**Ukrainian Forces Repel Russian Assault on Border**
The 67th Separate Mechanized Brigade has repelled an assault by Russian troops near the village of Zhuravka in Sumy Oblast. The brigade’s statement said that Russian forces had tried to attack the settlement, but were unsuccessful.
Sumy Oblast is a region on Ukraine’s northeast border with Russia. It has been subject to daily attacks and is situated just across from Russia’s Kursk Oblast. The 67th Separate Mechanized Brigade did not specify when the breakthrough attempt was made.
The crowd-sourced monitoring website Deep State reported that fighting in Kursk Oblast has decreased in recent days compared to last week. However, assault activities continue mainly in the direction of Lebedevka-Sverdlikove, and battles are also taking place to control the village of Nikolayevo-Darino.
**Russia’s Attacks on Ukraine Continue**
On January 15, Russia attacked Ukraine using cruise and ballistic missiles, targeting critical infrastructure in several oblasts. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that Russia will likely attack again soon.
The Ukrainian military reported that a Russian experimental reconnaissance drone was shot down by anti-aircraft gunners and pilots of the 63rd Brigade.
**International Support for Ukraine**
Advisers to US President-elect Donald Trump are developing a comprehensive sanctions strategy aimed at facilitating a diplomatic resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war, Bloomberg reported.
The United Kingdom will provide new military aid for Ukraine, including 150 artillery barrels, a mobile air defense system, and an expanded training initiative with allied nations.
**Compensation for Ukrainian Families**
The International Register of Damage for Ukraine has begun accepting applications for compensation from families who lost close relatives due to Russia’s full-scale invasion.