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The Ukrainian Special Operations Forces have recently intensified their efforts to eliminate Russian occupying forces, especially in the Donetsk region. On the night of January 1, 2026, successful strikes were carried out against enemy command posts and warehouses, demonstrating Ukraine's tactical superiority. In 2025 alone, over 8,200 Russian occupiers were reported eliminated by the 60th Mechanised Brigade. Cumulative losses for Russia since the conflict began are staggering, with over 1,208,970 personnel reported dead according to Ukrainian Defence Forces. These figures highlight Ukraine's commitment to overpower Russian military strength through calculated precision strikes and ongoing defensive maneuvers in key conflict zones such as the Lyman and Kursk directions. Ukraine’s strategic use of drones and artillery continues to yield significant results.

What are the latest updates on the elimination of Russian forces?

Recent updates indicate that Ukrainian Special Operations Forces have successfully carried out operations targeting Russian command posts and warehouses in Donetsk, further weakening the occupying forces. The ongoing military engagement showcases the effectiveness of strategic strikes in diminishing Russian operational capabilities.

How significant are the Russian losses since the invasion began?

Since the Russian Federation's invasion began, Ukraine reports significant Russian losses with over 1.2 million personnel eliminated. This remarkable reduction underscores Ukraine's defensive strategy efficiency and resilience in facing one of the world's powerful armies.

What role do drones play in Ukraine's military strategy?

Drones are pivotal in Ukraine's military strategy, providing real-time intelligence and conducting precision strikes. Units like the SIGNUM and Omega-West special units demonstrate high effectiveness using drone technology to target and neutralize enemy combatants and equipment, significantly impacting Russian operational capabilities.

How have Ukrainian brigades contributed to combat efforts?

Ukrainian brigades, such as the 60th Mechanised Brigade and the Chervona Kalyna brigade, have successfully repelled numerous enemy attacks, showcasing exceptional coordination and combat capabilities. These brigades play a crucial role in maintaining Ukraine's defensive strength and strategy execution on the front lines.

What is the international response to the Ukrainian efforts against Russian forces?

The international community remains largely supportive of Ukraine's efforts, recognizing the challenging circumstances faced by its forces. The consistent successes of Ukrainian military operations against Russian forces often draw commendation and further international backing for their cause.

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Ukraine says 1.21 million Russian troops killed since full-scale invasion Russia’s total combat losses since start of war: about 1,216,930 personnel (+1,030 in past day), 11,526 tanks, 35,892 artillery systems, 23,882 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s Defense Forces have eliminated 1,216,930 Russian occupiers. 5 536 23 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Ukrainian T-72 crew wipes out Russian infantry near Siversk Ukrainian T-72 crew kills Russian infantry under FPV fire in Siversk direction. VIDEO In the Siversk direction of the front, the crew of a Ukrainian T-72 tank from the 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade demonstrated high combat skill by eliminating a group of Russian infantrymen in a treeline. 8 959 4 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Border guards used strike drones to hit the occupiers’ equipment and shelters in the Kursk direction "Steel Border" drone operators destroyed four vehicles, mortar and ammunition warehouse in Kursk direction. VIDEO Border guards operating FPV drones from the "Aquila" unit of the "Steel Border" brigade destroyed enemy equipment and shelters in the Kursk direction. 1 693 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Soldiers of the 46th Airborne Brigade of the Airborne Assault Forces repelled an assault by occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction Soldiers of 46th Brigade of Airborne Assault Forces repelled massive assault by occupiers in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO In the area of responsibility of the 46th separate airborne Podilsk brigade of AAF of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the occupiers made another attempt at a massive assault using armoured vehicles in the Pokrovsk direction. 3 716 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Repelling assault

Russian losses in the war against Ukraine exceeded 1.2 million people — General Staf Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 1,215,900 people (+1,040 per day), 11,521 tanks, 35,874 artillery systems, 23,874 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have eliminated 1,215,900 Russian occupiers. 3 817 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Soldiers of the 36th Marine Brigade Guard eliminated two occupiers on horseback in the middle of the road. 36th Brigade’s Vartovi drone eliminates two Russian infantrymen on horseback - animals unharmed. VIDEO Drone operators from the Vartovi Unmanned Systems Battalion of the 36th Marine Brigade eliminated two occupiers riding horses in the middle of a road. 4 964 11 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Ukrainian Strix defenders eliminated occupiers hiding under a bridge Strix attack drones eliminate group of occupiers hiding under bridge in Kharkiv region. VIDEO In the Kharkiv region, troops of the Strix strike UAV company carried out a skillful combat operation and killed occupiers who were hiding under a bridge. 3 884 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Kharkiv region Elimination of Russian occupiers

