Updated Analysis of the Military Situation in Ukraine: February 2, 2025, 04:38 UTC
Major Updates
Donetsk Region
Velyka Novosilka: Remains under complete Russian control, with forces advancing towards Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
Pokrovsk: Highly precarious situation. Russian forces are within 2 kilometers of Myrnohrad, engaging in fierce battles near Yelyzavetivka, Vodyane Druhe, and Baranivka. One of the two routes from Krasnoarmiisk (Pokrovsk) to Dnipro is cut off. Intense fighting is concentrated near Yelyzavetivka and Vodyane Druhe. Russian forces are within 10 kilometers of Pokrovsk and advancing. They are also blocking Ukrainian supply lines near Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk). The "Ot আশায়ne" group continues a systematic defeat of Ukrainian forces in the Pokrovsk direction.
Kramatorsk Direction: Russian forces have advanced south of Rozlyv and expanded control in the Dachne area, with increased assault activities reported.
Chasiv Yar: Russian forces control approximately 20% of the refractory plant and about half of the city's urban area. They have reportedly taken a position on a spoil tip on the western outskirts of the Blok-9 mine. The bulk of the Severnyi district is under Russian control. A UAV operator from the 299th Regiment of the 98th Airborne Division, with the call sign "Khan," successfully landed a Ukrainian drone in the Chasiv Yar area. A sniper team from the 217th Regiment of the 98th Airborne Division eliminated enemy personnel in the Chasiv Yar area.
Kurakhove: Most of the city has been captured. Heavy fighting is reported in the eastern part of Andriivka. West of Kurakhove, Russian troops are advancing in the Dachne and Andriivka areas, with half of the Dachne settlement cleared of enemy forces.
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. Ukrainian forces report battles for the "Toretska" mine, with 90-95% of the city under Russian control. However, Ukrainian forces have reportedly made advances in the northern part of Toretsk. Russian forces are applying significant pressure around Chasiv Yar, Pokrovsk, and Kurakhove. The settlement of Krymske, near Toretsk, has been liberated by Russian forces.
Siversk - Verkhnokamyanske: Active combat operations continue near Siversk. Russian forces launched an attack towards Verkhnokamyanske, resulting in troops landing in the central part of the settlement. They reportedly advanced 1.5 km in the Siversk direction and occupied new positions in Verkhnokamyanske.
Other Locations: Russian forces are making advances near Uspenivka. Assault groups have advanced to the area of Alekseevka. Fierce fighting is reported in Zelenovka. Further advances are reported near Dachne, Andriivka, Slov'yanka, and Novoandriivka.
Deep State Update: Enemy forces are persistently attacking in the Pokrovsk sector, especially near Sribne, south of Nadiivka, south and east of Udachne, west and east near Kotlyne, and southwest of Zverove. Partial successes are reported, with the situation evolving. A Ukrainian Defense Forces unit has reportedly performed well in Udachne, replacing a newly formed brigade. Russian forces are reinforcing units in Novoelizavetivka and Novovasylivka due to resistance from the 59th Separate Motorized Brigade, and reinforcements are being deployed to the Shevchenko-Dachenske area due to heavy losses. Advances are reported near Vozdvyzhenka, Kotlyne, and Andriivka. Geolocated footage indicates an advance in the northern outskirts of Nadiivka.
Horlivka: Ukrainian forces reportedly used FPV drones with cluster munitions. A journalist from "Selо i Lyudi Z" was reportedly targeted by a Ukrainian drone after reporting on shelling.
Luhansk Region
Russian forces are making advances near Nadiivka, Petropavlivka, Zakhidne, and Ivanivka, moving 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.
Zakhidne and Ivanivka have been captured.
In the direction of Hrekivka, Russian forces are developing an offensive from Makiivka, with a 400m advance.
Russian forces have approached the northern outskirts of Kupiansk, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces are deploying reinforcements.
Bohuslavka: Battles have been initiated.
Kursk Region
The Ukrainian counteroffensive has stalled, with Russian forces regaining territory. Several settlements have been captured, including Nikolaevo-Daryino, Cherkasskoye Porechnoye, and Malaya Loknya. The liberation of Nikolaevo-Daryino is confirmed.
Heavy fighting continues near Nikolsky.
