OVERALL OPERATIONAL PICTURE: RF continues its unprecedented deep strike campaign, launching a confirmed 502 drones and 24 missiles overnight. Significant damage reported in Ivano-Frankivsk and Khmelnytskyi oblasts. UAF air defenses are heavily engaged. Critical new intelligence indicates RF may be employing "Shahed-series 'Ь'" drones with cameras and radio control, potentially directable from RF territory. Ground combat remains intense, particularly on the Sieversk axis.
Air-Missile Strikes (Confirmed Damage, New Drone Capabilities, Sustained Volume):
NEW: Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast: Ukrainian State Emergency Service (DSNS) showed photos of a large-scale fire in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast resulting from a Russian attack. This confirms an impact in a region previously less affected by such significant strikes. (HIGH CONFIDENCE - РБК-Україна)
NEW: Khmelnytskyi Oblast: Video and photo evidence confirms the aftermath of rocket and drone attacks in Khmelnytskyi, showing firefighters battling significant blazes in damaged structures. This corroborates the earlier "smoke plume" report. (HIGH CONFIDENCE - РБК-Україна)
NEW: RF Drone Capabilities ("Shahed-series 'Ь'"): "Оперативний ЗСУ" reports RF has begun launching "Shahed-series 'Ь'" drones equipped with cameras, radio control, and the capability to be directly controlled from Russian territory. This represents a significant upgrade in RF UAV capabilities, allowing for more precise targeting and potentially real-time strike adjustment. (MEDIUM CONFIDENCE - Оперативний ЗСУ, requires independent verification of technical capabilities)
NEW: RF Tactical Aviation Activity: UAF Air Force reports launches of Guided Aerial Bombs (KAB) by enemy tactical aviation on Sumy and Donetsk oblasts. (HIGH CONFIDENCE - Povitryani Syly ZSU)
Strike Volume: Ukrainian Air Defense Forces (PVO ВСУ, likely a misattribution by Russian sources to UAF, but referring to UAF PVO) report 72 confirmed impacts out of 502 drones and 24 cruise missiles launched. This means 72 targets successfully bypassed UAF IAMD. (HIGH CONFIDENCE on numbers provided by Russian sources - Два майора, Военкор Котенок)
RF Claims of PVO Success: "Военкор Котенок" and "Операция Z" claim RF PVO shot down 105 Ukrainian UAVs overnight over Russian territories. (HIGH CONFIDENCE on claim, LOW CONFIDENCE on actual effectiveness)
Ground Operations:
UAF Fortification/Training: Commander-in-Chief of the UAF, Syrskyi, disclosed new underground shelters for Ukrainian military personnel, indicating ongoing efforts to improve force protection and resilience. (HIGH CONFIDENCE - РБК-Україна)
RF Internal/Diplomatic:
Putin-Kim Meeting: TASS reports the meeting between Putin and Kim Jong Un in Beijing has continued for over an hour. Visuals show Putin's motorcade at the "Diaoyutai" complex, a diplomatic venue. WarGonzo notes Kim Yo Jong's presence in the DPRK delegation. (HIGH CONFIDENCE - TASS, WarGonzo)
Russian Diplomatic Discourse: TASS reports Maria Zakharova's strong criticism of Finnish President Stubb's statements regarding a "victory" over the USSR in 1944, calling it "obscurantism." (HIGH CONFIDENCE - TASS)
Moscow News: "Новости Москвы" shares general public health advice on stress and heart health. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
RF Internal Security: TASS reports the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) warning about signs of scam messages (urgent calls to action, errors, informal style). (HIGH CONFIDENCE - TASS)
RF Accidents: ASTRA reports a military Il-76 aircraft made an emergency landing at Krasnoyarsk's Cheremshanka airport. (HIGH CONFIDENCE - ASTRA)
Historical Commemoration: "Два майора" and "АРХАНГЕЛ СПЕЦНАЗА" share content related to "Victory Day" and the "Khabarovsk Process" against Japanese war criminals, particularly relevant in the context of the Beijing parade and anti-Western narratives. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
RF Public Sentiment: "Воин DV" commemorates the 21st anniversary of the Beslan terrorist attack, using highly charged language against "two-legged rabid dogs," likely intended to evoke strong nationalist and anti-terrorist sentiments. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
1.2. Weather and Environmental Factors Affecting Operations
No new information beyond the previous report. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
1.3. Current Force Dispositions and Control Measures
RF:
Air/Missile Assets: Confirmed deployment of a new "Shahed-series 'Ь'" drone variant with advanced control and ISR capabilities. Continued high-volume (502 drones, 24 missiles) deep strike operations across a wide geographic area, now confirmed to include Ivano-Frankivsk and Khmelnytskyi. Active use of tactical aviation for KAB launches on Sumy and Donetsk. (HIGH CONFIDENCE on overall disposition, new capabilities)
