Updated Situation Report - December 24, 2024, 11:55 UTC
Executive Summary
The military situation in Ukraine remains highly dynamic, with intense fighting across multiple fronts. Russian forces continue to make significant territorial gains, particularly in the Donetsk and Kursk regions. Ukrainian forces are heavily reliant on drone warfare to counter Russian advances and target infrastructure but face challenges related to troop morale, manpower shortages, and ammunition supply issues. The strategic situation is marked by a complex interplay of ground offensives, aerial attacks, drone warfare, and logistical challenges. Both sides are adapting to the evolving nature of the battlefield, with a notable increase in the use of psychological warfare and information operations.
Donetsk Oblast
Kurakhove
Russian forces control approximately 80% of Kurakhove and have liberated Konstantinopolskoe (Ostrovskoe) and Zelenovka.
They are advancing on Yantarnoye and have destroyed a bridge over the Volchya River between Konstantinopol and Andreevka.
Ukrainian forces are reportedly leaving the city.
Clashes continue near Kurakhove, Petropavlivka, Sontsivka, Stari Terny, Dachne, Kostyantynopil, and Andriyivka.
Russian aviation conducted airstrikes at Kotlyne, Zvirove, Uspenivka, Kostyantynopil, and Andriyivka.
Launches of guided air bombs were reported against Konstantinovka and Chasov Yar.
Russian forces are also advancing south of Pokrovsk towards Ukrainka and have reportedly entered Pisky.
Russian forces have reportedly broken through to Yantarne and are completing the assault on Kurakhove.
South of Zelenivka, Russian units have occupied several forest belts on a 2.5 km wide and 1.2 km deep area.
High-intensity battles are reported in the areas of northern Shevchenko, Peschanoye, Novovasilevka, Novooleenovka, Ukrainka, Slavyanka, Petropavlovka, and southern Shevchenko.
Vremivka Direction
Russian forces captured Storozheve and formed a new "pocket" near Velyka Novosilka. They also liberated Uspenovka and Novyi Komar.
Ukrainian forces withdrew from the "Uspenivka pocket", and Russian forces have reportedly encircled Ukrainian forces in Makarivka.
Clashes continue near Novodarivka, Kostyantynopilske, Rozlyv, Rozdolne, Storozheve, Velyka Novosilka, Novyi Komar, and Novosilka.
The Ukrainian 48th Separate Artillery Brigade claims to have made all necessary artillery shots for victory.
Drones of the 14th Special Forces Brigade of the "Vostok" group targeted a temporary deployment point of a hostile unit in Velyka Novosilka.
Near Velyka Novosilka, Russian forces are attacking from both sides, attempting to reach the Velyka Novosilka-Huliaipole road.
Active combat is taking place near Velyka Novosilka.
An attack by Russian forces in Blahodatne resulted in a cleanup of Ukrainian positions in the northern part of the settlement.
Russian forces have reportedly advanced more than 800 meters towards Velyka Novosilka.
Ukrainian forces are trying to prevent the encirclement of their units near Makarivka.
Toretsk
Street fighting continues, with Russian forces consolidating control and advancing near Dzerzhinsk.
They captured two objects on the outskirts of the "Central" mine spoil heap and made gains in the Khomkolonka microdistrict.
Clashes continue near Toretsk, Dyliyivka, Dachne, Bila Hora, and Scherbynivka.
A Ukrainian command post and personnel concentration near the Toretsk mine were destroyed.
Ukrainian forces used drones to destroy a Russian command post near the Toretsk mine.
Chasiv Yar
Fighting continues, with Russian forces controlling over half of the city.
They retook positions at the fire-resistant compound and partially dislodged Ukrainian forces.
Clashes continue near Stupochky and Predtechyne.
Pokrovsk
Russian forces are advancing south towards Ukrainka and have reportedly entered Pisky.
They are storming Novooleenovka and advancing towards Slavyanka.
High-intensity battles are ongoing near Myrolubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Dachenske, Zelene, Novovasylivka, Chumatske, Novyy Trud, Novotroyitske, Novoyelyzavetivka, Novoolenivka, Novopustynka, and Vozdvyzhenka.
Russian forces advanced approximately 2 kilometers near Pushkino, reached its outskirts, and liberated Veselyi Gai.
