In a series of significant military and strategic developments, Ukraine has been engaged in intense combat operations against Russian forces. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a pivotal decision by dismissing Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluzhny and appointing General Syrskyi as his replacement, a move that has tied Zelensky more closely to battlefield outcomes. The Ukrainian military has successfully downed 359 Shahed drones in 2024, including a notable engagement where a US-supplied VAMPIRE SAM system was used for the first time to destroy a Shahed drone. Additionally, Ukrainian forces have repelled multiple Russian assaults, significantly impacting Russian equipment and manpower, defeating 790 Russian soldiers and destroying 21 armoured personnel carriers over the past day. The ongoing conflict has seen a variety of military tactics, including drone-on-drone combat, the destruction of Russian heavy equipment by Ukrainian drones, and the unveiling of a new electronic warfare system by Ukraine named Pokrova, designed to counter Shahed drones. Amidst these developments, the Ukrainian city of Dnipro suffered a massive drone attack, resulting in significant damage to civilian infrastructure and power outages. Overnight, Russia attacked with 23 Shahed drones, 16 of which were destroyed in the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions.
Ukraine downs Russian Shahed drone with US-made VAMPIRE SAM system https://t.co/0EeMBf7sY2 https://t.co/G8dd90sfTg
❗️Russia has attacked #Odesa with a guided missile Kh-59, which was intercepted on approach to the city, according to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Debris has caused damage to a house. 📷: Ukraine’s Defense Forces https://t.co/DLDOsK3SBD
Russian sources claim Ukrainian Mi-8/24 helicopter was destroyed with an ATGM strike in Zaporizhzhia direction. https://t.co/LzHWeotx6h
Ukrainian marines in recent operations have knocked Russian forces from several positions in the western side of Krynky.
russians consider their TOS-1A Solntsepyok Heavy Flamethrower System as one of the most formidable weapon. Ukrainians know that this weapon explodes amazingly after being hit. 📹: @ng_ukraine https://t.co/9wES8y08hT
❗️In #Dnipro, after the attack by Russian drones, it was decided to close schools and evacuate the hospital, Mayor Filatov reported. He added that there are not enough people to eliminate the consequences of the shelling https://t.co/Ep4MNLPrqO
💀 Ukrainian forces kill over 1,000 Russian soldiers and destroy 19 artillery systems over past 24 hours https://t.co/SIGdss30RR
Footage shared by Ukrainian Air Intelligence Team BALU HUB from Krynky. Marines raised the Ukrainian flag. "Glory to the Marine Corps of Ukraine! Glory to Ukraine and all its soldiers. It is an honor to be with you," they add. https://t.co/cqUw1Rx4C4
On February 8, Zelensky replaced Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine’s top commander, with the less-popular Oleksandr Syrskyi. Meduza explains what distinguishes the two on the battlefield, what goals they share, and how Syrskyi came to earn his reputation. https://t.co/z2Xx4xSvJf
In #Dnipro, south-central #Ukraine, explosions were reported this morning during the strikes by attack Shahed UAVs launched by #Russia: https://t.co/rk8pacdH2h
In #Ukraine, Deputy Prime Minister Fedorov said that the country will produce thousands of long-range UAVs capable of deep strikes into #Russia in 2024: https://t.co/QSSGmp9RC8
#Russia has attacked the central Ukrainian city of #Dnipro with missiles and drones, damaging a power plant and cutting off water supplies to some residents, Ukrainian officials and media say. #Ukraine https://t.co/MWnWwPNZPL
Russians hit an electricity station near the city of Dnipro in central Ukraine this night. It's not working now, hopefully will be repaired soon. Cost of rebuilding Ukraine grows daily, while so many are hesitant nowadays on supporting Ukraine financially.
❗️The aftermath of Russian strikes on the #Dnipro. During the night, 10 UAVs were destroyed over the region, but there were also hits. The energy facility and civilian infrastructure were targeted, local authorities reported. 📷: #Dnipropetrovsk RMA https://t.co/QvArsWLkFR
Of great interest. Iran’s underwater attack drones (OWA-AUV). The small one on this viz (from https://t.co/Cli3nnmQl2) https://t.co/QCuS28Qpxq https://t.co/PbC58GJ7co
Ukraine says an energy facility was severely damaged in the city of Dnipro in a Russian drone attack https://t.co/ILhHuUKf5o
Overnight, Russia attacked with 23 Shahed drones. As a result of combat operations, 16 were destroyed in the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions. https://t.co/ZCZUQw7Imd
Dismissing top military official, Zelensky makes risky, politicized move https://t.co/1JU3b9yQGG
⚡️DTEK power plant damaged in overnight Russian attack. DTEK, Ukraine’s main private energy company, said on Feb. 13 that one of its thermal power plants was targeted in an overnight Russian attack. The shelling “severely damaged” the plant. https://t.co/CGAxBMjdBu
Russia attacked the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro with missiles and drones, damaging a power plant and cutting off water supplies to some residents, Ukrainian officials and media said https://t.co/nYTpJHB2wf https://t.co/rEpv49xA5y
Donetsk Oblast, a Ukrainian quadcopter drops an F1 hand grenade into a Russian T-90S, setting the tank alight. https://t.co/MMXOTYlH8x
Mayor of the Ukrainian city of Dnipro: Russia bombs civilian infrastructure and power outages. https://t.co/A81gpjvEIM
❗️The mayor of #Dnipro, Borys Filatov, reported that Russian forces are now launching mass attacks on the city's civilian infrastructure.
