🇺🇦 The 61st Mechanized Brigade repelled a Russian infantry assault on Makhnovka, Kursk region, using tanks, artillery, and drones.

President-elect Trump has made ending the Ukraine war a priority, appointing Gen. Keith Kellogg as envoy. Analyst Robert Clark says a deal could emerge by Easter but warns it will depend on sacrifices from both Zelensky and Putin.

https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-putin-zelenskyy-moscow-kremlin-frontline-live-sky-news-latest-12541713?postid=8886774#liveblog-body

According to Russian sources, not much has changed in Kursk region. In the past day, Russian forces focused on countering Ukrainian infantry near Berdin, reportedly halting two vehicles and ~30 personnel. Ukrainian troops are regrouping near Kosytsya to hold their positions. Fighting is still ongoing.

🚁 A Ukrainian FPV drone attempted to strike a Russian Ka-52 “Alligator” attack helicopter mid-air but only just missed its target.

Hackers have reportedly breached Russia's Rosreestr, stealing a massive amount of sensitive personal information belonging to millions of Russians. The leak reportedly includes 1TB of files or 2 billion lines of data. Among the stolen information are full names, approximately 401,000 unique email addresses, around 7.5 million unique phone numbers, postal addresses, passport details (including series, number, and issuance information), dates of birth, and SNILS (social security numbers). This breach represents one of the largest data leaks in Russia's history.

🇺🇸 The Pentagon is set to announce a large, final military aid package to Ukraine during the upcoming "Ramstein" meeting, per AP. The exact amount is unknown, but around $4 billion remains unused. However, it’s not expected to be the full amount.

https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-pentagon-trump-military-russia-9520044b8acf5af66e08cab0bcbe8653

Zelensky's evening speech

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There are many meetings today.

The Ministry of Defense and the General Staff - all the packages that are available, as well as our needs. Subject-wise, we are preparing for "Ramstein".

The report of the Foreign Intelligence Service - many questions, our perspectives.

Also, today we discussed some details of our work with the European Union - regarding the negotiation process. There were the Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, government officials, and the Office team. This year should be as productive for us in the negotiations regarding Ukraine's accession to the EU as it is necessary for Ukraine, and therefore for the security of our entire Europe. This year, Poland will initially hold the presidency of the EU, and Denmark will hold the presidency for the second half of the year. Our very responsible partners. On the Ukrainian side, we will provide everything necessary to take the right steps.

Fighters of the 33rd Assault Regiment, alongside their counterparts, are conducting offensive operations in the Kursk region. They employed mortars, tanks, self-propelled artillery, cluster munitions, and D-30 guns, targeting a group of around 20 individuals.

Belarus has increased its military presence on the Ukrainian border. Ground forces units have been deployed to the Stolin, Lelchitsy, Mozyr, and Gomel districts, reports Hajun.

Fighters of the "Rarog" UAV batallion within the 24th Mechanized Brigade, destroyed two Russian BMD-4s, two BMP-2s, and struck two T-80 tanks near Chasiv Yar.

A truck carrying ammunition supplies for Russian forces in the Pokrovsk direction, didn't make it.

Yuriy Ignat returns to the Air Force: appointed head of the Communications Department of the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The 07/01/25 SitRep on Ukraine is ready: https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1876737961254961463.html

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Occupied Berdyansk, Donetsk region and Rostov region in Russia are under UAV attacks, according to Russia monitoring channels. Powerful explosions are reported.

Russians are hitting #Sudzha with S-300 missiles, already destroying several of their own villages. At least 3 S-300 rockets have hit Sudzha, and towns like Sverdlikove, Lebedivka, Malaya Loknya, Daryino, Makhnovka, and Plyokhovo have been destroyed.

Reported as the result of a HIMARS GMLRS strike on Russian positions in the occupied part of the Kherson region.

Ukrainian UAVs over Rostov