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17 January 2026 13:34

Kharkiv City is once again under attack from Russian Tornado-S rockets.

At least 8 impacts have been recorded so far, targeting the Kharkiv Tractor Plant. A large fire can be seen burning from the impact site.

AMK Mapping

17 January 2026 02:16

The Ukrainian Navy published high-resolution satellite imagery showing the damage the "Atlant Aero" plant sustained after it was hit by at least 1 Neptune cruise missile, and possibly UAVs, in Taganrog, Rostov Oblast.

The main damage is to production workshops for drones. This plant produces Molniya FPV drones, as components for Orion drones.

AMK Mapping

17 January 2026 00:10

Situation in northern Syria:

Following negotiations between the U.S. and SDF, the SDF agreed to withdraw from most of the rest of their positions west of the Euphrates River in the Aleppo Governorate, including the towns of Dayr Hafir and Maskanah, leaving only their small bridgehead west of the Tishreen Dam.

The first withdrawals from frontline positions near Dayr Hafir have already begun, with the main movements expected closer to 7am local time (around 5 hours from the time of writing). The STG has agreed not to target the withdrawing SDF units, who will receive reinforcements to assist in this operation.

Meanwhile, clashes between the SDF and SNA + STG formations continue in the direction of the Tishreen dam (red square), while both sides continue mutual shelling of other areas with artillery and MLRS.

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16 January 2026 11:15

Footage showing two strikes on a Ukrainian HIMARS launcher near the village of Svirok, Chernihiv Oblast, with Russian drones of an unknown type, after it carried out launches into Bryansk Oblast.

Coordinates: 51.73405, 32.65498

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16 January 2026 07:14

In the Khotin, Yunakivka, and Myropillya directions, Russian forces continued their assault operations and have advanced in two different areas.

In the west, Russsian forces continued advancing south from Andriivka, capturing new positions in the treelines there. Attacks were also carried out on the forest plantations northwest of Mala Morchakivka.

To the east, Russian forces restarted their assault operations in the direction of Sadky, and entered the forests north of the village. A grey-zone has formed and fighting is ongoing.

Further east, Russian forces restarted their assault operations in the direction of Oleksandriya. Despite an initial failed attack, they were able to recapture a number of positions in the forests just south of the international border.

+ ~1.58 km² in favour of Russia.

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AMK Mapping

16 January 2026 06:47

In the Kupyansk direction, both Russian and Ukrainian forces continued their assault operations, with Russian forces making new advances in Kupyansk.

In the northwest, following repeated assaults, Russian forces managed to consolidate in the northern-most houses of the city, and began attacks to the south down Michurina Street. Other assault groups entered the enterprises in northwestern Kupyansk in the area of the highway, while attacks were also carried out in the direction of Radkivka.

To the southeast, Russian forces managed to recapture most of the northwestern part of the industrial zone, including part of the milk factory. Ukrainian forces are now counterattacking again, attempting to push the Russians back north. Ukrainian clearing operations continued in the central part of Kupyansk.

Meanwhile, following earlier infiltrations into eastern Podoly, Russian DRGs began infiltrating the southern part of the village, reaching the northeastern outskirts of Kupyansk-Vuzlovyi.

+ ~0.82 km² in favour of Russia.

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16 January 2026 06:27

In the Borova direction, both Russian and Ukrainian forces have advanced in Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts.

In the southwest, after consolidating in the area of the school, Russian forces advanced further west and completed the capture of Ridkodub.

In the northeast, Russian forces continued to slowly advance in the area of Novojehorivka, and captured the remaining positions in the forest plantations north of the village.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces continued their counterattacks in the Hrekivka area and advanced east of the village, recapturing positions in the treelines there.

+ ~3.11 km² in favour of Russia.
+ ~0.42 km² in favour of Ukraine.

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16 January 2026 05:58

In the Lyman direction, Russian forces continued to advance east and southeast of Lyman, making new progress in 6 different areas.

In the northwest, Russian forces resumed their assault operations in the fields east of Lyman, where they advanced north from the forests and captured a number of positions in the treelines there.

To the southwest, the Russians were able to clear out the salient that formed south of Lyman, and began their assaults on the southern outskirts of the city. Fierce fighting is now ongoing for the forested areas west of the highway, where a large grey-zone has formed.

To the south, following earlier Ukrainian counterattacks, Russian forces resumed their assault operations in Dibrova and recaptured all of their previously lost positions in the main part of the village.

