As of Tue Apr 22 09:23:26 2025 (Incorporating intelligence up to approx. 09:23 UTC)
I. Strategic & Air Warfare Overview
Ongoing Russian Drone Attack (Update):
Current Vectors (UA AF / Monitoring Sources, ~09:10 - 09:14 UTC):
Multiple groups of UAVs transiting past Lozova (Kharkiv Oblast) on a north-westerly course (targeting potentially towards Poltava or Sumy Oblasts).
One UAV reported at the intersection of Poltava and Kharkiv Oblasts, course north-west.
Previous vectors included UAVs transiting Zaporizhzhia -> Dnipropetrovsk -> Kharkiv Oblasts; towards Smila (Cherkasy); active in northern Kyiv and Chernihiv Oblasts.
Alert Status: Air alert cancelled in Zaporizhzhia City (~09:08 UTC). Reconnaissance UAV activity previously reported over Sumy Oblast (~08:45 UTC).
Ukrainian Air Defence: Previous claim of 9 Russian UAVs downed by "ReDrone" program forces stands (STERNENKO, ~08:00 UTC). Air defence previously confirmed active in Kyiv Oblast.
Russian Air Strikes & Impacts:
Zaporizhzhia City KAB Strike (Update):
Impact Confirmed: Russian tactical aviation strikes using Guided Aerial Bombs (KABs) (~07:51 UTC launch reported) struck a residential building in Zaporizhzhia City (~08:41-08:51 UTC impacts). Significant structural damage and fire reported. Video evidence confirms impact on multi-story residential structure and burning vehicles.
Ongoing KAB Threats: Tactical aviation activity launching KABs towards Sumy Oblast and Kharkiv Oblast previously reported (UA AF). KABs also previously targeted Donetsk Oblast.
RU Claim (Previous): RU Vostok Group claim of 4x FAB-500 UMPK strikes near Zelene Pole (South Donetsk) stands (RU Source, ~07:30 UTC).
Russian Air Defence Claims (Previous): Claims of downing 11 UA UAVs (Crimea, Belgorod, Oryol, Bryansk) overnight (Apr 21-22) remain standing (MoD RU).
AEW&C Assessment (RU): RU sources continue analysis of potential Swedish Saab 340 AEW&C (ASC 890) deployment by Ukraine (RU Source, ~08:02 UTC).
II. Frontline Developments
(Incorporating UA General Staff updates for the previous day)
Pokrovsk Axis (Highest Intensity):
RU Claim (New): Russian forces claim liberation of Preobrazhenka. Reportedly secured main supply road, destroyed UA equipment. Claim tactical advance via small group infiltration (RU Source, ~08:18 UTC). (Note: DeepState previously reported RU advance near Preobrazhenka).
UA GSFU Report (Previous Day Clashes): UA forces repelled 61 Russian assaults/actions near Sukha Balka, Myrolyubivka, Yelyzavetivka, Sukhyy Yar, Vodyane Druhe, Kotlyne, Uspenivka, Novooleksandrivka, Nadiyivka, Troyitske, Tarasivka, Promin, Lysivka, Udachne, Preobrazhenka, Kotlyarivka, Andriyivka, and towards Oleksandropil, Novopavlivka, Berezivka.
RU Drone Activity: Continued high activity reported, including use of "Molniya" fixed-wing FPV drones. Units "Rubikon," "Vega" active (RU Sources, ~07:22 - 08:25 UTC).
UA Defensive Action (Previous): UA 31st Mech Bde report repelling 8 RU assaults, destroying 16 motorcycles (Apr 21) stands (UA Source, ~07:22 UTC). UA "Phoenix" unit claimed destruction of 3 RU motorcycles, antenna, ~10 personnel (location unspecified) (Operatyvnyi ZSU, ~09:08 UTC).
Toretsk Axis:
RU Claim (MoD RU - NEW): Russian forces claim liberation of Sukha Balka (TASS citing MoD RU, ~09:23 UTC).
UA GSFU Report (Previous Day Clashes): UA forces repelled 23 Russian attacks near Toretsk, Dyliyivka, and Scherbynivka.
RU Claims (Previous): Advance up to 1km claimed near Dachne. RU forces advancing near Tarasivka, N of Kalynove, Sukha Balka, Valentynivka (RU Source, ~Apr 20).
UA Claim (Critical/Unverified): Alleged Russian use of chemical agent via drone in the area (Apr 19) remains unverified.
Novopavlivsk Axis (South Donetsk / Vremivka Salient):
UA GSFU Report (Previous Day Clashes): UA forces repelled 19 Russian attacks near Kostyantynopil, Vilne Pole, Pryvilne, Novosilka, Rozlyv, and towards Otradne.
