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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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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Ukraine updates:

In Kursk, Russian forces have successfully pushed Ukrainian units out. Continued pressure on the flanks of the incursion ultimately forced the withdrawal. While some Ukrainian elements may still be present in the forests to the south, the incursion can largely be considered over.

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In the Velyka Novosilka area, Russian forces have continued their advance north and west, capturing Dniproenerhiia, Skudne, Burlatsk, and Novosilka, while entering Pryvline.

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After a largely unchanging for some time there has been movement on the Zaporizhzhia frontline. Russian troops have made progress, retaking positions south of Piatykhatky and entering Mali Shcherbaky.

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