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Russia’s 2026 offensive in Ukraine has slowed to a nine‑month low as Ukrainian drone strikes inflict heavy losses and prompt leadership shakeups; fighting remains intense around Pokrovsk, Kupiansk, and Zaporizhzhia, with Russia probing to envelop Orikhiv while Ukraine defends and plans further counter‑offensives amid clear signs of Russian exhaustion in manpower and equipment.
A Ukrainian drone commander says elite pilots are striking Russian infantry at very close range, averaging 1.44 km (0.89 miles) from the front line with 12 SBS/Unmanned Systems Forces crews deployed on about 30% of the front. In December, infantry accounted for roughly 40% of successful SBS strikes involving about 12,000 Russian soldiers, with over 1,200 strike points targeted; officials say they plan to expand crews to maintain pressure and protect troops in trenches.
Ukrainian soldiers on the frontlines describe a deadly surge by Russia, with increasing casualties and new tactics. Russian drones have targeted Ukrainian trenches, causing injuries and deaths. Convict recruits, believed to be given drugs, are being deployed by Russia. Gas attacks using a caustic and flammable substance have also been recorded, causing panic and followed by conventional shelling or drone attacks. Surviving soldiers describe the effects of the gas, including burns and difficulty breathing. The alleged use of chemical agents marks the brutality of Russia's renewed fight. Ukrainian soldiers face challenges in defending against Russian attacks, including limited resources and funding.
New footage shows Ukrainian soldiers fighting from the trenches as Russian soldiers retreat from their positions along the frontlines in Ukraine. The video captures various scenes, including a Ukrainian soldier taking down a Russian aircraft, a Ukrainian drone flying deep into Russian territory, and exclusive footage of Ukraine facing Russia's "Dragon's teeth" defenses. Additionally, there is footage of an airplane burning from a drone strike during an attack on Russia, and female Ukrainian drone operators retrofitting cheap drones to destroy Russian weapons worth millions.
A Ukrainian female sniper, Evgeniya Emerald, known as the "Punisher," believes that women can be particularly deadly on the battlefield because they are less likely to hesitate when taking a shot compared to their male counterparts. She explained that while a man might hesitate, a woman sniper would never hesitate to shoot the enemy. Evgeniya, who served on the frontlines, described the life of a sniper as a "personal hell" due to the close-up view of the horrors of war through her scope. Approximately 60,000 women serve in Ukraine's armed forces, holding various positions.
A Ukrainian female sniper, Evgeniya Emerald, known as "Punisher" by Russian media, believes that women can be particularly deadly on the battlefield because they are less likely to hesitate when taking a shot compared to their male counterparts. She explains that while a man might hesitate, a woman sniper would never hesitate to shoot the enemy. Evgeniya, who served on the frontlines, describes the life of a sniper as a "personal hell" due to the close-up view of the horrors of war through her scope. Approximately 60,000 women serve in Ukraine's armed forces, holding various positions.
Russian forces have intensified their efforts on multiple fronts in Ukraine, conducting airstrikes and deploying rocket systems in attacks on Ukrainian forces and civilian settlements. The main focus is on the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Marinka fronts, with combat engagements occurring throughout the day. While the operational situation on some fronts remains unchanged, there is no evidence of new offensive units being formed. Belarusian Armed Forces are operating near the border with Ukraine, and Russian forces trained in Belarus are being transferred to Russia. Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled Russian assaults in various areas, while conducting offensive operations on other fronts.