RU Strikes/Activity:
NEW: RU UAV operators (69th Bde, Vostok Group) claim destruction of a second UA Starlink terminal near the location of a previous claimed capture/destruction (RU Source - Voin DV, ~09:00 UTC).
RU 14th Spetsnaz claim destruction of alleged UA shelter in Bohatyr (Apr 20). RU 69th Bde claim destruction of UA mortar/Starlink/personnel (Apr 20).
Status: Previous RU claims of advances near Rozlyv, Uspenivka, SE of Bohatyr, SE of Otradne.
Zaporizhzhia Axis (Orikhiv):
UA GSFU Report (Previous Day Clashes): UA forces repelled 3 Russian assaults near Stepove and Novodanylivka.
UA Defensive Success (Previous): Ukrainian GUR "Artan" unit report repelling large RU mechanized assault (>40 units) stands (UA Sources, ~08:06 UTC).
RU Activity: Russian forces claim strikes on Bilenke, testing new drones. Claimed advances near Shcherbaky, towards Orikhiv, entry into Mala Tokmachka, consolidation near Novodanylivka (RU Sources, ~Apr 20). Acknowledged heavy UA FPV presence. High level of RU strikes (389 in 24h) reported previously (Zaporizhzhia OVA, Apr 20). RU drone workshop producing thermal ponchos reported active for this front (RU Source, ~09:04 UTC).
Kramatorsk Axis:
UA GSFU Report (Previous Day Clashes): UA forces repelled 4 Russian attacks near Vasukivka, Chasiv Yar, Markove, and Stupochky.
RU Strikes/Claims (Previous): Claimed FPV destruction of UA tank near Fedorivka Druha; hit on UA SPG near Yurkivka; drone strike on UA mortar near Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka remain claimed (RU Sources, ~07:01 - 08:10 UTC).
Lyman Axis:
UA GSFU Report (Previous Day Clashes): UA forces repelled 25 Russian attacks near Nove, Nadiya, Novomykhaylivka, Hrekivka, Myrne, Kolodyazi, Torske, and towards Novyy Myr, Zelena Dolyna.
RU Claims (Previous): Advance >400m towards Hryhorivka. Fighting initiated for Nove, near Katerynivka. Claimed expansion of control zone W of Oskil River N of Kupyansk (RU Sources, ~Apr 20).
Siversk Axis:
UA GSFU Report (Previous Day Clashes): UA forces repelled 2 Russian attacks near Verkhnokamyanske and Pereyizne.
Kupyansk Axis:
UA GSFU Report (Previous Day Clashes): UA forces repelled 2 Russian attacks near Petropavlivka and Zahryzove.
RU Claims (Previous): Heavy fighting near Stepova Novoselivka. Fighting for Mala Shapkivka. Claimed destruction of UA pickup near Podoly (RU Sources, ~Apr 20).
Kherson Axis (Prydniprovskyi):
UA GSFU Report (Previous Day Clashes): UA forces repelled 2 Russian assaults.
RU Claim (Previous): UA forces active near Oleshky, engaged by RU artillery/drones (RU Source, Apr 20).
General:
NEW (RU VIDEO): Claimed destruction of UA armored vehicle, comms antenna, and repeater by RU 33rd MRR (20th Div, 8th CAA) UAV calculation (Colonelcassad, ~09:02 UTC). Location unspecified.
UA 43rd Mech Bde soldiers describe 54-day defense engagement (DeepState citing Army TV, ~08:35 UTC).
III. Cross-Border Engagements (Kursk/Sumy/Chernihiv/Bryansk/Belgorod)
Kursk Oblast Border Zone (UA Perspective):
UA GSFU Report (Previous Day Clashes): UA forces repelled 21 Russian assaults. GSFU also reported 27 RU air strikes (45 KABs dropped), 336 artillery shellings (incl. 8 MLRS salvoes) by RU forces in this direction.
RU Claims (Reinforced): RU forces claim further advance near Hornal Monastery, capture of UA positions south of it, repelling UA DRGs south of Guyevo. Claim >100 UK-trained UA personnel deployed to Sumy from Poltava (RU Sources, ~08:35 UTC).
RU Activity (Video): RU 'Aida' Spetsnaz footage shows body evacuation near Demidovka (RU Source, ~08:41 UTC).
Belgorod Oblast Border Zone (RU Perspective):
NEW (RU GOV REPORT): Multiple UA drone attacks reported targeting civilians/infrastructure:
Pochaevo (Grayvoronsky): Agricultural worker injured in field (blast injury, shrapnel).