Russian forces are actively attacking Krasnoarmiisk.
Video shows a Russian drone striking a Ukrainian tank near Solone, south of Pokrovsk.
Russian forces struck a power substation west of Kurakhove near Dachne.
Other
Russian forces are launching guided aerial bombs in the southern part of the Donetsk region.
The 110th Brigade released footage of the shooting of Ukrainian POWs.
Russian forces reportedly liquidated a unit of Colombian mercenaries near the Luhansk People's Republic (LPR).
The 57th Motorized Rifle Regiment has reportedly liberated Elizavetovka.
MoD Briefing (08:37:20 UTC): "Center" group inflicted up to 520 casualties on Ukrainian forces.
In the central part of Shevchenko, Russian forces destroyed a camouflaged enemy antenna.
On the Donetsk front, there are reports of four Ukrainian soldiers being executed by Russian forces after surrendering. This incident is under investigation as a potential war crime.
Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian crossing near Novoocheretuvate.
Near Novoocheretuvate, Ukrainian forces repelled a Russian attack involving 5 units of equipment.
Russian forces improved their tactical position, resulting in significant Ukrainian losses, including 145 soldiers in the past 24 hours.
Russian forces are solidifying positions east of highway M-30, pushing towards Novoukrainka, attacking towards Dachnoye and Zelenoye, and advancing near Novotroitskoye and south of Voznesenka.
Ongoing battles are reported near Shevchenko, Pischane, Novotroyitske, Novooleksiyivka, Novyy Trud, Dachenske, Lysivka, Myrolubivka, Promin, and Pokrovsk itself.
Russian aviation conducted airstrikes at Serhiyivka, Terny, Ivanivka, Fedorivka, Riznykivka, Vyyimka, Serebryanka, Vasukivka, Pazeno, Romanivka, Velyka Novosilka of Donetsk region.
Kursk Region
Russian forces made advances in the northern Sudzha district and near Cherkasskaya Konopelka, advancing up to 1200 meters near Nikolaevo-Daryino, Leonidovo, Russkaya Porechnaya, and Kurilovka. They liberated Novoivanovka.
Russian forces are conducting an offensive on the Kursk front, storming Kruglenkoye, advancing towards Sudzha, Martynovka, and Cherkasskaya Konopelka.
Heavy fighting continues, with Ukrainian forces conducting unsuccessful counterattacks. Ukrainian forces repelled 46 Russian army assaults.
A Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber was observed in the region.
Rylsk came under heavy shelling, reportedly from ATACMS missiles with cluster munitions.
Ukrainian forces reportedly installed a Christmas tree in Sudzha.
Russian Defense Ministry reports that over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces lost over 300 troops, two tanks (including one U.S.-made Abrams), three infantry fighting vehicles (including one U.S.-made Bradley, one German-made Marder, and one Swedish-made CV-90), three armored fighting vehicles (including one U.S.-made Stryker and two M113s), three armored fighting vehicles, one artillery gun, four mortars, one U.S.-made M88 armored recovery vehicle, and eight motor vehicles in the Kursk direction.
The head of the Development Corporation of the Kursk region was detained for embezzling over 173 million rubles during the construction of fortifications.
A gas pipe was damaged in Rylsk, disrupting gas supplies to several houses, and heat supply has been disrupted in 88 houses due to the shelling.
17 objects of cultural heritage in Rylsk were damaged as a result of the shelling.
14 residents of Rylsk are being treated in the Kursk Regional Clinical Hospital, with minor injuries.
A captured Ukrainian soldier confessed to killing civilians in the Kursk region. Another Ukrainian soldier reported orders to shoot civilians if necessary.
Alleged Atrocities by Mercenaries: A Brazilian mercenary admitted to killing two Russian soldiers, a father and son, during combat in the Kursk region.
Video shows drone footage from the 80th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces engaging Russian infantry in the Kursk region.
Video shows a drone strike on a US-made M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle near Sudzha.
Russian forces are towing a captured American M113 armored personnel carrier in the Kursk region.
An Arctic battalion of the 40th Guards Marine Brigade of the Pacific Fleet is clearing Russian land in the Kursk region. Video from Sudoplatov.
