Record losses for Russia and preparation of circular defense in Balakliia, Izium - Thursday brief
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Russia lost a record number of soldiers in 2024. Meanwhile, the authorities of the Kharkiv region announced the preparation of a circular defense of Balakliia and Izium.
Read more about what happened on Thursday, January 2.
New anti-record: Russia loses nearly 36 motorized infantry divisions over year
In 2024, Russia suffered record losses - 430,790 soldiers. This number is nearly equivalent to 36 motorized infantry divisions.
Russia sustained more total losses last year than in 2022 and 2023.
Balakliia and Izium fortified for circular defense
In the Kharkiv region, the cities of Izium and Balakliia are being prepared for circular defense. In particular, the construction of fortifications continues, which is part of planned measures.
Energy sector experienced its most challenging year since war began
The past year was the most challenging for Ukraine's energy system since the start of the full-scale war. In 2024, the enemy began shelling as early as March, RBC-Ukraine reports, citing Herman Halushchenko, Minister of Energy of Ukraine.
The nature of the strikes, their complexity, and the weapons used by the enemy have changed.
Ukraine's Magura maritime drones destroy 2 Russian helicopters in Black Sea
Ukrainian reconnaissance men destroyed 2 Russian helicopters in the Black Sea. Another helicopter was also shot down.
According to preliminary information, the crews of these Russian aircraft were also eliminated.
Ukrainian forces repel one of most severe Russian assaults before New Year, Zelenskyy
Ukraine's Defense Forces repelled one of the fiercest Russian assaults on the eve of the New Year.
According to Ukraine's President, every day - both on December 31 and January 1 - the Defense Forces were repelling continuous Russian assaults in the Donetsk region.
Ukrainian forces strike command post of Russian army in Kursk region
On January 2, the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out a precision strike on the command post of the Russian army in the settlement of Marino, located in the Kursk region.
According to the General Staff, all necessary measures were taken during the strike to minimize the risks to the lives of local civilians.
