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Ukraine map updates:

In Kharkiv Oblast, Russian forces have crossed the Oskil River north of Kup’yans’k and entered the settlement of Dvorichna.

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Russia has also advanced south along the Oskil near Pishchane, capturing Ukrainian fortifications from the rear and forcing a withdrawal to more secure positions further south as other defences east and northeast became increasingly untenable.

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Russian forces have made significant progress west of Kurakhove, nearing the supply road to the town. The remaining Ukrainian forces in the area face growing risk, with the salient’s neck narrowing to under 10 km.

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South of Velyka Novosilka, Russian troops have seized Makarivka and taken positions in Storozheve.

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Advances within and south of Toretsk by Russian forces have continued, with the majority of the city under Russian control.

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In the Pokrovsk area, Russian forces have pushed northwest toward roads leading into the city from the west.

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In Kursk, Russian forces have regained control northeast of Malaya Loknya, while Ukraine has retaken positions directly north of the village.

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Further south in Kursk, Russia has recaptured the settlement of Kurilovka.

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Ukrainian forces have re-entered central Chasiv Yar, clarifying control over a district near the canal.

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As with all updates, an interactive summary version is available on Soar a day early:

https://soar.earth/maps/107136

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Ukraine updates:

Ukraine have carried out a counterattack in Kursk securing the precarious position that had been developing south of Sudzha.

Meanwhile, Russia has taken positions inside Sverdlikovo, northwest of Sudzha.

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The Russian crossing of the Oskil in Kharkiv has continued to expand with Russian forces taking control of the settlements of Zapadne and Fyholivka.

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Russia has continued their advances around Terny, taking control of the last buildings and entering Yampolivka from the north.

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Ukraine carried out a localised counterattack on the southwestern approach to Pokrovsk and was able to retake positions in Zvirove and Pishchane.

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Further south, Russian forces took control of Novoandrriivka and Sribne. Russia has also now entered central Andriivka as well as making advances in and around Dachne.

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An overview map of the situation in Ukraine as of 12 Feb 2025

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As with all updates, a Stoary map is available a day earlier on Soar:

https://soar.earth/draw/1950

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