Geolocated footage indicates that Russian forces advanced in the Velyka Novosilka direction and physically cut the Hulyaipole-Velyka Novosilka road.

After coming within small-arms range of the road, Russian forces began expanding their zone of control to the west to protect their flank. They were able to take up new treeline positions, making movement through the salient much easier.

Russian infantry then launched an assault across the road and seized positions there, gaining a foothold on the next treeline. This also suggests that Russian forces captured the remaining parts of the treelines to the east.

+ ~3.30km² in favour of Russia.

Geolocated footage indicates that Russian forces advanced in the southern Oskil bridgehead and captured most of the village of Zahryzove.

After establishing control over the northern and central parts of the village, rather than taking the time to consolidate control over their positions, Russian forces continued their assault operations southwards, clearing Ukrainian positions in the houses as they went.

Eventually, all of the village north of the tributary of the Oskil river was captured, with a Ukrainian presence still being maintained in the southern houses, south of the tributary.

+ ~1.47km² in favour of Russia.

Geolocated footage indicates that Russian forces have made significant progress in the Andriivka direction over the past week and a half.

Most of these advanced are at least a week old, with Russian forces advancing from positions west of Zelenivka through the fields, however the western part of the yellow polygon is new, with footage confirming a Russian presence in new positions southwest of Rozlyv.

This suggests that Russian forces advanced from the treelines that were occupied a week ago, and captured new positions, probably during an attack in a northerly direction.

+ ~25.1km² in favour of Russia.

A recent report by the Ukrainian source "Deepstate" suggests that Russian forces likely advanced in Western Donetsk Oblast and captured the village of Ukrainka.

After likely establishing a foothold in the village, Russian forces reportedly went on the seize the whole village, crossing a tributary of the Solona River in the process.

Additionally, Russian forces likely advanced into Novojelyzavetivka, capturing several houses in the eastern part of the village. They also reportedly captured treelines between the two villages, and marginally advanced down another treeline to the east of Ukrainka.

A recent report by the Ukrainian source "Deepstate" suggests that Russian forces advanced in the Pokrovsk direction and completed the capture of Dachens'ke.

After establishing control over most of the southern part of the village, Russian forces reportedly expanded their zone of control to the east and west, as well as reaching the southern bank of the Solonyi River.

It's possible that a few of the houses on the village's eastern outskirts are still in the grey zone, but in my opinion, Ukraine probably no longer maintains a presence here.

A recent report by the Ukrainian source "Deepstate" suggests that Russian forces likely advanced in the Pokrovsk direction.

They were reportedly able to make a small advance along a treeline, reaching the eastern edge of it, taking up new positions.

This will probably be used as a springboard to reach the windbreaks on either side of the railway tracks to the north, which can then be used to outflank Pishchane.

According to Deepstate, Russian forces are now less than 8km from the border with Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

It's a race to Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Velyka Novosilka direction vs Southern Pokrovsk flank.

A new video has surfaced showing the moment a Russian cruise missile struck a Thermal Power Plant in Dnipro earlier this week.

Video from Pokrovsk showing what is most likely Russian artillery strikes on the city.

The Pentagon has declined to comment on the reports about an F-16 being shot down in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. "We would refer you to the Ukrainian side for any details regarding this," they added.

The moment an Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Qousaya, in the Beqaa Valley in northeastern Lebanon.

Three airstrikes were reported in this area in total.

Ukrainian forces have reportedly repelled multiple Russian attempts to advance near Zelenivka (west of Kurakhove), forcing Russia to advance to the west in an attempt to outflank the stronger Ukrainian positions here.

This will probably be done by seizing Rozlyv and cutting the highway, before advancing to the east. However, this depends on Russian progress northwest of Kurakhove, as if the Russians can capture the rest of Shevchenko and reach Andriivka before Rozlyv and Kostyantynopil' fall, they won't need to worry about advancing down the highway.

After reportedly being pushed out a week ago, new footage confirms that Russian forces recaptured the Toretsk central market.

Ukraine still seems to be putting up a lot of resistance in Toretsk, despite nearly all of their strongholds being under Russian control.

A Ukrainian military observer has released a new update on the situation on the frontline. Here are their main points:

Kupyansk direction:
Russia's main efforts are probably still concentrated
on the Kruhlyakivka - Zahryzove line, as well as their tactical penetration towards Borivs'ka Andriivka along the Lozova-Zelenyi Hai line.
In the direction of Borova, Russia brought in units of
both the 3rd Motorised Rifle Division and units of the
25th Separate Motorised rifle Brigade, however only
limited progress has been made after 5 days of
fighting. The Russian command really wants to break through to Borova while also forcing the Oskil river near the village of Dvorichna.

Velyka Novosilka direction:
Russian advanced units from the 37th and 5th
separate motorised rifle brigades currently do not have the ability to begin an assault on the area of Neskuchne, Vremivka and Velyka Novosilka head-on without suffering significant losses at the same time.
Russia will probably try to solve the "problem" of Velyka Novosilka in some "not very expensive" way in the near future in a way that additional significant forces and resources are not involved.

Kurakhove direction:
Russia has brought in additional units of the 114th and 57th seperate motorised rifle brigades into the battle in the southern part of the Kurakhove salient, however, since December 19th, the pace of Russia's offensive in this part of the salient has significantly slowed.
Assault groups of the 5th Separate Motorised Rifle brigade also tried to break through west of Stary Terny, but were only able to capture a couple of treelines, while the neighboring village of Shevchenko remains under Ukrainian control.

Pokrovsk direction:
The Russian command has a clear task - to cut off two roads west of Pokrovsk: one to the town of Mezhova, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, and the second - the E50 - to Pavlohrad. The other option is to put them under tight fire control.

Israeli forces have reportedly begun storming the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Northern Gaza after intense bombardment in its vicinity. At least 4 medical personnel have been killed in airstrikes, artillery shelling, and other attacks.

A short while ago, connection with medical and journalistic crews as well as the wounded inside the hospital had been lost.

The Kamal Adwan hospital is located in the city of Beit Lahiya and is the last partially functioning medical facility in Northern Gaza.

Local palestinian sources report that Israeli soldiers evacuated the staff and patients of the hospital, as well as the residents living near it, and forced them to move to Al-Fakhoura School, where they were detained in the school-yard.

Smoke is rising, reportedly from the Kamal Adwan hospital.

German President Steinmeier has dissolved parliament at the request of Chancellor Scholz. Federal elections are planned for February 2025.

A Ukrainian source reported that Russian forces advanced from Ukrainka, and reached the village of Yasenove from the north and east.

A Ukrainian source reported that Russian forces have advanced in Western Donetsk Oblast and captured half of Novojelyzavetivka.

Russian forces are also reportedly attacking towards Nadiivka from the northeast.