The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said there were 94 skirmishes between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours. Annhr Ukrinform
Many Russian sources said that the military will conduct a major offensive effort in Ukraine. Some sources estimate that the attack could have begun between January 12 and February 2 after the ground froze and Ukraine became increasingly “exhausted” in defending its position. . Importantly, although the number of personnel on the front lines allows Russia to conduct local operations, sources do not believe that the Russian military can support meaningful operational “breakthroughs”. dynamic.
Cold weather conditions appear to be affecting ground operations on both sides. Ukrainian forces in the southern regions of the country also reported that Russian aviation could not operate in the area due to icy weather.
ISW has previously assessed that freezing conditions could limit operations along the front. Russia will likely attempt to maintain or increase localized offensive operations across Eastern Ukraine in an attempt to gain and maintain the initiative even during less favorable winter weather. However, ISW also assesses that Russia will not be able to make significant operational breakthroughs.
In addition, ISW also reported that the Russian Investigative Committee will officially open an investigation into the large fire that destroyed a warehouse in St. Petersburg on January 13 belongs to one of the largest Russian online stores, Wildberries. The fire is said to have affected at least 70,000 square meters of property.
Unnamed sources close to the Russian Emergencies Ministry told Russian media outlet RBC that arson was one of the possible causes and an investigation had begun into how the fire started. . Other sources also said damages from the fire could exceed 11 billion rubles ($125 million).