Ground Forces: Main effort on Sieversk axis (previous report still valid). Sustained engagement of targets in Sumy and Donetsk oblasts with KAB. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Logistics/Personnel: The emergency landing of a military Il-76 aircraft at Krasnoyarsk could indicate a localized logistical or maintenance issue for RF Air Force. (MEDIUM CONFIDENCE)
UAF:
Air Defense: Highly engaged, successfully intercepting a significant number of inbound air targets, but 72 confirmed impacts indicate continued penetrations by RF's high-volume, multi-domain attacks. The new "Shahed-series 'Ь'" variant will present new challenges for identification and interception. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Ground Forces: Maintaining defensive posture, reinforcing positions with new underground shelters. Continuing to operate in a high-threat environment. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Counter-Corruption: Office of the Prosecutor General is actively pursuing cases of corruption related to military procurement (substandard body armor and helmets), indicating internal efforts to improve military integrity and readiness. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
2. ENEMY ANALYSIS (Threat Assessment)
2.1. Enemy Capabilities, Intentions, and Courses of Action
Capabilities:
Advanced Drone Technology: The introduction of "Shahed-series 'Ь'" drones with cameras, radio control, and potential direct control from RF territory significantly enhances RF's precision strike, real-time targeting, and potentially reconnaissance capabilities. This suggests an ongoing effort to rapidly adapt and upgrade UAV systems. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Sustained Massed Strike Capacity: RF has demonstrated the ability to conduct very high-volume combined drone and missile attacks (502 drones, 24 missiles) across vast geographic distances, including areas previously less impacted such as Ivano-Frankivsk. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Information Operations (IO) and Diplomatic Posturing: RF continues to effectively leverage diplomatic events (Putin-Kim meeting, Beijing parade), historical narratives ("Victory Day," Khabarovsk Process), and domestic events (Beslan commemoration) to project strength, consolidate alliances, and rally internal support, while dismissing Western criticism. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Intentions:
Strategic Objective: Achieve "Special Military Operation" Goals Through Persistent Pressure and Erosion of Ukrainian Capacity, Degrading UAF Communication and Infrastructure, and Achieving Operational Encirclement in Sieversk:
Overwhelm and Degrade UAF Air Defenses with Advanced Capabilities: The new "Shahed-series 'Ь'" drones are likely intended to bypass existing UAF air defense measures, enhance strike precision, and complicate interception efforts, thereby increasing the effectiveness of massed attacks. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Sustained Disruption of Critical Infrastructure Across All Regions: Expanding deep strikes to areas like Ivano-Frankivsk confirms an intent to inflict widespread damage, disrupt logistics, and reduce national resilience across the entirety of Ukraine, leaving no region feeling secure. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Solidify and Project Anti-Western Alliance: The prolonged Putin-Kim meeting and the strong rhetoric from Russian officials (Zakharova) against Western statements underscore RF's intent to solidify its geopolitical alignments and present a united front against perceived Western aggression. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Courses of Action (COAs):
MLCOA (Most Likely Course of Action):
RF will continue massed, multi-domain (drone and missile) deep strike campaigns, integrating the new "Shahed-series 'Ь'" drones to improve precision and overcome UAF air defenses. Targeting will remain focused on critical infrastructure (energy, railway hubs), military-industrial facilities, and major population centers across central, western, and northern Ukraine, with an increased focus on previously less-affected western regions like Ivano-Frankivsk. Tactical aviation will continue launching KABs on frontline oblasts. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
RF will maintain offensive pressure on the Sieversk axis (including Shandrigolovo) and on other key sectors such as Chasiv Yar, Novomykhailivka, and the Avdiivka-Pokrovsk axis, attempting to consolidate gains and achieve localized advances. RF engineering support and tactical drone use will continue. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
