On January 2 local time, the Russian Ministry of Defense said that Russian troops had attacked Ukrainian targets in many directions. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said that the Ukrainian army launched several strikes against Russian positions and weapons and equipment assembly points on the same day. On January 2 local time, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Konashenkov reported that the Russian air and space forces used high-precision weapons to strike the temporary deployment sites of foreign mercenaries in Donetsk and Kharkov regions. In the direction of dividend man, the Russian army attacked the 13th and 95th air assault brigades of Ukrainian army. In the direction of Kupiansk, the Russian army attacked the 103rd and 105th territorial defense brigades of the Ukrainian army. In addition, Russian troops shot down several Uzbek UAVs in Zaporoge and other areas. On January 2 local time, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said that the Russian army continued to focus on launching attacks in Bakmut, Kupiansk, Avjevka and other directions. The Ukrainian army launched air strikes on the Russian air defense system positions and other targets, and repelled Russian attacks near several settlements in Lugansk and Donetsk. In addition, the Ukrainian air defense system shot down several Russian UAVs. (Outlook New Times)