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Ukraine Invasion Day 1,055: RU forces launched ~700 glide bombs and 600+ strike drones last week [1]

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Date: 2025-01-12

Russian forces conducted a series of drone strikes against Ukraine on the night of January 11 to 12.

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The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian forces launched 94 Shahed drones along with other strike and decoy drones from Millerovo, Rostov Oblast and Oryol, Bryansk, and Kursk oblasts.[55] The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Ukrainian forces downed 60 drones over Poltava, Sumy, Kharkiv, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Kyiv, Zaporizhia, Kirovohrad, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, and Donetsk oblasts and that 34 drones were "lost," likely due to Ukrainian electronic warfare (EW) interference.[56] Kharkiv Oblast Administration Head Oleh Synehubov reported on January 12 that a Russian Shahed drone struck a residence in Vlasivka, Kharkiv Oblast.[57] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on January 12 that Russian forces launched almost 700 glide bombs and over 600 strike drones against Ukraine during the week of January 6 to 12.[58] www.understandingwar.org/... Ukrainian Air Force reported that Ukrainian forces downed 60 drones over Poltava, Sumy, Kharkiv, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Kyiv, Zaporizhia, Kirovohrad, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, and Donetsk oblasts The Ukrainian General staff reported on January 12 that Ukrainian forces conducted a high-precision airstrike on the command post of Russia's 2nd Combined Arms Army [CAA] (Central Military District) in Novohrodivka, Donetsk Oblast.[1] The Ukrainian General Staff noted that the operation is part of a broader series of Ukrainian strikes targeting command posts of Russian forces operating in the Donetsk direction. The Ukrainian General Staff reported on January 8 and 10 that Ukrainian forces struck the command posts of the Russian 8th CAA (Southern Military District) in occupied Khartsyzk, Donetsk Oblast, and the 3rd Army Corps [AC] (Central Military District) in occupied Svitlodarsk, Donetsk Oblast, respectively.[2] Svitlodarsk, Donetsk Oblast, Ukrainian strikes on tactical command posts and positions located near the frontline, such as the strike against Novohrodivka, are likely intended to disrupt Russian tactical activity and directly complicate Russian command and control (C2) on the battlefield. Ukrainian strikes against main command posts further in the Russian rear, such as the January 8 strike on the Russian 8th CAA post, are likely aimed at degrading broader Russian logistics and operational planning efforts, which could have impacts on Russia's ability to conduct its military operations in western Donetsk Oblast. ISW has observed that the 2nd CAA is currently leading Russian operations south of Pokrovsk, that the 3rd AC is operating near Chasiv Yar, and that the 8th CAA is leading Russian efforts near Kurakhove.[3] www.understandingwar.org/...

Key Takeaways: The Ukrainian General staff reported on January 12 that Ukrainian forces conducted a high-precision airstrike on the command post of Russia's 2nd Combined Arms Army [CAA] (Central Military District) in Novohrodivka, Donetsk Oblast.

South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) confirmed that Ukrainian forces captured two North Korean soldiers during combat operations in Kursk Oblast on January 9.

Russian forces recently advanced in the Kupyansk, Toretsk, Pokrovsk, and Kurakhove directions.

Russian forces recently crossed into northern Sumy Oblast as part of their ongoing efforts to eliminate the Ukrainian salient in Kursk Oblast. Geolocated footage published on January 10 indicates that Russian forces recently crossed the international border and advanced west of Zhuravka (north of Sumy City along the international border).[7] Russian forces continued offensive operations within the main Ukrainian salient on January 12 but did not make any confirmed advances. Geolocated footage published on January 11 indicates that Ukrainian forces maintain positions in Pogrebki (northwest of Sudzha) despite recent claims that Russian forces seized the settlement.[10]... Elements of the Russian 34th Motorized Rifle Brigade (49th Combined Arms Army [CAA], Southern Military District [SMD]) are reportedly operating near Pogrebki, and elements of the 11th Airborne (VDV) Brigade reportedly continue to operate in Kursk Oblast.[13] www.understandingwar.org/... Russian forces recently crossed into northern Sumy Oblast as part of their ongoing efforts to eliminate the Ukrainian salient in Kursk Oblast. www.understandingwar.org/... The Ukrainian General Staff reported on January 8 and 10 that Ukrainian forces struck the command posts of the Russian 8th CAA (Southern Military District) in occupied Khartsyzk, Donetsk Oblast, and the 3rd Army Corps [AC] (Central Military District) in occupied Svitlodarsk, Donetsk Oblast, respectively.

Ukrainian strikes on tactical command posts and positions located near the frontline, such as the strike against Novohrodivka, are likely intended to disrupt Russian tactical activity and directly complicate Russian command and control (C2) on the battlefield.

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