As of Tue Apr 22 11:23:26 2025 (incorporating intelligence up to approx. 11:23 UTC)
I. Strategic & Air Warfare Overview
Russian Air Strikes (Significant Civilian Impact):
Zaporizhzhia City KAB Strike: Two Russian Guided Aerial Bombs (KABs) struck the city (~08:40 UTC impacts). One hit infrastructure, the other a multi-story residential building. Confirmed Casualties:1 civilian killed (69F), 22 civilians wounded, including three children (all hospitalized, condition: moderate). (Zaporizhzhia OMA/OVA, DSNS, RBC-Ukraina, ~09:04 - 10:45 UTC). Air alert cancelled in Zaporizhzhia City (~10:26 UTC).
Ongoing Threats: KAB threats previously noted for Sumy, Kharkiv, and Donetsk Oblasts.
Russian Drone Attack (Kharkiv Focus - Ongoing - Major Update):
Activity: Multiple groups of Shahed-type UAVs targeting Kharkiv City since ~09:10 UTC. At least 12 UAV impacts reported (Mayor Terekhov). Attacks ongoing as of ~11:23 UTC. Russian sources claim use of updated/daytime capable "Geran" drones, alleging increased difficulty in interception.
Impacts:Multiple strikes confirmed across four districts (Shevchenkivskyi, Novobavarskyi, Kyivskyi, Saltivskyi). Hit reported on road surface in Kyivskyi district (~10:40 UTC), causing car fire. Fires reported at some impact sites. (Kharkiv Mayor/ODA, Tsaplienko, RBC-Ukraina, ~09:57 - 11:10 UTC).
Casualties (Updated):Confirmed 7 civilians wounded (previously 4). (Kharkiv ODA head Sinegubov, ~11:02 - 11:10 UTC).
Alerts: Air alert remains active in Kharkiv. UA AF urges residents to shelter.
Russian Counter-UAS Legislation: President Putin signed a law expanding authority for departmental security guards to use firearms/special means against UAVs (even outside protected zones) and permitting the generation of electronic interference near airfields for counter-UAS purposes. (Colonelcassad, ~10:03 UTC).
Ukrainian Air Defence: Mobile fire groups demonstrated effectiveness (Odesa Oblast). Active engagement ongoing over Kharkiv. RU sources claim increased difficulty intercepting newer drones.
Potential Ukrainian AEW&C Capability: Russian sources continue analysis regarding the potential deployment of Swedish Saab 340 AEW&C (ASC 890) aircraft by Ukraine, citing alleged test flights tracked over Lviv. (RU Source - Kotsnews, ~09:32 UTC).
Russian MoD Claims (Daily Report - Covering Previous 24h):
Claimed engagement of UA UAV production site and temporary deployment points (AFU/mercenaries) in 141 areas.
Claimed downing of 3 JDAM guided bombs, 1 HIMARS projectile, and 99 fixed-wing UA UAVs. (MoD RU, ~10:25 UTC).
Consolidated RU Strikes (Apr 21-22 - RU Source Claim): RU sources list numerous strikes across Donbas, Sumy, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Odesa, Dnipro, and Kyiv Oblasts using UMPK bombs, missiles, and Geran/Gerbera drones. (Colonelcassad, ~11:22 UTC).
II. Frontline Developments
(Incorporating UA GSFU updates for the previous day & new claims/reports)
Toretsk Axis (Major Update - RU Confirmation):
Russian MoD Confirms Capture of Sukha Balka (Donetsk Oblast) by the "Yug" Group of Forces. RU sources claim this facilitates approach to the H-20 highway (Konstantynivka direction). (MoD RU, TASS, ~09:23 - 10:25 UTC).
UA GSFU Report (Previous Day): Repelled 23 Russian attacks near Toretsk, Dyliyivka, Scherbynivka.
Pokrovsk Axis (Highest Intensity):
RU Claim: Forces maintain claim of liberating Preobrazhenka.