Sudzha: Russian forces are bypassing the city from the south. A Ukrainian activist and local media report that a FAB was dropped on the Sudzha boarding school. The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed the airstrike, stating it was a deliberate attack with a guided aerial bomb (KAB). The Russian Ministry of Defense claims the Ukrainian Armed Forces committed a war crime by launching a targeted missile attack on the school, asserting that air defense systems detected enemy missile launches from the Sumy region. The Ukrainian Air Force is attempting to refute its attack on Sudzha by presenting a screenshot from the "Virage-Tablet" system, allegedly showing a "Russian KAB" [FAB with UMPK]. However, images from the "Virage-Tablet" system have been accessible to the Russian side for years and do not correspond to the image presented by the enemy. Numerous instances of objective control by Russian air spotters from the "Smuglyanka Squad" have shown that the enemy only detects FABs with UMPK when they land in their trenches. A video allegedly showing the launches has been circulated.
A Ukrainian assault force was destroyed during an attempted landing near Tetkino.
Reports of significant North Korean casualties.
Refugees from the Kursk region are protesting and demanding a meeting with the acting governor.
Since the beginning of hostilities, Ukrainian forces have suffered significant losses: over 52,870 troops, 304 tanks, and numerous other military vehicles and equipment.
Russian forces are advancing, with battles near Sverdlykove and nearby forested areas.
Over 100 paratroopers have reportedly been deployed to the Sudzhansky district for a counterattack near Nikolsky.
Reports indicate that contractors have allegedly embezzled over 3 billion rubles allocated for the construction of fortifications.
The landing attempt of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on two armored personnel carriers was thwarted in Makhnovka.
Nikolaevo-Daryino has been cleared.
Battles are ongoing near Pohrebky.
Ussuri paratroopers are displaying captured trophies and the restoration of a captured Ukrainian BMP-2 in the border areas.
Heavy fighting continues near Nikolsky, with Russian forces approaching Malaya Loknya and Ukrainian forces counterattacking.
Findings on the Front: The "North" group's fighters are increasingly finding Western weapons and ammunition in the territories liberated from the enemy in the Kursk border area.
Kharkiv Region
Drone Attacks: Multiple reports of drone attacks and explosions in Kharkiv and surrounding areas. A fire broke out at an energy facility. A drone attack targeted a civilian enterprise in the Novobavarskyi district, causing a large fire. 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. A drone attack on a civilian enterprise in the Slobidskyi district caused a major fire, reportedly involving a "Shahed" or "Geran" drone and targeting a clothing manufacturing facility. The fire covered approximately 2,000 square meters but was contained. Firefighters reported that at 01:27 the fire was localized, and its liquidation is currently ongoing. 45 rescuers and 8 units of the State Emergency Service equipment were involved in eliminating the consequences of the enemy shelling. According to preliminary data, there are no casualties. 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.
Vovchansk: Ukrainian forces successfully repelled a Russian attack.
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 launches of guided aerial bombs by enemy tactical aviation in the north of the region.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports that Kharkiv is under threat from a Russian drone approaching from the northeast. They also report a threat of Russian drone attacks in Donetsk and Kharkiv Oblasts. A drone is reported in the suburbs of Kharkiv.
Zaporizhzhia Region
An air raid alert has been declared and later lifted, then declared again and canceled.
At least five people were injured in attacks on Zaporizhzhia, Kupiansk, and the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russia attacked the region 401 times overnight.
Russian forces reportedly destroyed a group of foreign mercenaries near Orikhiv.
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 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 conflict. Confirmed attacks on Odesa and Bryansk resulted in damage to residential buildings and a fire near the "Druzhba" oil pipeline distribution station. The threat of attack drones has been called off across all regions.
Bryansk (Russia): Two Ukrainian drones were shot down. Reports that drones attacked Mamai, with an explosion near the "Druzhba" oil pipeline distribution station. The 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. 26 drones were destroyed overnight. Five Ukrainian drones were destroyed overnight.
Tver (Russia): A fuel transfer station was reportedly attacked. A drone was shot down.
Belgorod (Russia): A private house was attacked by a drone.
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 across multiple regions. The enemy reportedly targeted oil refineries, enterprises, and the Smolensk nuclear power plant. Most attacks were repelled, but some fires broke out. 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.
Numerous reports indicate a significant number of drones active across Ukraine, with specific movements noted.
One drone is flying north of Snihurivka towards Voskresenske.
One new drone is heading towards/through Marhanets.
Three drones are north of Dnipro, heading east.
One drone is heading towards/through Dnipro/Samara.
One drone from the Zaporizhzhia region is flying towards the temporarily occupied Donetsk region.
Three drones from the Cherkasy region are moving into Kyiv Oblast.
Two drones are circling near Pryluky.
One drone flew past Okhtyrka towards/through Sumy.
One drone is heading towards/through Nizhyn.
Two drones returned from Belarus: one to Kyiv Oblast, one to Chernihiv Oblast.
