Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 14, 2023December 14, 2023, 10:25pm ETClick here to see ISW’s interactive map of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. [22] Russian Security Council Deputy Chairperson Dmitry Medvedev claimed on November 9 that the Russian military has recruited 410,000 contract, volunteer, and conscripted military personnel since January 1, 2023, then later claimed on December 1 that the Russian military recruited over 452,000 personnel since January 1, 2023. [81] Russian milbloggers claimed that Russian forces are continuing heavy assaults near Stepove and are advancing along the railway line in the Stepove area. [83] Russian milbloggers also claimed that Russian forces are gaining a foothold on the southeastern outskirts of Avdiivka, particularly along Kolosova Street, although ISW has not observed visual evidence of Russian forces operating on or near Kolosova Street. [88] The Ukrainian General Staff stated that Ukrainian forces are holding Russian forces back near Krasnohorivka (on the western outskirts of Donetsk City) and Novomykhailivka.

Source: Washington Post December 15, 2023 04:49 UTC