On January 5, 2025, in russia’s Kursk region, Ukraine launched a limited armoured counterattack against russian forces. The attack came as Ukraine continues to defend its salient of territory in Kursk against persistent attacks by russian and North Korean forces. Despite high casualties, russia has only been able to make minor advances against Ukrainian-held territory in recent weeks, the UK Defense Intelligence reports.
In the east of Ukraine, russia continued to focus attacks in central Donetsk region. Russian forces have largely seized the town of Kurakhove. Russia began assaults into the town in mid-November 2024. South of Pokrovsk, russian forces have advanced westward, seizing several villages and occupying positions 4 km from the south of the city. Central Donetsk region continues to be the most volatile area of the frontline in eastern Ukraine.
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