Ukrainian forces achieved success in the Kursk region while occupying troops are advancing on four fronts, according to ISW maps.

The Ukrainian defense forces have advanced in the Kursk region to the northwest of Sudzha. At the same time, there has also been reported advancement of Russian troops in the same area. Additionally, Russian occupiers are intensifying their pressure near Kupiansk, Toretsk, and Pokrovsk.

This information is conveyed by RBK-Ukraine, citing a new report from the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

UAF Operations in Russia

The Ukrainian defense forces have recently made progress on the main "Ukrainian foothold" in the Kursk region. Geolocation footage published on January 6 shows that the UAF has advanced in the northern part of Pihrebkiv (to the northwest of Sudzha).

A Russian blogger claimed that the UAF holds positions in the disputed "gray zone" near Berdyn.

On January 7, a Russian source claimed that Russian troops allegedly pushed the UAF out of Pihrebkiv. Russian sources also reported that the UAF supposedly launched unsuccessful attacks towards Sudzha - Velyke Soldatske, towards Berdyn, and near Cherkaskyi Porechya.

UAF special operations forces stated on January 7 that Ukrainian defenders eliminated 13 North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region.

Recently, Russian troops have restored positions in the area of the main "Ukrainian foothold" in the Kursk region.

Geolocation footage published on January 6 and 7 indicates that the Russians have advanced in the western part of Kruhlyne, to the east of Leonidovo (both northwest of Sudzha), west of Stara Sorochyna, and northwest of Russke Porechya (both north of Sudzha).

Russian "war correspondents" claimed that Russian troops captured Stara Sorochyna, Russke Porechya, Kosytsia, Novosotnytskyi, Berdyn, and Makhnoivka.

Russian bloggers reported that Putin's troops advanced in the western part of Bondarevka, in the northern part of Mykolaivka, northeast and northwest of Martynivka, southeast of Zelenyi Shlyakh, in the north of Cherkaskyi Porechya, in Mala Loknia, and southeast of Nova Sorochyna, northwest of Sverdlikovo, in the northern and southern parts of Kurylivka, and northeast of Kurylivka. However, ISW found no confirmation of these claims.

A Russian "war correspondent" stated that Russian troops are conducting an unprecedented number of air sorties in the Kursk direction.

Eastern Ukraine. RF Operation No. 1 - Kharkiv Region

Russian invaders continued limited ground attacks in the northern Kharkiv region near Volchansk and Tykhyi on January 6 and 7, but did not advance.

A representative of the Ukrainian brigade operating in the Kharkiv direction reported on January 7 that Russian occupiers conduct up to 5 assaults daily near Volchansk, and that the enemy has somewhat increased the use of glide bombs in this area.

RF Operation No. 2 - Luhansk Region

On January 7, Russian troops continued their offensive in the Kupiansk direction but did not advance.

Russian occupiers attacked near Holubivka, Topol, Petropavlivka, Dvurechna, Synkivka, and Kupiansk-Uzlovyi on January 6 and 7.

The commander of the UAF battalion operating in the Kupiansk direction stated on January 7 that Ukrainian defenders pushed Russian invaders out of Novomlynsk (north of Kupiansk) and raised the flag in the settlement.

In early December, ISW experts discovered geolocation evidence that the UAF controls the settlement, according to the report.

The UAF battalion commander also noted that rain, fog, and strong winds hinder both Russian and Ukrainian troops from using drones in this area.

The commander added that from January 1 to 7, the UAF repelled 4 Russian mechanized attacks in the Kupiansk direction.

A representative of the UAF operational command "Khortytsia," Major Viktor Trehubov, stated that small groups of Russian occupiers use thermal cloaks at night to establish themselves in wooded areas and sometimes attempt to reach Ukrainian positions under the cover of fog.

Russian troops have recently advanced northeast of Borova. Geolocation footage published on January 6 shows that the occupiers advanced along the S-210517 road northwest of Lozova during a mechanized assault.

Russian "war correspondents" claimed on January 6 and 7 that Putin's troops advanced 3 km from Lozova and captured positions towards Nova Kruhlyakivka, and are advancing near Makeivka.

Russian invaders attacked near Zahryzovo, Nadiya, Pershotravneve, Novosergiyivka, Chorneshchyna, and Makeivka on January 6 and 7.

The commander of the Ukrainian battalion operating in the Borova direction stated on January 7 that the UAF repelled Russian assaults near Lozova, Zahryzovo, and Kolesnykivka.

Trehubov stated that small groups of occupiers are attempting to reach the Oskil River towards Borova.

The UAF battalion commander operating in the Borova direction also stated that during recent attempts to enter Kruhlyakivka, the enemy lost nearly 100 units of armored vehicles and sustained significant losses.

On January 7, Russian troops continued offensive actions in the Lyman direction but did not advance.

Russian bloggers claimed on January 6 and 7 that Putin's troops advanced northwest of Novodsadove and west of Ivanivka.

Russian troops also continued attacks in the area of Ternove, Ivanivka, and Yampolivka, as well as Zarichne on January 6 and 7.

RF Operation No. 3 - Donetsk Region

On January 6 and 7, Russian occupiers continued to advance in the area of Bilohorivka in the Siversky direction but did not advance.

On January 7, Russian troops continued offensive actions in the area of Chasiv Yar without confirmed success.

Russian invaders conducted offensive actions within Chasiv Yar, in the area of Bondarne and Vasyukivka, Bila Hora, and Stupochky on January 6 and 7.

Russian troops have recently advanced in the northwestern part of Toretsk after several weeks of more intense offensive operations in the area.

Russian occupiers have recently advanced in the Pokrovsk direction. Geolocation footage from January 6 and 7 indicates that the invaders advanced within the eastern part of Lysyvka, north of Volchyi, and northwest of Vozdvizhivka.

A Russian "war correspondent" claimed that Russian troops achieved additional successes northwest of Volkovo, but ISW found no confirmation.

Russian troops conducted offensive actions under Pokrovsk, in the area of the settlements Vodyane Druhe, Tarasivka, Yelyzavetivka, Myrolyubivka, Luch, near Lysyvka, Shevchenko, Zelenyi, Novi Trud, in the area of Novoelyzavetivka, Ukrayinka, Yasenove, Kotlyne, and Py sandy on January 6 and 7.

On January 7, Russian troops continued offensive actions in the Kurakhove direction but did not advance.

A representative of the UAF operational command "Khortytsia," Major Trehubov, stated that Ukrainian defenders still hold the defense on the western outskirts of Kurakhove and maintain positions at the Kurakhivska TPP.

Trehubov noted that the occupiers are trying to level Kurakhove to the ground.

A representative of the Ukrainian brigade operating in the Kurakhove direction stated that the enemy has concentrated the largest group of forces here and is constantly replenishing its forward units to maintain the pace of offensive actions.

The spokesperson noted that recently deployed Russian troops often undergo less than two weeks of training before being sent to the front near Kurakhove.

The spokesperson also mentioned that the Russians are using less armored vehicles in this direction than they did at the end of 2024.

Russian "war correspondents" claimed on January 6 and 7 that Putin's troops captured Shevchenko and advanced in the fields west of Petropavlivka and 2 km west of Sukhi Yal.

Russian troops conducted offensive actions under Kurakhove