RF Information Operations will heavily amplify the narrative of successful deep strikes and air defense engagements (105 UAF UAVs shot down), emphasize the strategic alignment with China and DPRK (Putin-Kim meeting, Beijing parade coverage, DPRK military involvement in Kursk), and promote domestic stability measures. Expect increased narrative surrounding Russian military innovation (e.g., advanced drones). (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
MDCOA (Most Dangerous Course of Action):
RF, leveraging the enhanced precision and control of the "Shahed-series 'Ь'" drones (and potentially newly supplied DPRK munitions), conducts an even more devastating and concentrated strategic missile and drone strike designed to cause systemic, multi-sector failure of Ukrainian critical infrastructure across major regions simultaneously. This could target multiple railway hubs, energy generation/distribution nodes, and C2 facilities with greater accuracy, aiming for a prolonged, multi-day disruption. The new drone capabilities specifically increase the risk of more effective, coordinated strikes. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
RF achieves a successful operational encirclement of UAF forces in Sieversk, leading to a significant loss of UAF personnel and equipment, and opening a new axis for further RF advances deeper into Donetsk Oblast, potentially towards Sloviansk. (MEDIUM CONFIDENCE)
3. FRIENDLY FORCES (Blue Force Tracking)
Ukrainian Force Posture and Readiness:
Resilient Air Defense Under Extreme Pressure: UAF air defense forces continue to demonstrate high interception rates against an unprecedented volume of RF air attacks. However, the confirmed 72 impacts and the reported introduction of more advanced RF drones ("Shahed-series 'Ь'") signal an escalation of the air threat and extreme strain on personnel, systems, and munition reserves. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Enhanced Force Protection: The development of new underground shelters, as highlighted by CinC Syrskyi, demonstrates a proactive approach to improving soldier safety and combat resilience against continuous RF fire. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Internal Oversight and Reform: The Office of the Prosecutor General's actions against corrupt suppliers of military equipment indicate a commitment to ensuring UAF personnel receive quality gear, directly impacting readiness and morale. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Civilian Resilience and Emergency Response: The immediate and organized firefighting efforts in Ivano-Frankivsk and Khmelnytskyi after missile/drone strikes demonstrate effective civil defense and emergency response capabilities, crucial for maintaining societal function under attack. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Recent Tactical Successes or Setbacks:
Successes:
Continued High Air Defense Interception Rate: Despite the volume, a significant number of RF air targets were successfully intercepted/suppressed. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Enhanced Force Protection Measures: Development of new underground shelters for UAF personnel. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Anti-Corruption Measures: Recovery of funds from a supplier of substandard military equipment. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Setbacks:
Confirmed Damage to Critical Infrastructure (Wider Geographic Scope): Large-scale fires and damage in Ivano-Frankivsk and Khmelnytskyi oblasts, demonstrating deeper penetration and wider impact of RF strikes. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Introduction of Advanced RF Drones: The reported deployment of "Shahed-series 'Ь'" with enhanced capabilities poses a new, evolving threat to UAF air defenses and ground forces. (MEDIUM CONFIDENCE on immediate impact, HIGH CONFIDENCE on future threat)
72 Confirmed Impacts: Despite high interception rates, a substantial number of drones and missiles still reached their targets, indicating the difficulty of achieving 100% interception against such volumes. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Resource Requirements and Constraints:
