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2024-12-25 10:47:43Z
1 year ago
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Updated Operational Situation Report: December 25, 2024, 10:43 UTC

Strategic Overview

Russian forces continue to press their offensive in the Donetsk Oblast, with significant gains reported around Kurakhove, Pokrovsk, Toretsk, and the Vremivka salient. Ukrainian defenses are under strain, particularly in Kurakhove, where Russian troops control approximately 80% of the city. The capture of Storozheve and the formation of a new "pocket" near Velyka Novosilka represent a significant development in the Vremivka direction, threatening Ukrainian positions and supply lines. Extensive missile and drone strikes have targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure, resulting in widespread power outages and disruptions to heat and water supply across multiple regions. The humanitarian situation is worsening, especially in the Kharkiv region. Drone warfare remains a dominant feature of the conflict, with both sides employing drones for reconnaissance, targeting, and direct attacks. The situation in the Kremennaya-Terny area and the Kursk region indicates intensified fighting and strategic repositioning.

Major Updates

  • Lgov, Kursk Region: Ukrainian forces conducted a HIMARS strike on Lgov, resulting in the deaths of four civilians and injuries to five others. The attack damaged residential buildings, a gas pipeline, and other civilian infrastructure. The Ukrainian military claims the target was a command post of the 810th Marine Brigade, but Russian sources dispute this.
  • Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia: A drone attack targeted Vladikavkaz, resulting in a fire at a shopping center. The head of the region confirmed the incident was caused by a downed drone.
  • Plane Crash Aftermath: 32 people survived the plane crash near Aktau, Kazakhstan, with four confirmed fatalities. Azerbaijani authorities have interrupted their visit to Russia following the incident.
  • Drone Warfare: New reports detail drone movements across various regions, including Kyiv, Myrhorod, Poltava, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Cherkasy, Pryluky, Kremenchuk, and Chuhuiv. Ukrainian air defense is actively engaging these threats.
  • Donetsk Oblast:
    • Kurakhove: Intense fighting continues, with Russian forces pushing towards Yantarnoye and consolidating control over most of the city.
    • Pokrovsk: Russian forces are advancing towards Ukrainka, reportedly entering Pisky, and storming Novooleenovka. Heavy battles are ongoing near multiple settlements.
    • Toretsk: Street fighting continues, with Russian forces making gains near Dzerzhinsk and in the Khomkolonka microdistrict.
    • Chasiv Yar: Russian forces control over half of the city, with Ukrainian units regrouping.
    • Vremivka: Russian forces captured Storozheve and are advancing towards Velyka Novosilka, encircling Makarivka (though this is officially denied).
  • Kursk Region: Ukrainian forces reportedly used HIMARS with cluster munitions against North Korean special forces near Mala Loknia and Kruhlenke. The "Sever" group is engaged in fierce battles along the front line.
  • Kharkiv Region: Increased drone activity reported. Ukrainian forces claim to have destroyed a Russian BMP and its crew near Petropavlivka. Russian forces report repelling a massive drone attack on targets in Rostov Oblast.
  • Diplomatic and Political Developments:
    • Discussions on sending European troops to Ukraine are taking place.
    • Lukashenko announced an upcoming meeting with Putin and a visit to China.
    • An advisor to Zelensky suggested that negotiations with Russia are inevitable, especially in light of a potential Trump victory in the US elections.
    • Russia claims to have no illusions that the coming to power of Donald Trump will necessarily start negotiations on Ukraine.
    • Denmark increases defense spending in Greenland amid Trump's statements.
    • Former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl believes that the UK, Norway, Ukraine, and Poland are the main "suspects" in the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage.
    • Slovakian Prime Minister claims Zelensky offered him 500 million euros from Russian assets in exchange for Slovakia's consent to Ukraine's NATO membership.
  • Economic and Logistical Impacts:
    • The IMF provided $1.1 billion in financial support to Ukraine.
    • Germany provided Ukraine with a large package of weapons, including Leopard 1 A5 tanks, Gepard tanks, armored vehicles, self-propelled howitzers, anti-aircraft missile systems, radars, drones, and ammunition.
    • The Ukrainian government extended mobilization deferments by one month due to a cyberattack on state registries.
    • Ukraine received $1 billion from the US, funded by frozen Russian assets.
    • Latvia transferred 612 confiscated vehicles to Ukraine.
    • Germany's Chancellor Scholz has promised new military aid to Ukraine, including air defense systems, tanks, and ammunition.

