Update.
It appears Russia is trying to make the border buffer zone Putin talked about a reality. Russia has crossed the border into Ukraine in several areas, and has resumed or expanded border operations in various places. Given that the current peace deal envisions fighting outside of the Donbas halted along the current line of contact, presumably this means Russia would get to hold on to these areas. Note, for now these are small isolated pockets rather than any sort of continuous buffer zone. And at present pace it will take many months for a real buffer zone to emerge. There is of course another interpretation, this is an attempt to pull Ukrainian forces to these areas and stretch Ukraine even thinner. But I think this is less likely, the efforts are disparate and not robust, meaning they don't present the kind of threat that would cause Ukraine to move substantial resources. I suspect instead they will choose to lose some border villages rather than compromise their main efforts to stop Russia's offensive in the Donbas or Zaporozhye areas.
North Sumy, Chernigov regions.
Russian forces have continued to expand the small pocket they gained here, taking the village of Belaya Bereza, east of Komarovka.
Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1434-1438: Situation on Hlukhiv front: During the second half of January, Russian army continued operations along the border between Ukraine and Russia, taking the wooded area and farms of Bila Bereza by the end of the month (29th). Map: [...
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Russian strikes on the village of Sukhodol, north of the Belaya Bereza area.
Глуховское направление В рамках задач по обеспечению продвижения наших пехотных подразделений, артиллеристы наносят поражение ПУ БпЛА в деревне Суходол, что в 6 км от ЛБС. Это новое Глуховское направление группировки "Север" схемы и карты
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Russia hit a bridge near Lisogubovka, northern part of Sumy region.
Дроноводы нарушили логистику ВСУ Специалисты войск беспилотных систем нанесли точный удар БПЛА «Герань» по железнодорожному мосту через реку Сейм в районе населенного пункта Лысогубовка Сумской области. @mod_russia
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Sumy area.
Russian forces have expanded operations aroudn the Grafskoe area, crossing the border in a new spot towards Popovka, and have also attacked towards Ryasnoe from the south, but the outcome of these attacks is unclear. East of Miropol'ye Russian forces have closed an entire pocket of Ukrainian territory that was surrounded by Russia.
Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1441: Situation on Sumy front: During the last two weeks Russian Army continued to expand the buffer zone on the Russian-Ukrainian border north of Krasnopillia Raion after capturing a series of wooded areas. Map: [...
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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1439-1440: Situation on Krasnopillia front: Over the last four days, Russian army has intensified its border crossing operations following the capture of the localities of Hrabovske and Vysoke. In the north, Russian forces entered the vicinity of Pokrovka, where...
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Kharkov area.
North-west of Kharkov Russian forces have crossed the border in a new area, approaching the village of Lukashovka.
Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1434-1438: Situation on Velyka Pysarivka front: Since the limited offensive in northern Kharkov in May 2024 by Russian army, cross-border activity has occurred sporadically in this section by Russian troops without any significant changes. However, in January 2026...
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In the Liptsi area Russian forces have restarted advances for the first time in many months, taking the village of Zelenoe along the border. Around Volchansk Russian forces have taken more area in Volchanskie Hutory, another chunk of territory along the international border, secured all of Semenovka, and have taken half of Grafskoe. They've also taken the rest of Staritsa.
Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1434-1438: Situation north of Kharkov: During the last week, Russian army made new advances on the border between Russia and Ukraine while continuing to advance in Vovchanski Khutory, which is about to be completely captured. Southwest of Vovchansk, Russian forces took...
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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1432-1433: Situation north of Kharkov: Russian Army secured Starytsia & continued advancing south of this locality. Map: [ https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1V8NzjQkzMOhpuLhkktbiKgodOQ27X6IV&ll=50.24509466135558%2C36.86645270255119&z=12 ]
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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1430-1431: Situation north of Kharkov: During the last two days Russian Army managed to capture the central part of Hrafske & half of the locality of Symynivka. In addition, after two weeks of positional battles recaptured most of the locality of Starytsia. Map: [...
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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1428-1429: Situation north of Kharkov: During the last four days Russian Army advanced in the northern part of Hrafske & entered in the northern part of Symynivka. Map: [...
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East of Volchansk, in the corner where the border veers southward Russia forces have started a new push west of Degtyarnoe.
Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1426-1427: Situation north of Kharkov: The locality of Dehtyarne on the border between Russia and Ukraine has witnessed intermittent positional fighting since July 2025. Similar to Sotnytskyi Kozachok, Russian troops enter and leave the locality crossing the border...
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Russian drone strike hits a Russian Bv 206 transporter, near Karaichnoe.