Ukrainian forces, specifically the Spear Group of the 118th Territorial Defense Brigade, reportedly repelled a Russian assault using drones to target and destroy Russian armored vehicles in the Siversk direction.
Paratroopers are pushing Ukrainian units back from the Kursk region. Units of the Don Cossack Guards Airborne Assault Regiment from Feodosia liberated a settlement in the Sudzha district. Active combat is ongoing in the Sudzha area. 32 combat clashes, 19 in Kursk region. Ukrainian forces repelled 42 Russian assaults, 19 as of 16:00 UTC.
The "Sever" group of forces is engaged in fierce battles along the entire front line.
Ka-52M helicopters reportedly disrupted a rotation of Ukrainian units in the border area.
Russian airstrikes targeted Ukrainian forces in Gornal and Malaya Loknya.
Ukrainian reserves being transferred to the Kursk region were reportedly destroyed in the Sumy region.
Operators of the 80th Airborne Assault Brigade destroyed an enemy along with equipment in the Kursk region.
A captured Russian soldier discussed his interactions with North Korean troops in the Kursk region, describing them as ruthless, operating independently, and even firing on Russian drones. He also mentioned that they had better food and took better care of their dead than the Russian commanders did.
Kharkiv Oblast
Russian forces cleared Lozova and are advancing in two directions on the Kupyansk front.
Kupyansk Direction: Fighting is reported near Zahryzove. Clashes continue near Kindrashivka, Petropavlivka, Kolisnykivka, Nova Kruhlyakivka, Lozova, Dvorichna, and Bohuslavka. A large mechanized attack by Russian forces was repelled near the Oskil River, with 21 pieces of Russian military equipment destroyed or damaged.
Kharkiv Axis: Clashes continue near Vovchansk, Hoptivka, Hlybokoht, Vysoka Yaruhya, and Buhruvatka. One clash occurred near Vovchansk. Russian forces conducted 3 airstrikes with 23 unguided aerial rockets (NARs) and 27 drone strikes, along with 28 shellings of Ukrainian positions. Russian losses in the past day include 54 troops, 42 pieces of equipment, and 59 shelters. Kyiv is transferring reserves to Lozova.
Drone Warfare
Extensive drone activity is reported across multiple regions.
Drone movement (likely Shahed drones) has been detected in the Khmelnytskyi, Poltava, and Chernihiv regions, specifically near Nizhyn. A new drone was reported on Kharkiv, with 8 drones in the Izyum district and 2 drones from Poltava Oblast moved to Kharkiv Oblast. Drones are moving west/northwest in the southeast of Kharkiv region. Drones are moving north/northeast in the southwest and northeast of Kharkiv region. One drone is circling near Chuhuiv. One drone is moving towards Dnipro from the northwest. Two drones are reported near Cherkasy, with one west of Pryluky heading towards Cherkasy Oblast. A new enemy drone has been reported in the south of Chernihiv region, moving northwest. The city of Nizhyn (Chernihiv region) is under threat from an enemy drone.
Ukrainian air defenses shot down 7 drones over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
Ukrainian forces attempted to attack a military airfield in Rostov Oblast with eight UAVs.
Russian forces reportedly used 100 Geran drones to deplete Ukrainian air defenses overnight.
Russian forces report destroying "Baba Yaga" drones and claim to have intercepted 36 Ukrainian drones, with 23 "locationally lost without negative consequences."
Ukrainian forces report destroying a Russian "Baba Yaga" drone.
Ukrainian forces report using drones to target Russian positions in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukrainian forces report shooting down a Russian Supercam reconnaissance drone over Kherson Oblast.
Ukrainian forces report destroying 8 Russian troops and multiple motorcycles in an attempted assault in the Siversk direction, using drones to detect and target the enemy.
Ukrainian forces report using drones to target and destroy Russian armored vehicles in the Siversk direction.
Ukrainian forces report receiving 270 new drones.
Ukrainian forces report targeting a Russian T-90 tank and ammunition depot in the Kursk region with drones.
Confirmed reports of a Russian "Baba Yaga" drone being destroyed on the Kherson front. Video evidence shows the drone being targeted and destroyed using a thermal imaging scope.
A video report details the destruction of two Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drones on the Kherson front, captured using thermal imaging. The report emphasizes the drones' thermal signature as a vulnerability.