To the southeast, Russian forces continued slowly advancing in Ozerne, and established a foothold in the central part of the village. Other assault groups entered its south-eastern houses, taking up new positions there too.

To the east. Russian forces managed to take up positions in the forested areas along the western bank of the Siverskyi Donets River opposite Zakitne, which were previously abandoned by the Ukrainians. They also made additional progress in Zakitne itself, capturing the central part of the village, and began the assault on the hills to the south where Ukraine holds their main presence. As a result of these assaults, Russian soldiers managed to gain a foothold in the strongpoints there, with heavy fighting now ongoing for additional areas.

+ ~5.90 km² in favour of Russia.

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16 January 2026 05:01

On the northern flank of Kostyantynivka, both Russian and Ukrainian forces have advanced.

In the southwest, Ukrainian forces continued their attempts at counterattacking south of the tributary of the Bilenka River, and managed to recapture the western part of Virolyubivka. Fighting continues for the central and eastern parts of the village. Additionally, at some point recently, the Ukrainians cleared out the fields and forested areas to the northwest of Virolyubivka from Russian DRGs.

In the northeast, Russian forces continued to incrementally advance towards Markove and captured the agricultural buildings on its southern outskirts, as well as a nearby trench fortification. From there they entered the main part of Markove, where fighting is now ongoing.

+ ~8.77 km² in favour of Ukraine.
+ ~1.03 km² in favour of Russia.

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15 January 2026 15:40

⚡️🇱🇧🇮🇱 Footage of the Israeli airstrikes targeting the town of Shamar in western Bekaa.

@wfwitness

AMK Mapping

15 January 2026 14:33

In the Druzhkivka direction, Russian forces continued to advance northeast of Sofiivka, capturing positions in the direction of a number of Ukrainian stronghold settlements.

After making progress northeast of Sofiivka, Russian forces continued to build on their success, advancing up four parallel treelines and entrenching along a perpendicular treeline further north. Additionally, Russian DRGs managed to cross the Poltavka River and enter the village of Novopavlivka.

+ ~0.92 km² in favour of Russia.

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AMK Mapping

15 January 2026 14:02

At least six strikes with Tornado-S rockets have been carried out on the TEC-6 Combined Heat and Power Plant in Kharkiv City so far.

AMK Mapping

15 January 2026 13:42

Kharkiv City / surroundings is currently under attack from Tornado-S rockets. They seem to be impacting the Pisochyn area, just west of the city. This is where the TEC-5 Combined Heat and Power Plant is.

AMK Mapping

15 January 2026 13:38

In the Komyshuvakha direction, Russian forces continued their offensive operations, making further significant progress in the direction of the Konka River.

Over the last 10 days, Russian forces have been advancing towards the village of Novoyakovlivka. They first improved their positions in the treelines southeast of Lukyanivske, and once that village fell, they were able to penetrate further northeast up a gulley, reaching Novoyakovlivka. From there, they were able to enter the western streets of the settlement, where fighting is now ongoing.

Once this spearhead had formed, efforts were quickly made to strengthen its flanks. Russian assault groups advanced east along the treelines on the tactical heights from the newly captured Lukyanivske, establishing control over new positions southwest and west of Novoyakovlivka. Infiltrations are now being carried out into the neighbouring village of Novoboikivske, as well as into the village of Pavlivka, to the south of Novoyakovlivka, after new positions were captured west of the settlement.

+ ~7.97 km² in favour of Russia.

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AMK Mapping

15 January 2026 12:49

The impact took place in the area of the Chornomorsk Port. Smoke is seen rising.

AMK Mapping

17 January 2026 04:53

Last night, Russia carried out another Geran-2 drone attack on the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant in the city of Vyshhorod, Kyiv Oblast.

At least 7 impacts were recorded, with power outages and fluctuations reported.

AMK Mapping

17 January 2026 00:20

Russian forces have recaptured the village of Ivanivka, Dobropillya direction, Donetsk Oblast.

Pre-war population: ~54.
Total land area: ~0.38 km².

AMK Mapping

16 January 2026 22:07

Zelensky has issued a statement claiming that Russia is preparing another large-scale, combined missile and drone attack on Ukraine.

Last time he did this, there was an attack the same day, however there will be no attack tonight as Russian preparations are not complete yet.