В Харьковской области уничтожен редкий бронированный вездеход BV 206 "Лось" Бронированная машина противника выявлена и уничтожена в районе н.п. Караичное расчетом 71 мсд ГВ "Север". @warriorofnorth
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Russian drone strikes around Semenovka.
Во время освобождения Симиновки часть брошенных сил ВСУ сложила оружие, еще несколько боевиков сдались в плен вместе с ранеными бойцами — им оказали медицинскую помощь. Операторы FPV-дронов боролись за превосходство в воздухе — они смогли перерезать логистику и уничтожить огневые средства...
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As Russian forces advance southward along the Severskiy Donets river, Ukraine has announced mandatory evacuations in a number of settlements southward around Stariy Saltov.
Evacuation orders for villages north of Staryi Saltov, North Kharkov region.
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Kupyansk area.
Russian forces have restarted advances west out of Dvurechnoe, towards Kutkovka and south out of Dvurechenskoe, gaining some ground.. East of Kupyansk Russian forces have launched a new offensive intended to secure routes into Kupyansk from the east. They've taken most of Peschanoe, and half of Petropavlovka. They then pushed to the outskirts of Kurilovka from the east, and southward past Podoly. North of Kupyansk, west of the river, Russian forces recaptured some ground, securing their positions in the area.
Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1441: Situation on northeastern front: During the last three days, Russian army has continued to expand its operations on the eastern bank of the Oskil. The locality of Pishchane is about to be captured after driving Ukrainian army out of the last houses towards the...
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Meanwhile, the situation around Kupiansk remains unclear, although new clarifications have been made. On the western bank of the Oskil, Russian forces regained control of the gas compressor station west of Holubivka and new positions in the northern suburbs of Kupiansk adjacent to the Oskil. On...
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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1434-1438: Situation on northeastern front: During the last week, Russian army began operating again west of Dvorichna, taking control of the forest strip in this direction, which allowed it to launch offensive actions in Kutkivka. Map: [...
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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1432-1433: Situation on northeastern front: In the Dvorichna district, Russian army managed to take a series of positions south of Dvorichanske and east of Kolodyazne. Meanwhile, east of Kupiansk, Russian forces took control of half of Pishchane and expanded their...
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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1430-1431: Situation on northeastern front: Over the last four weeks, the front line in Dvorichna and Melovsky has remained largely unchanged, despite ongoing positional battles between Russian and Ukrainian armies. However, it is worth noting that Russian forces have...
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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1426-1427: Situation on northeastern front: Russian army has resumed operations to take Pishchane, this time with an encircling movement, leaving the locality practically isolated. Map: [...
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Russian FAB-3000 strike on Kovsharovka, south of Kupyansk-Uzlovoy.
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Сделал привязку ФАБ-3000 2-й мкрн. Ковшаровка. Южнее Купянска Узлового 2 км.
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Russia's 288th Arty Bde operating BM-27s, Giatsint-K, and Msta-S, in support of West MD forces, in Kharkov region
РСЗО «Ураган», САУ «Гиацинт-К» и «Мста-С» из состава 288-й гвардейской артиллерийской бригады ГрВ «Запад» работают по целям в Харьковской области. @voenacher
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Russian 45th Engineers Bde operating in the Kupyansk area.
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Работа расчёта инженерной системы дистанционного минирования (ИСДМ) «Земледелие» 45-й отдельной инженерной бригады группировки войск «Запад» на Купянском направлении под прикрытием станции РЭБ. Военный Осведомитель
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Работа расчёта инженерной системы дистанционного минирования (ИСДМ) «Земледелие» 45-й отдельной инженерной бригады группировки войск «Запад» на Купянском направлении под прикрытием станции РЭБ. Военный Осведомитель
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Машина РЭБ на базе ГАЗ-66, прикрывающая работу ИСДМ «Земледелие» 45-й отдельной гвардейской инженерной бригады группировки войск «Запад» в ЛНР. Осведомитель
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Oskol front.
Russian Krasnopol' strike on a Ukrainian position near Shiykovka.
Уничтожение бункера ВСУ ударом 152-мм корректируемого снаряда "Краснополь" в районе села Шийковка Харьковской области. Видео: @The_Wrong_Side Заявляется, что внутри располагался пункт управления БПЛА. Военный Осведомитель
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Krasniy Liman area.
Russian forces have gained some ground east of Krasniy Liman and have retaken Stavki. North-west of Liman Russian forces have gained some more ground near Koroviy Yar. In the woods Russian forces approach Krasniy Liman from the south-east, inching towards the town.
Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1441: Situation north of Donetsk & Lyman front: During the last eleven days, Russian army has managed to take control of almost the entire locality of Stavky, moving the fighting to the southern trenches. In addition, Russian forces continued to develop operations...
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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1434-1438: Situation north of Donetsk & Lyman front: During the last ten days Russian army has continued to press forward in western Lyman, taking control of new positions around the last fortifications there. This comes as Russian troops continue to infiltrate the...
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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1428-1429: Situation north of Donetsk & Lyman front: During the last ten days Russian Army made small advances northeast of Korovii Yar & a series of positions southeast of Drobysheve. In addition, Russian troops managed to secure the northern part of Stavky after...
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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1426-1427: Situation north of Donetsk & Lyman fronts: During the last four days Russian Army continued advancing east of Lyman & captured new trench systems in this direction. Map: [...
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Russia apparently hit a HIMARS TEL in north-western Donetsk region, near Novobakhmetievo.
Кадры поражения высокоточной модульной ракетной системы M142 HIMARS ударом, предположительно, FPV-дрона самолётного типа «Молния-2» с терминалом «Starlink» оператором центра «Рубикон» в районе н.п. Новобахметьево, ДНР. Осведомитель
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Удар FPV-дрона "Рубикона" по РСЗО HIMARS возле села Новобахметьево, недалеко от границы ДНР, Харьковской и Днепропетровской области. Ракетную установку заметил пролетавший мимо дрон в момент начала пуска ее ракет, после чего оператор отправился в погоню, которая закончилась успешно. В...
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Russian forces hit a milk processing facility in Slavynask and the power plant in Nikolaevka, just east of Slavyansk.
Вообще, четко, в молокозавод. Местные житель комментирует прилет по молокозаводу в Славянске Виден существенный пролом в крыше здания и большое кол-во обломков.
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Минувшей ночью с помощью ФАБ с УМПК поражена цель на территории Славянской теплоэлектростанции (48.8723594,37.7657910) у н. п. Николаевка в оккупированной части ДНР. На объекте возник сильный пожар, попавший на кадры очевидцев. @anna_news
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At least 4 Russian KAB glide-bombs have struck the Slovyansk Thermal Power Plant in the city of Mykolaivka, Donetsk Oblast. A large fire has broken out, however Slovyansk, Kramatorsk and Mykolaivka have not suffered any significant power outages yet. The Slovyansk TPP is currently only around...
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Seversk area.
Russian forces have cleared the hills south of Zakotnoe. Russia gained some ground in Reznikovka taking the central part, but the village remains contested. In Ozernoe Russian forces made minimal gains.
Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1442: Situation on Siversk front: During the last four days Russian Army took control over new positions south of Zakitne & continued advancing at the central part of Riznykivka. Map: [...
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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1434-1438: Situation on Siversk front: During the last week Russian Army managed to capture the southern hills of Zakitne thus securing completely the locality. Map: [...
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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1432-1433: Situation on Siversk front: During the last week Russian Army began the operations to take the hill south of Zakitne & further south positions. In addition, Russian forces continued the operations around Ozerne. Map: [...
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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1430-1431: Situation on Siversk front: During the last week Russian Army made small advances at the eastern part of Riznykivka. Map: [ https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1V8NzjQkzMOhpuLhkktbiKgodOQ27X6IV&ll=48.86407687246398%2C37.99587166682767&z=12 ]
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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1428-1429: Situation on Lyman & Siversk front: During the last ten days positional battles continued at Ozerne, with Russian Army making small advances at the central part of the locality. Map: [...
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Druzhkovka area.
Russian forces have taken most of Nikiforovka and advanced towards Privol'ye entering the first houses of it, and Golubovka. Ukrainian forces meanwhile pushed back up to the outskirts of Min'kovka.
Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1441: Situation on Soledar front: Russian Army continued its operations in Pryvillya and entered the first houses in Holubivka, as well as approaching the outskirts of Fedorivka Druha. Map: [...
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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1439-1440: Situation on Soledar front: Russian Army took control of the centre of Nykyforivka and continues operations in the northern part, where some Ukrainian army troops remain. Map: [...
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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 1432-1433: Situation on Soledar front: Russian Army made new advances south of Pryvillya while Ukrainian Army recaptured some positions north of Minkivka. In addition, Russian troops began the assault to Nykyforivka & entered in the first houses at the southern part of...
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Russian strikes landing in Kramatorsk.
Прилёт по цели в Краматорске, в районе железной дороги
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В Краматорске прилет. Начался традиционный ночной налет.
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