Novaya Tavolzhanka (Shebekinsky): Enterprise hit by 5 drones, 1 employee injured (shrapnel).
Ilyok-Penkovka (Krasnoyaruzhsky): "Orlan" unit employee injured (blast injury, shrapnel).
RU CLAIM (Previous): Continued fighting near Demidovka/Popovka; alleged UA offensive stalled with heavy losses (RU Source, Apr 20).
NEW (RU VIDEO): RU 34th Bde UAV operators claim destruction of UA ground drone (robotic platform) near Demidovka (RVvoenkor, ~09:06 UTC). Corroborates earlier claim.
Bryansk Oblast Border Zone:
RU Casualty Report (UA CLAIM): Death of RU conscript Aman Malyshev (22, 305th Arty Bde) near border reported stands (UA Source, ~08:49 UTC).
IV. Capabilities, Logistics & Personnel
Ukrainian Capabilities & Recruitment:
Recruitment: 46th Airmobile Bde seeks Information Collection/Processing Specialists (IT/Data/GIS) (UA Source, ~08:27 UTC). 92nd Assault Bde promoting "Contract 18-24" program (OTU Kharkiv, ~09:00 UTC). UA Air Assault Forces campaign for 25th, 80th, 95th, 82nd Bdes ongoing (UA Source, ~08:06 UTC).
Intelligence:
NEW (RU CLAIM REINFORCED): RU sources (Kotsnews, WarGonzo) reiterate claim Japan finalizing agreement to provide SAR satellite intelligence to UA GUR (~08:05 / 09:04 UTC). Potential impact: Enhanced all-weather/night reconnaissance capability for UA.
Crowdsourcing: UA promotes "eVorog" chatbot via Diia app for civilian reporting on RU troop/equipment movements (DeepState, ~09:12 UTC).
Internal Systems: UA MoD promotes "Armiya+" application for electronic reports, training, benefits access; highlights usage by 40th Marine Brigade (GSFU, ~09:13 UTC). Aims to improve efficiency and morale.
Ground Robotics: Loss of a ground drone claimed by RU near Demidovka (Belgorod border).
Communications: Loss of Starlink terminals claimed by RU (Novopavlivsk/Zaporizhzhia, Vremivka direction). Loss of comms antenna/repeater claimed (location unspecified).
Russian Capabilities & Logistics:
Drone Technology: Active use of FPVs ("Molniya" fixed-wing, standard quadcopters), reconnaissance UAVs. Thermal poncho production reported for Zaporizhzhia front (RU Sources).
Targeting: Demonstrated capability to target UA vehicles, comms infrastructure (Starlink, antennas), ground robots, personnel, and positions.
Report of conscript killed on Bryansk border without contract stands (UA Source, ~08:49 UTC).
Troop Health: RU milblogger analysis on negative impact of energy drinks stands (RU Source, ~08:10 UTC).
Casualties:
UA Civilian:1 killed (69F), 2 wounded in Zaporizhzhia City KAB strike (UA OMA). Previous: 1 killed (Kharkiv Oblast), 3 injured (Kharkiv Oblast).
RU Civilian/Personnel (RU Claims):4 injured in separate UA drone attacks in Belgorod Oblast (RU Gov).
UA Military: Death of Mykhailo Pukman (missing since Jul 2024) confirmed (UA Sources, ~08:48 UTC). Losses implied by RU strike claims (vehicles, personnel).
RU Military: Death of conscript Aman Malyshev near Bryansk border (UA Claim). Losses implied by UA strike claims (motorcycles, personnel).
V. Political & Information Operations Context
Potential Negotiations / Peace Plans:
Trump Plan Narrative (Update): Reports (NY Post via RU sources) on alleged Trump plan details (European forces, tripartite commission, RU control Crimea, US funding/no troops, UA acceptance of de-facto territory loss) continue circulating (TASS, ~08:31 UTC).
US Position (Strelkov Analysis): Strelkov interprets US envoy Kellogg's statements as US stepping back from direct negotiation lead, allowing Europe to take forefront while US continues arms supply/sanctions; views this as rejection of Kellogg's plan (Strelkov, ~09:04 UTC).
French FM Interpretation: French FM reportedly views RU Easter ceasefire as a ploy aimed at influencing Trump (Alex Parker Returns, ~09:20 UTC).
Russian Narratives & IO:
Highlighting alleged UA drone attacks on RU civilians (Belgorod).
Internal anti-corruption efforts publicized (Prosecutor General's office case against coal oligarch).
Pope Francis's funeral: Set for April 26. President Zelenskyy expected attendance mentioned previously. Putin not planning to attend (Peskov via TASS, ~09:20 UTC).