- 1 Tu-95MS redeployed from Ukrainka Airbase, Amur Oblast, to Olenya Airbase, Murmansk Oblast after being equipped with Kh-101 cruise missiles. 7 other Tu-95s (that are used for combat missions) are still stationed at Ukrainka Airbase.

- 3 Buyan-M corvettes were deployed from Kaspiysk Naval Base, Republic of Dagestan, to the waters of the Caspian Sea. They can launch a maximum of 24 Kalibr cruise missiles.

- Equipments of Kalibr carriers with missiles at Novorossiysk Naval Base, Kransodar Krai, may also be underway.

- Additional deliveries of Iskander-M ballistic missiles and Iskander-K cruise missiles to OTRK installations near Ukraine have taken place.

- Kinzhals launched from MiG-31Ks may also be used, but likely only in conjunction with Kh-101 cruise missiles from strategic bombers.

- A minimum of 350 Geran-2 drones are expected to be used during this attack.

If Tu-95MS and Tu-160 strategic bombers are used, the highest threat is to the western regions of Ukraine, especially energy infrastructure in Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk Oblasts. This would also increase the likelihood of MiG-31K fighters being involved and decrease the chances of Iskander-Ks being used.

If strategic bombers aren't used, the highest threat is to the central and northern regions of Ukraine, especially energy and gas infrastructure in Kyiv and Poltava Oblasts. This would decrease the likelihood of MiG-31Ks being involved and increase the chances of Iskander-Ks being used.

As for the claim of possible Oreshnik IRBM launches that have been floating around, there is no actual threat right now. Anyone claiming that is fear mongering or copy-pasting unreliable sources. Iskander-I (Iskander-M with 1,000 range) might be used, but this seems unlikely for the next few weeks.

Information continues to be clarified as there have been a lot of inaccurate and conflicting reports recently.

AMK Mapping

16 January 2026 07:27

In the Hlukhiv direction, Russian forces crossed the international border into Sumy Oblast, capturing the village of Komarivka.

Around three weeks ago, Russian soldiers crossed the Kleven River (which runs along the international border) at multiple points in the direction of Komarivka and Kharkivka. While the attacks on Kharkivka were ultimately repelled, the Russians were able to establish a small bridgehead in Komarivka.

From there, they began to expand the bridgehead to include the rest of the village, and captured parts of the forests to the east and southwest.

+ ~4.90 km² in favour of Russia.

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16 January 2026 07:04

In the Bilyi Kolodyaz and Ternova directions, Russian forces continued their assault operations and have advanced in five different areas.

In the east, following a series of unsuccessful Ukrainian counterattacks, Russian forces advanced south from Lyman, capturing positions in the forests outside the village. They also made additional incremental progress through the forests southwest of Lyman, and in the direction of eastern Hrafske.

To the northwest, Russian forces captured the western part of Prylipka, as well as the remaining positions in the forests to the south of the village. From there, they began pushing south and southwest in the direction of Hrafske, collapsing most of the remaining Ukrainian defences outside the village.

In the west, Russian forces continued incrementally advancing in eastern Startsya, and restarted their assault operations further west. As a result of these new attacks, they managed to gain a foothold in multiple forested areas in the gulleys west of the village.

+ ~4.88 km² in favour of Russia.

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16 January 2026 06:33

In the Borova direction, Russian forces resumed their assault operations in the direction of Nova Kruhlyakivka, recapturing previously lost positions there.

Following recent Ukrainian counterattacks, Russian forces began advancing back down three parallel treelines west of Lozova, recapturing two large trench fortifications in the direction of Nova Kruhlyakivka.

+ ~4.87 km² in favour of Russia.

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16 January 2026 06:14

In the Svyatohirsk direction, Russian forces continued to advance in multiple areas, capturing important positions in the Sviati Hory National Park.

In in the northwest, Russian forces continued advancing in the vicinity of Oleksandrivka and captured new positions in the forests to the south in the direction of the Sosnove - Oleksandrivka Road.

To the southwest, the Russians advanced south from the railway east of Sosnove, breaking through Ukrainian positions for nearly 2 km and entering the northern outskirts of Svyatohirsk city. They also captured additional positions on the flanks of this spearhead. Meanwhile, Russian DRGs continued infiltrating the eastern part of Svyatohirsk, advancing along the northern bank of the Siverskyi Donets River.

In the southeast, Russian forces continued improving their positions in the forests east of Yarova and are approaching the eastern edge of the village.