Omega fighters cleared a building in the village of Rodynske in the Pokrovsk direction. Omega-West special forces carry out assault in Rodynske. VIDEO In Rodynske, soldiers from the OMEGA-WEST special forces unit carried out search-and-strike operations to detect and destroy the enemy. 3 819 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

NRK destroys shelters with occupiers 20 kilometres to target: UGV delivers 12 mines straight into occupiers’ shelter. VIDEO Fighters of the 3rd Army Corps successfully conducted an operation codenamed "Abetka," during which a squad of Russian occupiers was taken out using a single unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). 6 574 8 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Drone attacks Russians Assault on quad bikes in snowstorm: SIGNUM pilots thwarted occupiers’ attack in Lyman direction. VIDEO On the road to Yampil, on the Lyman front, Russian occupation forces attempted an assault using quad bikes and unfavourable weather conditions. The enemy hoped to take advantage of snowfall, strong winds and limited visibility to secretly advance their assault group. 6 070 10 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Russian army losses in the war as of January 7 exceeded 1.21 million people Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 1,214,500 people (+1,040 per day), 11,515 tanks, 35,857 artillery systems, 23,865 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have eliminated 1,214,500 Russian occupiers. 3 509 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

The occupier’s body lies covered with snow Occupier walks among bodies of his 15 eliminated comrades, looking for survivors and reading prayer: "What have you done, you bitch of war. All boys are ’200’.". VIDEO A video filmed by a Russian soldier after a battle in which his assault group of 15 occupiers was completely eliminated has appeared online. 14 752 37 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Fighters of the 25th Brigade destroyed a column of enemy quad bikes in the Pokrovsk direction Drones of 25th Sicheslavska Brigade destroyed column of enemy quad bikes in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Drone operators from the 25th Separate Airborne Sicheslavska Brigade struck an enemy convoy of quad bikes in the Pokrovsk direction. 4 431 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russia’s losses in the war against Ukraine exceeded 1.21 million military personnel — General Staff Total combat losses of Russian Federation since start of war - about 1,213,460 people (+940 per day), 11,512 tanks, 35,831 artillery systems, 23,863 armoured combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have eliminated 1,213,460 Russian occupiers. 3 620 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

HUR First Line unit clears area, captures Russians in Zaporizhzhia First Line special operations soldiers of DIU of MoD captured occupiers in Zaporizhzhia direction. VIDEO Fighters of the First Line unit, part of the Timur Special Unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, carried out a special operation to clear the area of occupiers in the Zaporizhzhia direction. 5 895 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces captured occupiers

Soldiers of the 68th Brigade struck enemy equipment and personnel Soldiers of 68th Jaeger Brigade destroyed two vehicles and personnel of Russian forces. VIDEO Fighters from the unmanned systems battalion of the 68th Separate Jaeger Brigade "Dovbush Hornets" launched strikes against enemy equipment and personnel. 2 242 4 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Soldiers of the 92nd Brigade hit the occupier with a drone in the back Strike to Russian occupiers’ "decision-making centre" by operators of 92nd SAB. VIDEO A Russian "drone catcher" "caught" a strike UAV operated by 92nd Separate Assault Brigade (SAB). 5 327 13 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Ukraine drone video: 105th TDF brigade hits group of invaders, EW cars 105th TDF brigade drone hits group of 12 ruscists and explodes. VIDEO Ukrainian drone operators of the 105th Separate Territorial Defense Forces (TDF) Brigade struck a group of occupiers near a building. 10 153 16 Previously in trend: EW Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Belarusian volunteer sniper eliminated Russian soldiers in Donetsk region Belarusian volunteer snipers eliminate five occupiers in treeline. VIDEO Footage has surfaced online showing Belarusian volunteer snipers engaging the occupiers in a tree line. 4 835 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

A fighter from the 225th Assault Regiment eliminated three Russian soldiers in close combat in the Huliaipole direction. 225th Regiment fighter sets up ambush and eliminates three occupiers in close-range fight. VIDEO A soldier from the Morok Battalion of the 225th Separate Assault Regiment engaged in close-range small-arms combat and eliminated three occupiers. 18 136 71 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Close-quarters combat Elimination of Russian occupiers

