Two civilians injured in Kherson region by Russian drone
In the town of Beryslav in Kherson region, two civilians were injured due to the enemy dropping explosives from a drone.
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24 December 2024
Ukrainian border guards foil Russian motorcycle assault in Siversk direction
Ukrainian border guards used drones to thwart a Russian assault on motorcycles in the Siversk direction.
Battles near Makarivka: Ukrainian Defense Forces conduct stabilization measures to prevent encirclement – AFU
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are conducting stabilization measures and striving to prevent encirclement near Makarivka, close to Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk region.
Ukrainian paratroopers capture 11 Russian soldiers, including Belarusian citizen
Fighters from the 77th Separate Airmobile Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces, in cooperation with adjacent units, captured 11 servicemen of the Russian army, one of whom was identified as a Belarusian citizen.
Putin possibly orders advances through fields, small settlements instead of siezing Pokrovsk – ISW
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin may have tasked the Russian military with securing territorial gains rather than seizing major settlements. Specifically, he may have instructed the military command to delay the seizure of Pokrovsk.
Water and electricity supply disrupted in two districts of Kherson after shelling
After the Russian shelling, there were interruptions in electricity and water supply in the Shumensky district of Korabelny district and Dniprovsky district of Kherson.
AFU defeat convoy of Russian armored vehicles in Vremivsk sector
In the Vremivsk direction, near the village of Novyi Komar, Ukrainian defenders defeated a column of Russian armored vehicles and destroyed enemy personnel.
Pentagon: US to increase missile production, some to be provided to Ukraine
The US Department of Defense announced on Monday that it had awarded Williams International a USD 253.7 million contract under the Defense Production Act (DPA) to increase missile production, including as part of military assistance programs for Ukraine.
Houses damaged in Khmelnytsky region as result of Russian drone attack
In the Khmelnytsky region, a house, a car, and an outbuilding were damaged as a result of an attack by Russian drones.
Russians fired 20 times at border of Chernihiv, Sumy regions over
Over the past day, Russian troops fired 20 times with various types of weapons along the border of Chernihiv and part of Sumy regions, resulting in a total of 75 explosions.
No Russian missile carriers spotted off Crimea coast
Russia has no warships deployed on combat duty in the Black Sea or the Sea of Azov.
Russia’s combat casualty toll in Ukraine estimated at 777,720
Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia is estimated to have suffered a total of 777,720 casualties, including 1,630 killed or wounded in the past day alone.
Europe to increase arms production for Ukraine - Commissioner for Defense
In 2025, about 2 million artillery shells will be produced in EU countries.
First unit of Ukrainian Legion departs for Ukraine – Ambassador
The first unit of the Ukrainian Legion formed in Poland has already departed for Ukraine to continue training.
23 December 2024
Border guards show how they destroy enemy equipment, warehouses, hideouts near Kreminna
A unit of the “Phoenix” brigade of the “Pomsta” brigade destroyed a tank, an infantry fighting vehicle, 12 enemy vehicles, as well as its fuel and lubricant depots and infantry near Kreminna.
Drones attacked Millerovo airfield in Russia
The Millerovo airfield in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation is under attack, with shots and explosions.
North Korea’s casualty toll in Kursk region exceeds 3,000 - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, following the meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief on Monday, reported that the number of North Korean soldiers killed or wounded in action in Kursk region now exceeds 3,000.
Information about encirclement of Ukrainian forces on Vremivka front false – military
The information about the encirclement of the Ukrainian Defense Forces units in Makarivka on the Vremivka front, spread by media, is false.
War update: 164 combat clashes on frontline since day-start, fighting ongoing in nine sectors
Since the beginning of the day, December 23, there have been 164 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the frontline, with the most Russian attacks recorded in the Pokrovsk sector.
At least 60% of ammo used by Russia against Ukraine supplied by North Korea – CCD
At least 60% of the ammunition Russia uses to strike Ukraine is obtained from North Korea.
Russian POWs claim North Korean troops fighting alongside them in Kursk region
Soldiers of Ukraine’s 80th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade, part of the Airborne Assault Forces, have captured four Russian soldiers in Kursk region. The captives revealed that North Korean military personnel are fighting alongside Russian forces.
No signs of Russian offensive group formation on northern borders – military
The situation in the frontline Chernihiv and Sumy regions remains stable, with no signs of enemy force concentration for offensive actions.
Russia launched about 2,300 drones in Ukraine in November - British intel
In November, Russia launched about 2,300 unilateral strike UAVs of various types at the territory of Ukraine, which once again exceeded the total number for the previous month.
Russian military intensifies activity near Velyky Potemkin Island - Voloshin
Russian troops in the southern direction continue to attempt to land on Kozatsky Island, and have recently intensified their efforts on Velyky Potemkinsky Island.
Defense Forces do not confirm information about possible encirclement of AFU in Vremivsk direction
The situation in the Vremivsk sector is complicated, with Russian troops conducting more than 40 assault operations a day for several days in a row, but it is not possible to talk about the possible encirclement of Ukrainian troops.
Russian army uses small infantry groups in Kharkiv region
Russian troops are using small infantry groups in the area of responsibility of the “Kharkiv” military operation.
Russian army abandons frontal assault tactics in Kurakhove sector - military
Russian troops in the Kurakhove direction have abandoned the tactics of frontal assaults, instead trying to cut off the logistics of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and deliberately destroying urban development.
Russians attack village in Kharkiv region, man wounded
A man was wounded in Kharkiv region as a result of Russian shelling of Dvorichna, Kupiansk district.
Ship evacuating Russian equipment from Syria breaks down in open sea - intelligence
The cargo ship Sparta, which Russia sent to evacuate its weapons and equipment from Syria, broke down along the way.
Seoul: N. Korea set to dispatch more troops, send suicide drones to Russia
The DPRK is likely preparing for an additional deployment of troops and arms supplies to Russia, possibly including one-way attack drones.