Zelenskyy after military briefing: Russian losses must not decrease
Photo: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine (Getty Images)
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi briefed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the situation at the front. Russian forces continue their constant assaults, according to the Ukrainian President’s evening address.
According to Zelenskyy, the situation at the front is currently most difficult due to weather conditions and Russia’s attempts to act as if it is not required to end the war.
He said that assaults are ongoing and the defense of Ukrainian positions continues.
Zelenskyy thanked every Ukrainian unit and every Ukrainian soldier who is delivering results for Ukraine.
"Russian losses must not decrease. Our defense at the front is our strength in diplomacy. Ukraine must be strong," the President stressed.
Russia's losses
According to Ukraine’s General Staff, Russia’s estimated personnel losses have reached 1,220,950.
On January 12 alone, the Ukrainian command said 950 Russian servicemen were neutralized, a figure that includes those killed, wounded, captured, and missing in action.
The General Staff also reported significant losses of Russian military equipment. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Russia has lost 11,544 tanks, 23,899 armored fighting vehicles, 36,024 artillery systems, and 1,600 multiple launch rocket systems.
Meanwhile, on January 12, Ukrainian defenders raised the national flag over the Kupiansk city council building.
The city was fully cleared of Russian forces. The 2nd National Guard Corps Khartiia released a video showing the moment.
