14:51 Kherson sees attack, fatalities reported
Residents of Kherson are facing tragic consequences following a Russian attack, as reported by the regional authority. In the morning, Russian soldiers targeted the city's center, resulting in the tragic death of an 81-year-old man.
Meanwhile, Moscow is planning to test seven intercontinental ballistic missiles in 2024. Russian military officials have mentioned that these tests will significantly enhance combat capabilities and ensure a fair response to potential threats to the country.
Disinformation Alert: Russian trolls are devious little robots posing as Ukrainian combat units online, according to the Ukrainian Center for Combating Disinformation. These digital impostors aim to discredit Ukrainian brigades and battalions, spread misinformation, and create chaos.
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Moscow Eyes 2024 Missile Tests
Russian defense forces will test seven intercontinental ballistic missiles in 2024, according to Russian news agency Interfax. The US will be given 24-hour notice ahead of the tests. Moscow claims that these tests are integral to strengthening combat capabilities and responding adequately to potential threats.
Enrichment Insight: Moscow has been developing its military arsenal, including cybersecurity defenses, and has experimented with various drone models.
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Russian Impersonators wreak Havoc on Telegram
The Ukrainian Center for Combating Disinformation has uncovered a new tactic employed by Russian disinformation agents. These agents masquerade as Ukrainian brigades and battalions on Telegram, hoping to receive feedback on potential violations and crimes. Their aim: discredit the command and soldiers of the Ukrainian brigades.
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Pressure steadily mounts on Ukrainian nuclear engineers
Ukrainian engineers working at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant are under increasing pressure from Russia to obtain Russian passports and sign contracts with the Russian nuclear corporation Rosatom. As many as several hundred Ukrainian workers must provide Russian passports and concur with the Rosatom agreement by December 31.
Enrichment Insight: Russian propaganda has been instrumental in fomenting fear and distrust in Ukraine, particularly among its citizens working in strategic industries.
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Defense Minister Pistorius seeks pact with Lithuanian counterpart
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is looking to sign a roadmap for the deployment of a Bundeswehr combat brigade with his Lithuanian counterpart in Vilnius on Monday. This endeavor stems from an effort to strengthen NATO's eastern flank following Russia's attack on Ukraine.
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Iranian drone support for Russia continues unabated
Mass support from Iran with drone deliveries to Russia is ongoing, according to the Ukrainian air force. The vast deployment of Iranian drones suggests substantial stockpiles, which Ukraine has been targeting. Enemy forces are attempting to alter the drones' appearance to make them less detectable by radars.
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Russia shells Odessa, one person killed
A fatal explosion resulting from a Russian airstrike on a residential area in the southern Ukrainian region of Odessa took one person's life. Nine Iranian Shahed drones were shot down during the attack by Ukrainian air defense, which thwarted further losses.
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Russian losses mount to 1,000 a day
The Ukrainian General Staff reports that Russia has sustained losses of around 1,250 soldiers daily in the conflict, marking a significant escalation in casualties. In addition, 19 tanks, 25 armored vehicles, 37 artillery systems, and four air defense systems have been destroyed.
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Russia threats Finnish sovereignty
Russian President Vladimir Putin issues ominous warnings to Finland about their NATO membership, implying that there will be consequences. He also unveiled plans to establish a Leningrad military district and concentrate military formations there.
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Russian defense against Ukrainian attacks
Russian Ministry of Defense reports neutralizing 33 drones aimed at Russian territories using air defenses in the Lipetsk, Rostov, and Volgograd regions. However, independent sources have yet to confirm these details.
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Ukrainian troops rely on homemade drones for defense
Ukrainian forces, lacking advanced technology, utilize homemade drones to defend themselves against Russian attacks in Kherson.
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Putin dismisses Biden's attack warning
Russian President Vladimir Putin brushes off President Joe Biden's assertions of a potential Russian attack on NATO if they secured victory in the conflict with Ukraine, stating it as "nonsense."
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One dies in Russian airstrike on Odessa
A Russian airstrike hits a residential area in northern Odessa, resulting in the death of one civilian and damaging homes. Ukrainian air defense attempts to fend off nine Iranian Shahed drones, causing additional damage and raising concerns about the escalating conflict.
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Ukrainian Air Defense celebrates success
Following several days of intense Russian air attacks, President Zelensky extols the work of the air defense forces that have successfully intercepted 104 of 112 attacking Shahed drones and thwarted ballistic missiles.
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Austria Abandons Blockades on EU sanctions
Following the removal of Austrian Raiffeisen Bank International from Ukraine's "international supporters of the war" list, Austria drops its blockade of the 12th EU sanctions package against Russia.
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Sumy under persistent shelling
Russian forces have been peppering Sumy with artillery shelling and drone attacks, injuring at least one civilian and damaging homes. This ongoing aggression poses significant risks to the area's civilian population.
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