MOSCOW, January 5. /TASS/. Russia’s Armed Forces have thwarted 18 attacks by Ukrainian troops in the Kupyansk area over the past week with the adversary’s total losses amounting to over 485 personnel and six tanks, including a Leopard 2, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

"The enemy losses amount to more than 485 troops, six tanks, including one Leopard 2, 11 armored fighting vehicles, 24 cars, seven Olkha and Czech-made Vampire MLRS launch pads as well as eight field artillery guns. Additionally, three Ukrainian army’s munitions and fuel depots were eliminated," the military agency added.