December 4, 02:10 PM • 28148 viewsIn the Kursk sector, Russian troops lost more than 38,000 soldiers and more than a thousand pieces of equipment. More than 700 occupants were taken prisoner, which helped to exchange 189 Ukrainian soldiers.
The head of the GUR refused to comment on the impact of the operation in Kursk region on the situation at the front. Budanov confirmed that Russia is capable of continuing the war at the current level.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported daily losses of about 1,700 troops. The total losses of Russian troops in Ukraine over the year reached 427,000.
Russia has passed a law to write off debts of up to 10 million rubles for new military personnel starting in December 2024. British intelligence attributes this to Russian losses, which reached 1,523 people a day in November.
The house of Oleh Poberezhnyuk, commander of the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, was searched. The officer is being charged with inaction by the military authorities after a scandal involving abuse of soldiers and illegal construction.
Ukrainian troops faced serious challenges in the Kursk region due to exhaustion and demoralization. Russia has deployed 50,000 troops, including North Korean units, resulting in the loss of 40% of the captured territory.
Since the beginning of 2024, the losses of Russian troops have exceeded 421 thousand people. The total enemy losses for the entire duration of the war amount to about 785 thousand soldiers.
The President of Ukraine reported on massive losses of DPRK troops at the front and their killing by his own troops. Russia deliberately sends Koreans into combat without protection and prevents their capture.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces plans to increase the training period for the military to 2 months. It is also expected to provide a 14-day adaptation of recruits in brigades and update the standards of the BGMT.
A platoon commander of the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade has been notified of being suspected of abusing three soldiers. The suspect, who was beating and humiliating his subordinates from February to May, is currently hiding from the investigation.
A member of the Verkhovna Rada's National Security Committee spoke about the impossibility of mass demobilization due to threats to national security. The rotation system for the military is also not fully implemented due to the escalation at the front.
According to preliminary data, the number of killed and wounded DPRK soldiers in the Kursk region exceeds 3,000. The President warned of the risks of further increasing military aid from North Korea to Russia.
Oleh Poberezhnyuk, commander of the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade, was released on bail of UAH 908,000. He is suspected of using the military to build a private house and other abuses.
The court has imposed a pre-trial restraint on the commander of the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He is suspected of using the military to build a private house instead of serving.
Russian troops have switched to assaults in small groups of 2-3 people instead of groups of 10-15 soldiers. The enemy is actively using fiber-optic FPV drones and Lancets.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced the intensification of Russian offensive actions in several areas at once. The UK promised to significantly increase its support for Ukraine in 2025.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced an increase in Russian troops in Ukraine by 100,000 in 2024. The situation remains tense along 1,130 kilometers of the front line.
Ukraine's defense forces are actively engaged in combat operations on the frontline, which is over 1170 kilometers long. The situation is most difficult at the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, and Russia is engaging DPR army units in Kursk region.
Dmytro Lubinets responded to an appeal regarding the abuse of military personnel in the 211th Brigade. Criminal proceedings have been initiated, the commander has been notified of suspicion, and searches have been conducted.
Resistance to Ukraine's actions to liberate the peninsula is growing in occupied Crimea. Ukraine is considering a political and diplomatic way of de-occupation due to a lack of military capabilities.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported intensive Russian offensives in the Kursk region involving North Korean units. DPRK mercenaries have already suffered significant losses.
The Main Inspectorate of the Defense Ministry will check the facts of bullying and extortion in the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade. Minister Umerov announced the establishment of the Military Ombudsman institution to protect the rights of servicemen.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyy sent a commission to verify information about abuse in the 211th Pontoon Bridge Brigade. The commander of the unit has been temporarily suspended from his duties.
The spokesperson for the Khortytsia military unit denied the information about the presence of Russian subversive reconnaissance groups in Pokrovsk and fighting on the outskirts of the city. Fierce fighting continues in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy is losing up to 400 troops daily.
Russian troops are near Pokrovsk and are constantly shelling the city. The enemy uses small group tactics to probe the defense, but suffers significant losses.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief reported enemy losses of about 400 people daily in the Pokrovsk sector in December. Syrskyi noted that this area remains one of the most difficult.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine visited the 38th Marine Brigade in the Pokrovsk sector, where fierce fighting continues. Due to the enemy's superior strength, Ukrainian troops have to use non-standard solutions to strengthen their defense.
Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrsky reported to the President on successful strikes against Russian military and fuel and energy facilities. He also reported on the record losses of the Russian army in November and December.
“Power outage schedule” became the most popular query for Ukrainians on Google in 2024. Other top searches included Euro 2024, Oleksandr Syrsky, 20 Days in Mariupol, and EcoFlow.
At the meeting of the headquarters, the president instructed to check the training system of Ukrainian soldiers and make the necessary changes. Sirsky reported on the situation at the front and the Kursk operation.