Video evidence confirms the use of drones by the Ukrainian 4th Operational Purpose Brigade "Syla Svobody" in repelling a Russian assault. Details regarding the location are not specified.
Operators of drones from the 95th Air Assault Brigade repelled an attack by North Koreans in the Kursk region.
First Fully Robotized Attack: Ukrainian forces conducted a fully robotized attack using only ground and FPV drones in the Lipstsi area.
A soldier with the callsign "Khuligan" from the Russian 68th Army Corps' "Kaira" UAV unit reportedly destroyed a Ukrainian armored vehicle using an FPV drone.
Ukrainian forces conducted successful drone operations, targeting Russian military vehicles and logistics.
Border guards of the "Steel Frontier" brigade destroyed an enemy ammunition depot and several enemy shelters in the Sumy direction.
Ukrainian "Birds of Madyar" unit used drones to record the bodies of North Korean and Russian troops in Kursk Oblast.
Pilots of Horizon group 81 ОАеМБр destroyed a Zala drone with two unusual antennas. The drone was destroyed after an attempt to detect a Ukrainian FPV drone.
Explosions reported in Poltava, Sumy, Kharkiv, Kremenchuk, Dnipropetrovsk, Khmelnytskyi, Kyiv, Kherson, Cherkasy, and Mykolaiv.
A map shows the trajectories of Russian missiles and drones targeting Ukrainian infrastructure.
Video shows a Ukrainian drone striking a Russian observation post.
Video shows a Ukrainian drone striking a Russian soldier.
Video shows a Ukrainian drone striking a Russian position, causing it to burn.
Video shows the aftermath of a drone attack on Zaporizhzhia, with four people injured, including a 12-year-old boy. The blast wave and debris damaged windows in a nine-story building.
Video shows a drone strike on a convoy of vehicles. The vehicles appear to be civilian models, possibly indicating their use in a military or paramilitary capacity due to the context.
Video shows a drone observation of Russian forces ambushing and engaging enemy personnel in a wooded area.
Video shows a drone recording of a military engagement, likely in a wooded area near a road.
Video shows a drone recording of a military engagement, likely in a wooded area near a road, between Russian and Ukrainian forces.
Video shows a Russian drone striking a Ukrainian tank near Solone, south of Pokrovsk.
Drone operators disrupted a Ukrainian unit's rotation in the Kurakhovo direction.
Video footage from the drone of the Security Service of Ukraine shows the destruction of a Russian ammunition depot near Markine.
Operators of the 80th Airborne Assault Brigade destroyed an enemy along with equipment in the Kursk region.
Russian forces used approximately 100 Geran drones to deplete Ukrainian air defenses overnight.
Ukrainian forces reported that Russian forces used drones to target the positions of the 33rd Mechanized Brigade in the Kurakhovo direction.
Ukrainian forces, specifically the Spear Group of the 118th Territorial Defense Brigade, reportedly repelled a Russian assault using drones to target and destroy Russian armored vehicles in the Siversk direction.
Operators ФПВ-дронов 20-й мотострелковой дивизии 8-й гвардейской армии обнаружили и уничтожили в посадке замаскированные ретранслятор связи ВСУ тем самым обеспечив безопасность позиций ВС РФ от ударов вражеских дронов.
Kremennaya-Terny
Ukrainian forces are intensifying attacks on civilians and infrastructure in Kremenna (LPR).
Russian forces advanced in Terny.
Clashes continue near Zelenyy Hay, Novoserhiyivka, Novoyehorivka, Hrekivka, Makiyivka, Nadiya, Ivanivka, Terny, Toretsk, Hryhorivka, Druzhelubivka, Dibrovy, and Serebryanka.
An attack by a Russian infantry unit was reported in the village of Terny.
Shelling of a Russian assault group by Ukrainian forces was observed.
Russian forces advanced in the central part of Terny and expanded their territorial control by up to 400 meters.
Russian forces are successfully storming Zahryzove, pushing through enemy defenses near Lozova (which the Russian Ministry of Defense previously announced as liberated) and Zelenyi Hai, moving towards Borova. They have also made progress from Pervomaiske towards Cheneshchyna.