Ukrainian army outraged by Zelensky's decision to replace Zaluzhny "The Ukrainian army is outraged by the decision of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to dismiss Valery Zaluzhny. This is a rather bad move. However, the army understands what is happening and what was the… https://t.co/Dgga1rtxpX
BAKHMUT AXIS /2140 UTC 12 FEB/ During the reporting period, UKR forces regained key terrain W of Klischiivka, driving RU forces back from high ground. UKR repelled Russian attacks near Ivanivske and Andriivka. https://t.co/DJ2Y1GXhjq
Several drones are targeting #Dnipro tonight. Explosions are heard across the city. https://t.co/OMQwARlPbj
Dnipro is under massive drone attack
Ukrainian forces repelled 4 assaults near the towns of Tonen’ke and Nevel’s’ke destroying significant amount of equipment and manpower.
🇷🇺🇺🇦🚨‼️ Ukraine “Syrsky is not a Russian man” Syrsky he like … 🤣 “Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Alexander Syrsky at the parade on Red Square in Moscow. During his studies at the Moscow Higher Military Command School” https://t.co/DtM9omeDOv
Zelenskyy holds first Staff meeting with new Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi https://t.co/E5bhn5vvNR
Birth of a myth: By replacing his top general, Zelensky has laid a trap for himself - Op-ed by @TarikCyrilAmar https://t.co/YXKrxrP5J2 https://t.co/Rvi31CGATa
Replacing the commander-in-chief with Syrskyy will tie Zelenskyy more tightly to decisions on the battlefield and make him responsible for any failures - WSJ At the same time, some soldiers were disappointed with the president's decision - in their opinion, the change of… https://t.co/X4rN6QQ4xh
Zelenskyi's evening speech Today, I held the first meeting of the Chief of Staff with the participation of the new military commanders. Chief of the Army Oleksandr Syrskyi, Chief of the General Staff Anatoliy Bargylevych, and the commanders of the sectors. They reported on the… https://t.co/HGq6lezl1a
🇮🇷⚡ A new drone for the IRGC The above drone, which is very similar to the Russian Lancet-3M drone, is used in a ground-to-ground role and is used against enemy fortifications, positions and vehicles. https://t.co/emqRHxmo2U
A Ukrainian drone has managed to destroy another Russian TOS-1A "Solntsepek" MLRS system armed with thermostatic warheads. Huge explosion and great strike by the Ukrainians. 🇺🇦 https://t.co/TOlj4j3P5N
Russian Mi-24 helicopter chasing Ukrainian kamikaze UAV in the Leningrad region. Note that Russian Aerospace Forces established special helicopter units designed to hunt UAVs. https://t.co/hkqijNJAY8
VAMPIRE System: The Ukrainian military successfully used the VAMPIRE system to destroy a Russian Shahed drone in Odesa on February 11. The VAMPIRE system consists of a LAND-LGR4 70mm 4-round turret launcher which uses APKWS II missiles, a sensor turret and a fire control… https://t.co/KWPiPGE7W2
"Butcher headed the army": What civilian and military Ukrainians think about Zaluzhny's dismissal https://t.co/Z9vwVmf6CE https://t.co/bKGfMWuTZx
Iran’s new kamikaze UAV looking very similar to Russia’s Lancet. https://t.co/Ehm0BsL8le
After Zaluzhny's removal, Zelensky will be responsible for failures on the battlefield - The Wall Street Journal After several weeks of deliberation, Vladimir Zelensky finally removed Valery Zaluzhny, commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is the most important… https://t.co/x9qbGkX0vN
Zelenskyi held his first meeting with newly appointed staff. "The first Stavka has a new composition. Priority issues remain unchanged: the frontline and the protection of frontline regions, people and critical infrastructure from Russian air terror. Reports from… https://t.co/WqtlEjZmiw
Eastern Ukraine, a Ukrainian National Guard Baba Yaga drone chases down a Russian TOS-1A thermobaric MRL, dropping a mortar bomb on it. The TOS-1A suffered a catastrophic ammunition detonation. https://t.co/jLdZrLTlNz
⚡️President #Zelensky announced that he chaired the first War Cabinet of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief in its updated composition — following the resignation of #Zaluzhny as Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces and extensive changes in military leadership. According… https://t.co/Ar17vGkK0V
