Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны (00:18 UTC): Announces the launch of an online platform called "Русофобы" (Russophobes). The platform, reportedly created by "veterans of the Special Military Operation and patriotically minded activists," aims to "inform citizens about agents of influence acting against the interests of our country." It will publish lists of organizations, movements, and individuals deemed to be undermining Russia and working for Western politicians and intelligence agencies. New names will be added every Monday.
Assessment: This is a SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENT in the INFORMATION WARFARE aspect of the CONFLICT. The platform is EXPLICITLY DESIGNED to TARGET INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS perceived as ANTI-RUSSIAN. This could lead to HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, or EVEN VIOLENCE against those LISTED. The platform's LAUNCH is CONSISTENT with RUSSIAN EFFORTS to CONTROL THE NARRATIVE and SUPPRESS DISSENT related to the WAR. It DOES NOT DIRECTLY IMPACT the MILITARY SITUATION on the GROUND, but it CONTRIBUTES to the OVERALL CLIMATE OF HOSTILITY and POLARIZATION.
UKRAINIAN MEDIA PROPAGANDA (LOW PRIORITY, REPORTED, RUSSIAN SOURCE):
Colonelcassad (00:29 UTC): Posts a series of images allegedly from Ukrainian media, claiming they show fabricated stories and disinformation. This is a continuation of the ongoing reports, which have been included previously.
Assessment: This suggests propaganda, but the veracity cannot be determined.
CONFIRMED GUIDED AERIAL BOMB LAUNCHES ON KHARKIV OBLAST (HIGH PRIORITY, CONFIRMED, UKRAINIAN SOURCE):
Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (00:31 UTC): Reports launches of guided aerial bombs by Russian tactical aviation in Kharkiv Oblast.
РБК-Україна (00:32 UTC): Confirms the report from the Ukrainian Air Force.
Assessment: This CONFIRMSRUSSIAN AIRSTRIKES using GUIDED AERIAL BOMBS in KHARKIV OBLAST. This represents an IMMEDIATE THREAT to MILITARY AND CIVILIAN TARGETS in the REGION. GUIDED AERIAL BOMBS are MORE ACCURATE than UN-GUIDED BOMBS, increasing the RISK OF COLLATERAL DAMAGE.
ISW MAPS OF MARCH 24, 2025 REPORTED TO DEPICT UKRAINIAN ADVANCEMENTS (HIGH PRIORITY, UKRAINIAN SOURCE):
РБК-Україна (00:45:14 UTC): Shows maps of the following locations, which is a repeat from the previous assessment.:
Belgorod Region.
Kursk Region.
Luhansk Region.
Svatove-Kreminna.
Donetsk Region.
Toretsk Region.
Zaporizhia Region.
Velyka Novosilka.
Pokrovsk Region.
Kherson Region.
Updated Situation Summary
EXTREME PRIORITY:
CONFIRMED RUSSIAN GUIDED AERIAL BOMB LAUNCHES in KHARKIV OBLAST. IMMEDIATE THREAT.
HIGH PRIORITY:
ISW MAPS REPORTED TO DEPICT UKRAINIAN ADVANCEMENTS.
MEDIUM PRIORITY:
LAUNCH OF RUSSIAN PROPAGANDA PLATFORM "RUSOPHOBES". POTENTIAL FOR INCREASED HARASSMENT AND INTIMIDATION.
LOW PRIORITY
REPORTS OF UKRAINIAN PROPAGANDA FROM RUSSIAN SOURCES.
Updated Recommendations
ADDRESS THE IMMEDIATE THREAT OF GUIDED AERIAL BOMB LAUNCHES IN KHARKIV OBLAST (EXTREME PRIORITY, IMMEDIATE ACTION):
MAINTAIN HIGH ALERT STATUS for AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS in KHARKIV OBLAST.
PRIORITIZE INTERCEPTING INCOMING AERIAL BOMBS.
ISSUE WARNINGS to MILITARY PERSONNEL and CIVILIANS to TAKE SHELTER.
ASSESS DAMAGE AND CASUALTIES after ATTACKS.
ANALYZE THE NEW "RUSOPHOBES" PLATFORM (MEDIUM PRIORITY, ANALYSIS):
MONITOR THE PLATFORM'S ACTIVITY and IDENTIFY THE INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS being TARGETED.
ASSESS THE POTENTIAL FOR HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, AND VIOLENCE against those LISTED.
DEVELOP STRATEGIES to COUNTER THE PLATFORM'S INFLUENCE and PROTECT THOSE AT RISK.
CHECK FOR MISTAKES IN THE PLATFORMS TARGETTING, as this may provide strategic OPPORTUNITIES.
MAINTAIN ALL OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS (ADJUSTED PRIORITIES):
The CONFIRMED RUSSIAN GUIDED AERIAL BOMB LAUNCHES in KHARKIV OBLAST represent the MOST IMMEDIATE AND SIGNIFICANT THREAT. AIR DEFENSE READINESS and CIVILIAN PROTECTION are PARAMOUNT. The LAUNCH OF THE "RUSOPHOBES" PLATFORM is a CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT in the INFORMATION WARFARE domain, requiring CAREFUL MONITORING AND ANALYSIS.
