The situation on the front remains difficult and tense. In total, 100 combat clashes have occurred since the beginning of the day on December 27.
Points of attention
- The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 34 assaults by the Russian army in the Pokrovsky direction in a single day, highlighting the ongoing intensity of the conflict.
- 100 combat clashes have occurred on various fronts since the beginning of the day on December 27, showcasing the challenging and tense situation on the front.
- Enemy artillery shelling and air strikes targeted Ukrainian military positions in regions like Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv, with Ukrainian soldiers steadfastly holding their defenses.
- Russian invaders conducted multiple assaults and air strikes on Ukrainian positions in different directions, with Ukrainian troops successfully repelling attacks and holding their ground.
- The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine provided operational information on the Russian invasion, detailing the ongoing battles, enemy advances, and Ukrainian defense efforts to protect their territories.
Current situation on the front on December 27
Operational information as of 16:00 on 12/27/2024 regarding the Russian invasion was provided by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Today, enemy artillery shelling from the territory of the Russian Federation affected the areas of settlements in Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions, such as Porozok, Semenivka, Tymofiivka, Velyky Prykil and Turya; the enemy struck Velyka Pysarivka with MLRS. In addition, the occupiers carried out air strikes with KABs on Osoyivka and Uhroidy, and also hit Oleksandrivka and Popivka with unguided air rockets.
Today, in the Kharkiv direction, Russian invaders twice stormed the defensive lines of the Ukrainian army in the Vovchansk area, the battle is ongoing. Enemy aircraft struck Veterinarne and Kozacha Lopan with unguided aircraft missiles.
In the Kupyansk direction, the enemy, with the support of assault aircraft, twice actively advanced on the positions of our units in the Lozova area. Ukrainian soldiers are holding their defenses steadfastly, and clashes are still ongoing.
Today , in the Lymansky direction, the invading army carried out 17 attacks on Ukrainian positions near Pershotravneve, Novoyehorivka, Nadiya, Terni, Torske, Zarechny, Dibrova, and in the Serebryansky Forest. Five clashes are ongoing.
In the Siversky direction, the invaders twice tried to advance on the positions of our troops in the area of Bilogorivka and in the direction of Viymka, but were repulsed.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Ukrainian soldiers repelled two assault actions near Chasovy Yar.
In the Toretsk direction, the Russians tried to dislodge our units from their occupied positions near Shcherbinivka and in Toretsk, where the Defense Forces repelled four attacks. One battle is still ongoing.
Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has already made 34 attempts to push our defenders from their occupied positions in the areas of Myrolyubivka, Promyen, Vozdvizhenka, Lysivka, Dachenske, Novy Trud, Shevchenko, Novoelizavetivka, Novovasylivka, and Vovkovy since the beginning of the day in the Pokrovsky direction. The defense forces are holding back the onslaught and have so far repelled 25 enemy attacks. The enemy's losses are being clarified.
Fighting continues near Petropavlivka, Slovianka, Dachny and Kurakhiv in the Kurakhiv direction. According to updated information, nine attacks by the occupation army have been repelled today, and three attacks are ongoing.
Four clashes are ongoing in the Vremiv direction , in total, the enemy has attacked seven times today near Konstantinopolske, Rozlyv, Novy Komar, and Novodarivka. In addition, the enemy has carried out air strikes with KABs on Konstantinopol, Oleksiivka, and Zeleny Pol.
In Kursk Oblast, Ukrainian defenders have repelled 11 offensive actions by the invaders, and six clashes are currently ongoing. Russian aviation has also carried out five strikes, using nine guided bombs on its territory.
Current and total losses of the Russian army in the war against Ukraine
personnel — about 782,510 (+1,650) people,
tanks — 9644 (+14) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,951 (+18) units,
artillery systems — 21,379 (+22) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 132 (+1) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20999 (+28),
cruise missiles — 33 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32,262 (+82) units,
special equipment — 3 thousand 668 (+1)
Yesterday, the Defense Forces' aviation, missile troops, and artillery struck ten areas of concentration of enemy personnel and munitions, destroying one command post, one enemy artillery system, and one other important enemy facility, the General Staff added.
