Key developments on Jan. 13: Russia claims to occupy 2 more villages in Ukraine's east; Kyiv hasn't confirmed Ukraine's special forces claim to repel North Korean assault in Russia's Kursk Oblast, killing 17 soldiers Ukraine opens doors to foreign firms for military equipment modernization Germany announces first deliveries of promised RCH 155 self-propelled howitzers UK […]

Ukrainian forces are repelling Russian assaults near Uspenivka, Hannivka, Trudove, and Romanivka in Donetsk Oblast and "are taking necessary measures" to prevent encirclement, the Khortytsia group of forces reported on Dec. 13. The statement comes as analysts raise concerns about a growing risk of Ukrainian units being encircled in the area. The DeepState monitoring group […]