Foreign instructors’ combat experience differs from Ukrainian realities - General Taran
Most of the foreign instructors who train Ukrainian recruits have combat experience, but an important nuance should be noted in this regard.
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07 January 2024
Ukraine unaware of possible delay in F-16 supply from Denmark
Ukraine’s Air Force has no information that Denmark is set to postpone the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.
In occupied Melitopol, residents note intensified activity of Russian Air Force
Residents of the temporarily occupied Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia region, report intensified activity of enemy Air Force.
Ombudsman: Russian POWs during swap thank Ukrainians for humane treatment
The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, published a video of a conversation with Russian prisoners of war who were awaiting the latest exchange.
Foreign partners note motivation of Ukrainian recruits - General Taran
The absolute majority of foreign partners note the high level of motivation of Ukrainian military servicemen deployed for training abroad.
Similarities to North Korean missile seen in debris examined in Kharkiv
In Kharkiv, the examination of the debris of tail part of the missile Russia recently launched on Kharkiv suggests it could have been supplied by North Korea but currently the information needs to be additionally verified.
Russian army intensifies shelling, air attacks in de-occupied villages of Luhansk region
In the Luhansk region, the enemy has intensified shelling and air attacks on de-occupied villages in recent days.
Russian invaders suffering friendly fire incidents in Tavria operational zone - spox
Due to significant losses, the Russian invasion forces are struggling to keep up the morale of their soldiers which leads to the lack of cohesion resulting in deadly incidents involving friendly fire.
06 January 2024
Ukraine’s defense intel neutralizes two Pantsir-S1 air defense systems on Russian soil
Ukrainian scouts boasted of another successful raid into Russia’s Belgorod region to destroy sophisticated air defense systems.
Russian strike kills six, including three children, in Rivne, Donetsk region
In the village of Rivne of the Myrnohrad community in Donetsk region, six people were killed by a Russian shelling, including three children.
Explosions in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia
A series of explosions was reported during an air raid alert in Zaporizhzhia.
Russian forces shell Sumy region 21 times in past 24 hours
Russian invaders 21 times shelled the communities of Sumy region close to the Russian border, where a total of 138 explosions were recorded on Saturday.
President promotes SBU head Maliuk to Lieutenant General
President Volodymyr Zelensky promoted the chief of the Security Service of Ukraine, Major General Vasyl Maliuk, and his deputy, Brigadier General Oleksandr Poklad.
Over 900 Azov fighters remain in Russian captivity for 600 days – POW families’ association
More than 900 soldiers from the Azov 12th Special Purpose Brigade of the National Guard have been held in Russian captivity for 600 days already.
Ukraine able to train servicemen to operate 30 foreign weapons systems – General Taran
The Armed Forces of Ukraine currently have the opportunity to train specialists domestically to operate 30 foreign models of weapons and military equipment.
Blasts ring out in Dnipro as air defense forces activated
During the air raid alert, a number of explosions were heard in Dnipro.
AFU repel three Russian attacks near Bakhmut, capture prisoners
The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled three enemy attacks near Bakhmut and destroyed 33 pieces of Russian military equipment over the past day.
Enemy storming Avdiivka third day in a row – city administration
For the third day in a row, the Russian army has been storming Avdiivka in the Donetsk region, the situation remains very difficult but under control.
Six more people may be trapped under rubble in Pokrovsk, rescue operations ongoing
In Donetsk region’s Pokrovsk, six people, including two children, may be trapped under the rubble of buildings destroyed by a Russian missile strike. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
Zelensky: We will rebuff every manifestation of Russian terror
Ukraine is preparing new lines of cooperation with partners, particularly regarding drones, strengthening the country’s capabilities in drone usage, and countering Russian drones, enhancing electronic warfare capabilities.
Ukrainian intel shares satellite image showing destroyed Russian ammo depot in Crimea
As a result of a special operation by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Defense Ministry and the Air Force of Ukraine on January 4, the Russian army lost an ammunition depot and several radar stations in temporarily occupied Crimea.
In Pokrovsk district, Russian strikes kill 11 people, including five children
Russian forces fired S-300 missiles at the Donetsk region’s Pokrovsk district, killing 11 people, including five children. At least eight residents were injured.
Man rescued from rubble of house in Pokrovsk
A person was rescued from the rubble of a house in the Donetsk region’s Pokrovsk, which came under enemy fire on January 6. Two more people may still be trapped under the rubble.
Invaders shell village in Kherson region, civilian injured
A 56-year-old local civilian was wounded in Russian shelling of Tiahynka village in the Kherson region.
Significant shifts underway to facilitate further POW swaps - intel spox
Thanks to the latest POW swap, significant developments have taken place that will allow speeding up such exchanges in the future.
Ukraine verifying reports of North Korean ballistic missile supplies to Russia
The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry is verifying reports about North Korea's supply of ballistic missiles to Russia and their use for attacks on Ukrainian settlements.
Denmark to donate F-16s to Ukraine with delay - media
Denmark, being one of the largest contributors to Ukraine’s defense capabilities, was expected to deliver the first six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by the new year 2024, but instead they will be delivered sometime in the second quarter.
Ukraine’s intel comments on likelihood of Russia’s resumed offensive on Kharkiv region
Ukraine’s security and defense forces are aware of the current situation on the country’s borders with Russia, Belarus, and other countries and are preparing an appropriate response, asking residents not to panic over reports of Russia’s possible offensive in Kharkiv region in the near future.
Pivnichne airstrikes: casualty toll rises, three houses destroyed
After Russia’s latest airstrikes on the settlement of Pivnichne in Donetsk region, another civilian was reported as injured. Three houses have been destroyed.
Strike on Crimea: intelligence says death of Russia’s General Staff chief not confirmed
The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry (GUR) currently does not confirm the reports claiming the Chief of the Russian Army’s General Staff, Valery Gerasimov, was killed in the Ukrainian strike targeting a command post near occupied Crimea’s Sevastopol.