Detailed Situation Report

Donetsk Oblast

Kurakhove
  • Russian forces control approximately 80% of the city, with reports of Ukrainian forces withdrawing.
  • Russian forces liberated Konstantinopolskoe (Ostrovskoe), Zelenovka, and are advancing towards Yantarnoye.
  • A bridge over the Volchya River between Konstantinopol and Andreevka was destroyed.
  • Intense clashes are ongoing near Kurakhove, Petropavlivka, Sontsivka, Stari Terny, Dachne, Kostyantynopil, and Andriivka.
  • Russian forces are advancing up to 3km west of the Kurakhovskoe reservoir towards Shevchenko.
  • Ukrainian forces report the loss of some positions in the Kurakhove direction.
Vremivka Direction
  • Russian forces captured Storozheve, forming a new "pocket" near Velyka Novosilka, and liberated Uspenovka and Novyi Komar.
  • Ukrainian forces are reportedly encircled in Makarivka, though this is officially denied by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
  • Clashes are ongoing near Novodarivka, Kostyantynopilske, Rozlyv, Rozdolne, Storozheve, Velyka Novosilka, Novyi Komar, and Novosilka.
  • Russian forces are advancing towards Velyka Novosilka, with reports of over 800 meters gained.
  • Ukrainian forces are trying to prevent encirclement near Makarivka.
  • A bridge over the Mokri Yaly river was destroyed, disrupting Ukrainian logistics.
  • Russian forces reportedly liberated Makarivka on December 16th and gained control of the road between Huliaipole and Velyka Novosilka.
Toretsk
  • Street fighting continues, with Russian forces consolidating control and advancing near Dzerzhinsk.
  • Russian forces captured two objects on the outskirts of the "Central" mine spoil heap and made gains in the Khomkolonka microdistrict.
  • Clashes are ongoing near Toretsk, Dyliyivka, Dachne, Bila Hora, and Scherbynivka.
  • Russian forces are advancing behind New York, having taken the center of Shcherbinovka.
Chasiv Yar
  • Russian forces control over half of the city.
  • Ukrainian units are regrouping to prevent further Russian advances.
  • Russian forces retook positions at the fire-resistant compound, partially dislodging Ukrainian forces.
  • Clashes are reported near Stupochky and Predtechyne.
Pokrovsk
  • Russian forces are advancing south towards Ukrainka, reportedly entering Pisky.
  • Russian forces 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, reaching its outskirts and liberating Veselyi Gai.
  • Russian forces are actively attacking Krasnoarmiisk.
  • 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.
  • Russian advance on the southern approach to Krasnoarmeisk has extended over 700 meters, reaching the central part of Lysivka.
Krasnohorivka
  • Heavy fighting occurred from April to October 2024, with Ukrainian forces forced to withdraw due to Russian numerical superiority.
Other Key Developments in Donetsk Oblast
  • Guided aerial bombs were launched in the southern part of the region.
  • The 110th Brigade released footage of the shooting of Ukrainian POWs.
  • Russian forces reportedly liquidated a unit of Colombian mercenaries near the LPR.
  • The 57th Motorized Rifle Regiment reportedly liberated Elizavetovka.
  • The "Center" group inflicted up to 520 casualties on Ukrainian forces.
  • Reports of four Ukrainian soldiers executed after surrendering are under investigation as a potential war crime.
  • Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian crossing near Novoocheretuvate.
  • Ukrainian forces repelled a Russian attack near Novoocheretuvate involving 5 units of equipment.
  • Russian forces improved their tactical position, resulting in significant Ukrainian losses (145 soldiers in 24 hours).
  • Residents of Ostrovskoe reported instances of abuse by Ukrainian forces.
  • Russian forces successfully targeted a Ukrainian YPR-765 armored personnel carrier near the Kurakhovskaya TPP.

