On Christmas, in particular, the enemy hit civilian infrastructure, the General Staff of the Armed Forces noted.

Yesterday, the Defense Forces of Ukraine repelled the attacks of the Russian invaders in the areas of 16 settlements.

In particular, the fighting took place near Stelmakhivka, Makiivka and Bilogorivka in the Luhansk region and Rozdolivka, Soledar, Bakhmut, Zalizny, Pervomaisky, Vodyany and Peremoha in Donetsk, the morning summary of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine says.

The General Staff added that last day the enemy launched 9 missile strikes, 3 air strikes and carried out 40 attacks from rocket salvo systems.

“In order to replenish losses and support the offensive, the enemy is moving personnel, weapons and military equipment and ammunition to the areas of hostilities. Despite the so-called “ceasefire regime” announced by the Russian occupiers, over the past day, the enemy has carried out 9 missile strikes, 3 air strikes and 40 shelling from rocket salvo fire systems,” the message says.

The enemy has struck, including on civilian infrastructure, there are wounded and dead among the civilian population.

The General Staff also noted that the threat of air and missile strikes remains on the entire territory of Ukraine.

Armistice in Ukraine for Christmas 2023 – this should be known

On January 5, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the head of the Ministry of Defense, Sergei Shoigu, from 12:00 on January 6 to 00:00 on January 7 to implement a “ceasefire regime along the entire line of combat engagement.” The Russian authorities also called on Ukraine to do the same.

The President’s Office of Volodymyr Zelensky called the ceasefire announced by Russia hypocrisy. Later, the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, emphasized that the only serious way to restore peace in Ukraine is the withdrawal of Russian troops.

The American Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported that the leader of the Russians suddenly ordered a truce to be declared on Christmas Day in order to smear the defenders of Ukraine.