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Ukrainian Forces Report 136 Combat Engagements, Heavy Russian Losses

1/2/2026

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On December 29, the Ukrainian Defense Forces reported 136 combat engagements, mainly in the Pokrovsk sector, including 40 attacks, 31 air strikes, and over 3,200 drone strikes.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled assaults in various sectors and neutralized 130 enemy personnel.
By January 1, combat engagements reached 45, with attacks in Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka.
The General Staff reported Russian losses of about 1,208,970 troops since February 2022.

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On December 29, the Ukrainian Defense Forces reported 136 combat engagements, mainly in the Pokrovsk sector, including 40 attacks, 31 air strikes, and over 3,200 drone strikes.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled assaults in various sectors and neutralized 130 enemy personnel.
By January 1, combat engagements reached 45, with attacks in Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka.
The General Staff reported Russian losses of about 1,208,970 troops since February 2022.