Kremennaya-Terny

  • Active Combat: Ongoing near Kremennaya.
  • Russian Advance: Russian forces are advancing in Terny, expanding control towards Borova.
  • Reserves Transfer: Kyiv is transferring reserves to Lozova (Kharkiv Oblast).
  • Storming Zahryzove: Russian forces are storming Zahryzove, pushing through defenses near Lozova and Zelenyi Hai, and moving towards Borova. They are also making progress from Pervomaiske towards Cheneshchyna.
  • Attack in Terny: An attack by a Russian infantry unit was reported in Terny.
  • Advance in Terny: Russian forces advanced in the central part of Terny, expanding control by up to 400 meters.
  • Liman Axis Attacks: 26 attacks were reported towards Grekivka, Novoegorivka, Zeleny Gay, Nova Kruglyakivka, Tverdokhlibovo, Nadiya, Novosergiyivka, Terniv, Shyikivka, Sergiyivka, Makiyivka, and Ivanivka.
  • Advance to Seversk: Russian forces advanced over 300 meters along the railway line to Seversk, occupying Vyemka station.

Kursk Region

  • Liberation: Russian forces liberated Novoivanovka.
  • Advances: Advances were made in the northern Sudzha district and near Cherkasskaya Konopelka.
  • Reserve Destruction: Ukrainian reserves transferred to the Kursk region were reportedly destroyed in the Sumy region.
  • Heavy Fighting: Heavy fighting continues along the front line, particularly in Kursk (57 clashes).
  • Helicopter Disruption: Ka-52M helicopters reportedly disrupted a rotation of Ukrainian units in the border area.
  • Paratrooper Assault: Paratroopers of the 76th division are storming Ukrainian positions near Mykolaivka.
  • HIMARS Strike: Ukrainian forces reportedly used HIMARS with cluster munitions against North Korean special forces near Mala Loknia and Kruhlenke, causing heavy losses.
  • Fierce Battles: The "Sever" group of forces is engaged in fierce battles along the entire front line.
  • Assault Group Advance: Russian assault groups are advancing in Kruhlenke and making progress in Cherkasskaya Konopelka.
  • Ukrainian Losses: Over 300 troops, two tanks (including one U.S.-made Abrams), three IFVs (including one U.S.-made Bradley, one German-made Marder, and one Swedish-made CV-90), three AFVs (including one U.S.-made Stryker and two M113s), three armored fighting vehicles, one artillery gun, four mortars, one U.S.-made M88 ARV, and eight motor vehicles were reported lost by Ukrainian forces.
  • Active Combat near Sudzha: Russian forces are attacking towards Viktorivka, advancing up to 2 km.
  • Atrocities Allegations: A captured Ukrainian soldier confessed to killing civilians. Another reported orders to shoot civilians if necessary. A Brazilian mercenary admitted to killing two Russian soldiers.
  • Corruption: The head of the Development Corporation of the Kursk region was detained for embezzling over 173 million rubles during fortification construction.
  • Casualties: Over 3,000 wounded and killed North Korean soldiers were reported in the Kursk region.
  • Ukrainian Defense: Ukrainian defenders repelled 46 enemy attacks, with 374 artillery strikes (9 from MLRS).
  • Paratrooper Advance: Units of the Don Cossack Guards Airborne Assault Regiment from Feodosia liberated a settlement in the Sudzha district.
  • Airstrikes: Russian airstrikes targeted Ukrainian forces in Gornal and Malaya Loknya.
  • Captured Soldier's Account: A captured Russian soldier discussed his interactions with North Korean troops, describing them as ruthless and operating independently.
  • Russian Military Claims: Russian sources claim advances near Kamyshovka and Russkoye Porechnoye.
  • Continued Shelling: Explosions were reported in Kyiv-controlled Kherson.
  • Drone Strike: A video allegedly shows a Ukrainian drone strike on a command post of the 810th Marine Brigade at the Lgov sugar factory.
  • Alleged Terrorist Plot Foiled: FSB reportedly prevented a terrorist attack in the Moscow region targeting a defense industry executive. Seven individuals were detained, including three minors. The attack was allegedly coordinated by Ukrainian special services.
  • Drone Attack on Grozny: Multiple explosions and drone activity were reported in Grozny, Chechnya. No official information has been released yet.
  • Slavyansk TPP Fire: A fire at the Slavyansk Thermal Power Plant, which started in the early morning after shelling, is still ongoing and could not be extinguished.
  • Lgov Shelling:
    • Three civilians were killed and one later died in the hospital due to a Ukrainian attack on Lgov.
    • Five others were injured, with one woman in serious condition.
    • A five-story building and two single-story houses were damaged, along with a beauty salon.
    • At least 12 vehicles were damaged.
    • A gas pipeline was damaged, and electricity and gas supplies were temporarily cut off.
    • An operational headquarters was established, and residents of damaged houses are being evacuated.

