Ukraine’s air defense forces down all nine Shahed UAVs in Russian attack on Ukraine
Ukraine’s air defense forces destroyed all nine Shahed combat drones used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine last night.
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22 December 2023
Air defense destroys 24 out of 28 Shahedes at night
At night on December 22, 2023, Russian occupation forces attacked with 28 Shahed attack drones from the areas of Kursk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk - Russia, and Chauda - Crimea.
21 December 2023
Russia spreads fake news about Umerov’s children allegedly having US citizenship
Russian propagandists are actively spreading fake narratives about the so-called U.S. citizenship of the children of Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
Mobile fire groups down 67% of Russian kamikaze drones in Ukraine’s north overnight Thursday
Mobile fire groups operating in the Northern zone destroyed 67% of Shahed one-way attack drones launched by the enemy late Wednesday and early Thursday.
Wartime Tarot Readings in Russia
Information and psychological operations have been actively used by the Russians since the very outset of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Spreading disinformation, Russian narratives, and rocking the psyche are additional tools in the war they are waging against Ukrainians. Russian fortune-tellers on tarot cards have also played their part in the information war.
Crimea Bridge shut down amid explosions reported in Kerch
In the city of Kerch, temporarily occupied Crimea, locals reported a number of explosions, while the Crimea Kerch Bridge was shut down for traffic.
Crimea Bridge shut down amid explosions reported in Kerch
Crimea Bridge shut down amid explosions reported in Kerch
Umerov wants to mobilize Ukrainian men living abroad
Ukraine would like all Ukrainian men of conscription age, who currently live abroad, to visit the recruitment centers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
In Cherkasy region, debris from drones downed at night damaged several buildings, roof of house
In the Cherkasy region, the Air Defense Forces shot down four attack drones at night, as a result of the fall of the wreckage several outbuildings and the roof of a residential building were damaged.
Enemy shells community in Sumy region with mortars - eight explosions recorded
At night, the Russian military fired mortars at the Krasnopil community.
Russian drones attack Ukraine from three directions
Russia launched overnight Thursday several groups of Shahed kamikaze drones at Ukraine from three directions: Chauda in occupied Crimea, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, and Kursk.
20 December 2023
Chinese company planning to build tunnel to Crimea added to list of war sponsors
The National Agency for Corruption Prevention (NACP) has added China's second largest state-owned construction company, China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC), to the list of international sponsors of the war. It continues to work in Russia, building subways, bridges, and highways.
Russia’s space comms center, military unit hit in Crimea - media
On December 20, two strikes affected Russian military units in the temporarily occupied Crimea, as a result of which a Russian border guard was injured and equipment was damaged, including a satellite antenna.
Russia commits war crime compelling Ukrainians in occupied areas into military – HRW
Russian authorities continue to conscript Ukrainian civilians in occupied areas or otherwise try to forcibly enlist them, including those in detention, into the Russian military.
Ukraine’s air defense units destroy 18 enemy Shahed drones attacking country last night
On the night of December 20, 2023, Russian troops attacked Ukraine’s territory with Shahed-type loitering munitions, having launched them from the temporarily occupied Crimea (Chauda, Balaklava).
President sees Ukraine’s victory as de-occupation of all territories, including Crimea, Donbas
There are many opinions on what Ukraine’s victory is, but it is necessary to understand what security guarantees Ukraine will receive in the future.
19 December 2023
Volodymyr Zelensky: Ukraine must fight on, Ukrainians must fight
Ukrinform has put together the main excerpts from today’s big press conference by President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine.
Prisoner exchange complicated due to Russia's position - Zelensky
The process of exchanging prisoners with Russia is complicated, but work is ongoing to return Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Recovery of $5B from Russia for Crimean assets of Naftogaz: UK court recognizes Hague decision
A court in the United Kingdom has recognized the decision of the Hague arbitration to compensate Naftogaz Group for $5 billion for assets seized by Russia in Crimea.
European Council unveils details of new package of sanctions against Russia - 61 individuals, 86 institutions on list
The European Council has published the content of the 12th package of sanctions Russia adopted the day before: new restrictive measures apply to 61 individuals and 86 Russian institutions.
18 December 2023
President Zelensky: New sanctions against Russia to reduce economic foundation of war
The newly introduced sanctions against Russia will help to reduce the economic foundation of the war.
Almost all large ships of Russian Black Sea Fleet hidden in Novorossiysk - satellite images
The Russian Black Sea Fleet has hidden almost all "serious ships" in Novorossiysk, including Kalibr cruise missile carriers.
Partisans spot Russian air defenses in Sevastopol
Ukrainian partisans have spotted enemy air defense systems in temporarily occupied Sevastopol.
17 December 2023
ISW analyzes Bild's article on Russia's plans to occupy Ukraine by end of 2026
German news outlet Bild published an article on December 14 that unspecified intelligence findings and sources indicate that Russia plans to occupy Ukrainian territory beyond the four illegally annexed Ukrainian regions throughout 2024-2026.
16 December 2023
Missile attacks on Kyiv: why are dangerous
Our air defense capabilities are of a high class. But citizens should not ignore the alarm
14 December 2023
Ukrainian air defense forces shoot down 41 out of 42 Shahed drones
The enemy attacked southern Ukraine with 42 Shahed-136/131 unmanned aerial vehicles from 19:00 on December 13, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
13 December 2023
Russia deploying additional UAV launch sites in Ukraine – UK intel
Russia is highly likely dispersing the launch capabilities of its Shahed-type UAVs in several locations to complicate Ukrainian air Defence efforts.
Ukrainian air defense forces shoot down nine Shahed drones in Odesa region
Ukraine's air defense forces shot down nine Shahed-131/136 one-way attack UAVs late on Tuesday, December 12.
Russia could not occupy any Ukrainian village this year - Zelensky
Russian troops could not occupy a single Ukrainian village during Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine this year.
Ukraine’s air defense downs 10 ballistic missiles, 10 kamikaze drones
The air defense forces of Ukraine intercepted 10 kamikaze drones and 10 ballistic missiles Russia launched overnight Wednesday.