Reznikov thanks Lecornu for support and weapons from France
Defense Minister of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov had a phone call with Sébastien Lecornu, Minister for the Armed Forces of France, and thanked him for supporting Ukraine.
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12 January 2023
War update: Ukrainian air forces launch 20 strikes on enemy positions
Ukrainian air forces have launched 20 strikes on enemy targets in the past 24 hours, including five strikes on Russian air defense missile system positions.
Zelensky holds regular meeting of Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff
On January 12, 2023, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a regular meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief regarding the situation on the battlefield, namely in the Donetsk region’s Bakhmut and Soledar.
Russians fail to break through defense in Bakhmut direction – Eastern Grouping Spokesperson
As of January 12, 2023, fierce battles are raging in the Donetsk region’s city of Soledar. Ukraine’s artillery units destroyed over 100 Russian occupiers. Forty-two clashes have taken place in the past 24 hours.
Russian troops shell village in Kherson region, man killed
Russian troops have shelled the village of Yantarne near Kherson, killing a 27-year-old man and injuring a 47-year-old woman.
Ukrainian Air Force confirms possibility of missile attacks on Ukraine from Belarus
Although the recent missile attacks on Ukraine were carried out mainly from Russia or temporarily occupied territories, the threat of attacks from Belarus remains in place.
Woman killed in Russia's shelling of Huliaipole
In Huliaipole, Zaporizhzhia region, a woman was killed in nighttime rocket shelling, and another person was pulled out from under the rubble of a building.
Ukraine increasing its defense capabilities on border with Belarus - Nayev
Belarus currently does not pose a direct threat to Ukraine, but the Ukrainian Defense Forces are gradually increasing their defensive capabilities on the border.
Bilohorivka no longer exists as a settlement - Haidai
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding their positions outside Bilohorivka, Luhansk region, although it no longer exists as a settlement.
Russia building up aviation grouping in Belarus – Ukraine's General Staff
Under the guise of holding joint military exercises, the Russian armed forces will soon deploy a Russian grouping of troops in Belarus, which can be used for aggressive actions against Ukraine. In addition, Russia is building up its aviation grouping in Belarus.
Ukrainian forces hit more than 300 enemy targets over past week
The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit more than 300 enemy targets over the past week.
Kremlin planning to create 20 new divisions, expand army to 1.5M troops - General Staff
The Kremlin is planning to create 20 new divisions and expand the Russian armed forces to 1.5 million troops in order to continue its aggression against Ukraine.
Russians shell Chernihiv region with mortars
The Russian army shelled the border areas of Chernihiv region with mortars on January 11.
Russian shelling damages 39 houses in Zaporizhzhia
In Zaporizhzhia, about 39 private residential houses were damaged as a result of a Russian missile attack.
Many Russian helicopters heading to Zaporizhzhia through Mariupol - Andriushchenko
Reports have been received from the temporarily occupied city of Mariupol about many helicopters heading to Zaporizhzhia and the village of Urzuf, as well as a series of explosions in the city of Berdiansk, Zaporizhzhia region.
Enemy relocating those mobilized from Russia, Belarus training grounds to combat zones, border areas
The command of the Russian armed forces is strengthening the grouping of troops on the territory of Ukraine by relocating those mobilized from the training grounds of Belarus and Russia to the areas bordering Ukraine.
Two Russian warships on combat duty in Black Sea, none of them carrying missiles
Two Russian warships are remaining on combat duty in the Black Sea, but none of them is a missile carrier.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russia’s Su-25, Orlan-10 UAV
This morning Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners have destroyed Russia’s Su-25 assault aircraft in the eastern direction and Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in southern Ukraine.
Two killed, eight injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
On January 11, 2023, two civilians were killed and eight injured in Russian attacks on the territory of Ukraine.
NSDC Secretary: Not only tanks but many other interesting things awaiting us ahead
Ukraine will receive enough advanced weapons from international partners to ensure effective defense and launch a counteroffensive.
Kharkiv region’s border areas remain under enemy fire
On January 11, 2023, Russian invaders continued to attack the Kharkiv region’s border areas.
Dozens of Russian projectiles fired at Nikopol district
Last night Russian troops again shelled the Dnipropetrovsk region’s Nikopol district. The Marhanets community came under enemy fire.
Kherson region struck 90 times over past day, casualties reported
On January 11, 2023, Russian troops opened fire on the Kherson region 90 times. One civilian was reported killed and five injured.
One civilian killed in Russia’s shelling of Donetsk region
One civilian has been killed in Russia’s shelling of the Donetsk region over the past day.
Ukrainian forces kill 113,990 Russian soldiers since invasion – General Staff
Ukrainian forces have already killed about 113,990 Russian troops in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and January 12, 2023, including 430 in the past day alone.
Ammunition shortages will likely deter Russian offensive - ISW
The Russian defense industry is not able to replenish ammunition stocks in time, which will make it difficult for the invaders to carry out an offensive in Ukraine.
Over 100 Russian soldiers killed in action near Soledar – Ukraine's General Staff
Ukrainian defenders have eliminated more than 100 Russian invaders near the town of Soledar, Donetsk region.
Ukrainian forces repel enemy attacks on 12 settlements
In the past 24 hours, on January 11, units of the Defense Forces of Ukraine repelled the Russian invaders' attacks on the settlements of Stelmakhivka and Kreminna in the Luhansk region and Rozdolivka, Sil, Krasna Hora, Paraskoviivka, Pidhorodne, Bakhmut, Klishchiivka, Maiorsk, Pervomaiske and Krasnohorivka in the Donetsk region.
Slovak president allows seven volunteer fighters to join Ukrainian Armed Forces
Slovakia's President Zuzana Caputova has allowed the first seven Slovaks to participate in hostilities on the side of Ukraine.
Austin: There is no confirmation that Russians captured Soledar
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has said that as of Wednesday evening, he had no confirmation of the claims made by the Russians about the alleged "capture" of the Ukrainian town of Soledar.