Lyman-Kupiansk axis: over 7K invaders killed or wounded since year-start

While the Russian invasion forces pursue their offensive efforts in the Lyman-Kupiansk direction, Ukrainian defenders have killed or wounded in action 7,055 Russian soldiers and officers, and destroyed 120 tanks and 218 armored fighting vehicles in the area since January 1.

That’s according to Volodymyr Fitio, the spokesman for the Ground Forces Command, who spoke on the air of the national telethon, Ukrinform reports.

The enemy has not abandoned its offensive efforts along the line stretching from Kupiansk to the village of New York, the spokesman said, adding that the Russians pull in reserves despite significant losses incurred.

“Since the beginning of this month, as of January 20, Ukraine’s forces have destroyed 120 enemy tanks, 218 armored fighting vehicles, and 178 artillery systems and mortars of various calibers. Also, a total of 7,055 Ruscists were either killed or wounded in action," Fitio reported.

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He added that the enemy pursues the attempts to advance in the Kupiansk, Lyman, and Bakhmut directions.

As Ukrainian defenders repel enemy assaults, the shape of the frontline remains dynamic, Fitio said in the context of urging Ukrainians not to believe enemy propaganda that reports successes of the invasion forces. At the same time, the spokesperson noted that the Ukrainian military takes up the most advantageous positions to preserve soldiers’ lives.

As reported by Ukrinform, Ukraine's defense forces eliminated 376,030 Russian invaders between February 24, 2022 and January 21, 2024, including 760 in the past day alone.

Also, Ukraine's forces destroyed 6,181 enemy tanks (+10 in the past day), 11,466 (+11) armored fighting vehicles, 8,875 (+7) artillery systems, 968 (+1) multiple rocket launchers, 655 (+1) air defense systems, 331 warplanes, 324 helicopters, 6,936 (+2) tactical unmanned aerial systems, 1,818 cruise missiles, 23 warships/cutters, a submarine, 11,862 (+14) military trucks and fuel tankers, and 1,392 (+3) units of specialized equipment.