Ukrainian defenders have eliminated an additional 1,650 Russian invaders in the past day. The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) also destroyed 14 tanks, 18 armored combat vehicles (ACVs), 22 artillery systems, and 1 enemy air defense system, reports the General Staff of the AFU.

The total combat Russian losses from February 24, 2022, to December 27, 2024, are estimated to be:

• personnel – about 782,510 (+1,650) Russian troops were eliminated;
• tanks – 9,644 (+14);
• armored personnel vehicle – 19,951 (+22);
• artillery systems – 21,379 (+22);
• MLRS – 1,256;
• anti-aircraft warfare systems – 1,032 (+1);
• airplanes – 369;
• helicopters – 329;
• UAV operational-tactical level – 20,999 (+28);
• cruise missiles – 3,003;
• warships/boats – 28;
• submarines – 1;
• vehicles and fuel tanks – 32,262 (+82);
• special equipment – 3,668 (+1).

It was previously reported that South Korean intelligence confirmed information about the capture of a wounded North Korean soldier by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region. The relevant information appeared on Ukrainian media resources the previous evening.

Additionally, it should be noted that in the report published on December 27 by the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW) regarding the situation on the front lines in various directions, it was stated that the AFU had success near Toretsk, where they regained previously lost positions. At the same time, Russian occupiers were recorded to have advanced near Kupiansk, Pokrovsk, and Velyka Novosilka settlements.

One Russian ship, armed with Kalibr cruise missiles, has been deployed on combat duty in the Black Sea as of the morning of December 27, reports the Ukrainian Navy.

The military clarified that, in the event of a missile attack, the Russian ship could launch up to four Kalibr missiles in a single salvo.

Meanwhile, according to the Ukrainian Navy, no enemy ships have been detected in the Sea of Azov.

Additionally, the military reported the presence of eight Russian ships in the Mediterranean Sea, three of which are equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles. These ships have the capacity to launch up to 26 missiles in total.

The military also noted that no Russian vessels passed through the Kerch Strait in the past 24 hours.

The Ukrainian Navy stated that Russia continues to violate the 1974 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) by disabling automatic identification systems.

Notably, during the last massive combined attack on the morning of December 26, Russian forces also used Kalibr missiles, launching them from the Black Sea. At that time, the enemy deployed four Kalibr missile carriers, with a total salvo of up to 28 missiles.

Following that, Russian forces left one Kalibr missile carrier in the Black Sea.