Ukrainian officials Volodymyr Fityo and Oleh Synehubov denied reports of an imminent large-scale Russian offensive in Kharkiv Oblast, stating that intensity has decreased due to weather and that Russian forces are using the time to deploy reinforcements.

Ukrainian military has not observed a change in the composition of Russian forces in Kharkiv Oblast

Intensity of Russian attacks in the Kupyansk direction has decreased in the past three days due to bad weather

Russian forces are using slower tempo to deploy reinforcements and train units

Remnants of Iskander-M missiles found in Kharkiv after latest Russian strikes had erased markings

Missiles were not manufactured in Russia

Research is being conducted to establish the country of origin

Volodymyr Fito labelled The Telegraph report as 'nonsense' and 'not worthy of attention'.

Oleh Syniehubov stated no clusters of Russian forces have been recorded in Kharkiv Oblast.

Russia has not abandoned plans to occupy Kharkiv Oblast.

Russia may further attack critical and energy infrastructure of Kharkiv and the oblast.

On Jan. 5, the ISW said Russian forces may scale up offensive operations in Kharkiv Oblast in an attempt to seize Kupiansk.

There are currently no signs of enemy troop concentrations in the Kharkiv region

The border situation in Kharkiv region remains unchanged

There are no clear reasons to anticipate a Russian Armed Forces offensive in the near future

The Telegraph published an article claiming Russian forces plan a large-scale offensive in Kharkiv region, potentially starting January 15.

Unspecified Ukrainian military intelligence units told journalists that Russian troops may increase air attacks around January 7 to coincide with Christmas celebrations.