Kyiv is transferring reserves to Lozova in Kharkiv Oblast to save the Ukrainian forces from the fire bag formed by Russian forces.
Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Ukrainian forces report using drones to attack Russian positions in the region.
Clashes continue near Novodanylivka, Lobkove, and Bilohirya.
Airstrikes were reported at Temyrivka and Stepnohirsk.
Russian forces destroyed a bridge over the Volchya River between Konstantinopol and Andreevka, further degrading Ukrainian logistics to the west of Kurakhovo.
Lyman Axis
Clashes continue near Hrekivka, Novoyehorivka, Zelenyi Hai, Tverdokhlibove, Nadiya, Novoserhiyivka, Terny, Shyykivka, Serhiyivka, Makiyivka, and Ivanivka.
Sieversk Axis
Clashes continue near Bilohorivka, Verkhnokamyanske, Ivano-Daryivka, and Vyyimka.
Kherson Axis
Ukrainian forces repelled 3 Russian assaults.
Kramatorsk Axis
Clashes near Vasukivka, Chasiv Yar, and Stupochky.
Orikhiv Axis
Clashes near Novoandriyivka.
Axis Clashes
Kharkiv Axis: Clashes near Hoptivka, Hlybokoht, Vysoka Yaruhya, Buhruvatka, and Starytsa.
Kupyansk Axis: Clashes near Kucherivka, Stepova Novoselivka, Bohuslavka, Zahryzove, and Nova Krystynivka.
Lyman Axis: Clashes near Zelenyy Hay, Novoserhiyivka, Novoyehorivka, Hrekivka, Makiyivka, Nadiya, Ivanivka, Terny, Toretsk, Hryhorivka, Druzhelubivka, Dibrovy, and Serebryanka.
Siversk Axis: Clashes near Bilohorivka, Verkhnokamyanske, Ivano-Daryivka, and Vyyimka.
Kramatorsk Axis: Clashes near Vasukivka, Chasiv Yar, and Stupochky.
Toretsk Axis: Clashes near Toretsk and Druzhba.
Pokrovsk Axis: Clashes near Lysivka, Sukha Balka, Promin, Zelene, Ukrayinka, Dachenske, Shevchenko, Novoukrayinka, Pokrovsk, Novovasylivka, Novoyelizavetivka, and Novoolenivka.
Kurakhivka Axis: Clashes near Sontsivka, Stari Terny, Kurakhove, Yasenove, Dachne, and towards Andriyivka.
Vremivka Axis: Clashes near Velyka Novosilka, Kostyantynopilske, Yantarne, Uspenivka, Rozlyvu, Rozdolne, Novosilka, Blahodatne, and Vremivka.
Fighting reported near Novovasilivka, with a Russian soldier reportedly targeted by Ukrainian forces on the eastern outskirts of the settlement.
Other Significant Developments
The Russian cargo ship "Ursa Major" sank off the coast of Spain after an explosion. The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed the sinking and stated that 14 crew members were rescued, and two are missing. New video footage shows the "Ursa Major" sinking, confirming the earlier reports. The video was taken from another vessel that was involved in the rescue operation.
The Russian Navy is not recorded in the Black Sea or the Azov Sea. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 8 enemy ships, of which 3 are Kalibr missile carriers.
Germany and Denmark transferred 15 Leopard tanks to Ukraine.
The Russian government banned cryptocurrency mining in the occupied territories of Ukraine and in the Caucasus.
An explosion occurred at an explosives factory in Balikesir, Turkey, reportedly killing 13 people and injuring 3. The explosion was so strong that tremors were felt in nearby villages.
A fire broke out in the office of "United Russia" in Arkhangelsk.
Putin and Aliyev expressed satisfaction with the high level of Russian-Azerbaijani strategic partnership and alliance.
In the next year, Ukraine will receive about 30 billion euros from the EU.
An advisor to the head of the office of Zelensky, Sergey Leshchenko, stated that negotiations with Russia are inevitable and that Ukraine should be prepared for them in light of a potential Trump victory in the US elections.
About 80,000 residents in Rostov-on-Don were left without heating due to an accident at a boiler house.
The 20th Drone Systems Regiment, K-2, is being created as part of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the basis of the 2nd Mechanized Battalion of the 54th Mechanized Brigade, Battalion K-2.
