Ukrainian forces struck Russian positions in the Kursk region, while the U.S. announced new aid. Here are the key updates for January 7th.

The United States of America is set to announce a significant military aid package for Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the command post of the 810th Separate Brigade of the Marine Corps of the Russian Armed Forces in the Kursk region.

For more details on what happened on Tuesday, January 7, read the article from RBK-Ukraine.

Russia's War Against Ukraine: Latest News

In the Kurakhove direction, The Defense Forces are countering the enemy's attempts to leverage their numerical superiority and escalate the offensive.

A Ukrainian F-16 pilot set a historic record by shooting down six cruise missiles in a single sortie.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the command post of the 810th Separate Brigade of the Marine Corps of the Russian Armed Forces near the settlement of Belaya (Kursk region).

Umerov Appointed Kubrakov as His Advisor on a Voluntary Basis

Defense Minister Rustem Umerov noted that Alexander Kubrakov's experience as Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Infrastructure, and Head of "Ukravtodor" "is significant and will aid in improving the supply and logistics system within the Armed Forces of Ukraine."

Ukrainian Special Forces "Neutralized" a Group of North Korean Soldiers in the Kursk Region, Showcasing Their Personal Items

Operators from the 8th Special Operations Regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 13 North Korean servicemen: five in direct combat and another eight using drones.

One of them was found with an automatic weapon with a collimator sight, a Chinese-Russian radio station "Azart," a drone detector, and an identification card that differs from a standard military ticket. The discovered items may indicate his affiliation with the officer corps.

Russians Attacked a City in the Border Area of Chernihiv Region, Casualties Reported

The city of Semenovka came under enemy fire, which endured throughout the night. The enemy targeted it with artillery, leading to residential buildings catching fire due to shelling on the evening of January 6.

By the morning of January 7, the enemy also hit civilian infrastructure, damaging a local enterprise. Buildings and homes of residents were also affected, with three individuals injured.

The City of Mecca is Sinking: Saudi Arabia Hit by Massive Flooding

According to media reports, Saudi Arabia was struck by a storm with torrential rains, leading to widespread flooding. The holy cities of Mecca, Medina, and Jeddah were particularly affected.

Photos and videos from the scene are circulating online, showing streets transformed into rivers. Due to the heavy rains, vehicles were nearly completely submerged, and the force of the water was strong enough to sweep cars off the roads. Local residents are currently evacuating or seeking refuge in safe areas.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine Hold Their Ground in Western Kurakhove, Including the TPP

This was stated by the representative of the Joint Forces Operation "Khortytsia," Viktor Trehubov. According to him, the Russians are attempting to destroy even low-rise buildings in Kurakhove, making it difficult to establish a defensive position.

"The situation in Kurakhove is quite dire right now because a significant portion of the city has been destroyed. Ukrainian troops are holding their ground in the western part, particularly on the western outskirts, including the TPP located in the city," he emphasized.

British Intelligence Calls December 2024 the Worst Month for the Russian Army

The agency noted that Russian casualties (killed and wounded) in the war against Ukraine reached a new monthly maximum in December 2024. These losses are attributed to infantry attacks and are not expected to decrease.

Specifically, last month Russia lost 48,670 military personnel killed and wounded, with December 19 marking a record daily loss of 2,200 individuals.

Trump: Russia Attacked Ukraine After Seeing the Withdrawal of U.S. Troops from Afghanistan

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump emphasized that the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan was conducted "poorly."

"And because of that, I believe, Russia went ahead and attacked Ukraine when they saw this. They said, 'These guys are incompetent - they don't know what they're doing.' But now we know what we're doing," he added.

Trump Made a New Statement Regarding the War in Ukraine

During a press conference at his residence in Mar-a-Lago, Trump stated that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin mentioned that NATO should not be linked with Ukraine.

"It was almost like it was carved in stone. Then Biden said that Ukraine should be able to join NATO. Thus, Russia finds NATO right at its doorstep," Trump said.

The U.S. Plans to Announce a Significant Military Aid Package for Ukraine: AP Reveals the Date

According to the publication, the announcement of the package is likely to occur during Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's visit to Germany for the "Ramstein" meeting on January 9.