UA GSFU Report (Previous Day): Repelled 61 Russian assaults/actions across numerous settlements.
RU MoD Claims (Previous Day): Improved frontline situation. Launched attacks on multiple UA brigades near Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk), Mirolyubovka, Lysovka, etc. Claimed inflicting >310 UA personnel losses, destroying 4 AFVs, 3 vehicles.
RU Drone Activity: RU sources report use of "Molniya" fixed-wing FPV drones. (RU Source - Arkhangel Spetsnaza, ~09:47 UTC).
UA GSFU Confirms Repulsion of Large RU Mechanized Assault (pre-Easter): Involved ~40 RU armored vehicles, >300 personnel. Coordinated UA defense (128th Mountain Assault Bde et al.) using aerial recon, FPVs, artillery, infantry.
Claimed RU Losses (GSFU / 128 Bde):29 units of RU armored vehicles destroyed, approximately 140 RU personnel KIA/WIA. (GSFU Video Report, ~09:36 UTC).
Ceasefire Violations (UA Source Confirmation): DeepState confirms Russian forces conducted attacks on Ukrainian positions near Robotyne during the declared ceasefire period, specifically targeting UA resupply attempts. Video evidence provided of RU strike on UA supply point. (DeepState, ~10:55 UTC).
UA GSFU Report (Previous Day): Repelled 3 Russian assaults near Stepove, Novodanylivka.
RU MoD Claims (Previous Day - Dnepr Group): Engaged UA formations near Novodanilovka, Kamenskoye. Claimed >70 UA personnel losses, destroyed 2 vehicles, 2 arty guns, 2 counter-battery radars, 2 ammo depots.
RU Needs: Fundraising appeal for 7th Guards Air Assault Division operating on this front indicates need for drones, drone detectors, radios, ammo magazines. (Dnevnik Desantnika, ~11:20 UTC).
Novopavlivsk Axis (South Donetsk / Vremivka / Kurakhove):
UA Strike Claim (Video Confirmation): UA "Zliuki Bobry" drone unit claims 4 RU personnel KIA on Kurakhove direction via FPV strike destroying a bunker. Video released confirming strike. (Sternenko, ~10:20 / 11:20 UTC).
UA GSFU Report (Previous Day): Repelled 19 Russian attacks.
RU MoD Claims (Previous Day - Vostok Group): Continued advancing. Delivered strikes on UA units near Tolstoy, Komar (Donetsk), Gulyaipole, Chervonoye (Zaporizhzhia). Claimed up to 170 UA personnel losses, destroyed 3 AFVs, 7 vehicles, 5 arty guns (2 NATO).
RU Strikes/Activity: RU UAV operators (69th Bde) maintain claim of destroying a second UA Starlink terminal.
Lyman Axis:
UA GSFU Report (Previous Day): Repelled 25 Russian attacks.
RU MoD Claims (Previous Day - Zapad Group): Inflicted damage on UA units near Novoye, Yampol (Donetsk).
Kramatorsk Axis (Chasiv Yar):
UA GSFU Report (Previous Day): Repelled 4 Russian attacks.
RU MoD Claims (Previous Day - Yug Group): Hit UA clusters near Vasyukovka, Chasov Yar, Yablonovka. Claimed up to 300 UA personnel losses, destroyed 1 tank, 5 AFVs (incl. M113), 8 vehicles, 4 arty guns, 1 Grad MLRS, 1 EW station, 1 ammo depot.
Bakhmut: Video confirms RU control and IO efforts in heavily destroyed city. (Butusov Plus, ~09:32 UTC).
Siversk Axis:
UA GSFU Report (Previous Day): Repelled 2 Russian attacks.
RU MoD Claims (Previous Day - Yug Group): Hit UA clusters near Seversk.
Kupyansk Axis:
UA GSFU Report (Previous Day): Repelled 2 Russian attacks.