The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine published footage of the destruction of the enemy TOS-1 "Solntsepek" https://t.co/Yc92EhHFfC
⚡️BREAKING Iran has unveiled a new loitering drone The UAV is similar to Russia's Zala Lancet, these drones are extremely effective against armoured vehicles and enemy fortifications https://t.co/2frNTbXUlB
Ukrainian air defenders shot down russian drones to keep our people safe. 📹: UA Navy https://t.co/Syex5ZwIoR
Another Russian TOS-1A 🔥 has been turned into ashes by Ukraine 🇺🇦 A cheap drone destroyed a $6.5 million thermobaric rocket system https://t.co/QsCsARK4Ot
Another Russian TOS-1A 🔥 has been turned into ashes by Ukraine 🇺🇦 A cheap drone destroyed a $6.5 million thermobaric MLRS system https://t.co/HlsO9JxIm9
Why did Zelensky fire his top general Zaluzhny and really, will it help? @lieven_anatol : https://t.co/v8haFKliud
Another one. Destruction of a Russian Heavy Flamethrower System TOS-1A "Solntsepek". https://t.co/GSs9Orcq6Y
Ukraine 🇺🇦 has created a new electronic warfare system called “Pokrova” that confuses Shahed Drones by jamming their navigation equipment and sending fake signals to the drones Pokrova has been used effectively against drones and is being integrated throughout the entire country https://t.co/gQbNiMrV9r
🔥B000000000M🔥 🇷🇺Russian 220mm heavy flame-throwing system TOS-1A «Solntsepek» was vaporised by 🇺🇦Ukrainian soldiers of the National Guard with night-bomber drone. https://t.co/PydlMBDgJ5
Russians complaining about a Ukrainian Baba-Yaga drone, which destroyed several of their tanks in just one night. https://t.co/pXP5DfbOjp
Ukraine has unveiled a new electronic warfare system called Pokrova, designed to counter the threat of Iranian-designed Shahed drones used by Russia in its attacks. The system relies on jamming and spoofing techniques to confuse the navigation systems of drones. Pokrova… https://t.co/HVvoAPsynB
Zelensky’s Military Shake-Up Ties Him to Battlefield Performance - WSJ https://t.co/tghFV9umLw
Zelensky has always been a fearless risk-taker - but sacking his military commander is a high-stakes gamble when so many warning signs are flashing red. My @theipaper column on Ukraine's new phase of war https://t.co/NeVx20FjXZ
⚡️ President #Zelenskyy appoints Colonel General Syrsky to lead the Armed Forces in an attempt to reset the system, establishing an all-new management team for the defence forces. Reasons for and impacts of this decision. 👇 Listen: https://t.co/GZyxLRopZH https://t.co/5scYjBX3KZ
Russian forces attack Ukrainian Ukrenergo's substation in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast overnight https://t.co/nK78Q3bdQ7
Ukrainian forces using remote mining hit and destroyed an armoured vehicle and a tank of Russian forces north west of Syn'kivka. https://t.co/bboy3tBBUl
Ukraine making thousands of 'kamikaze drones' which can strike Moscow, says minister https://t.co/oQ7qgvO1J2
Armed Forces of Ukraine defeated 790 Russian soldiers and destroyed 21 armoured personnel carriers over the past day https://t.co/mketlOYPws
Ukrainian marines from the 36th Brigade send their regards to the occupiers. https://t.co/310BZtbCp3
Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukrainian air defence systems destroy Russian drones and cruise missile overnight https://t.co/hb83eMoHmE
Ukraine does not understand where to get new soldiers for the front line Vladimir Zelensky dismissed the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny, explaining the decision by the need to renew the country’s administrative apparatus. But in planning a… https://t.co/VxgDZLV9YW
About 29,000 residents in Pavlohrad district, #Dnipro Oblast, are without electricity due to a night drone attack. The strikes on Lyubotin in Kharkiv Oblast also damaged the town's polyclinic, training and production plant, fitness club and private households. #RussiaUkraineWar
Ukrainian defenders destroy 14 Russian Shahed drones and Kh-59 missile at night https://t.co/NGjW5h1Vf9
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to replace his top general could make him more accountable for any battlefield failure https://t.co/NXFUAmG1Kd https://t.co/NXFUAmG1Kd
