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Ukraine Latest. Weekly Digest for December 16-22, 2024

Kyiv Administration Department Head exposed for fraudulent disability claim

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and National Police investigators have uncovered fraudulent actions by the Director of the Department of Social and Veterans Policy of the Kyiv City State Administration. The official is accused of unlawfully obtaining a second-degree disability status.

Over 100 activists, journalists killed during full-scale war – HR center

By the end of 2024, at least 121 activists, volunteers, human rights defenders, and journalists have lost their lives due to Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine.

Russians intensify shelling of northern border areas, no offensive grouping formation spotted – military

In the northern regions, the number of shelling attacks by the Russian forces along the border increased over the past day. However, there is currently no indication of the formation of an enemy offensive group to advance deeper into the Ukrainian territory.

Russians shell border community in Chernihiv region with artillery

On the afternoon of December 27, the Russian army fired with cannon artillery at the houses of civilians in the border community of Semenivka, Chernihiv region, damaging houses and outbuildings.

Russian strikes kill two, injure four in Kharkiv region in past day

Russian strikes in the Kharkiv region on December 26 left two people dead and four others injured.

Ukrainian forces down 13 Russian drones, 11 veer off course

Ukrainian forces downed 13 Russian drones between 19:00 on December 26 and 09:00 on December 27, while another 11 failed to reach their targets, likely due to electronic jamming.

Bomb disposal experts neutralize unexploded Russian Kh-59 missile in Kharkiv

Explosive technicians from Ukraine's State Emergency Service have neutralized a Russian Kh-59 cruise missile that fell on a private household in Kharkiv.

War update: 114 clashes recorded so far, fiercest battles seen in Kurakhove, Pokrovsk axes

A total of 114 combat engagements have been reported along the frontlines since day-start on Thursday, December 26, as battles are still in progress in six directions, the fiercest ones in Kurakhove and Pokrovsk axes.

Russians launch “Molniya” drone at Kharkiv, damages house

The Russian army struck Kharkiv with a Molniya drone, damaging a house.

Russian troops attack Slatyne in Kharkiv region, 1 killed, 1 wounded

Russian troops attacked Slatyne in Kharkiv region, according to preliminary reports, there are dead and wounded.

War update: 217 clashes along frontlines, battles fiersest in Pokrovsk, Vremivka axes

Over the past day, December 25, a total of 217 combat engagements have been recorded on the Ukrainian battlefield, with the situation remaining tense in the Pokrovsk, Vremivka, and Kurakhove directions.

Ukraine downs 20 Russian drones, 11 veer off course overnight

Ukraine’s Defense Forces overnight Thursday shot down 20 Russian drones, while 11 more veered off their intended course.

Ukrainian poet and prose writer Bezpaltsev killed on front lines

Ukrainian poet and prose writer Oleksii Bezpaltsev has died while fighting in the Russian-Ukrainian war.

War update: Ukrainian forces repel 47 Russian attacks in Pokrovsk sector

Ukraine's Armed Forces engaged in 211 combat clashes with Russian forces on December 25, with the Pokrovsk sector seeing the heaviest fighting.

Russians attacked Dnipropetrovsk region with missiles, artillery and drones, there is destruction

During the day, Russian troops attacked Nikopol and Kryvyi Rih districts, Dnipro and Kamianske.

Woman killed as Russian forces shell Novoosynove in Kharkiv region

A woman was killed following a Russian strike on Novoosynove in Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv region early on December 25.

Over 70 buildings damaged after massive Russian attack on Kharkiv

A massive Russian attack on Kharkiv early on Wednesday, December 25, has left 74 buildings damaged.

Ukraine downs 113 air targets as Russia attacks energy facilities in seven regions

As of 12:00 on Wednesday, December 25, Ukraine’s Defense Forces have shot down 55 Russian cruise missiles, four guided air missiles, and 54 drones.

Russian troops strike at Kharkiv with Shahed

Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with Shahed, a fire broke out.

Russian army strikes in Prykarpattia, part of region without electricity

A part of Ivano-Frankivsk region was left without electricity supply as a result of the morning Russian attack on Ukraine.

Poland scrambles fighter jets amid Russian missile attack on western Ukraine

Polish fighter jets took off Wednesday morning in the wake of the Russian missile attack on Ukraine.

Russians massively attacking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure - minister

Russian missiles once again target critical energy infrastructure across Ukraine.

Explosions heard in Kryvyi Rih

Sounds of explosions have been reported in the city of Kryvyi Rih amid an air raid alert.

Ukraine introduces emergency blackouts amid Russian missile attack

Due to the ongoing massive missile attack on the territory of Ukraine, measures to limit electricity consumption have been put in place.

Russian missile attack: explosions in Dnipro

A number of blasts were reported in the city of Dnipro amid the ongoing air raid alert.

Nearly dozen blasts in Kharkiv as Russia fires off missiles

Russia launched a massive missile attack on the city of Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine, where a series of explosions were reported Wednesday morning.

Explaining: Military aid from Germany, new military training standards, housing for IDPs

The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.