Overview
- Russia’s Defense Ministry says forces in the Kupiansk district destroyed several Ukrainian UAV command points and personnel in Kharkiv region.
- A Russian marine UAV unit commander told RIA Novosti that marines are locating and eliminating Ukrainian drone control teams in the DPR, pushing them deeper into the rear.
- RIA Novosti reports that a fighter from the Vostok grouping described killing Ukrainian troops who refused to surrender during the reported capture of Priluky on January 17.
- TASS and RIA, citing Russian security sources, claim Western analysts now label Ukraine’s assault troops an “elite on paper” after setbacks highlighted near Huliaipole.
- Russian sources assert control of Huliaipole and spotlight alleged failures and misconduct by Ukraine’s 225th regiment, assertions that Ukrainian authorities have not confirmed.