Week 96 (Dec 21 – 27, 2023)
Nicholas Zharkikh
Intermediate finish: 350 thousand destroyed Muscovites
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 21, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel – approx 350270 (+1080) persons
tanks — 5828 (+14) units,
armored combat vehicles — 10,825 (+31) units,
artillery systems — 8226 (+20) units,
RSZV — 932 (+4) units,
air defense equipment — 611 (+0) units,
aircraft — 324 (+0) units,
helicopters — 324 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 6342 (+26),
cruise missiles — 1613 (+1),
ships/boats — 22 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 10,919 (+48) units,
special equipment – 1208 (+5).
The Ukrainian defense forces expand the bridgehead in the Kherson region, the russian enemy launched dozens of assaults, but was forced to retreat – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are conducting positional battles along the entire line of contact with the Russian army, fighting continues on the northwestern and southwestern flanks of Bakhmut, ISW.
How Ukraine shoots down "Shakheds": Ignat described the effective work of mobile fire groups.
Cotton in the Bryansk region
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 22, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — 351,350 (+1,080) people,
tanks — 5837 (+9),
armored fighting vehicles — 10843 (+18),
artillery systems — 8250 (+24),
RSZV — 932 (+0),
air defense equipment — 611 (+0),
planes — 324 (+0),
helicopters — 324 (+0),
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 6365 (+23),
cruise missiles — 1613 (+0),
ships/boats — 22 (+0),
submarines — 1 (+0),
automotive equipment and tankers — 10944 (+25),
special equipment — 1217 (+9).
The russian occupiers are trying to knock out the Ukrainian Defense Forces from their positions on the left bank of the Kherson Region: the General Staff spoke about the hottest areas of the front. Map.
Positional battles are taking place near Kupyansk, the situation is difficult on the left bank of the Kherson region: the ISW reported on the collision. Map.
At least two drones attacked oil storage facilities in the Bryansk region of the Russian Federation — rosZMI.
Three Russian bombers were destroyed at once
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 23, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 352,390 (+1,040) people,
tanks — 5854 (+17) units,
armored combat vehicles — 10,871 (+28) units,
artillery systems — 8,286 (+36) units,
RSZV — 932 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 611 (+0) units,
aircraft — 327 (+3) units,
helicopters — 324 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 6384 (+19),
cruise missiles — 1613 (+0),
ships and boats — 22 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 10,995 (+51) units,
special equipment – 1223 (+6).
There were 75 clashes at the front, defenders of Ukraine fought back and let the smoke to russian enemy – Ukrainian General Staff.
A powerful explosion rang out in the Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians): it was heard in Armyansk and Dzhankoy.
Ignat on the destruction of three russian Su-34: Lightning operation. Their pilots flew closer to hit our troops with anti-aircraft missiles.
Intermediate finish: 11 thousand destroyed Russian cars
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 24, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 353,190 (+800) people,
tanks — 5858 (+4) units,
armored combat vehicles — 10,888 (+17) units,
artillery systems — 8314 (+28) units,
RSZV — 932 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 611 (+0) units,
aircraft — 327 (+0) units,
helicopters — 324 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical UAV — 6404 (+20),
cruise missiles — 1614 (+1),
ships/boats — 22 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 11022 (+27) from
special equipment ‒ 1229 (+6).
In the Kherson region, the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue measures to expand the bridgehead, the russian enemy is suffering significant losses – the Ukrainian General Staff.
The Russian occupiers unsuccessfully stormed the bridgehead in Krynyky 15 times, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The russian enemy has a lull: Humenyuk said how the downing of three Russian Su-34s affected the situation in southern Ukraine.
Two more Russian planes were shot down
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 25, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 353,950 (+760) people,
tanks — 5877 (+19) units,
armored combat vehicles — 10,919 (+31) units,
artillery systems — 8347 (+33) units,
RSZV — 934 (+2) units,
air defense equipment — 613 (+2) units,
aircraft — 329 (+2) units,
helicopters — 324 (+0) units,
UAVs of operational-tactical level — 6436 (+32),
cruise missiles — 1616 (+2),
ships/boats — 22 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 11,075 (+53) units,
special equipment – 1234 (+5).
The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled enemy attacks near Klishchiivka and Andriivka, 66 combat clashes took place on the front during the day – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down a Russian Su-34 bomber, a Su-30 fighter in question: details.
Su-34, Su-30, 28 drones: the Ukrainian Air Force reported on the results of the day.
The Russian ship "Novorossiysk" was destroyed
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 26, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 354,960 (+1,010) people,
tanks — 5899 (+22) units,
armored combat vehicles — 10,956 (+37) units,
artillery systems — 8366 (+19) units,
RSZV — 934 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 614 (+1) units,
aircraft — 329 (+0) units,
helicopters — 324 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 6458 (+22),
cruise missiles — 1618 (+1),
ships and boats — 23 (+1) from
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 11109 (+34) units,
special equipment – 1239 (+5).
How did the Ukrainian Armed Forces hit the russian large amphibious ship "Novocherkask": details have emerged.
The Ukrainian defense forces are expanding the bridgehead in the Kherson region, the russian enemy has carried out 12 unsuccessful assaults – Ukrainian General Staff.
During the day, the russian enemy lost almost 400 people and 43 units of equipment in the Tavrica direction, Tarnavskyi.
Russia’s chemical war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 27, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 355,750 (+790) people,
tanks — 5913 (+14) units,
armored combat vehicles — 10,973 (+17) units,
artillery systems — 8376 (+10) units,
RSZV — 934 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 616 (+2) units,
aircraft — 329 (+0) units,
helicopters — 324 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 6471 (+13),
cruise missiles — 1620 (+2),
ships/boats — 23 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 11,140 (+31) units,
special equipment – 1240 (+1).
The russian enemy tried to break through the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kupyansk direction, 80 clashes took place on the front during the day – General Staff.
"The situation is worse than with Bakhmut": Danilov commented on the battles for Maryinka and the tactics of the Russians.
Russia has carried out 465 chemical attacks since the beginning of the large-scale war. The dynamics of application is increasing, – Armed Forces Support Forces.