It does appear that this is the first onboard footage released showing a US-supplied VAMPIRE SAM system in Ukrainian service downing a Russian Shahed with a laser-guided APKWS missile. https://t.co/VMT2vHP9Bu https://t.co/wxS2EJSFDm
Russia launches barrage of 45 drones over Ukraine as Kyiv changes more military leaders https://t.co/f7YedxW8Sk
Ukraine's new Commander-in-Chief presents new Ground Forces Commander to personnel: Other candidates were not even considered https://t.co/8EjPzJb9SE
My Ukrainian front line heroes are at their lowest ebb Zelensky sacking his general has sent troops’ morale plunging and set them worrying about his replacement ⬇️ https://t.co/ejrZu9ONeJ
Video of Marines from Ukraine's 38th Marine Brigade conducting a CASEVAC with a small boat under heavy fire. https://t.co/2xtGXLJybj https://t.co/M4upgUnHxM
Russians attack Kharkiv with missiles https://t.co/FsDsgZZykc
Kherson Oblast, last night, Ukrainian forces conducted a drone attack on a Russian-controlled substation in the Kakhovka industrial park, temporarily knocking out power in the area. https://t.co/fYQS152yKF
⚡️Zelensky: Ukraine has downed 359 Shahed drones in 2024. The president said that Ukraine is working to increase the effectiveness of the mobile firing groups and to provide even more regions of Ukraine with electronic warfare systems.
Evacuation from the bridgehead near Krynky on the left bank visualized. Ukrainian marines evacuating wounded comrades under heavy fire. Courageous. https://t.co/MIXTh79Q1v
Kherson Oblast, a Ukrainian M30A1 GMLRS rocket detonates feet above a group of parked Russian KamAZ transport trucks. https://t.co/DVmKiIRttN
After Zaluzhny’s resignation and Syrsky's appointment as new CinC, Zelensky is reshaping military leadership. ➡️ Thread: https://t.co/MvveZtIJl8
Zelensky dismissed Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhnyi, replacing him with General Syrskyi, whom Zelensky has called "the most experienced Ukrainian commander." Learn more about Syrskyi's background and the reactions to his new appointment. https://t.co/TG17ftnbQG
Ukrainian forces repelled 17x large assaults in the areas Bohdanivka and Klishchiivka destroying significant amounts of equipment and manpower of Russian forces.
Zelenskyi's evening speech From last night to this morning alone, forty "Shahed" drones have been destroyed – the majority of what Russia has used. This result was achieved mainly by our mobile firing groups. In various regions – Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia, Odesa, Mykolaiv,… https://t.co/cof6T8K2wj
Interesting video showing Ukrainian air defence tracking and taking down iranian-supplied russian shahed drone. https://t.co/gFMDmZAEo0
Ukrainian forces using British donated self propelled artillery systems hit and destroyed an armoured vehicle of Russian forces in Novodonets'ke. https://t.co/lhkb2DV7FK
I am grateful to each mobile air defense group warrior who protects our infrastructure and people on a daily basis. Only this night did they shoot down 40 "Shahed" drones, which account for the majority of what Russia has fired. We have already shot down 359 such drones since… https://t.co/l7Vx0Bg1UK
🇺🇦‼️🚨 "All the bad moves in 2023 can be attributed to Zelensky/Syrski overruling Zaluzhny, and now we have replaced the good general with the bad one.” -> Yes, but Syrsky does not pose political danger to Zelensky. Don’t the soldiers understand that? That should calm them down? https://t.co/y17UtJo8LQ
Russian drones make a mess of Ukrainians on a bunker checkpoint leading to Chasov Yar https://t.co/fR8eB4zvyk
Ukrainian M777 howitzer destroyed by Russian counter-battery near Artemovsk https://t.co/xkQzhUSz25
Footage of Ukrainian naval forces downing a Russian Shahed-131/136 attack drone over Odesa. https://t.co/WzIh4wHN0l
Russian drone strike on Ukraine fuel depot ignites fire in Kharkiv neighborhood; two Ukrainian families burned alive https://t.co/4BA7WB1zLk
Another drone-on-drone combat in Ukraine - somewhere in Kherson region, a Russian quadcopter apparently attacked a Ukrainian heavy "Baba Yaga" drone. https://t.co/mATm5Npg5A https://t.co/Erpt1YNz9N
Russian ATGM gets a clean hit on a vehicle with Ukrainian infantry near Chasov Yar https://t.co/Gr4NPLjK2S
Ukraine commander blindsided by Zelensky military shakeup https://t.co/pS2dUjBz5U https://t.co/iNlfzZFoeF