Week 97 (Dec 28, 2023 – Jan 3, 2024)
Nicholas Zharkikh
Intermediate finish: 11,000 destroyed Russian armored vehicles
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 28, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 356,670 (+920) people,
tanks — 5940 (+27) from,
armored fighting vehicles — 11015 (+42) from
artillery systems — 8391 (+15) units,
RSZV — 935 (+1) units,
air defense equipment — 617 (+1) units,
aircraft — 329 (+0) units,
helicopters — 324 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 6503 (+32),
cruise missiles — 1620 (+0),
ships and boats — 23 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 11,180 (+40) units,
special equipment – 1247 (+7).
During December 27, Ukrainian aviation and missile forces hit 15 areas where the russian occupiers were concentrated, 4 warehouses and 2 control points – the Ukrainian General Staff.
The Russian Federation troops do not stop trying to encircle Avdiivka, the Ukrainian Defense Forces are expanding the bridgehead in the Kherson Region – Ukrainian General Staff.
On the evening of December 27, a series of explosions rang out in Sevastopol (temporarily occupied by russians).
114 out of 158 Russian air attack vehicles were destroyed
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 29, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 357,520 (+850) people,
tanks — 5953 (+13),
armored fighting vehicles — 11,033 (+18) units,
artillery systems — 8417 (+26),
RSZV — 938 (+3) units,
air defense equipment — 620 (+3) units,
planes — 329 (+0),
helicopters — 324 (+0),
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 6539 (+36),
cruise missiles — 1620 (+0),
ships/boats — 23 (+0),
submarines — 1 (+0),
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 11,215 (+35) units
special equipment — 1254 (+7).
Ukrainian air defense destroyed 87 missiles and 27 UAVs during a massive attack on December 29.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine restrain the enemy in the areas of Maryinka and Novomykhailivka and expand the bridgehead in the Kherson Region – General Staff.
The sounds of explosions were heard in Sevastopol (temporarily occupied by russians): what is known.
Christmas cotton in Russia
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 30, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 358,270 (+750) people,
tanks — 5969 (+16),
armored fighting vehicles — 11053 (+20),
artillery systems — 8434 (+17),
RSZV — 939 (+1),
air defense equipment — 621 (+1),
planes — 329 (+0),
helicopters — 324 (+0),
UAVs of operational-tactical level — 6554 (+15),
cruise missiles — 1708 (+88),
ships/boats — 23 (+0),
submarines — 1 (+0),
automotive equipment and tank trucks —11244 (+29),
special equipment – 1260 (+6).
The Armed Forces of Ukraine advanced to the northeast of Bakhmut, there are positional battles near Avdiivka: analysis by ISW. Map.
The windows shook: a powerful explosion rang out in Sevastopol (temporarily occupied by russians) in the morning, the russian occupiers complained of an attack by a surface drone.
Russia announced a massive attack by Ukrainian drones (video).
A new decoration for the Christmas tree: the burned down depot of Muscovites
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 31, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 359,230 (+960) people,
tanks — 5977 (+8) units,
armored combat vehicles — 11,070 (+17) units,
artillery systems — 8464 (+30) units,
RSZV — 943 (+4) units,
air defense equipment — 623 (+2) units,
aircraft — 329 (+0) units,
helicopters — 324 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 6591 (+37),
cruise missiles — 1709 (+1),
ships and boats — 23 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 11,292 (+48) from,
special equipment – 1268 (+8).
In the Kherson direction, the Ukrainian Armed Forces press the russian enemy and try to expand the bridgehead, the Russian army suffers significant losses – Ukrainian General Staff.
FPV drones burned down a Russian depot in Luhansk region (temporarily occupied by russians). VIDEO.
Shtupun about the situation around Maryinka: active hostilities continue.
New year – new Shaheds from Russia
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of January 1, 2024 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 360,010 (+780) people,
tanks — 5983 (+6),
armored combat vehicles — 11087 (+17),
artillery systems — 8482 (+18),
RSZV — 943 (+0),
air defense means — 625 (+2),
planes — 329 (+0),
helicopters — 324 (+0),
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 6657 (+66),
cruise missiles — 1709 (+0),
ships/boats — 23 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 11330 (+38),
special equipment – 1277 (+9).
The russian occupiers tried to break through the defense of the Armed Forces of the Kharkiv region, 55 combat clashes took place at the front in a day – Ukrainian General Staff.
During December 31, aviation and missile forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces hit 14 areas where the occupiers were concentrated, a warehouse and a command post of the Russians, the General Staff.
Explosions rang out in Donetsk (temporarily occupied by russians): it is reported that the Russian "military corps" has been liquidated. Photo and video.
Another 49 Russian guns were destroyed
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of January 2, 2024 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 360,820 (+810) people,
tanks — 5990 (+7) units,
armored combat vehicles — 11,100 (+13) units,
of artillery systems — 8531 (+49) from,
RSZV — 945 (+2) units,
air defense equipment — 626 (+1) units,
aircraft — 329 (+0) units,
helicopters — 324 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 6710 (+53),
cruise missiles — 1710 (+1),
ships/boats — 23 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 11,365 (+35) units,
special equipment – 1284 (+7).
61 russian rockets were destroyed over Kyiv in the morning, including "Daggers" – Klitschko.
One of the russian rockets fell on a village in the Russian Federation during the attack: the journalist explained an interesting detail.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to expand the bridgehead in the Kherson direction: map of combat operations for January 2.
Cotton in the border regions of Russia
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of January 3, 2024 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 361,500 (+680) people,
tanks — 5990 (+0) units,
armored combat vehicles — 11,107 (+7) units,
artillery systems — 8,546 (+15) units,
RSZV — 945 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 629 (+3) units,
aircraft — 329 (+0) units,
helicopters — 324 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 6748 (+36),
cruise missiles — 1,783 (+73),
ships and boats — 23 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 11,391 (+26) units,
special equipment – 1298 (+14).
The Ukrainian defense forces repelled attacks in 4 directions, improved the tactical position near Novobakhmutivka and advanced near Verbove, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The authorities of the Kursk region announced damage to the substation by shelling: Power outages in several settlements.
A missile of the Russian anti-aircraft complex "Pantsir-S1" hit an apartment in Belgorod, Russia. VIDEO.