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Ukrainian defenders drive Russians out of some positions near Verbove – General Staff:

Ukrainian troops have forced the Russians to retreat from some positions near Verbove in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and prevented them from breaking through their defences on the Avdiivka and Kupiansk fronts.

Source : General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook , information as of 06:00 on 3 January

Details : On the Zaporizhzhia front , Ukraine's Defence Forces repelled an attack by Russian forces near Robotyne (Zaporizhzhia Oblast). Ukrainian troops advanced in the area of Verbove, forcing the Russians to abandon some positions.

In the area of responsibility of the Khortytsia Operational Strategic Group on the Kupiansk front , Ukrainian defenders repelled seven Russian attacks near Synkivka and east of Petropavlivka (Kharkiv Oblast), where the Russians unsuccessfully tried to break through Ukrainian troops’ defences.

On the Bakhmut front , Ukrainian soldiers repelled six attacks by the Russians near Bohdanivka, Klishchiivka and Andriivka (Donetsk Oblast).

In the area of responsibility of the Tavriia Operational Strategic Group on the Avdiivka front , Ukrainian defenders continue to restrain the Russian forces, who keep trying to encircle Avdiivka. Ukrainian soldiers are steadfastly holding the line, inflicting significant losses on the Russians. Ukrainian defenders repelled 8 Russian attacks near Novobakhmutivka, Berdychi and Avdiivka, and 16 more near Pervomaiske and Nevelske (Donetsk Oblast). Ukrainian defenders improved their tactical position northeast of Novobakhmutivka.

On the Kherson front , Ukrainian soldiers are continuing to take measures to expand their bridgehead. Despite significant losses, the Russians kept trying to drive Ukrainian units from their positions. During the past day, the Russian forces made nine unsuccessful assault actions. --->READ MORE HERE

Ukraine repels seven Russian assaults on Kupiansk axis:

Ukrainian defenders repelled seven enemy attacks in the Kupiansk direction, and another six – in the Bakhmut area, killing 234 Russian invaders in action and destroying 78 units of military equipment.

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

"Our defenders repelled seven enemy attacks in the Kupiansk direction and six – in the Bakhmut direction. In the Lyman direction, the enemy is now regrouping, pulling up reserves and preparing to continue offensive efforts," said Fitio.

According to him, in the past day, the enemy tried to storm Ukraine’s positions near Synkivka and east of Petropavlivka. The Russians dropped guided aerial bombs on Serebryanske Forestry and launched seven airstrikes, using Su-34 and Su-35 warplanes and fire support helicopters. Also, 11 drone strikes were reported and 445 artillery and mortar strikes.

"Nevertheless, our defenders managed to kill or injure 133 Russian occupiers and destroy 37 units of Russian equipment, including two armored fighting vehicles and two D-30 guns," Fitio said.

In the Kupiansk direction near Synkivka, the enemy pursues its offensive attempts, at the same time moving along the roads where the Ukrainian defenders have repeatedly destroyed enemy manpower and their equipment.

In the Bakhmut direction, the fighting continued near Bohdanivka, Klishchiivka, and Andriivka as the enemy is trying to advance toward Chasiv Yar. The Russians launched 15 kamikaze drones at Ukraine’s positions, also firing off 358 artillery rounds. --->READ MORE HERE