In recent reporting, Russian heavy flamethrower teams from the Western group reportedly targeted a command post operated by the Ukrainian Armed Forces near the village of Kolodezi, in the Krasnolimansky direction. The head of the Western group’s press center, Sergei Zybinsky, shared the briefing with RIA News, detailing a strike against the 211th mechanized brigade. The claim described a successful hit by a heavy flamethrower crew on a Ukrainian command post in the Kolodezei area, underscoring continued Russian efforts to disrupt Ukrainian military command and logistics in that sector.
Zybinsky also noted improvements in the Russian forces’ position along the Kupyansk direction, indicating shifting dynamics on the battlefield and increased activity by the West group in that corridor. The statements point to ongoing operations aimed at tightening control over contested areas and pressuring Ukrainian defense lines from multiple axes.
On January 10, reports stated that Russian forces destroyed a camouflaged Ukrainian strongpoint in the Kupyansk direction using FPV drones, illustrating the growing role of unmanned aerial systems in reconnaissance and strike missions within the current phase of the campaign.
Earlier, it was claimed that the Aerospace Forces of the Russian Federation conducted strikes against several Ukrainian positions in the Krasnolimansky direction, including four command and observation posts and three strong points belonging to the Ukrainian armed forces. The sequence of incidents reflects a persistent tempo of operations across several fronts and the strategic emphasis on targeting command structures and fortified positions.
There have been prior statements suggesting that Ukrainian forces have faced sustained pressure at multiple points along the frontline, with assessments circulating in media outlets about the broader human and material costs involved in the ongoing conflict. Reports from the region continue to emphasize the challenges of maintaining supply lines, communications, and rapid response capabilities under continuing bombardment and drone activity, as both sides seek to safeguard key assets and sustain their operational tempo. Attribution for these updates typically comes from official briefings and regional defense centers, though independent verification remains limited in the current context.