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: Russia’s losses in the war against Ukraine have reached 1,212,520 Total combat losses of Russian Federation since start of war - about 1,212,520 people (+990 per day), 11,507 tanks, 35,785 artillery systems, 23,857 armoured combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have eliminated 1,212,520 Russian occupiers. 4 095 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Ukrainian Defence Forces struck a column of equipment and eliminated 10 Russians Occupiers whine about 10 eliminated fellow soldiers along with equipment after strike by Defence Forces. VIDEO In the published footage, a Russian soldier whines and films his dead comrades in the middle of the road. 19 601 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Soldiers of the 92nd Brigade struck 14 Russian attack aircraft with drones Minus 14 Russian assault troops: drones of 92nd Brigade fried ruscists. VIDEO Soldiers of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade named after Ivan Sirko carried out a successful raid against Russian infantry in their area of responsibility. 6 036 4 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Russian army losses exceeded 1.21 million General Staff data as of January 4 Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 1,211,530 people (+900 per day), 11,499 tanks, 35,756 artillery systems, 23,855 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have eliminated 1,211,530 Russian occupiers. 3 623 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Occupier blown up by a mine in the Siverskyi direction Russian soldier was blown up by mine and flew into air in Siversk direction. VIDEO A Russian soldier on a motorcycle attempted to break through to the Defence Forces' zone of responsibility but was blown up by a mine. 10 094 25 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Eliminated occupiers lie scattered across the terrain in Chasiv Yar after unsuccessful assaults. Dead occupiers lie scattered in Chasiv Yar after failed assaults. VIDEO In Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, Ukrainian drones recorded the aftermath of unsuccessful assaults by Russian troops. 10 077 19 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Battles for Chasiv Yar Elimination of Russian occupiers

In the Pokrovsk direction, fighters of the Rubizh brigade destroyed Russian forces and enemy equipment. Fighters of Rubizh brigade destroyed tank, armoured personnel carrier and occupiers’ shelters in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Fighters from the Rubizh brigade struck the occupiers' personnel and equipment in the Pokrovsk direction. 2 816 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russian army losses exceed 1.21 million since the start of full-scale war Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 1,210,630 people (+750 per day), 11,497 tanks, 35,744 artillery systems, 23,855 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have eliminated 1,210,630 Russian occupiers. 3 044 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

SSU SSU’s "Alfa" special forces killed more than 2,100 occupiers in two weeks. VIDEO Special forces from the "Alpha" Special Operations Centre of the Security Service of Ukraine are relentlessly eliminating the enemy on the front line. In the last two weeks alone, their strikes with UAVs and other firepower have inflicted massive losses on the enemy in terms of equipment, manpower and logistics. 4 102 12 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

report of the General Staff Total combat losses of Russian Federation since start of war - about 1,209,880 people (+910 per day), 11,494 tanks, 35,720 artillery systems, 23,851 armoured combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have eliminated 1,209,880 Russian occupiers. 5 183 10 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Destruction of the occupiers’ command post in the Donetsk region by SOF fighters SOF fighters destroyed enemy’s command post and warehouses in Donetsk region. VIDEO On the night of 1 January, units of the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces carried out a series of successful strikes on enemy military targets in the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk Oblast. 2 907 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Soldiers of the 60th Brigade reported the destruction of equipment and occupiers in 2025 in the Lyman direction. In 2025, fighters of 60th Mechanised Brigade take out more than 8,200 occupiers, dozens of tanks and 13,500 UAVs. VIDEO The painstaking work of artillerymen, infantrymen and drone operators of the 60th Separate Mechanised Brigade has yielded significant results in the fight against the enemy in the Lyman direction. 1 842 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

Russian female stormtrooper Total combat losses of Russian Federation since start of war - approximately 1,208,970 personnel (+1,060 per day), 11,488 tanks, 35,678 artillery systems, 23,849 armoured combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have eliminated 1,208,970 Russian occupiers. 3 893 15 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Steel Border border guards hit occupiers’ positions in Kursk direction with M101 "Steel Border" destroys enemy positions in Kursk direction. VIDEO Border guards of the "Steel Border" unit struck the occupiers’ enemy positions in the Kursk direction. 3 052 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Omega-West fighters hit a boiler pipe in Rodynske, where the occupiers were hiding. Omega-West drones hit occupiers hiding in a boiler house pipe in Rodynske. VIDEO Fighters of "Riddick’s Group" of the Omega-West special unit carried out a combat mission and killed enemy personnel in the settlement of Rodynske. 6 513 14 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

