Russian forces continue to expand their bridgehead on the western bank of the Oskil River, this time to the south towards Kupyansk.

In the north, Russian forces captured the rest of the section of the railway line which was already in the grey zone. They also expanded their zone of control near the ammonia pipeline maintenance complex, (which they had maintained control over with little to no movement for some time) and captured positions in the forests, therefore pushing Ukrainian forces off one of the tactical heights.

Further south, Russian forces advanced to the forest plantations north of the Kalynove tract and captured positions on the northern edge of the small gulley. Ukrainian forces retreated to positions in the forests to the south where they are mounting a defence of the village of Holubivka.

+ ~6.81km² in favour of Russia.

Russian forces recently established two more bridgeheads on the western bank of the Oskil River, this time near the international border between Russia and Ukraine.

In the northeast, they crossed the Oskil River and took up limited positions in the forest plantations directly adjacent to the river, near the village of Topoli.

To the southwest, Russian forces created a larger bridgehead, capturing some of the forest plantations adjacent to the river, but were able to expand on this, moving uphill, and capturing positions at the edge of the tactical heights. This will make it more difficult for Ukraine to dislodge them.

+ ~0.84km² in favour of Russia.

Correction of the frontline in favour of Ukraine:

At some point, Ukrainian forces counterattacked in the village of Starytsya, and entered the neighbouring village of Buhruvatka.

They advanced from positions in the forests on the tactical heights, and captured the eastern section of Starytsya. For now, the central part of Starytsya appears to be in the grey zone, while the western part remains under Russian control.

Ukrainian forces then went on to enter Buhruvatka from the west, capturing around a third of the village.

This now puts any remaining Russian formations on the main street in a difficult position, as they are being pushed towards the Vovcha River, where Ukraine holds positions on the opposite bank. At some point, unless they counterattack, Russian forces will withdraw to defensive positions in the north, that's if - of course - they haven't already.

+ ~2.22km² in favour of Ukraine.

In the southeastern part of the Kursk salient, Ukrainian forces recently made a couple of advances.

They advanced from positions in the forests north of Kurilovka, recapturing the rest of the village, therefore eliminating the Russian bridgehead on the western bank of the Sudzha River.

Meanwhile in Martynovka, the zones of control were clarified, with Ukrainian forces at some point advancing across the tributary of the Sudzha River, and recapturing around half of the southern residential area of the village.

+ ~1.38km² in favour of Ukraine.

Map of approximate locations of explosions reported in Ukraine from February 4-5.

Notable Events:
- Iskander-M strike on Sumy
- Decrease in KAB strikes on Sumy Oblast
- Increase in KAB strikes on Zaporizhzhia Oblast
- Moloniya drone strikes on Lyman and Kramatorsk

This map does not include artillery shelling and FPV drone related explosions.

Russian Iskander-M ballistic missile strike on a manpower and equipment concentration from the 516th battalion of the 1st separate special forces brigade of the AFU near Stretsivka, Sumy Oblast.

According to unconfirmed information, the following was destroyed:
- An ammunition depot (burning heavily).
- 23 BBM "Kozak" armoured personnel carriers (APCs)
- 15 all-terrain vehicles.
- 10 cargo vehicles.
- Up to 130 Ukrainian servicemen.

Has NAFO as an organisation just died?

German Foreign Minister Baerbock: "Gaza, like the West Bank and East Jerusalem, belongs to the Palestinians."

She also stated that expelling Palestinians from Gaza is unacceptable and contrary to international law and will lead to new suffering and hatred.

Israel has withdrawn from the UN human rights council, citing the “demonization of the one democracy in the Middle East - Israel”.

Israel has imposed a 48 hour curfew on the West Bank town of Tamoun. They are currently operating there against Palestinian militants.

Someone (maybe a nafo) has somehow hacked into my computer, and therefore my twitter account.

My twitter name was changed to "Your mother mapping", while Scott (from Kalibrated)'s name was changed to "Eden". I'm assuming this is just a visual thing as no one said anything about it and it has been randomly reverted. I also got word a few days ago that someone is attempting to prevent my computer from connecting to the internet.

If you see anything pop up on this account that doesn't seem like it would've been written by me, then it probably wasn't.

I'm not quite sure what to do right now, but I will update if anything new happens - if I can that is.

I mean, for now I guess I'll carry on as normal. Map updates will be released today, but I'm not quite sure what to think of this.

Well, I now know who did it (someone I know investigated his twitter profile and found his real name and job), but he deleted all his posts threatening to do this days ago, so I don't have any screenshots. I won't say who, in case he goes and does actual damage to my computer in revenge.

Russian forces advanced in the salient west of Kurakhove and captured the village of Dachne.

They advanced from positions in the central part of the settlement, capturing the rest of the residential area in the west, as well as the industrial area. Russian forces also captured the treeline that leads up to the southwestern part of the village.

We can expect a withdrawal of the main Ukrainian forces from the fields west of Dachne, to the village of Ulaky, and then beyond in the near future, due to the risk of them being encircled.

+ ~2.50km² in favour of Russia.

Russian forces continued to make rapid progress in Andriivka, capturing new positions in the southern part of the village.

The main vector of attack was down the highway, where they advanced from positions in the northeastern residential area, towards the centre of the village. They were also able to link up with their formations from the east after the remaining Ukrainian groupings were forces to withdraw from their positions. Supporting attacks were also carried out to fully secure their southern flank along the northern bank of the Orlova River.

+ ~0.75km² in favour of Russia.

Russian forces continue to slowly advance in central Chasiv Yar, taking up new positions in the 4-story buildings there.

Russian forces advanced from positions in the southeastern part of the city centre, to the northwest, capturing city hospital no. 3, most of the park adjacent to the stadium, and multiple other apartment buildings. This puts the administrative building in the grey zone.

The remaining Ukrainian formations in the city centre are in an even more difficult position. To withdraw, they will have to move through the grey zone, which will result in many casualties and losses.

+ ~0.09km² in favour of Russia.

🇮🇱⚡- "Latest election opinion poll:
A Naftali Bennett led party - 29%
Netanyahu's Likud - 24%,
Golan's Democrats - 11%,
Gantz's State Camp - 9%," - Israel's Channel 13 poll.

⚡️🇨🇦🇵🇸🇮🇱 Canadian Foreign Minister, Mélanie Joly:

“Our position on Gaza has not changed, we are committed to working to achieve a two-state solution, we oppose the forced displacement of Palestinians, and everyone can live safely within internationally recognised borders.”