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Ukraine Repels Record Russian Assaults as Drone Warfare Escalates

Ukrainian forces have thwarted over 50 Russian attacks in the Pokrovsk sector and held the line in Novopavlivka, while Russia intensifies drone strikes targeting civilian infrastructure.

This illustrative image from December 20, 2022, shows a destroyed T-72 Russian tank in the village of Bohorodychne, eastern Ukraine.
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Overview

  • Russian forces launched over 3,500 strikes in 24 hours, including 3,443 kamikaze drones, causing damage across Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy regions.
  • Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 50 assaults in the Pokrovsk sector, eliminating 203 Russian troops and destroying enemy equipment, including drones and artillery systems.
  • Fierce fighting continues in the Novopavlivka sector, where Russian forces are attempting breakthroughs but are suffering heavy personnel losses of around 150 troops daily.
  • Russian drone attacks damaged civilian infrastructure, including a school in Chernihiv and vehicles in Sumy, prompting war crimes investigations by Ukrainian authorities.
  • Ukraine’s counteroffensive efforts include destroying a Russian hangar containing $4 million worth of armored equipment, showcasing the growing role of drones in modern warfare.