Kharkiv Oblast

  • Lozova Cleared: Russian forces cleared Lozova and are advancing in two directions on the Kupyansk front.
  • Kupyansk Direction: Fighting is ongoing near Zahryzove. Clashes are reported near Kindrashivka, Petropavlivka, Kolisnykivka, Nova Kruhlyakivka, Lozova, Dvorichna, and Bohuslavka.
  • Kharkiv Axis: Clashes are reported near Vovchansk, Hoptivka, Hlybokoht, Vysoka Yaruhya, and Buhruvatka.
  • Reserves Transfer: Kyiv is transferring reserves to Lozova.
  • Assault Repelled: Ukrainian forces repelled a powerful Russian assault in the Kupyansk direction, destroying 5 armored vehicles.
  • Drone Activity: Increased drone activity was reported in the Kharkiv region, with movements towards Balakliia.
  • Drone Destruction: Ukrainian forces report destroying a Russian "Baba Yaga" drone near Kupyansk and 3 Russian BTRs near Kursk.
  • Large Mechanized Attack Repelled: Ukrainian forces repelled a large mechanized attack by Russian forces near the Oskil River, destroying or damaging 21 pieces of Russian equipment.
  • Heat Supply Disruption: 500,000 subscribers in the region are without heat.
  • Drone Activity: Ukrainian Air Force reported activity of Russian tactical aviation in the Sea of Azov, with a threat of using air-launched munitions for front-line regions. An air raid alert has been announced for the Zaporizhzhia region.
  • Kharkiv Region: The Ukrainian General Staff reports clashes near Vovchansk and Vysoka Yaruha on the Kharkiv axis.
  • Military Operations:
    • Video footage allegedly shows the aftermath of a Ukrainian strike on the Lgov sugar factory, claimed to be a command post of the 810th Marine Brigade.
    • Russian sources claim advances in the Kupyansk direction, including the capture of most of Lozova and progress in Zahryzove and near Dvorichna. They also claim the destruction of a NATO-supplied Leopard tank near Petropavlivka.
    • Video footage reportedly shows Russian army aviation using unguided aerial rockets against Ukrainian positions in the Vostok operational zone.
    • Video footage reportedly shows the aftermath of a Ukrainian strike on the city of Lgov in the Kursk region.
  • Kupyansk Axis: Clashes are reported near Petropavlivka, Kolisnykivka, Zahryzove, and Lozova.

Zaporizhzhia Oblast

  • Drone Attacks: Ukrainian forces are using drones to attack Russian positions.
  • Clashes: Clashes are reported near Novodanylivka, Lobkove, and Bilohirya.
  • Airstrikes: Airstrikes were reported at Temyrivka and Stepnohirsk.

Lyman Axis

  • Clashes: Clashes are reported near Hrekivka, Novoyehorivka, Zelenyi Hai, Tverdokhlibove, Nadiya, Novoserhiyivka, Terny, Shyykivka, Serhiyivka, Makiyivka, and Ivanivka.
  • Russian Advance to Seversk: Russian forces advanced over 300 meters along the railway line to Seversk, occupying Vyemka station.

Sieversk Axis

  • Clashes: Clashes are reported near Bilohorivka, Verkhnokamyanske, Ivano-Daryivka, and Vyyimka.

Kherson Axis

  • Russian Assaults Repelled: Ukrainian forces repelled 3 Russian assaults.

