At least 60 Ukrainian soldiers dead in one day in Belgorod
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Russia's Northern group announces that dozens of Ukrainian forces were killed in action in the Belgorod direction, with numerous losses inflicted on Ukraine.
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Ukrainian servicemen collect damaged ammunition on the road at the front line near Chasiv Yar town, in Donetsk, Ukraine, January 10, 2025 (AP)
Russia's Sever (North) group defeated the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Belgorod direction, with Ukrainian troops losing up to 60 servicemen and an armored vehicle in a day, group spokesman Yaroslav Yakimkin told RIA Novosti.
"The enemy's losses amounted to 60 servicemen, an armored combat vehicle, six vehicles and six field artillery pieces, including a Polish-made 155-mm Krab self-propelled artillery unit," Yakimkin said.
Similarly, last week, Russia's Tsentr (Center) forces have reportedly eliminated over 500 Ukrainian military personnel within 24 hours, according to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry.
The ministry's statement detailed that Ukrainian losses included more than 500 soldiers, six armored fighting vehicles, including a US-made M113 armored personnel carrier, 14 vehicles, and five field artillery guns.
Meanwhile, the Russian MoD claimed that its Zapad (West) forces have eliminated over 220 Ukrainian troops, two armored fighting vehicles, and an ammunition depot. In combat with the Yug (South) group, Ukraine lost up to 315 soldiers, five armored vehicles, four artillery guns, and an ammunition depot.
Russia's Vostok (East) forces have reportedly taken out over 165 Ukrainian soldiers, a tank, and three ammunition depots during the same period.
No land ceasefire
As talks of a potential ceasefire continue, it is worth noting that Ukraine previously rejected a land ceasefire, saying it would allow Russian ground forces to "regroup and resume hostilities later", the advisor to the head of the Ukrainian President's Office stated.
Serhiy Leshchenko said that Ukraine is not averse to a ceasefire, however, any potential agreement must not provide Russia with any advantage.
He also seemingly responded to US President Donald Trump's questions regarding Kiev's plan to end the conflict, saying Ukraine proposed several potential deals and initiatives that include ceasing air and sea operations, as well as attacks on energy facilities.
However, he stressed that Ukraine refuses a land ceasefire to prevent Russia's forces from regrouping and resuming their ground operations at a later date.
"You want a ceasefire—we are ready. But not on land, where Putin can take a few months to heal the wounded, recruit infantry from North Korea, and restart this war," he said.
