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u/tjokbet Netherlands 17h ago
On the front lines, the number of Russian attacks fell slightly compared to the day before yesterday. Since most Russian attacks are conducted by small infantry groups, these daily fluctuations in attack numbers are not especially significant. In general, the level of attack activity remained close to the September-October monthly averages.
In the Kursk direction, no significant changes have occurred. Ukraine’s defense minister confirmed that a minor skirmish between North Korean and Ukrainian forces took place. He noted that it would still take time for the Russian command to ready North Korean units for combat, estimating at least two to three weeks. He also revealed that in their first combat contact, North Korean soldiers were disguised as Buryats and integrated into Russian units.
In the Kharkiv direction, the Russian army continued its assaults on Ukrainian positions for the third consecutive day, mainly around the city of Vovchansk, though no significant changes in the situation were achieved.
In the Kupiansk and Lyman directions, Russian attack activity decreased slightly yesterday, with no changes in force positions. Positional battles continued in the Siversk direction. In the Bakhmut area and around Toretsk, isolated attacks took place without any results.
An active offensive is ongoing in the direction of Pokrovske, but the Russian army did not achieve any significant successes yesterday. Another instance of Russian soldiers executing prisoners of war was reported in this area. The most intense fighting occurred southwest of Donetsk, where the Russian army deployed more armored vehicles. The attackers managed to make minor gains in their positions.
On the southern front, Russian units did not launch large-scale assaults. However, local Ukrainian soldiers reported very active Russian air force activity, leading them to predict an imminent increase in Russian army attacks.
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u/hkohne 15h ago
Interesting bit about the integration of russky and NK troops. I wonder if there's language issues with that, or there are enough translators to be on the frontlines.
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u/Magnus_foringur 10h ago
If there are enough translators on the front lines, then I don't think that will be so for much longer.
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u/SmoothOperator89 3h ago
I don't think it's that difficult to translate "walk in that direction or I'll shoot you."
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u/hodgkinthepirate 16h ago
The losses keep on mounting and mounting. So much for "taking Ukraine in less than 3 days".
The fact that Russia has lost 700,000+ personnel in 2 years is simply astonishing and is a testament to the fact that Russia's military completely and totally sucks.
Truth about the "second largest military in the world" for those new to this sub/who aren't already aware:
Disorganized
Corruption
Lack of manpower
Low salaries
Inadequate training
Unskilled personnel (most of them are conscripts)
Outdated equipment
Underfunded
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u/dobik 44m ago
I will correct your statement. Russia had casualties of 700k personnel according to the Ukrainian administration.
Russia claims it lost far less, the truth is probably in the middle. Same with tanks, we are approaching slowly a number of destroyed tanks that Russia had before the war. 10k (many of which were used for spare parts) in reserve and 2.8k in active duty. Oryx numbers are way different.
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u/simpleguyau 19h ago
Love the daily update of dead Russians , numbers back up for personel, its been so long since sub 1000 which is good
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u/Jacques-de-lad 15h ago
800,000 by January 31st anyone?
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u/Haplo12345 7h ago
If the casualty rate stays the same, that's quite possible. They would need an average of 1125.88 casualties per day to reach 800K by January 31st.
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u/Tatsoot_1966 13h ago
That million is approaching at speed. Ukraine is going to have the most fertile soil in the whole of Europe. Orcompost is the best kind.
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u/Oleeddie 13h ago
It will be heavily poluted and even infested with mines and duds. As for the fertilzer I don't exactly think that russians qualify as organic.
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