As the Russo-Ukrainian war enters its 314th day, let’s take a look at the main developments.
Here’s the current situation as of Tuesday, January 3, 2023:
Fight
- Kiev has claimed responsibility attack in Makiivka, a Russian-held city in Donetsk, which Russia said killed 63 soldiers. Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said the death toll was close to 400.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is planning a protracted campaign Iran’s drone attack to “deplete” Ukraine.
- Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said it had “successfully shot down” 39 Shahed-136/131 drones, two Orlan-10 drones and one Kh-59 cruise missile.
- Russian drones have hit infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital and surrounding regions, damaging energy facilities and causing several power outages, officials said.
Energy
- Wholesale European natural gas prices have fallen to their lowest levels since Russia invaded Ukraine 10 months ago and pushed gas prices to record highs.
- Russia’s Gazprom said it would ship 42.4 million cubic meters (mcm) of gas to Europe via Ukraine on Monday, a volume similar to that reported in recent days.
diplomatic
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen promised firm EU support for Ukraine during a New Year’s call with Zelenskyy.
- Zelenskyy said he expressed his gratitude to the EU in a phone call with von der Leyen as he waited for new aid from the bloc.
- Former German soldier and NATO general Hans-Lothar Domrose said a ceasefire in Russia’s war against Ukraine could be expected in 2023 and even as early as mid-year.
