of Russia Legion" (banned in Russia) and cross the border into Ukraine.

• Russian forces report destroying a Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drone with a sniper rifle in the Kursk region.

• A Lancet loitering munition destroyed a tank of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk border area.

• Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian truck carrying troops near the Kursk border using FPV drones.

• Russian forces report destroying a Ukrainian assault force during an attempted landing near Tetkino in the Kursk region.

• 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 drone targeted and destroyed a Ukrainian D-30 howitzer in Makhnovka, Kursk region.

• Russian troops are using an FPV drone to strike a Ukrainian group advancing at night near Makhnovka.

• Russian drone operator targeted a Ukrainian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region.

• A Russian "Lancet" drone operator from the "Sever" group targeted a Ukrainian M-113 armored personnel carrier near Yuzhnoye in the Kursk region.

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.
  • Launch of guided aerial bombs by tactical aircraft in the Sumy region.
  • The Ukrainian Air Force reports the launch of guided aerial bombs by enemy tactical aviation in the Sumy region.

• 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.
  • An explosion occurred at night in the city of Izmail, Odesa region.
  • Images of the aftermath were published by the Izmail Regional State Administration.
  • The "Operativny ZSU" Telegram channel reports that Russian forces attacked the Odesa region with drones and a missile in the morning. The missile was reportedly shot down. Debris from downed drones damaged windows in four apartment buildings and five summer houses. Ten cars caught fire in one of the courtyards of Odesa, and the fire has been extinguished. A grain warehouse was also damaged. Four people were injured in the drone attack, with one hospitalized.

• Cherkasy:

  • Overnight drone attack reported, with air defenses active and damage to an energy infrastructure facility in Uman.