UA Strike Claim: UA Border Guard FPV unit "SKY LORDS" claim destruction of RU artillery piece (Kharkiv Direction). (OTU Kharkiv, ~09:48 UTC).
RU MoD Claims (Previous Day - Zapad Group): Took more advantageous lines. Inflicted damage on UA units near Kamenka, Doroshovka, Moskovka (Kharkiv). Claimed up to 250 UA personnel losses, destroyed 1 M113, 1 HMMWV, 5 vehicles, 5 arty guns, 1 Vampire MLRS, 2 Kvertus EW stations, 3 ammo depots.
Kharkiv Direction (Border Areas) (RU Claims):
RU sources claim UA used ceasefire for rotation/resupply near Lyptsi and Vovchansk; claim RU forces resumed active assaults.
RU claims strikes hit UA combat group and ammo depot near Lyptsi.
RU claims artillery/drones destroyed 2 UA combat groups, a howitzer, and an EW station near Vovchansk. (Dnevnik Desantnika, ~10:18 UTC).
RU claims strikes (Krasnopol guided shells, drones) by "Anvar" unit in Bohodukhiv district targeted UA temporary deployment point (PVD), killing a squad, hitting platoon strongpoints and communication nodes. (Poddubny / Kotsnews, ~10:05 / 11:06 UTC - Consistent Claim).
Kherson Axis (Prydniprovskyi):
UA GSFU Report (Previous Day): Repelled 2 Russian assaults.
RU MoD Claims (Previous Day - Dnepr Group): Engaged UA formations near Ponyatovka, Nikolskoye (Kherson). Claimed losses incorporated into Zaporizhzhia section above.
Southern Front (General UA Strikes - NEW Video): UA Southern Defense Forces released video showing strikes targeting RU infantry, equipment (arty), and logistics (destroyed railway bridge). (Operatyvnyi ZSU, ~11:11 UTC).
General RU Strike Claims:
RU "Okhotnik" Spetsnaz unit (51st CAA) claims drone drops destroyed UA personnel (location unspecified). (Narodnaya Militsiya DNR, ~10:05 UTC).
III. Cross-Border Engagements (Kursk/Sumy/Chernihiv/Bryansk/Belgorod)
Kursk Oblast Border Zone (Updated RU MoD Claims):
RU Claim (Reinforced): Russian forces liberated Hornal Monastery after >10 days of heavy fighting. (Operatsiya Z citing RVvoenkor/Zvezda, ~10:04 UTC).
RU MoD Claims (Updated - Covering Past Day): Russian "Sever" Group engaged formations of four UA brigades near Hornal. Claimed inflicting over 160 UA personnel losses, destroyed 1 tank, 1 AFV, 10 vehicles, 1 SPG, 3 arty guns, 1 mortar, 1 Osa-AKM SAM, 1 EW station, 6 UAV CPs, 1 ammo depot, 1 tech depot. Claimed 4 UA soldiers surrendered. (MoD RU / TASS, ~10:36 / 11:17 UTC).
RU sources continue claims of advances near Hornal, repelling UA DRGs, and presence of foreign mercenaries.
UA GSFU Report (Previous Day): Repelled 21 Russian assaults.
Sumy Oblast Border Zone (Updated RU Claims):
RU Akhmat Claim: Claim destruction of UA armored vehicle (BTR/BMP) and BREM using mines/FPV drones during attempted UA border breach (morning Apr 22). (Kadyrov_95, ~09:50 UTC).
RU MoD Claims (Updated - Covering Past Day): Engaged UA formations near Popovka, Prokhody, Okop (Sumy region). Claimed up to 40 UA personnel losses, destroyed 2 vehicles, 3 arty guns, 1 EW station. Also claims strikes engaged UA forces/hardware in Belovody, Varachino, Velikaya Rybitsa, Vodolagi, Miropolye, Mogritsa, Sadki, Studenok, Yunakovka, Yablonovka (Sumy region). (MoD RU, ~10:25 / 11:17 UTC).
