Ukrainian and Russian forces have clashed 161 times throughout the war zone over the past 24 hours, with Russian troops mounting 71 assaults on the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove fronts. Ukrainian defenders have repelled 24 Russian attacks on the Kursk front.

In the city of Engels, the aggressor country of russia is introducing a state of emergency due to a fire that continues to rage at the Kombinat Kristal oil

Ukraine's defence forces have struck the Kombinat Kristal oil storage facility in the city of Engels in Russia's Saratov Oblast. Source: Ukraine's General Staff Details: Numerous explosions were recorded in the target area and a large-scale fire broke out.

A total of 144 combat clashes have occurred on the battlefield since the start of 9 January, with most of the fighting taking place on the Pokrovsk, Kursk and Kurakhove fronts. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook,

Ukrainian special forces destroy Russian equipment in Kursk Oblast – video The Russian army deployed an enormous amount of personnel and equipment, with tanks fitted with mine-clearing trailers leading enemy convoys.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted a high-precision strike on a Russian command post located in Maryino, Kursk Oblast. This operation is part of Ukraine's ongoing efforts to disrupt Russian military command and control structures in the region.