Soldiers of the 24th Brigade destroy equipment and Russian infantry in Chasiv Yar Situation in Chasiv Yar: Russians attack under cover of snowfall, using assault groups. VIDEO In the city of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast, the enemy is attacking under cover of snowfall, using assault groups, army aviation and rocket artillery. 3 013 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Battles for Chasiv Yar

Destruction of Russian automotive equipment Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 1,207,910 people (+1,000 per day), 11,481 tanks, 35,642 artillery systems, 23,845 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have eliminated 1,207,910 Russian occupiers. 3 683 11 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Russian assault troops surrounded the dugout of Ukrainian fighters but were eliminated by strike drones. BULAVA strike UAV company drones rescued their comrades from being surrounded by ruscists in rear. VIDEO Soldiers of the 3rd Mechanized Battalion of the Bohdan Khmelnytskyi Separate Presidential Brigade shared footage showing Russian assault troops pushing into the rear of Defense Forces. 8 078 9 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

SIGNUM battalion fighters eliminated 7 occupiers in the Lyman direction. SIGNUM drones eliminate seven ruscists in forest belt in Lyman region. VIDEO Ukrainian drone operators from the SIGNUM battalion struck enemy equipment and personnel in the Lyman direction. 3 328 5 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Azov’s 12th brigade takes up defensive sector in Dobropillia direction Azov’s 12th brigade takes up defensive sector in Dobropillia direction. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders from the 12th Azov Brigade said they have taken up a defensive sector in the Dobropillia direction. 6 619 20 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Situation in Dobropillia direction

Special forces of the 14th Brigade eliminated 8 occupiers in the Donetsk direction Chervona Kalyna brigade drones eliminate frightened occupier in garage in Donetsk region. VIDEO Troops of the Ivan Bohun 14th Operational Assignment Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine’s Chervona Kalyna used strike UAVs against Russian infantry in the Donetsk region. 5 382 9 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Soldiers from the 92nd Brigade eliminated a Russian assault group in a forest during a firefight Total combat losses of the Russian Federation since start of war - approximately 1,206,910 personnel (+1,220 per day), 11,477 tanks, 35,589 artillery systems, 23,841 armoured combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have eliminated 1,206,910 Russian occupiers. 3 670 10 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers

Soldiers of the 7th Corps of the Airborne Forces eliminated an occupier who pretended to be dead in the forest near Pokrovsk. Ruscist played dead in forest but was eliminated by 7th Air Assault Corps drones. VIDEO A Russian infantryman was eliminated in the snow-covered forest of Pokrovsk by soldiers of the 7th Corps of the Airborne Assault Forces. 5 918 8 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

Soldiers of the 43rd Brigade eliminated five occupiers with drone strikes and destroyed an enemy NRK. 43rd SMB fighters destroy enemy UGV and eliminate five occupiers. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders, while patrolling the area within their sector of responsibility,  eliminated five occupiers using drone munition drops. 2 660 5 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Soldiers of the 93rd Brigade eliminated an occupier in a firefight in the Kostyantynivka direction. 93rd Brigade scouts eliminate ruscist who mistook Ukrainian fighters for his own. VIDEO Ukrainian reconnaissance troops from the CHAMELEON TEAM company of the 93rd Separate Mechanised Brigade "Kholodnyi Yar" eliminated the occupier in a small-arms firefight. 6 546 12 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Close-quarters combat Elimination of Russian occupiers

Ukrainian drone eliminates occupier in the middle of the road Ukrainian drone hits occupier in backside in middle of road. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing a Ukrainian drone operator, while flying over the unit’s area of responsibility, approaching an occupier from behind and hitting him. 5 262 23 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Drones from the 33rd Brigade destroyed a column of occupiers on quad bikes who were trying to drive to Volodymyrivka. 33rd Brigade drones strike occupiers’ quad bike column on road to Volodymyrivka. VIDEO Drone operators of the "Legion" unmanned systems battalion of the 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade struck a column of quad bikes as occupiers tried to break through along the road to Volodymyrivka. 4 548 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Ukraine drone video: SIGNUM battalion destroys four guns near Lyman SIGNUM fiber-optic drones eliminate six occupiers and destroy four enemy guns near Lyman. VIDEO Pilots of the SIGNUM Battalion of the 53rd Separate Mechanised Brigade continue to demonstrate high effectiveness in using attack UAVs in the Lyman direction of the frontline in the Donetsk region. 1 881 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers