The Russian military reports repelling five Ukrainian counterattacks in the Kupyansk direction, according to officials from the Ministry of Defense. The statement outlines how motorized rifle formations, aided by artillery and army aviation, successfully checked the assault groups of the 30th, 32nd, 60th mechanized brigades and the 57th motorized infantry brigade, which were reinforced with armored vehicles in the Sinkovka and Liman Lake areas. [Citation: Russian Ministry of Defense]
As a consequence of the counterattack attempts, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are said to have suffered losses, with approximately 150 soldiers killed or wounded and three mortars taken out of action, per the ministry’s briefing. [Citation: Russian Ministry of Defense]
On January 21, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that reconnaissance units from the Ivanovo Guards Air Force received state honors for their roles at the front in the ongoing conflict zone. The awards included the Order of Courage and multiple recognitions such as the St. George Cross, with additional medals like “For Courage” and honors named after Suvorov and Zhukov. [Citation: Russian Ministry of Defense]
Earlier disclosures from the Ministry referred to ongoing progress in the Krasnolimansk direction as part of the broader special operation. [Citation: Russian Ministry of Defense]