Russian Defence Ministry on progress of special military operation as of 10–16 January 2026
In response to terrorist attacks launched by Ukraine against civilian objects on the territory of the Russian Federation, from 10 to 16 January, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation carried out one massive and six group strikes, which hit enterprises of the defence industry, energy, transport facilities and port infrastructure of Ukraine, fuel depots, military airfields, production areas, long-ranged unmanned aerial vehicles storage and launch sites, as well as temporary deployment points of Ukrainian armed formations and foreign mercenaries.
During the week, as a result of cohesive actions of units of the Sever Group of Forces in Sumy region, Komarovka (Sumy region) has been liberated.
Russian troops inflicted fire damage on manpower and hardware of two mechanised brigades, one air assault brigade, one assault regiment of the AFU, and one territorial defence brigade.
In Kharkov direction, strikes were delivered at formations of three mechanised brigades of the AFU, one territorial defence brigade, and one border guard unit of the Ukrainian Border Service.
In total, the enemy lost more than 1,345 troops, four armoured fighting vehicles, 92 motor vehicles, and ten field artillery guns in the Sever Group’s area of responsibility. Seven electronic warfare and counter-fire stations, 23 ammunition, fuel, and materiel depots were neutralised.
Units of the Zapad Group of Forces took more advantageous lines and positions. Strikes were delivered at manpower and hardware of three mechanised brigades, one airmobile brigade, one air assault brigade, one assault brigade of the AFU, two territorial defence brigades, and two national guard brigades.
The AFU losses in this direction amounted to more than 1,340 troops, one tank, 16 armoured fighting vehicles, 132 motor vehicles, and six field artillery guns. Six electronic warfare and counter-fire stations, as well as 26 ammunition depots, were neutralised.
As a result of resolute actions, units of the Yug Group of Forces liberated Zakotnoye in the Donetsk People’s Republic.
Strikes were delivered at formations of four mechanised brigades, one motorised infantry brigade, one assault brigade, one mountain assault brigade, one airmobile brigade of the AFU, one marine brigade, two territorial defence brigades, and two national guard brigades.
In total, the enemy lost more than 1,140 troops, two tanks, and 42 armoured fighting vehicles in the area of responsibility of the Yug Group of Forces. 105 motor vehicles, 22 artillery guns, eight electronic warfare and counter-fire stations, and 18 ammunition, fuel, and materiel depots were neutralised.
hree assault regiments of the AFU, one marine brigade, one territorial defence brigade, and five national guard brigades have been hit.
Over the past week, the enemy has lost more than 2,835 troops, three tanks, 30 armoured fighting vehicles, 60 motor vehicles, eight field artillery guns, and two electronic warfare stations.
The Vostok Group’s units continue to advance to the depths of the enemy’s defence and liberated Zhovtnevoye (Zaporozhye region).
Three mechanised brigades, one air assault brigade, three assault brigades, four assault regiments of the AFU, and one territorial defence brigade were hit.
The AFU losses in the area of responsibility of the Vostok Group of Forces amounted to more than 1,665 troops, 30 armoured fighting vehicles, 74 motor vehicles, eight field artillery guns, and four ammunition and materiel depots.
As a result of resolute actions, units of the Dnepr Group of Forces liberated Belogorye and Novoboykovskoye in Zaporozhye region.
Strikes were delivered at manpower and hardware of one mountain assault brigade, one coastal defence brigade of the AFU, one territorial defence brigade, and one national guard brigade.
Over the past week, the AFU lost up to 370 troops, one tank, five armoured fighting vehicles, 74 motor vehicles, seven field artillery guns, eight electronic warfare and counter-fire stations, as well as 12 ammunition and materiel depots.
Attack unmanned aerial vehicles, missile troops and artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces eliminated five MLRS combat vehicles, including one U.S.-made HIMARS MLRS vehicle and one Czech-made Vampire MLRS vehicle.
Air defence systems shot down 31 guided aerial bombs, 21 U.S.-made HIMARS MLRS projectiles, three Neptune long-range guided missiles, and 1,138 fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles.
In total, since the beginning of the special military operation, the enemy has lost:
670 aircraft,
283 helicopters,
109,344 unmanned aerial vehicles,
645 anti-aircraft missile systems,
27,154 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles,
1,642 MLRS combat vehicles,
32,613 field artillery guns and mortars,
51,993 units of support military vehicles.