Chernihiv Oblast Border Zone (NEW RU Claims): RU sources claim strikes targeting UA positions, equipment, and personnel concentrations in the Chernihiv border region to prevent attacks on Russia. (RVvoenkor via Operatsiya Z, ~11:04 UTC).
Belgorod Oblast Border Zone:
Civilian Casualties (RU Gov Report): 4 civilians injured in alleged UA drone attacks (Apr 22).
UA Ground Drone Destroyed (RU Claim): Claimed destruction of UA ground drone near Demidovka.
Bryansk Oblast Border Zone (RU Gov Report):
Civilian Casualties & Damage: Targeted UA drone attacks in Klimovsky district.
Khoromne:5 houses burned. No casualties. (Governor Bogomaz via Dva Mayora, ~09:54 UTC).
IV. Capabilities, Logistics & Personnel
Ukrainian Capabilities & Resilience:
Intelligence: Potential arrival/testing of Swedish Saab 340 AEW&C (RU Claim). Confirmed (RU Source): RU sources report Japan finalizing agreement to provide SAR satellite intelligence to UA GUR. (RU Sources, ~08:05 / 09:04 UTC; Operatyvnyi ZSU ~10:40 UTC). Promotion of "eVorog" civilian reporting continues.
Internal Systems: UA MoD promotes "Armiya+" app. Meeting between Kyiv City/Oblast Military Admins, major mobile operators, and Ministry of Digital Transformation to improve telecom network stability (generators, backup power). (KMVA, ~10:12 UTC).
Ground Robotics: Loss of a ground drone claimed by RU (Belgorod border).
Drones: FPV strike claimed destroying RU artillery (Kharkiv Dir.). Mobile AD groups demonstrate effectiveness (Odesa Obl.). FPV strike claimed killing 4 RU personnel, destroying bunker (Kurakhove Dir. - video confirmation). Southern Defense Forces actively using drones for strikes on personnel, equipment, logistics (incl. bridge).
Anti-Corruption: Prosecutor General reports exposing embezzlement scheme (>150 million UAH) related to Podilskyi Bridge construction in Kyiv. (PGO, Operatyvnyi ZSU, ~10:00 / 10:20 UTC).
Regional Cooperation / IDP Support: Dnipropetrovsk and Zakarpattia OVAs signed cooperation memorandum focusing on social protection, humanitarian security, development, including support for IDPs from frontline Dnipropetrovsk communities. (Dnipropetrovsk OVA head Lysak, ~10:00 UTC).
POW Support: Coordination Staff held meeting with families of servicemen from 169th Training Center ("Desna") discussing exchange processes and support mechanisms. (Coord Staff, ~10:21 UTC).
Russian Capabilities & Logistics:
Drone Technology: Active use of FPVs ("Molniya" - Pokrovsk), reconnaissance UAVs. Claimed FPV+mine tactic (Sumy border). Drone strikes reported destroying UA personnel ("Okhotnik" unit), targeting UA bases/ammo/comms (Kharkiv direction). Claimed use of "reactive" Geran-3 drones with higher speed against Odesa (Dnevnik Desantnika, ~10:29 UTC). Renewed claims of updated/daytime Geran drones being harder to intercept (Kharkiv). (Dnevnik Desantnika, Alex Parker Returns, ~10:59 / 11:08 UTC). Video shows FPV operators working (Arkangel Spetsnaza, ~11:03 UTC).
Targeting: Heavy use of KABs against civilian areas (Zaporizhzhia, Kupyansk). Ongoing Shahed strikes (Kharkiv - daytime). Claimed targeting UA UAV production site, bases/ammo depots (Kharkiv Dir.), EW stations, artillery, vehicles. Targeting of UA resupply points claimed (Robotyne).
Counter-UAS Development: New law expands authority for guards to use force against UAVs and allows signal interference generation near protected sites/airfields.
