Russian Invasion of Ukraine Situation Report #100

Military and Diplomatic Highlights:

· The Ukrainian military is reporting the following Russian losses:

o 375,270 Soldiers (Wounded or Killed)

o 6,171 Tanks

o 11,455 Armored vehicles

o 8,868 Artillery

o 6,934 Drones

o 331 Aircraft

o 324 Helicopters

o 1,818 Cruise missiles

· It was reported on January 16th, that Ukraine shot down a Russian A-50 MAINSTAY plane over the Azov Sea. A-50s provide Russian forces an airborne early warning system of threats as well as command and control functionality.

· On January 17th, France announced that it will provide Ukraine with 40 cruise missiles.

· The International Atomic Energy Agency reported that the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant on January 19th lost its immediate back-up power supply to the reactor units for several hours.

War and Atrocity Crimes Investigations Highlights:

· The Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine reported that between January 12-19 507 new war crimes were registered.

Humanitarian Impact and Response and Recovery Highlights:

· The Ukrainian State Emergency Services on January 16th accepted rescue equipment (quad bike, quadcopter, catamaran, and a professional 3D printer) from Poland.

· The Ukrainian Red Cross reported the following activities:

o On January 17th, an Emergency Response Team set up an aid station to help survivors from a missile strike on Kharkiv and aided in search and rescue operations.

o A total of 11 volunteers on January 17th aided survivors of a missile attack in Odesa.

· The UN reports that $3.1 Billion in funding is needed to support humanitarian operations:

o There are currently 14.6 million people (40% of the population) in need and 8.5 million have been targeted to receive assistance.

· On January 19th, a UN interagency convoy delivered seven tons of water, winter clothing and other supplies to the residents of Adviivka and Ocheretyne towns in the Donetsk Region.

· The U.S. State Department reported on January 17th that a total of 515 ships have traveled safely through the Black Sea Humanitarian Corridor. These ships carried 16.5 million tons of grain and cargo to global markets.

· The EU as of January 17th has received 3,752 requests for medical evacuations:

o A total of 3,019 missions have been completed.

o 28 missions are in progress.

o 14 missions are pending acceptance.

o 465 missions were cancelled.

Russian Dis-information Campaign Highlights:

· Russia continues to push disinformation on Russian economic miracle claims and global risks. The fact check is available here.

· Russian proxies and populists continue to spread disinformation that economic sanctions aren’t working.

Cultural Heritage Protection Highlights:

· The Ukrainian Ministry of Culture and Information Policy reports that at last 38 museums housing 1.5 items have been damaged or destroyed.

Sources:

· Russia’s war on Ukraine | UCPM MEDEVAC operations - DG ECHO Daily Map | 17/01/2024