Week 95 (Dec 14 – 20, 2023)
Nicholas Zharkikh
Muscovites suffered very high losses
The total military losses of the Russians as of December 14, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 342,800 (+1300) persons,
tanks — 5692 (+10) units,
armored combat vehicles — 10,616 (+22) units,
artillery systems — 8,088 (+12) units,
RSZV — 920 (+1) units,
air defense equipment — 605 (+0) units,
aircraft — 324 (+0) units,
helicopters — 324 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 6206 (+33),
cruise missiles — 1606 (+10),
ships and boats — 22 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 10,675 (+13) units,
special equipment – 1185 (+9).
"The defense of Maryinka continues": General Tarnavskyi denied the information of russian media about the full occupation of the city.
An attempt to infiltrate an russian sabotage and reconnaissance group was repelled in Sumy region.
In the Belgorod region, russian officials were blown up by a Russian landmine, and one had his legs torn off.
Depletion of Russian armored vehicles
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 15, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 343,890 (+1,090) people,
tanks — 5706 (+14),
armored combat vehicles – 10654 (+38),
artillery systems — 8099 (+11),
RSZV — 920 (+0),
air defense equipment — 605 (+0),
planes — 324 (+0),
helicopters — 324 (+0),
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 6226 (+20),
cruise missiles — 1608 (+2),
ships/boats — 22 (+0),
submarines — 1 (+0),
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 10699 (+24),
special equipment – 1189 (+4).
There were two arrivals: new details of powerful explosions surfaced in Mariupol (temporarily occupied by russians).
The Ukrainian Armed Forces continue ground operations on the left bank of the Kherson region: ISW maps.
ISW analyzed Putin’s statements about the war and further mobilization.
Heavy fighting for Avdiivka
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 16, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 344,820 (+930) people,
tanks — 5720 (+14) units,
armored combat vehicles — 10,667 (+13) units,
artillery systems — 8100 (+1) units,
RSZV — 920 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 605 (+0) units,
aircraft — 324 (+0) units,
helicopters — 324 (+0) units,
UAVs of operational-tactical level — 6238 (+12),
cruise missiles — 1609 (+1),
ships and boats — 22 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 10,710 (+11) units,
special equipment – 1190 (+1).
During the day, 96 combat clashes took place at the front, and two depots of the enemy’s ammunition were destroyed – the Ukrainian General Staff.
Russian troops advanced near Avdiyivka, Ukrainian defense forces hold positions on the left bank of the Kherson region – ISW.
Ukrainian Air defense forces shot down 30 out of 31 drones at night, Nayev noted the effectiveness of mobile fire groups: all the details.
Enormous losses of Muscovites’ equipment
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 17, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 346,070 (+1,250) people,
tanks — 5739 (+19),
armored combat vehicles —10692 (+25),
artillery systems — 8137 (+37),
RSZV — 923 (+3),
air defense equipment — 609 (+4),
aircraft — 324 (+0),
helicopters — 324 (+0),
UAV of operational-tactical level — 6278 (+40),
cruise missiles — 1610 (+1),
ships/boats — 22 (+0),
submarines — 1 (+0),
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 10766 (+56),
special equipment – 1194 (+4).
During the day, 89 combat clashes took place at the front, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed artillery and air defense equipment of the russian enemy – the Ukrainian General Staff.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are pressuring the russian occupiers on the left bank of the Kherson region and are preparing for new operations – ISW.
Russia announced a massive drone attack. They say that 33 drones were allegedly shot down.
Muscovites’ equipment losses – crazy or normal?
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 18, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 347,160 (+1,090) people,
tanks — 5783 (+44) from,
armored fighting vehicles — 10,752 (+60) from,
artillery systems — 8175 (+38) from,
RSZV — 926 (+3) units,
air defense equipment — 610 (+1) units,
aircraft — 324 (+0) units,
helicopters — 324 (+0) units,
UAVs of operational-tactical level — 6290 (+12),
cruise missiles — 1610 (+0),
ships and boats — 22 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 10822 (+56) from,
special equipment – 1198 (+4).
The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled enemy attacks near Klishchiivka and Andriivka, 64 combat clashes took place on the front during the day – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drone attack on the Russian Federation on the night of December 17: An explosion rang out at the military air base in Lipetsk.
The Ukrainian defense forces hold positions on the left bank of the Kherson region, – OK "South".
Muscovites do not care about their losses
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 19, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 348,300 (+1140) persons,
tanks — 5798 (+15),
armored fighting vehicles — 10771 (+19),
artillery systems — 8190 (+15),
RSZV — 926 (+0),
air defense equipment — 611 (+1),
planes — 324 (+0),
helicopters — 324 (+0),
UAVs of operational-tactical level — 6299 (+9),
cruise missiles — 1611 (+1),
ships/boats — 22 (+0),
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 10842 (+20),
special equipment – 1200 (+2).
During the day, 105 combat clashes took place at the front, and the enemy’s artillery was hit – the Ukrainian General Staff.
The Ukrainian defense forces hold positions on the left bank of the Kherson region, the russian invaders attack near Krynky – ISW.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces restrained the russian invaders along the Kupyansk-Svatov-Kreminna line – ISW maps of battles.
Projectiles from North Korea are dangerous for Muscovites
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 20, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 349,190 (+890) people,
tanks — 5814 (+16) units,
armored combat vehicles — 10,794 (+23) units,
artillery systems — 8,206 (+16) units,
RSZV — 928 (+2) units,
air defense equipment — 611 (+0) units,
aircraft — 324 (+0) units,
helicopters — 324 (+0) units,
UAVs of operational-tactical level — 6316 (+17),
cruise missiles — 1612 (+1),
ships/boats — 22 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 10,871 (+29) units,
special equipment —1203 (+3).
During the day, 87 combat clashes took place at the front, and four of the enemy’s headquarters were hit – the Ukrainian General Staff.
Russian troops have slightly advanced near Kupyansk and Avdiyivka, fighting is going on on the left bank of the Kherson Region – ISW.
North Korea handed Russia ammunition that explodes in the sights of cannons and mortars — Ukrainian General Staff.