The Russian city of Rylsk, located in the Kursk region, was battered by a heavy missile attack, with residents hearing explosions that sparked ensuing fires, according to various Russian media outlets Source : www.uawire.org/atacms-mi…
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ATACMS missile strikes cause destruction and casualties in Russia’s city of Rylsk
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Zelensky criticizes Putin with expletive, sparking diplomatic debate amid ongoing tensions with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sternly criticized Vladimir Putin, going as far as using an expletive against the Russian leader in response to comments about the “Oreshnik” missile. Zelens Source : …
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Belarus Weekly: EU imposes new sanctions on Belarusian officials, companies supporting regime
The EU imposes new sanctions on Belarusian officials and companies supporting the regime of Alexander Lukashenko. In response to Belarus and Russia’s artificial migration crisis, the EU pledged 170 mi Source : kyivindependent.com/belarus-w…
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Ukrainian Forces thwart Russian attack on Antonivsky Bridge amidst heavy shelling in Kherson region
Russian assault groups from Oleshky attempted to break through to the Antonivsky Bridge, a move that Ukrainian Defense Forces were well-prepared for, according to local sources. Kherson’s Regional Sta Source : www.uawire.org/ukrainian…
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Russia keeps key interest rate at 21%, defying expert expectations
Russia’s Central Bank decided on Dec. 20 to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at 21%, contrary to expert expectations of an increase, Russia’s state-owned TASS news agency reported. To rein in a Source : …
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Romania’s Response to Russian Air Threats: New Anti-Drone Measures
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Watchdog urges Zelensky to halt media intimidation, ensure press freedom
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) called on President Volodymyr Zelensky on Dec. 19 to ensure press freedom in Ukraine and hold accountable those who intimidate journalists. This follows grow Source : kyivindependent.com/watchdog-…
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Ukraine destroyed a Russian plane in Moscow. Russia shelled the center of Kyiv. IRIS from Germany
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Russia Strikes Kyiv: Six Embassies Damaged in Latest Assault, Killing One
At 6:36 this morning in Kyiv, air raid sirens blared, signaling the launch of at least two MiG-31K jets, followed by the announcement of incoming Kinzhal missiles. With light clouds over the city, the Source : natsecmedia.com/russia-st…
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Zaluzhnyi releases book 'My War,' first in planned trilogy
Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine’s former commander-in-chief and current ambassador to the U.K., released an autobiographical book titled “My War,” the first part of a planned trilogy, he announced on Dec. Source : …
NEWSFLASH: Christmas terror in central Kyiv
Editor’s Note: I felt the explosions this morning, which rattled the room I was in. This attack was the closest yet to our office, and from what we can tell the deepest strike into the heart of the ci Source : …
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Ukraine returns bodies of 503 more fallen defenders
Ukraine returns bodies of 503 more fallen defenders As a result of the repatriation activities, the bodies of 503 fallen Defenders were returned to the territory controlled by the Government of Ukrain Source : uacrisis.org/en/ukrayi…
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Ukraine begins receiving first funds covered by frozen Russian assets proceeds
Ukraine is already receiving U.S. funds under the framework of the G7’s $50 billion loan covered by profits from frozen Russian assets, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Dec 20. The World Bank’s Bo Source : …
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Russian missile attack damages 6 foreign embassies in Kyiv, Foreign Ministry says
A Russian missile attack on Kyiv damaged a number of foreign embassies on Dec. 20, Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi said at a briefing. The embassies of Albania, Argentina , Palestine, North Source : kyivindependent.com/russian-m…
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Russia’s war on Ukraine. 19.12.24
On the Kursk direction, Russian forces attempted to advance near Kruglenkoe, Plekhovo, Russkoe Porechie, and Cherkasskoe Porechie.
On the Kharkiv direction, Russian forces made slight advances in the center of Vovchansk. Enemy sabotage and …
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Ukraine launched ATACMS, Storm Shadow against Russian chemical plant on Dec. 18, Moscow claims
Ukraine attacked the Rostov Oblast’s Kamensky Combine, one of the largest chemical plants in Russia, with six U.S.-made ATACMS and four British Storm Shadow missiles on Dec. 18, Russia’s Defense Minis Source : …
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Weekly roundup. Ukraine resists Russia’s invasion. Days 1,027-1,031
Weekly roundup. Ukraine resists Russia’s invasion. Days 1,027-1,031 This week, heavy fighting raged all along the front lines. Russia continued to strike cities and towns across Ukraine with missiles Source : uacrisis.org/en/1027-1…
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Human rights activists draw the state’s attention to the Kremlin’s civilian hostages
Human rights activists draw the state’s attention to the Kremlin’s civilian hostages As of early October 2024, over 65,000 Ukrainians were recognized as missing, prisoners of war, and illegally impris Source : uacrisis.org/en/pravoz…
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Biden administration to announce its final $1.2 billion Ukraine aid package under USAI, Reuters reports
The Biden administration is planning to announce in the coming days its final aid package under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) worth around $1.2 billion, Reuters reported on Dec. 20 Source : kyivindependent.com/us-to-ann…
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Lithuania's new PM, ministerial cabinet visit Kyiv
Lithuania’s new ministerial cabinet arrived in Kyiv on Dec. 20, Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas said on X mere hours after Russia’s missile attack against the capital. “It is a privilege Source : …
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Ukraine retrieves bodies of 503 fallen soldiers
Ukraine has repatriated the bodies of 503 soldiers who died fighting against Russia, the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of the Prisoners of War reported on Dec. 20. The Geneva Conventions Source : kyivindependent.com/ukraine-r…
