Russians unable to dislodge Ukrainian defenders from left-bank Kherson region – UK intel
Ukraine maintains a presence on the left bank of the Dnipro River in the Kherson region and continues to repel Russian attacks despite logistical problems.
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20 January 2024
Civilian injured in Russian shelling of Huliaipole
Today around noon, the Russian army attacked Huliaipole of the Zaporizhzhia region with artillery, injuring a civilian.
Threat to Russia-captured nuclear plant to persist until facility liberated - defense intel
The threat to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant will remain in place for as long as it is under Russia’s control.
Russian infantry attacking Avdiivka, Novomykhailivka without armored cover
The Russians focus their assault and offensive operations toward Avdiivka and Novomykhailivka, deploying infantry units without any cover by armored fighting vehicles.
Defense intel vows to keep destroying Russian logistics in Crimea
Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry, says Ukraine will continue the attacks targeting Russia’s war assets in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Russian invaders leave 1,196 Ukrainian children injured since war-start
As of the morning of January 20, 1,196 children have already been injured as a result of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine.
Russians trying to retain control over the Dnipro-Buh estuary – Ukraine Army spox
The Russian invasion forces have been intensely using FPV drones and UAVs of other modifications armed with fragmentation munitions on the Ochakiv axis.
Ukraine’s attack drone smashes Russian Tor missile system
A video posted by the Ukrainian defense intelligence (GUR) showed its drone destroying Russia’s valued air defense asset, a Tor surface-to-air missile system, after a near miss from an incoming missile.
Administrative buildings, schools damaged as Russians shell Donetsk region with S-300, Smerch MLRS
On January 19, Russian troops used S-300 missiles, Smerch MLRS and artillery to shell the Donetsk region. At least of 31 civilian objects were damaged.
Netherlands donates mobile hospital to Ukrainian border guards
The Netherlands has handed over a mobile field hospital to Ukrainian border guards to save the lives of wounded soldiers in the east.
Russia misrepresents NATO exercise as provocative - ISW
Russia is conducting an information operation to misrepresent NATO's defensive "Steadfast Defender 2024" exercises, which begin this week and will continue through May 2024, as provocative.
Russian shelling leaves two civilians injured in Donetsk region
On January 19, Russian troops wounded two residents of Donetsk region.
Zelensky: Cyborgs' feat proves that Ukrainians are unbreakable
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the feat of the defenders of the Donetsk airport proved that Ukrainians are unbreakable.
Russian troops hit Kupiansk with artillery, damaging residential building
On Saturday morning, Russian troops shelled Kupiansk of the Kharkiv region with artillery, damaging a residential building.
Russia keeps one missile carrier armed with eight Kalibrs in Black Sea
As of 08:00 Saturday, January 20, two Russian warships were deployed to the Black Sea, including one Kalibr cruise missile carrier, with a total salvo of up to eight missiles.
Civilian killed as Russians shell Kherson region 119 times in past day
On January 19, the Russian army fired 119 times at Kherson region, killing one person and wounding three others, including a child.
Ukraine downs four of seven Shahed drones overnight Sat
Ukraine’s air defense forces intercepted four Shahed kamikaze drones Russia launched overnight Saturday.
Russia’s death toll in Ukraine now over 375K
A total of 375,270 Russian soldiers and officers have been killed in action since the outset of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
War update: Ukraine reports 103 combat clashes in past day
A total of 103 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Armed Forces and Russian invasion troops were reported along the frontlines on Friday.
IAEA: Russians once again plant mines at Zaporizhzhia NPP
The Russian invasion forces once again mined the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant along its perimeter.
Ukraine Army hampering Russia’s plan to build highway from Rostov region to Crimea - expert
The efforts undertaken by the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the lack of manpower prevent the invasion force from building a motorway that would connect Russia’s Rostov region and temporarily occupied Crimea via a land corridor.
Museum of stolen Ukrainian items opened in Russia
A museum of stolen Ukrainian items, including fire extinguishers and license plates, has been opened in Russia.
19 January 2024
Zelensky: More wars may be ahead, but the world has strength to stop it
The world has the strength to stop wars, the number of which may increase. And this strength must work now to stop Russia.
Russians shell four communities in Sumy region
On Friday, Russian forces shelled four communities in the Sumy region. A total of 31 explosions were recorded in the Khotin, Myropillia, Krasnopillia and Bilopillia communities.
Enemy increases number of attacks in Tavria sector – General Tarnavskyi
Russian occupation forces increased the number of attacks in the Tavria sector. Over the past day, the Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated 431 invaders and destroyed 42 units of enemy equipment.
National Guard commander visits brigades and units in Ukraine’s east
Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine Oleksandr Pivnenko has visited brigades and units performing combat missions in the country’s east.
Over last day, 87 combat engagements take place, most attacks repelled in Avdiivka direction
Over the past day, 87 combat engagements occurred at the front, and the Defense Forces repelled enemy attacks in six directions.
Enemy attacks Nikopol district with artillery and kamikaze drones
The enemy army attacked the Nikopol district several times.
Khmelnytskyi hands over 15 more quadcopters to defenders
Another 15 DJI Mavic 3T Termal quadcopters have been handed over to the Ukrainian Defense Forces from Khmelnytskyi, which are used for both reconnaissance and combat operations.
Estonian intelligence: Russian troops trying to cut off supply routes to Avdiivka
The Intelligence Center of the Estonian Defense Forces believes that the Russian armed forces are achieving some success in attacking Ukrainian positions from the flanks, while suffering heavy losses during direct attacks.