+ ~2.87 km² in favour of Russia.

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16 January 2026 05:38

In the Rai-Oleksandrivka direction, Russian forces continued to advance, making new progress on a wide front.

In the north, Russian forces pushed further west from the treelines west of Siversk, capturing additional positions there and entering the southern part of the gulley that stretches south from Zakitne. Other assault groups cleared the rest of the gulley from the north. From there, attacks were made on the forests to the west where fighting is now ongoing.

Additionally, Russian forces captured more treeline positions on the tactical heights north of Riznykivka and secured the neighbouring forested areas. From there, they advanced further west, reaching and capturing another fortified forest, and entering a larger adjacent forest.

To the south, the Russians continued improving their positions in Riznykivka and captured the rest of the eastern part of the village. They were also able to begin taking positions west of the gulley stretching south from Riznykivka, where they advanced southwest down a treeline from the southern outskirts of the village. Furthermore, Russian forces crossed the gulley at a second point further south and secured part of the forest plantations there, before infiltrating the eastern part of the nearby forests.

In the southwest, the Russians established control over the last parts of the forests northwest of Pazeno and captured additional forested areas in the gulleys to the south. To the south of the Vasyukivka River, they managed to complete the capture of the village of Bondarne, allowing for some soldiers to infiltrate across the river and enter the first houses of Nykyforivka. They also continued advancing southwest through the fields south of Bondarne where more treeline positions were seized.

+ ~13.43 km² in favour of Russia.

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15 January 2026 15:59

There is information about the possibility of an attack tonight, but this seems highly unlikely to me.

Russian strategic aviation doesn't seem to have completed it's preparations yet, and there isn't any activity on combat frequencies yet. I will continue to monitor and update if anything changes.

AMK Mapping

15 January 2026 14:47

In the Kostyantynivka direction, Russian forces continued to advance towards Kostyantynivka, making significant progress in developing their offensive.

Following at least a week infiltrations, Russian forces managed to consolidate in the southern part of Illinka and in the forested gulley to the south. This allowed for DRGs to infiltrate even deeper, entering the low-rise residential parts of southwestern Kostyantynivka for the first time, and reaching areas further north in the direction of northwestern Kostyantynivka.

Additionally, Russian forces managed to clear out the rest of the pocket northeast of Yablunivka, where they captured a number of strongpoints in the forests there, and also improved their positions in the treelines in the direction of Berestok. This forced most of the remaining Ukrainian formations to withdraw from the forests north of the Kleban-Bykske reservoir, with those last positions now fully in the grey-zone.

+ ~9.11 km² in favour of Russia.

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15 January 2026 14:06

There are also reports that Russia is preparing to use an Oreshnik IRBM during the weekend.

In my opinion, this is being mixed up with a potential threat for Iskander-I launches (Iskander-M with a 1,000 km range).

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15 January 2026 13:56

In the Dobropillya direction, Russian forces continued to advance north of Pokrovsk, capturing new positions towards the rear of Rodynske.

After regaining the initiative once again and recapturing a number of previously lost areas, Russian forces continued pushing north from Pokrovsk. They were able to cross the road to Hryshyne at another point, capturing the second pig farm complex and securing positions in the adjacent treelines. From there, assault groups advanced further north, reaching the former "Zaporozhskaya" Mine from the south, which DRGs earlier infiltrated from Rodynske.

As a result of these advances, the remaining Ukrainian formations in southwestern Rodynske withdrew to avoid being encircled, allowing the Russians to regain control over those streets and shift the fighting back to the northwestern part of the city. Russian forces also recaptured a number of positions along the highway between Rodynske and Pokrovsk, as well as the ruins of the pig farm complex there.

+ ~7.80 km² in favour of Russia.

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AMK Mapping

15 January 2026 13:40

Current trends suggest that another large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine involving strategic bombers will take place in the next 1-4 days.

Currently I'm trying to determine some additional info about movements, so I will make a follow up post with more details when some things clear up.

AMK Mapping

15 January 2026 13:25

Russian forces have captured the village of Prylipka, Bilyi Kolodyaz direction, Kharkiv Oblast.

Pre-war population: ~100.
Total land area: ~0.32 km².

The fighting for Prylipka lasted approximately 40 days.

AMK Mapping

15 January 2026 12:46

It impacted in Chornomorsk, just south of Odesa