13:00 17-01-2026

Jan 17: Russian Forces Report Advances Across Multiple Fronts

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As of the morning of Jan 17, fighting continues on the Zaporozhye, Donetsk, Konstantinovka, Krasny Liman, Kharkov, Volchansk, and Sumy fronts.

The Russian army continues carrying out the objectives of the special military operation in Ukraine. As of the morning of January 17, the operational situation is as follows:

Zaporozhye Front

Fighting continues north of Primorskoye, near Rechnoye and Veselyanka. Russian forces are attacking on the approaches to Magdalinovka and Novoyakovlevka, and also in the Pavlovka area.

Gulyaypole Direction

In the Gulyaypole sector, Russian troops are expanding a bridgehead on the western bank of the Gaichur River. Advances are reported north of Svyatopetrovka and in the Kosovtsevo area. Russia’s Defense Ministry reported the liberation of Yelenokonstantinovka north of Gulyaypole.

Donetsk Front

On the Pokrovsk direction, fighting continues in Grishino. A small advance is reported from Pokrovsk toward Rodinskoye. On the Dobropolye direction, battles are underway near Belitskoye.

Konstantinovka Direction

Fighting continues near Maiskoye and Markovo. Advances are reported near Minkovka, along with the start of fighting for Golubovka and Privolye.

Krasny Liman Direction

Fighting remains intense on the approaches to Krasny Liman. Battles are underway for the village of Dibrova. From the Seversk side, advances are reported from Yampol to Ozernoye and from Platonovka to Zakotnoye. Russian forces are reported to have taken the eastern part of Zakotnoye.

Kharkov Front

On the Kupyansk direction, combat operations continue as part of efforts to stabilize the situation. Russian forces are advancing in the areas of Dvurechnaya and Krasnoye Pervoye.

Volchansk Direction

Russian troops are advancing in the Vilcha area. Fighting continues near Staritsa and Grafskoe. On the Veliky Burluk direction, Russian forces are taking control of a forested area south of Ambarnoye.

Sumy Front

Russian forces are expanding the zone of control near Komarovka. Fighting continues near Andreyevka and Alekseyevka. Advances are reported in the forests southwest of Grabovskoye.