A flash mob of Santa Clauses is taking place in the Moscow transport system today.
In the Krasnoyarsk Territory, 7 suspects were detained for staging accidents to receive insurance payments. The damage from their actions amounted to more than 23 million rubles.
Russia is not closing the border with Estonia and is not subjecting Russians with EU passports to increased scrutiny, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. Border checkpoints on the Russian side of the border with Estonia are operating as usual, the ministry said.
The Help Heroes Of Ukraine organization was declared "undesirable" by the Russian Prosecutor General's Office.
NATO will use the infrastructure of the Russian Empire in the event of a war with Moscow. The North Atlantic Alliance plans to use the Rail Baltica railway project, originally initiated on the basis of the infrastructure of the Russian Empire, as a means of quickly moving troops and equipment to the Russian borders in the event of a conflict with Russia.
A medical orderly from Sakhalin was featured in a photo by Colonelcassad.
Dmitry Foshenko committed a serious crime in Belorechensk, Krasnodar Krai.
The investigation of Ukrainian pilots accused of terrorism has been completed.
A corruption investigation is underway in Kursk Oblast regarding the embezzlement of 800 million rubles.
Moldova is introducing a state of emergency due to uncertainty regarding gas transit through Ukraine.
Discussions are reportedly taking place between US and Ukrainian officials to find a way to end the war.
NATO has reportedly taken over the coordination of military aid to Ukraine from the US.
Discussions are reportedly taking place in Brussels about sending European troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire or peace agreement.
Putin made several statements regarding the "Oreshnik" weapon system, negotiations with Ukraine, the THAAD system, Russia's nuclear doctrine, payments to soldiers, the restoration of new regions, and his meeting with Assad.
The Russian Ministry of Defense provided a briefing on the activities of the "Center," "West," and "Sever" groups of forces, detailing casualties inflicted on Ukrainian forces and areas of operation.
Putin will meet with Piotrovsky on December 24 and award him the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" I degree.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs detained the organizers of regional networks of the Sincere Systems Group company for fraud of 100 million dollars.
The 46th Air Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces released a video on social media.
Long-Range Aviation Day was announced in Russia.
Rumors of a planned Russian offensive in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions.
US Congressional hearings on corruption in Ukraine could block aid for years.
Slovakian Prime Minister Fico claims Zelensky offered him 500 million euros from Russian assets in exchange for Slovakia's consent to Ukraine's NATO membership.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that over 30 new participants in unlawful military-biological activities in Africa have been identified.
Testing of unapproved drugs by Americans in Africa has attracted the attention of local media.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that the US is increasing its military-biological presence in Africa.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that the Pentagon has begun active research on dangerous pathogens in Zambia.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that the US-tested system for biological risks is being used in Africa.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that the US is expanding its military-biological potential in circumvention of the BTWC.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that the US sees Africa as a natural reservoir for dangerous pathogens.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that samples of the Ebola virus were illegally taken from Africa to the US.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has identified more than 30 new participants involved in illegal US military-biological activities in Africa.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that the US is actively increasing its military-biological presence in Africa.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that the activities are being carried out by research organizations of the US Department of Defense. Branches of the US Navy Medical Center are located in Ghana and Djibouti, where active work is being carried out in natural disease foci, isolation and sequencing of pathogens. The US Army Medical Center in Kenya has a network of field stations.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that in Nigeria in 2024, a joint medical research center and a military-medical laboratory of the armed forces of the republic were created, in which 10 US Department of Defense specialists are permanently included.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that in Senegal, the construction of a new laboratory complex worth $35 million is being completed. The project involves the same Pentagon contractors as in the former Soviet republics - Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that the customers of the work in the interests of the military are the US Department of Defense Threat Reduction Office (DTRA), the National Security Agency and the State Department. The US does not disclose the final goals of the experiments to partners.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that the US, under the guise of monitoring infections and helping developing countries, is building up its military-biological potential.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that Americans are particularly concerned about Russia and China's work with the states of the continent to expose the true content of US military-biological programs in connection with the possible restriction of Pentagon activities in this area.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that there is a clear trend: pathogens that fall into the Pentagon's area of interest subsequently become pandemic, and American pharmaceutical companies become the beneficiaries.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that examples are infections such as yellow fever, monkeypox and Rift Valley fever, an outbreak of which was recorded in Cairo at the site of a US Navy military biological laboratory.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation confirmed that the ship "Ursa Major" sank as a result of an explosion in the engine room.