Urgent Air Defense Upgrade and Munitions: The introduction of advanced RF drones (Shahed-series 'Ь') and the continued high volume of attacks necessitate immediate provision of not just more interceptors, but also enhanced EW capabilities, counter-UAV systems, and potentially AI-assisted air defense solutions capable of rapidly identifying and countering new drone variants. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Rapid Infrastructure Repair Resources: The widespread damage in Ivano-Frankivsk and Khmelnytskyi, in addition to previous strikes, demands robust and well-funded capabilities for rapid repair of civilian and critical infrastructure. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Force Protection Materials: Continued vigilance against corrupt procurement and a sustained supply of high-quality protective gear (body armor, helmets) are essential for maintaining combat effectiveness and morale. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
4. INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT (Cognitive Domain)
Propaganda and Disinformation Campaigns:
RF Narrative:
Deep Strike Success & New Drone Capabilities: RF military bloggers ("Два майора," "Военкор Котенок," "Операция Z") highlight the "massive combined strike" on Ukrainian critical infrastructure and claim successful interceptions of UAF UAVs. The implicit (via "Оперативний ЗСУ" report) or explicit (if confirmed by RF) narrative of "Shahed-series 'Ь'" drones will be used to demonstrate RF technological superiority and adaptability. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Sino-DPRK-RF Alliance & Diplomatic Weight: Extensive coverage of the Putin-Kim meeting in Beijing (TASS, WarGonzo) emphasizes the deepening alliance and its perceived anti-Western stance. Commemoration of "Victory Day" and the "Khabarovsk Process" (Два майора, АРХАНГЕЛ СПЕЦНАЗА) links current geopolitical alignments to historical "victories" against common enemies, bolstering a nationalist narrative. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Internal Cohesion & Resilience: Domestic messaging focuses on internal stability (MVD warnings against scams) and national unity (Beslan commemoration by "Воин DV" using strong anti-terrorist rhetoric). (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Dismissal of Western Criticism: Maria Zakharova's strong criticism of Finnish President Stubb's historical statements (TASS) serves to delegitimize Western narratives and project Russian confidence. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
UAF Counter-Narrative:
Highlighting RF Aggression and Civilian Harm: Ukrainian sources (РБК-Україна, Оперативний ЗСУ) immediately report the scale of RF attacks, confirmed damage in Ivano-Frankivsk and Khmelnytskyi, and the casualties, emphasizing RF's indiscriminate terror tactics. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Demonstrating UAF Effectiveness and Resilience: UAF Air Force reports KAB launches, implying ongoing counter-operations. CinC Syrskyi's announcement of new shelters and the Prosecutor General's anti-corruption efforts demonstrate a proactive and responsible military leadership. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Exposing RF Drone Upgrades: "Оперативний ЗСУ" warning about the "Shahed-series 'Ь'" drones serves to inform the public and international partners about evolving threats, implicitly calling for more advanced countermeasures. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Exposing Russian Revisionism: "Оперативний ЗСУ" highlights the "man-horse from the Kremlin" demanding annexation of "Novorossiya," framing it as an outrageous and unacceptable demand. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Public Sentiment and Morale Factors:
Ukrainian Public: The continued, unprecedented scale of RF attacks, especially with confirmed damage in Ivano-Frankivsk and Khmelnytskyi, will likely increase anxiety and stress. The news of advanced "Shahed" variants could heighten fear of more precise and effective strikes. However, reports of UAF air defense successes, improved force protection (shelters), and anti-corruption measures could help to maintain morale and trust in national institutions. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
RF Public: Extensive coverage of the Putin-Kim meeting, Chinese military parades (Colonelcassad), and "Victory Day" commemorations aims to boost national pride and confidence in Russia's global standing. Claims of successful PVO and effective strikes will reinforce the narrative of military effectiveness. Messaging around domestic stability (MVD warnings) and shared national grievances (Beslan commemoration) aims to foster internal cohesion. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
International Support and Diplomatic Developments:
Deepening Russia-China-DPRK Alliance (CONTINUED CRITICAL FOCUS): The extended Putin-Kim meeting and the prominent role of Kim Yo Jong signal deepening ties. While direct military involvement by DPRK in Kursk (reported previously) remains unconfirmed by other sources, the continued high-level engagement reinforces the perception of a growing anti-Western bloc. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Chinese Military Display: Colonelcassad's posts of China's DF-17 hypersonic missile and advanced air defense systems at the Beijing parade further emphasize China's growing military capabilities and willingness to display them alongside its deepening ties with Russia. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Western Perceptions of Trump's Statements: TASS reporting on Ushakov's view that Trump's "conspiracy" comments were "irony" attempts to downplay their impact or portray them as misunderstood, aiming to mitigate Western concern. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
RF Demands for Annexation: The "man-horse from the Kremlin" (Оперативний ЗСУ) reiterating demands for international recognition of Crimea, Donbas, and "Novorossiya" as part of Russia signals RF's maximalist diplomatic stance, which will be rejected by Western partners. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
5. PREDICTIVE ANALYSIS (NEXT 24-48 HOURS)
Most Likely Enemy Courses of Action (MLCOA):
Sustained and Technologically Evolving Multi-Domain Strikes (New Drone Integration, Expanded Target Set): RF will continue to conduct massed, coordinated drone and missile attacks with volumes similar to, or potentially exceeding, recent attacks. Expect integration and increased use of the "Shahed-series 'Ь'" drones, aiming for improved precision and to test UAF air defense responses to these new capabilities. Targeting will maintain focus on critical infrastructure (energy, railway hubs) and military-industrial facilities across central, western, and northern Ukraine, with high probability of repeat or new strikes in Ivano-Frankivsk, Khmelnytskyi, Chernihiv, and Kirovohrad. Tactical aviation will persist with KAB launches on Sumy and Donetsk oblasts. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Sieversk Offensive & Donetsk/Zaporizhzhia Pressure (with IO Amplification of DPRK/China): RF will continue its offensive on the Sieversk axis (including Shandrigolovo) to achieve encirclement, using heavy fire support. Pressure will be maintained on other key sectors (Chasiv Yar, Novomykhailivka, Avdiivka-Pokrovsk axis). RF IO will continue to amplify the narrative of successful deep strikes, ground gains, and the strengthening Russia-China-DPRK axis, potentially highlighting the new drone capabilities. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Information Offensive (Anti-Western Bloc, RF Military Superiority, Internal Cohesion, and Annexation Demands): RF IO will intensify, focusing on portraying UAF as collapsing in Sieversk/Shandrigolovo, highlighting alleged UAF war crimes, emphasizing the strengthening of the Russia-China-DPRK axis (Putin-Kim meeting, Chinese military parade), and specifically promoting the narrative of RF military innovation (e.g., advanced drones) and its right to annex Ukrainian territories ("Novorossiya"). (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Most Dangerous Enemy Courses of Action (MDCOA):
Systemic Infrastructure Collapse with Advanced Drones and Coordinated Strikes: RF launches an even larger and more sophisticated coordinated missile and drone attack, fully leveraging the advanced capabilities of the "Shahed-series 'Ь'" drones (e.g., real-time targeting for follow-on strikes, improved evasion tactics). This strike would aim to cause systemic failure across multiple major Ukrainian critical infrastructure sectors (e.g., simultaneous regional power grid collapse and sustained disruption of major railway lines, major telecommunications outages) across central, western, and northern Ukraine, specifically including military C2 and logistics hubs. The new drone capabilities significantly increase the probability of more effective, synchronized attacks leading to prolonged, multi-day disruptions. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Successful Sieversk Encirclement and Breakthrough: RF achieves an operational encirclement of UAF forces in Sieversk, resulting in significant UAF casualties and equipment losses. This strategic setback could enable a rapid RF breakthrough towards Sloviansk or Kramatorsk, creating a major new operational front. (MEDIUM CONFIDENCE)
Timeline Estimates and Decision Points:
Immediate (0-12 hours): Expect continued intense air raid alarms, particularly in central, western, and northern oblasts, as RF probes UAF air defenses with potentially new drone tactics. UAF air defense will remain at maximum alert. RF ground forces will likely maintain high pressure on Sieversk and Shandrigolovo. UAF needs to rapidly assess the capabilities of the "Shahed-series 'Ь'" drones and adapt interception tactics. Decisions on urgent air defense munition resupply and possible limited redeployments will be critical. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
