All operations are planned based on data received, including from UAVs - CinC Syryskyi
All offensive operations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are carefully planned by the command, in particular on the basis of information received from drones.
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23 January 2025
AFU repel massive Russian assault in Chasiv Yar
Soldiers of the 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after King Danylo stopped an attempt by Russian troops to break through in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region.
Intel of Ukraine intercepts radio broadcast where Russian military orders to shoot captured Ukrainian defender
Ukrainian intelligence officers intercepted an enemy radio broadcast in which a Russian military ordered the execution of a captured soldier of the Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine.
CinC Syrskyi: Kursk operation gave hope that this offensive is not last
Summarizing the past year, Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi noted the successful counteroffensive in the Kursk sector, which, in particular, gave hope that “this offensive will not be the last.”
Civilian injured in Kherson as result of drone attack
A 27-year-old civilian was injured in a drone attack in Kherson.
MFA on execution of Ukrainian POWs by Russia: Atrocity requiring international reaction
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine decried as an atrocity the latest shooting of six Ukrainian prisoners of war by the Russian invaders, urging the international community to react decisively to each such case in order to put an end to these atrocities.
Battles raging for villages Novyi Trud, Zelene in Pokrovsk axis
Fierce fighting continues in the settlements of Novyi Trud and Zelene near Pokrovsk, with both currently remain in the so-called "gray zone".
Russians strike Donetsk region again, casualties reported
In Donetsk region, one person was killed and two others were wounded as a result of today's shelling and air strikes.
Risk of operational encirclement of Ukrainian troops near Velyka Novosilka – military spox
There is a risk of operational encirclement of Ukraine’s Defense Forces units in the Novopavlivka sector near Velyka Novosilka.
Russian forces strike Kramatorsk with guided aerial bomb
Early on January 23, the Russian forces struck a private sector in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, with a guided FAB-250 aerial bomb equipped with a control module.
CinC Syrskyi visits 155th Brigade on Pokrovsk front
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, visited the soldiers of the 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade while working on the Pokrovsk front. He discussed challenges and conclusions for further training of service members.
Russians intensify mortar strikes on refractory plant in Chasiv Yar – military
The Russian occupation forces are intensively targeting the refractory plant in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, with mortar strikes.
Russians likely execute six other Ukrainian POWs – Ombudsman
The Russian forces have likely executed six other captured Ukrainian defenders.
Injury toll in Zaporizhzhia rises to 45, one person killed
The number of victims of the massive enemy strike on Zaporizhzhia early on January 23 continues to grow. Currently, 45 people are known to be injured, one person died.
Zelensky after attack on Zaporizhzhia: More sanctions against Russia, air defense, weapons are needed
After another Russian attack on residential areas and infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia, President Volodymyr Zelensky called for increased pressure on the enemy - to impose more sanctions against Russia, provide more air defense to protect Ukrainian cities and weapons for the Defense Forces.
Russian troops shelled 4 communities in Sumy region at night, in morning
At night and in the morning, Russian troops carried out 9 strikes on the border communities of Sumy region, 14 explosions were recorded.
Power line damaged in Kharkiv region as result of Shahed's strike
On the morning of January 23, a Russian Shahed UAV struck an open area near the village of Lytvynove in the Zolochiv community of Kharkiv region, damaging a power line.
DPRK to transfer 150 more short-range ballistic missiles to Russia this year - Ukraine Intel Chief
This year, North Korea will transfer 150 more KN-23 short-range ballistic missiles to Russia.
High-rise building in Zaporizhzhia destroyed by Russian attack - 25 injured, 1 dead
As a result of an enemy attack in Zaporizhzhia, one high-rise building was destroyed, 30 more were damaged, and private houses were vandalized.
Debris from downed drones damaged private homes, power lines, cafes in Kyiv region
In Kyiv region, four private houses, a car, a power line and a cafe building were damaged as a result of the fall of the wreckage of downed Russian drones.
Russians destroyed power facility in Zaporizhzhia, leaving 17,000 customers without heat
The Russian military destroyed a power facility in Zaporizhzhia, leaving 21,000 subscribers without electricity and another 17,000 without heat.
In Zaporizhzhia, attack brings number of injured to 24, one killed
In Zaporizhzhia, the number of people injured in the Russian attack has increased to 24, and one person was killed.
Russian war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,340 in past day
Russia’s total combat casualties in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to January 23, 2024, amounted to an estimated 825,320, including 1,340 killed or wounded in action in the past day.
Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia: one dead, 16 injured, including infant
At least 16 people, including a two-month infant, were injured in the Russian strike targeting Zaporizhzhia. A 47-year-old man was killed in the attack.
Ukrainian border guards eliminate over 160 Russian invaders in past week
Units of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine eliminated more than 160 Russian soldiers and captured seven others over the past week.
22 January 2025
War update: 103 clashes on frontline, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk sector
On January 22, The Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 103 battles with the Russian invaders on the frontline, 55 of which occurred in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russians attack Zaporizhzhia with drones, fire breaks out
During a Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia, explosions were heard, and a fire broke out in one of the city's districts.
Russia at UN Security Council discusses tattoos instead of tortures, says Azov defender
During a UN Security Council meeting attended by Ukrainian citizens freed from Russian captivity, Russia tried to deflect attention from torture allegations by focusing on tattoos of one of the former prisoners.
Zelensky discusses investments in Ukraine's defense industry with Netherlands PM
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof in Davos, during which they discussed investments in Ukraine's defense industry.
Ukraine holds Russian POWs in five special facilities – Coordination Headquarters
Ukraine holds Russian prisoners of war in five specially designated locations, as far from the front line as possible.