One drone flew past Mykolaiv towards/through the Inhulskyi/Varvarivskyi bridges, likely in transit.
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. A group of drones is reportedly moving from Mykolaiv Oblast towards Odesa Oblast.
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. A drone is reportedly flying through the Vyshhorod district of Kyiv Oblast towards Zhytomyr 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.
Chernihiv and Sumy: Ukrainian Air Force reports enemy drones moving towards Chernihiv and Sumy from the northeast. The Air Force reports that drones are moving through Sumy towards Chernihiv and Poltava. Drones are moving through Poltava/Chernihiv towards Kyiv Oblast.
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. A drone reportedly flew over Snihurivka heading south. A drone is approaching Mykolaiv via Voskresenske. A drone flew past Mykolaiv and headed towards Voznesenskyi district. One drone flew past Mykolaiv and moved on to Voznesenskyi district.
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. The death toll in Poltava has risen to eleven.
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.
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. Another "Baba Yaga" drone was eliminated.
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.
"Birds of Magyar" unit reports destroying 4,387 enemy targets in one month, including 1,298 enemy soldiers, 66 tanks, 174 armored combat vehicles, 87 artillery systems, 17 MLRS, 9 EW systems, 506 vehicles, and 205 fortified positions. 100 new drone crews will be trained by the end of March.
Sumy Oblast: New groups of drones are entering the region. An explosion was heard near Sumy. Seven drones are reported in the north of the region. Russians attacked the Sadivska community at night with a "Shahed" drone. According to preliminary information, there were no casualties.
Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian "Kozak" armored vehicle with a "Lancet" loitering munition in the Kursk region.
Poltava Oblast: A drone is reported over the city. A drone is flying over Zolotonosha towards Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
Dnipropetrovsk Oblast: A drone is flying over Zlatopil. Three new drones are heading towards/through Nikopol.
Chernihiv Oblast: Three drones are reported in the north of the region. A drone is reported near or over Shostka.
New Developments: In Russia, a ground control station for swarms of drones has been created. It is designed to work with an unlimited number of drones using a single device. The station can put an entire swarm of drones into sleep mode. This was announced by the official representative of the design bureau that developed the new product. The ground station is already being used in the SVO zone. Notably, it is a small box where the Hermes transmitter is inserted. Thus, the operator can control an unlimited number of drones from one console. There is also the possibility to create a swarm. The device can simultaneously put hundreds of drones into hibernation mode. The ground control station allows for unhindered operation in the area of electronic warfare. It operates in parallel on different frequencies, using two to four different communication channels. With the help of one unit, it is possible to use receivers of different performance. Fighters of the 16th Special Forces Brigade destroyed a Ukrainian T-72 tank with three FPV drones in the Novosergievka area. A video from the Colonelcassad Telegram channel shows a successful engagement on a camouflaged structure by a drone, highlighting the importance of drone surveillance in modern warfare. Another video from the same channel shows a specialized drone controlled via a thin, fiber optic cable, highlighting its resistance to electronic countermeasures.
Caspian Marines are using drones with fiber optic cables to destroy NATO equipment. The drones are immune to anti-drone rifles and electronic warfare systems. The drone operators change their location after each launch.
A Russian FPV drone reportedly found and destroyed a Ukrainian vehicle behind the front lines in Pisarevka, Sumy Oblast, 13 kilometers from the line of contact. This demonstrates the increasing reach and effectiveness of Russian drone operations.
The Ukrainian Navy reported that naval personnel "landed" a Russian "Shahed" drone overnight.
Other Updates
The Sumy Regional Military Administration: Confirmed that there were no casualties from the overnight Russian drone attack on the Sadivska community.
Confirmation of Russian Airstrike on Sudzha Boarding School: The Ukrainian General Staff and the Air Force have confirmed the Russian airstrike on the boarding school in Sudzha, Kursk region, stating that it was a deliberate attack with a guided aerial bomb (KAB). The Ukrainian General Staff published a video of the aftermath of the Russian attack on Sudzha. The Ukrainian Air Force published screenshots from the "Virage-Tablet" system, showing the trajectory of the Russian guided aerial bomb. The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that the Ukrainian Armed Forces committed a war crime by carrying out a targeted missile attack on a boarding school in Sudzha.
Ukrainian Military Command Spokesperson's Statement: The spokesperson for the Ukrainian military command in Sudzha, Colonel Oleksiy Dmytrashkivskyi, confirmed the attack, stating that 95 people were trapped under the rubble, mostly elderly and bedridden.