Deputies proposed to fine bloggers for refusing to register in the Roskomnadzor registry. The State Assembly of Bashkortostan proposed introducing fines for bloggers with an audience of more than 10 thousand subscribers who do not register their social networks in a special register of Roskomnadzor. The Russian government is considering fines for bloggers who do not register with Roskomnadzor, the state media regulator. This is seen as a move to further control online information and suppress dissent.
The Ministry of Finance did not support the idea of a preferential mortgage at 2% for participants in the war in Ukraine. The authors of the initiative assumed that the program would affect about 700 thousand participants in the war and bring more than 1 trillion rubles to the budget through the development of the construction industry. However, the Ministry of Finance rejected the idea.
Zelensky confirmed that he offered the Prime Minister of Slovakia compensation for the termination of Russian gas supplies, but he refused.
The Russian Football Premier League has nominated Alexander Dyukov for the presidency of the Russian Football Union.
The Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine reported that a former employee of the Kherson pre-trial detention center has been charged with treason and collaborationism. He allegedly worked for the occupiers in the captured facility, guarding illegally detained individuals.
Putin emphasized the need for a smooth transition to new national projects starting January 1st without delays.
Putin instructed to fine-tune preferential credit programs in Russia.
The safe daily consumption of caviar is reported to be 4 teaspoons or 20-25 grams, due to its high salt content. Doctors recommend combining it with light and low-fat foods.
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine warned of vehicle accumulation at the "Korchova" and "Medyka" border crossings on the entry to Ukraine from Poland. They recommend choosing less congested crossing points to reduce waiting times.
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) delivered a new batch of Su-57 and Su-34 aircraft to the Russian Aerospace Forces. The number of aircraft delivered was not disclosed.
The British Army has reportedly successfully used a "drone killer" radio frequency directed energy weapon, capable of neutralizing targets up to 1000 meters away at a cost of 10 pence per shot, according to The Telegraph.
The "ZOV LNR" team delivered water heating equipment to a military hospital in the LPR.
The Telegram channel "ЗаТелеком" (IT expert Mikhail Klimarev) reported that YouTube is de facto blocked in Russia, with traffic currently at 20% of normal levels.
The Southern Regional Center of the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War participated in a meeting with families of missing and captured Ukrainian soldiers in Kropyvnytskyi. The meeting was organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross and involved representatives of the police, territorial recruitment centers, and NGOs.
The Italian government approved a decree to extend aid to Ukraine, including military aid, for another year, until December 31, 2025.
Previously convicted military serviceman from Kursk robbed a hardware store in Arkhangelsk.
NATO is supporting psychological rehabilitation programs for Ukrainian soldiers.
Orban believes the war in Ukraine will end in 2025.
Ukrainian soldiers installed a Christmas tree in Sudzha.
A worker at a defense industry enterprise was detained for espionage for the special services of Ukraine.
Video from the Russian 68th Army Corps' "Kaira" UAV unit reportedly shows the destruction of a Ukrainian armored vehicle using an FPV drone.
Video from the Ukrainian 95th Brigade reportedly shows drone strikes on Russian forces, using thermal imaging to identify targets.
"Ural Frontu": drones "Buratino" effectively work in battles for Toretsk.
Portuguese sailors refused to escort a Russian ship due to the poor condition of their vessel, highlighting potential readiness issues within NATO forces.
A former Wagner Group member reportedly killed a woman in St. Petersburg.
Air raid alerts in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
A vehicle was reportedly blown up in Berdyansk, with conflicting reports on whether it belonged to a collaborator.
Drone Ban in LPR.
Alleged Assassination Attempt on Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov.
Alleged Espionage at a Russian defense industry plant.
NATO Assistance for Ukrainian soldiers' rehabilitation.
Economic Aid from the EU to Ukraine.
Fog in Kyiv.
Fundraising for Ukrainian Forces.
The EU plans to produce 2 million artillery shells in 2025.
Two years ago, the Russians kidnapped 48 children while retreating. None of them were
