Day 682
Relevant Statistics
All vehicle losses are visually confirmed only and thus represent the lowest possibly figure (sourced from Oryx, here and here); they are updated to the nearest 25 daily. All personnel losses are estimates or projections and should be viewed as such; they are updated as new information becomes available.
Russia
Ukraine
War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity
Russian forces in Ukraine have committed and continue to commit war crimes and crimes against humanity in the occupied regions of Ukraine, in violation of international law and basic human decency. Russian crimes in Ukraine constitute genocide and ethnic cleansing, with Russia’s stated war aims including the elimination of Ukrainians as a separate country, language, culture, and people.
No especially notable atrocities reported today.
Overview
Denmark announced that it would delay its first delivery of F-16 to Ukraine until the middle of 2024; the aircraft had previously been expected to arrive sometime around the New Year. The reason for their delay was unclear, but it is likely due in part to training requirements.
Regional Military Updates
Note: MilitaryLand maps are seventeen days old, and will not be updated for an indeterminate length of time until replaced by another source.
Northern Theatre
Svatove Front
Limited action. Russian attacks around Synkivka likely repelled. Fighting reported east of Kupyansk. Fighting reported west of Kreminna. Fighting reported south of Kreminna.
Bakhmut Front
Limited action. Russian attacks northwest of Bakhmut likely repelled. Russian attacks around Klishchiivka likely repelled. Russian attacks around Andriivka likely repelled. Russian attacks around Kurdyumivka likely repelled.
Southern Theatre
Donetsk Front
Significant action. The Russian Avdiivka Offensive is ongoing. Fighting reported southeast of Novokalynove. Fighting reported around Stepove. Fighting reported around the Avdiivka Coke Plant. Fighting reported east of Avdiivka. Fighting reported around Pervomaiske. Fighting reported around Marinka. Fighting reported around Novomykhailivka.
Velyka Novosilka Front
Limited action. Russian attacks southwest of Velyka Novosilka repelled.
Zaporizhzhia Front
Limited action. Fighting reported around Verbove. Fighting reported around Robotyne. Fighting reported around Kopani.
Kherson Front [Provisional]
Skirmishing continues to be reported along much of the left bank of the Dnieper River, most especially in and around Krynky.
Daily Conclusion
No report or assessment for today.