Reports of Fires at Gas Facilities: Russian sources report fires at gas facilities in the Poltava region following a nighttime missile strike.
ISW Assessment: The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) assesses that the actions of the Russian command indicate that Putin does not intend to end the war in the near future. Ukrainian forces have reportedly made advances in Toretsk, particularly in the northern part of the city. Russian forces are reportedly applying significant pressure near Chasiv Yar, Pokrovsk, and Kurakhove.
Casualties: The death toll in Poltava has risen to eleven.
Explosions in Kharkiv and Sumy: Explosions were heard in Kharkiv and near Sumy. The enemy reportedly struck the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv with a drone.
Statements Regarding the Sudzha Attack:
The Russian Ministry of Defense and other Russian sources continue to assert that the Ukrainian Armed Forces committed a war crime by launching a targeted missile strike on the boarding school in Sudzha.
Russian State Duma member Alexander Khinshtein described the attack as an "inhuman atrocity".
The Ukrainian side, represented by the Air Force and the General Staff, maintains that the attack was carried out by Russian aviation using a guided aerial bomb. They have presented screenshots from the "Virage-Tablet" system as evidence.
Drone Activity in Kyiv Oblast: Ukrainian air defenses are actively engaging enemy drones in Kyiv Oblast.
Alleged HIMARS Launches: Russian sources, including the Ministry of Defense and military bloggers, claim that Ukrainian forces launched HIMARS rockets from the Sumy region towards Sudzha. They assert that Russian air defense systems detected six launches and that the attack was carried out by NATO-trained personnel.
Destruction of Ukrainian Equipment: A video from the Colonelcassad Telegram channel shows the destruction of Ukrainian equipment in the area of Dachnoe by the 150th Motorized Rifle Division. A destroyed Ukrainian Caesar self-propelled artillery system has reportedly been observed in the special operation zone.
Improvised Military Technology: Several images from the Colonelcassad Telegram channel showcase various improvised military vehicles and platforms.
Propaganda and Information Warfare: Both sides are actively engaged in propaganda and information warfare. The Russian side is using the Sudzha incident to portray Ukraine as a "terrorist" state, while the Ukrainian side is highlighting Russian aggression and the use of guided bombs against civilian targets.
Geopolitical Statements: Russian Ambassador to Denmark, Vladimir Barbin, stated that Russia will not allow the Baltic Sea to become an internal NATO sea, commenting on the organization's decision to patrol the area. This statement underscores the escalating tensions between Russia and NATO and highlights the strategic importance of the Baltic Sea region. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US will continue to work with Israel to free all hostages from the Gaza Strip. He also noted that the country is celebrating the release of three Hamas hostages, including one American. Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs of 25% on goods from the US totaling $155 billion, according to Trudeau.
US Tariffs on Russian Energy Resources: The White House announced that the US will impose 10% tariffs on energy resources from Canada and 25% on other goods. This move is likely to further strain US-Russia relations and could have economic repercussions for both countries.
Zelensky's Statement on Peace Negotiations: Ukrainian President Zelensky reiterated his expectation for the start of peace negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine, the EU, and the US in an interview with the Associated Press. He also stated that excluding Ukraine from US-Russia negotiations would be "very dangerous" for everyone. Zelensky proposes that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visit Ukraine to see the effects of the war firsthand and engage in discussions with the Ukrainian people. This invitation aims to provide Rubio with a deeper understanding of the situation on the ground and potentially influence US policy towards Ukraine.
Deep State Map Update: The Deep State project reports that their map has been updated, indicating Russian advances near Vozdvyzhenka, Kotlyne, and Andriivka.
Gas Supply in Europe: There are increasing demands in Europe to start pumping gas through the surviving branch of "Nord Stream-2."
Education in Russia: Starting in 2025, Russian university applicants can earn a maximum of 15 points for individual achievements, with an additional 5 points for specific target achievements, as reported by TASS.
Rejection of Trump's Proposal by Arab Countries: Several Arab countries and the Arab League have rejected US President Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Egypt and Jordan. They believe this could lead to a new war between Israel and Hamas and threaten regional stability.
Drone Activity: 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. A drone is reported in the suburbs of Kharkiv. A drone is reported on the border of Sumy and Chernihiv Oblasts. A drone is reported in the Cherkasy area.
Fire in Kharkiv: A video and photos from the State Emergency Service show a large-scale fire in Kharkiv due to a drone attack. 45 rescuers and 8 pieces of equipment were involved in extinguishing the fire. No casualties were reported.
Elon Musk's Allegations: Elon Musk has alleged that the US Treasury Department approved payments to fraudulent organizations and terrorists. This claim comes after Musk reportedly gained access to the US payment system to monitor expenses.