Kramatorsk Axis

  • Clashes: Clashes are reported near Vasukivka, Chasiv Yar, and Stupochky.

Orikhiv Axis

  • Clashes: Clashes are reported near Novoandriyivka.

Other Significant Developments

  • Extensive Missile and Drone Strikes Across Ukraine:
    • Overnight Attacks: A massive coordinated attack involving over 70 missiles (including ballistic) and 100+ attack drones targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure on Christmas, December 25, 2024.
    • Impacted Regions: Explosions were reported in Poltava, Sumy, Kharkiv, Kremenchuk, Dnipropetrovsk, Khmelnytskyi, Kyiv, Kherson, Cherkasy, and Mykolaiv regions.
    • Power Outages: Confirmed hits on energy infrastructure despite Ukrainian air defenses intercepting over 50 missiles and numerous drones. Emergency power outages are in effect in Kyiv, Dnipro, Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kirovohrad regions. One person was killed in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
    • Power Consumption: Restrictions on electricity consumption will be in effect until the end of the day in Ukraine.
    • Humanitarian Situation: 500,000 subscribers are without heat in the Kharkiv region, impacting 2,677 houses. Disruptions in heat supply are also reported in Dnipropetrovsk and Ivano-Frankivsk regions.
    • Missile Trajectory and Threat Analysis:
      • Tu-95MS Aircraft Activity: Multiple Tu-95MS aircraft took off from "Olenya" and Engels airfields, launching cruise missiles from the Caspian Sea direction.
      • "Kalibr" Missile Threat: "Kalibr" cruise missiles were launched from the Black Sea, specifically from the Myskhako area.
      • Guided Air-Launched Missiles: Guided air-launched missiles were detected in Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts.
      • Cruise Missile Movements:
        • Multiple cruise missiles were tracked across various regions, including Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Poltava, Dnipropetrovsk, Khmelnytskyi, Ternopil, Vinnytsia, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Chernivtsi Oblasts.
        • One Kh-101 missile, which had been in Moldova and Romania, crashed in a field.
        • Specific movements were noted towards Kremenchuk, Kryvyi Rih, Kamianske, and other locations.
      • Ballistic Missile Threat: A threat of ballistic weapons from the south was reported in areas under air alert.
    • Air Raid Alerts: Active air raid alerts remain in place for Kyiv, Dnipro, Kremenchuk, Kryvyi Rih, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, and Kirovohrad regions.
  • "Ursa Major" Sinking: The Russian cargo ship "Ursa Major" sank off the coast of Spain after an explosion, with 14 crew members rescued and 2 missing.
  • Black Sea/Azov Sea: No Russian Navy activity was recorded in the Black Sea or the Sea of Azov.
  • Mediterranean Sea: 8 Russian ships, including 3 Kalibr missile carriers, were reported in the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Plane Crash in Kazakhstan: A passenger plane crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan. 28 people survived, with 22 hospitalized. The cause is under investigation, with a bird strike being a preliminary theory. The Russian Consulate in Uralsk has created a crisis headquarters. Four people died in the crash.
  • Diplomatic and Political Developments:
    • NATO Secretary General reportedly asked Zelensky to stop criticizing Scholz over Taurus missiles.
    • Discussions between US and Ukrainian officials on ending the war are ongoing.
    • NATO will coordinate military aid to Ukraine.
    • Discussions on sending European troops to Ukraine are taking place.
    • Lukashenko announced an upcoming meeting with Putin and a visit to China.
    • An advisor to Zelensky suggested that negotiations with Russia are inevitable, especially in light of a potential Trump victory in the US elections.
    • Putin expressed condolences to Aliyev regarding the plane crash.
    • The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in contact with Azerbaijani authorities regarding the plane crash.
    • The Russian Ministry of Health is in contact with its Kazakh counterpart regarding assistance to the victims of the plane crash.
    • The head of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, Andrii Sybiha, condemned the Russian missile attacks on Ukraine's energy system, calling it "Christmas terror" and noting that one missile violated Moldovan and Romanian airspace.
    • Knaissel's Statement: Former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl believes that the UK, Norway, Ukraine, and Poland are the main "suspects" in the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage.
    • Fico's Allegations: Slovakian Prime Minister claims Zelensky offered him 500 million euros from Russian assets in exchange for Slovakia's consent to Ukraine's NATO membership.