Naval Drone Development: Creation of a dedicated Technical Council under Navy CinC indicates strategic focus on developing maritime unmanned systems. (Kotsnews, ~10:06 UTC).
Youth Militarization / IO: "Yunarmia" movement receives significantly increased funding (~1 billion RUB) for military-patriotic activities, including in occupied territories. (Sever.Realii, ~09:57 UTC).
Personnel/Needs: RU MoD claims 4 UA soldiers surrendered (Kursk). Reports of alleged corruption (Buryatia military prosecutor) persist. Fundraising appeal for 7th Gds Air Assault Div (Zaporizhzhia) highlights needs for Mavic drones, drone detectors, radios, ammo magazines. (Dnevnik Desantnika/Dva Majora, ~11:20 UTC).
Casualties (Consolidated NEW/UPDATED):
UA Civilian:
Zaporizhzhia City:1 Killed (69F), 22 Wounded (incl. 3 children - moderate). (Unchanged by new info).
Kupyansk (Kharkiv Obl):4 Wounded. (Unchanged).
Kharkiv City (UPDATED):7 Wounded (Updated from 4 WIA) from UAV strikes. (Sinegubov, ~11:02 UTC).
RU Civilian/Personnel (RU Claims):
Belgorod Oblast: 4 injured (drone attacks).
Bryansk Oblast:1 Wounded (civilian woman) from drone attack in Brakhlov. (Unchanged).
UA Military (RU MoD Claims - Previous Day / Updated Kursk): Previous day total claim: ~1130+ personnel. Updated RU MoD Claim (Kursk Direction only, past day): >160 personnel KIA/WIA, 1 tank, 1 AFV, 10 vehicles, 1 SPG, 3 arty guns, 1 mortar, 1 Osa-AKM SAM, 1 EW station, 6 UAV CPs, 1 ammo depot, 1 tech depot destroyed; 4 surrendered. RU Akhmat claim: Destruction of UA BTR/BMP and BREM (Sumy border).
RU Military: Significant losses (29 vehicles, ~140 KIA/WIA) claimed by UA GSFU in repelled Zaporizhzhia assault. UA claim:4 KIA via drone strike destroying bunker (Kurakhove Dir. - video confirmation).
V. Political & Information Operations Context
Ceasefire Narratives & Violations:
UA Source (DeepState) provides specific confirmation and video evidence of Russian forces attacking Ukrainian resupply efforts near Robotyne during the declared ceasefire period, reinforcing narrative of RU violations. (~10:55 UTC).
Russia continues to blame Ukraine for ceasefire failure. Peskov states Kremlin will share alleged UA violation data.
Potential Negotiations / Civilian Protection:
Peskov states Putin remains open to talks (not public); positively views US statements excluding UA NATO membership. Reaffirms RU contacts with US continue but warns against short timelines for settlement. (~10:02 / 10:58 UTC).
NEW: Peskov states Kyiv has not yet responded to Putin's proposal to discuss avoiding strikes on civilian infrastructure. (~11:00 / 11:06 UTC).
Russian Narratives & IO:
Highlighting alleged UA drone attacks on RU civilians/infrastructure (Belgorod, Bryansk).
Promoting capture of Sukha Balka (Toretsk) and Hornal Monastery (Kursk).
Disseminating claimed UA equipment/personnel losses (MoD daily report, including updated Kursk claims).
Framing Japanese intel support and Swedish AEW&C deployment as hostile.
Highlighting new Counter-UAS legislation and maritime drone development focus.
Justifying increased funding for "Yunarmia" youth militarization.
Highlighting alleged issues with UA mobilization/morale (Voenkor Kotenok).
Claiming use of updated, harder-to-intercept drones (Geran).
CLAIM (Needs Verification): Alleging UA Verkhovna Rada confirmed continued purchase of Russian gas via TurkStream (Colonelcassad, ~10:13 UTC).
