SitRep - 20/01/23 - Ramstein brought no news
An overview of the daily events in the war between Russia and Ukraine. A day that was dominated by a - rather disappointing - Ramstein meeting. Russia that would have opened a front in Zaporizhzia and fighting around Bakhmut.
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As usual we start with Russian losses per 20/01. We also include -if available- Russian captured or destroyed equipment or personnel.
+770 men
+3 tanks
+6 APCs
+7 artillery pieces
The 45th is working in Soledar.
Today in the southern and eastern directions, two Russian UAVs, types "Merlin-VR" and "Orlan-10" were shot down.
Bakhmut slaughterhouse.
Over to the general events. Finland confirmed that they support Ukraine with an aid package worth €400 million euro's. For operational reasons and to guarantee the safe delivery of the aid, the content, method of delivery or schedule of the aid will not be announced by Finland.
The US and Germany held talks on Leopard tanks on the eve of Ramstein, but could not reach an agreement, writes CNN
Although, as the source said, before Austin's meeting with Pistorius in Washington, they were "very optimistic and confident that they will make progress".
Secretary of Defense made it clear, US is never abandoning Ukraine.
Slovakia and Czechia are ready to transfer Leopard 2 tanks received from Germany to Ukraine, Writes Frankfurther Allgemeine Zeitung. It concerns 30 Leopard 2 tanks, which were purchased and put into storage after decommissioning from warehouses in 🇨🇭and 🇩🇪 faz.net/aktuell/politi…
Poland may send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine without Germany's permission, - speaker of the German government.
Thousands protested in Berlin against Germany's stance towards Ukraine regarding the Leopard 2 tanks.
The US Treasury has recognized Wagner PMC as an international criminal organization and will adopt sanctions against it, The White House reports.
Portugal will send 14 M113 armored personnel carriers, 120-mm ammunition and medical equipment to Ukraine, reports the Ministry of Defense of the country
Cyprus is ready to transfer T-80U tanks to Ukraine in exchange for Leopard 2 from Greece. Cyprus is interested in transferring Russian tanks to Ukraine if it can get an adequate replacement.
To the fronts, if you want to see a full overview check out my interactive map.
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#Bakhmut
➡️Russian forces continue to push east from the Alpha Gas station, south from Ivanhrad and Opytne. Shelling has increased.
➡️Russian recon units were spotted SW of Bakhmut. They try to take advantage of the situation around Klishchiivka to bypass it north to Ivanivske.
#Klishchiivka
➡️Klishchiivka is mostly occupied by RU forces. Confirmed by my sources on the ground. The hills N/W are contested but still AFU dominant. Despite reinforcements the front is difficult.
➡️RU forces in Kurdyumivka took some ground towards Diilivka along the canal.
#Avdiivka
➡️Today Russia conducted a fairly big attack on Avdiivka from Opytne. Several assault groups backed up by armored vehicles and tanks rushed into Avdiivka from the west. Just like Vodyane recently, they ran into artillery and retreated, with heavy losses. Footage soon.
#Zaporizhzia
➡️RU forces claim there is an offensive, and several towns (like Lobkove just south of Stepove) are taken. For now all I know is that nothing changed there despite increased shelling and some attempted RU pincer moves near Hulyaipole/Orikhiv. Will try to verify.
That's all for today. Tomorrow a new episode as usual!
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NOËL
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