The Ukrainian defence forces successfully pushed back the Russian troops near the settlements of Shevchenko and Udachne on the night of 21-22 January. At the same time, the DeepState analytical project reports that Russian troops advanced near other settlements in Donetsk Oblast.

Russian forces continued attacks on the so-called "Ukrainian bridgehead" in Kursk Oblast, but failed to advance. While some Russian military bloggers claimed attacks in the Nikolske and Viktorivka areas,

Ukraine’s Azov Brigade captured 23 Russian soldiers during combat operations in the Toretsk area of Donetsk Oblast, the National Guard of Ukraine reported on Jan. 15

The Ukrainian armed forces are intensely defending Pokrovsk from Russian attacks, as reported by Oleksandr Syrsky. The Ukrainian armed forces are taking all possible measures to prevent Russian troops from capturing Pokrovsk.