General Staff Latest: AFU struck the Russian command post, two ammo depots and three enemy artillery systems
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General Staff Latest: AFU struck the Russian command post, two ammo depots and three enemy artillery systems

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
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In Kherson's direction, the enemy does not give up its intention to knock out our units from the bridgeheads on the left bank of the Dnipro River. Thus, during the day, two unsuccessful attempts to storm the positions of our troops were made.

What is happening in different parts of the front

The AFU General Staff provided operational information regarding the Russian invasion as of 6:00 p.m. 02/06/2024.

The operational situation in the east and south of Ukraine remains difficult.

During the day, 81 combat clashes took place.

Also, the enemy launched four missiles and 17 air strikes. Also, the enemy fired 45 MLRS rockets at the positions of our troops and populated areas.

On Volyn and Polisia's directions, the operational situation has not changed significantly.

On the Siversk and Slobozhansky directions, the enemy carried out airstrikes in the areas of Veterynarne, Okhrimivka, and Mala Vovcha settlements of the Kharkiv region. More than 20 settlements were hit by enemy artillery and mortar attacks.

The enemy did not conduct offensive (assault) actions in Kupiansk's direction. It carried out an airstrike in the area of the Pishchane settlement of the Kharkiv region. More than 15 settlements came under artillery and mortar fire.

In the Lyman direction, our soldiers repelled 14 attacks near Bilogorivka of the Luhansk region, Terny and north of Hryhorivka of the Donetsk region, where the enemy unsuccessfully tried to break through the defence of our troops.

In the Bakhmut direction, the Defense Forces repelled eight attacks in the Bohdanivka and Klishchiivka districts of the Donetsk region, where the enemy tried to improve the tactical position.

In the Avdiivka direction, our defenders repelled 20 attacks near Novobakhmutivka, Avdiivka and another eight attacks in the areas of Pervomaiske and Nevelske of the Donetsk region, where the enemy tried to break through the defences of our troops. Also, the enemy carried out an airstrike in the area of the settlement of Oleksandropol in the Donetsk region.

In the Mariinka direction, the Defense Forces continue to hold back the enemy near Georgiivka, Pobieda and Novomykhailivka in the Donetsk region. Here, the occupiers tried to improve the tactical position 14 times.

The enemy did not conduct offensive (assault) actions in Shakhtarsk's direction. It carried out airstrikes in the areas of settlements of Staromayorske of the Donetsk region and Novodarivka of the Zaporizhzhya region. About ten settlements were hit by artillery and mortar attacks.

In the Zaporizhzhia direction, the Defense Forces repelled four attacks near Robotyne and to the west of Vervove in the Zaporizhia region, where the enemy, with the support of aviation, unsuccessfully tried to break through the defences of our troops. More than 20 settlements were hit by artillery and mortar attacks.

In Kherson's direction, the enemy does not give up its intention to knock out our units from the bridgeheads on the left bank of the Dnipro River. Thus, during the day, two unsuccessful attempts to storm the positions of our troops were made. Kherson, Novoberyslav and Beryslav of the Kherson region came under artillery and mortar fire. The enemy also shelled the areas of Ivanivka, Krynky, Novotyaginka, and Tokarivka settlements of the Kherson region with anti-aircraft missiles.

New AFU's successes in the war against the Russian army

During the day, the aviation of the Defense Forces struck 13 personnel concentration areas and two enemy anti-aircraft missile systems. Ukraine's air defence destroyed one Kh-59 guided air missile.

Units of the missile forces struck one command post, one personnel concentration area, two ammunition depots, and three enemy artillery pieces.

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We will have to make sacrifices. What will happen to Russia in 2025?

We will have to make sacrifices. What will happen to Russia in 2025?
Source:  Bloomberg

Bloomberg News spoke with experts to understand what specifically will happen to Russia's economy as it continues its war of aggression against Ukraine.

Points of attention

  • The economic situation in Russia is deteriorating because Putin does not want to stop the war against Ukraine.
  • The fall in oil prices could be a painful blow to the Kremlin and its war machine.

Putin has driven the Russian economy into a dead end

Oleg Vyugin, an economist and former high-ranking Central Bank official, made a statement on this matter.

In his opinion, the relatively good period for the Russian economy has already ended.

"High inflation is eating away at all this seemingly short-term success," the expert emphasized.

One cannot also ignore the fact that the aggressor country faces sanctions, a weakened currency, unclear prospects for oil prices, and the fear of losing support from China.

As noted by Serhiy Dmitriev, an information technology specialist, high interest rates have failed to curb price growth, which is more than double the target.

According to him, record borrowing costs have already become noticeable for the aggressor country.

What's next?

As mentioned earlier, the Central Bank forecasts inflation at 4.5-5% by the end of the year, and the key rate at an average of 17-20%.

Sofia Donets, an economist at T-Investments, predicts that this will be a year of belt-tightening for Russia.

For consumers and businesses, this means reduced credit for purchases and investments. The collapse in oil prices is one of the biggest risks to the economy in 2025, Donets believes. If the price falls even lower, Russia will have to make sacrifices, she says.

Promsvyazbank believes that a quick end to the war could contribute to the strengthening of the ruble, the return of foreign investors and export revenues.

However, if dictator Putin does not hurry with this, inflation and tough policies will persist, which will be a new blow to the Russian economy.

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Attack on Kryvyi Rih. Ukrainian Air Force shoots down 3 Russian missiles

Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Russian missile

The Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down three Iskander-K ground-based cruise missiles that Russia used to attack Kryvyi Rih at 2:10 p.m. on January 9.

Points of attention

  • The Ukrainian Air Force effectively intercepted and destroyed three Iskander-K ground-based cruise missiles launched by Russia towards Kryvyi Rih.
  • Details of the Russian attack on Ukraine revealed, including the shooting down of 46 attack UAVs and drones in various regions.
  • Enemy drones launched from Russian cities were dismantled by a coordinated effort involving aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, and electronic warfare units.
  • The successful defense operation showcases the preparedness and effectiveness of the Ukrainian Defense Forces in safeguarding against hostile aerial threats.
  • Despite damages to private homes in some regions, the Ukrainian Air Force's swift response prevented further consequences and ensured the protection of civilian areas.

Ukrainian Air Force shoots down 3 Russian missiles

On the afternoon of January 9, Russia attacked Kryvyi Rih with three Iskander missiles.

All enemy air targets were destroyed by Ukrainian air defense.

The Air Force revealed details of the Russian attack on Ukraine

According to the military, as of 09:00, it was confirmed that 46 Shahed attack UAVs and other drones were shot down in Poltava, Sumy, Kharkiv, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, and Mykolaiv regions.

24 enemy drone simulators were lost in location (without negative consequences).

The downed drones damaged private homes in Kharkiv, Sumy, and Cherkasy regions. According to the Air Force, the drones were launched from the areas of the Russian cities of Millerovo, Orel, Kursk, Bryansk, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk.

To repel the attack, aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups of the Air Force and Defense Forces of Ukraine were involved.

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