"Rosnano" is actively cooperating with law enforcement in the investigation of abuses of authority by the company's former management, according to Evgeny Frolov, the company's director for special assignments.
Another week has passed with news about the actions of Donald Trump, generating news from Canada to Ukraine. The termination of funding for programs to finance Ukraine through the same enemy USAID is no more than a redistribution of money flows from the US Democratic Party's wards in favor of the current US authorities. Interruptions in the supply of money have already led to the closure of a number of "public organizations" in Ukraine with an allegedly patriotic orientation. This shows the failure of Ukrainian civil society and the artificial nature of the feigned Ukrainian patriotism. At the same time, Trump's team openly discredits Zelensky personally in the media, calling him a dictator and pointing to the theft of American money. Again, this does not speak of the current US authorities' sympathies for Russia but of a desire to more effectively (and, preferably, personally) spend funds for the benefit of the United States, which can be understood as anything.
The topic of possible negotiations still does not leave the Western media. The Supreme Commander personally indicated that Zelensky, who usurped power, is not authorized to sign anything. As the only possible signatory, the President of Russia pointed to the extremely unpleasant Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, thereby once again humiliating the Kyiv regime.
Kyiv, despite political games and newspaper articles, continues to methodically knock out Russian oil refineries and try to finally break off the supply of Russian energy resources to Europe, targeting the same infrastructure objects of pipelines. The enemy skillfully takes advantage of miscalculations in the organization of Russian air defense. In general, this will allow the United States to sell its gas and oil to EU countries, albeit at times more expensive. Brainwashed residents of Europe are ready to pay.
From the front, news is increasingly coming about the lack of manpower for the Armed Forces of Ukraine to replenish and staff brigades. The strategic reserve ("150-series brigades"), introduced into battle by Syrsky, is gradually running out, although in January it fulfilled the task of slowing down the advance of the Russian Armed Forces.
Unfortunately, the scandal surrounding the situation near Novoegorovka and the situation in general in the 20th Army of the Russian Armed Forces does not subside. Apparently, a number of systemic problems in the military leadership, which were postponed for "later" even against the backdrop of the armed invasion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine into the Kursk region, are making themselves felt. The desire to hush up scandals is understandable, the main thing is that they do not lead to the concealment of illegal actions of officials, even high-level ones.
Nevertheless, the Russian Army maintains the initiative along the entire front. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are conducting a defensive operation, trying to exhaust Russian troops in defense. In the Kursk region, bloody battles of high intensity are taking place, the enemy is pulling up reserves every day, introducing them into oncoming battles. In the Kupyansk direction, the settlement of Dvurechnaya in the Kharkiv region on the right bank of the Oskol River was liberated, and the Russian bridgehead is expanding. In Chasov Yar, the Severny microdistrict was captured. In Toretsk (Dzerzhinsk), the suburb - the settlement of Krymskoye - was liberated. To the south and southwest of Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmeysk), Russian troops continue to advance, achieving tactical successes in heavy battles. To the west of Kurakhovo, Russian troops are breaking through to Konstantinopol. After the liberation of Velikaya (Bolshaya) Novoselka, the Far Eastern soldiers are regrouping, the enemy is guessing about the direction of the further strike. In the Black Sea, a positive example of the destruction of enemy naval drones was the use of Russian attack UAVs, which shows the possibility of not risking the lives of helicopter pilots anymore.
In general, the complete liberation of such significant cities as Chasov Yar and Dzerzhinsk is approaching. At the same time, the same situation in Velikaya (Bolshaya) Novoselka shows that the Russian Armed Forces are still saving the main reserves, not introducing them into battle, but rolling back the best assault troops for replenishment and rest. However, this does not allow for lightning-fast development of success "on the shoulders of a fleeing enemy." The fighting is very hard.
On the territory of Europe, military exercises continue and military production is being deployed. Despite the incidents at military factories intensifying the production of military products and the decline in the economic well-being of Europeans, the Brussels military is fully engaged in military preparations. In combination with the total brainwashing of the inhabitants of Europe using the "Ukrainian experience" and the inclusion in the doctrinal documents of the same Germany of plans to prepare the army and civilian infrastructure for war with Russia, the further scenario written by the West becomes clear.
Thus, any freezing of the conflict, which is so much talked about in the world media, will not resolve the contradictions but will lead to a new aggravation and a bloody massacre, albeit after a few years. On the other hand, the continuation of hostilities will require new systemic efforts from Russia. In any case, the issue of war and peace on the territory of the former USSR will be decided by Moscow and