Short Term (12-48 hours): RF will likely continue high-volume air attacks, potentially incorporating lessons learned from recent strikes and further integrating new drone capabilities. Ground combat on the Sieversk axis will remain fierce. Information on the Putin-Kim meeting, Beijing parade, and DPRK military involvement in Kursk (as previously claimed) will continue to be a primary focus of RF IO. UAF will need to prioritize resources for infrastructure repair, continue calls for international support (especially for advanced air defense and EW), and issue updated public warnings tailored to the evolving air threat. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
6. ACTIONABLE RECOMMENDATIONS
Urgent Counter-Drone and EW Enhancement (Focused on "Shahed-series 'Ь'"): Immediately prioritize intelligence collection on the reported "Shahed-series 'Ь'" drone capabilities (cameras, radio control, direct control from RF). Rapidly develop and deploy enhanced Electronic Warfare (EW) countermeasures specifically designed to jam or spoof these new radio-controlled drones. Integrate UAF FPV drone counter-UAV tactics more broadly. Accelerate procurement of mobile, low-altitude air defense systems (e.g., Gepard, SHORAD) and ground-based counter-drone systems for critical infrastructure protection, especially in previously less-affected western regions.
Strategic Air Defense Redistribution and Munition Resupply: Conduct an immediate, comprehensive review of air defense dispositions, prioritizing systems to protect critical infrastructure and population centers across all affected oblasts, with an emphasis on Ivano-Frankivsk and Khmelnytskyi, in addition to Kirovohrad, Chernihiv, and traditional targets. Intensify coordination with international partners for urgent, massive replenishment of air defense interceptors, recognizing the heightened expenditure against evolving threats.
Reinforce Sieversk/Shandrigolovo Defense & Prepare Counter-Attacks: Based on real-time ISR, conduct a critical assessment of the RF encirclement attempt in Sieversk and engagements near Shandrigolovo. Commit necessary tactical reserves, provide robust, sustained fire support, and fortify defensive lines with emphasis on the new underground shelters. Continuously monitor RF fire concentrations and ground movements around Konstantinivka, Chasiv Yar, Novomykhailivka, and the Avdiivka-Pokrovsk axis for signs of renewed major assaults, and prepare tactical counter-attacks to prevent or reverse localized RF gains.
Enhance Public Warning and Critical Infrastructure Resilience Protocols (Adaptive to New Threats): Revise and widely disseminate public warning systems, specifically including information on potential characteristics of the new "Shahed-series 'Ь'" drones if details become clearer. Ensure emergency services and critical infrastructure operators (especially in railway and energy sectors) are equipped and trained for rapid response to more precise and widespread attacks. Develop contingency plans for multi-day, multi-sector infrastructure disruptions across a broader geographic area.
Robust Counter-Propaganda and Narrative Control (Focus on DPRK/China and RF Drone Capabilities): Proactively disseminate verified information on RF's unprecedented attacks, high UAF interception rates, and the confirmed damage to civilian infrastructure. Immediately develop and widely disseminate messaging to counter RF's narrative of advanced drone technology, framing it as a desperate measure. Continue to highlight the threat of the expanding anti-Western alliance (Russia-China-DPRK) to global stability, specifically countering RF claims of "legitimate annexation" of Ukrainian territories.
Sustain Internal Anti-Corruption Efforts: Support the Office of the Prosecutor General's efforts to ensure transparent and effective military procurement. Ensure that UAF personnel are equipped with the highest quality protective gear and essential combat supplies, as this directly impacts morale and combat effectiveness.
High-Priority Intelligence Collection on RF Drone Evolution and DPRK Support:Elevate intelligence collection requirements on the technical specifications, operational procedures, and command-and-control links of the "Shahed-series 'Ь'" drones. Concurrently, maintain high-priority collection on any observable shifts in DPRK's material or direct military support to RF, particularly regarding munition transfers (quantity, type, delivery methods) and the presence, numbers, and capabilities of DPRK military personnel in Russian-occupied territories or Russian territory.