    • Putin is meeting with the leader of Tajikistan to discuss cooperation in various fields.
    • Trump's Rhetoric on Ukraine: During his pre-election campaign, Donald Trump frequently mentioned the war in Ukraine, stating he would end it in 24 hours. Since his election, the topic remains on his agenda, but the intensity of his promises appears to have decreased.
    • Podolyak: Negotiations between Trump and Putin are possible only through coercion to the US scenario.
    • Putin stated his readiness to increase the quota for students from Tajikistan in Russian universities.
    • Update: Denmark increases defense spending in Greenland amid Trump's statements.
    • Update: Russia has no illusions that the coming to power of Donald Trump will necessarily start negotiations on Ukraine — Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov.
  • Economic and Logistical Impacts:
    • The IMF provided $1.1 billion in financial support to Ukraine.
    • Disruptions in gas transit through Ukraine and potential targeting of industrial facilities are ongoing concerns.
    • The head of the Development Corporation of the Kursk region was detained for embezzling over 173 million rubles during the construction of fortifications.
    • Poland is strengthening its air defense capabilities with the deployment of NASAMS air defense systems, F-35 aircraft, and personnel at the Rzeszow airport. Germany will also transfer a Patriot air defense system to Rzeszow.
    • Germany provided Ukraine with a large package of weapons, including Leopard 1 A5 tanks, Gepard tanks, armored vehicles, self-propelled howitzers, anti-aircraft missile systems, radars, drones, and ammunition.
    • The Ukrainian government is providing financial assistance to farmers who purchase Ukrainian-made agricultural equipment.
    • Reports on a corruption investigation involving a lawyer accused of promising to resolve a land issue in Kyiv for $1 million.
    • Reports on the downing of an Azerbaijani Airlines plane near Aktau, Kazakhstan, with conflicting information on casualties and the cause of the crash.
    • Reports on a sharp decline in the birth rate in Finland in 2021/2022, with claims that it is linked to mRNA vaccinations.
    • Meeting between AV Bogomaz and director of Bryansk Regional Branch of "Rosselkhozbank" to discuss cooperation prospects and results for the year. Financial investments in the Bryansk region exceeded 240 billion rubles in 18 years. This year, over 36 billion rubles were allocated for regional agro-industrial complex development, a 272% increase from 2023. Over 2.6 billion rubles were issued in rural mortgages from 2020-2024, improving housing conditions for over a thousand families.
  • Military Operations:
    • The Ukrainian Air Force reports the launch of guided aerial bombs by Russian tactical aviation on the border of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.
    • Latvia transferred 612 vehicles confiscated from drunk drivers to Ukraine for the needs of the front.
    • The Vostok Group of Forces' TOS-1A Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower system delivered strikes by 220-mm thermobaric shells at AFU positions, firing points, observation posts, ammunition depots, shelters, and artillery positions.
  • Cybersecurity:
    • A cyberattack on the Ukrainian Ministry of Justice's registers was reported.
    • YouTube traffic in Russia has significantly decreased, suggesting a de facto block.
  • Propaganda and Information Warfare:
    • The Ukrainian 46th Air Assault Brigade released a propaganda video.
    • Rumors of a planned Russian offensive in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions are circulating.
    • The British Army reportedly successfully used a "drone killer" radio frequency directed energy weapon.
    • A video circulating online, reportedly from a Russian soldier's perspective, shows the destruction of a village.
    • Reports indicate that YouTube's traffic in Russia is significantly reduced, suggesting a de facto block.
    • Multiple pictures and statements were released from the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration promoting the "Made in Ukraine" program, which provides partial compensation to farmers for purchasing Ukrainian-made agricultural equipment.
    • A video and statement were released from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine celebrating Christmas and promoting the victory of light over darkness.
    • Pictures and statements were released from the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine regarding the arrest of a lawyer accused of promising to resolve a land issue for $1 million.
    • Multiple pictures and statements were released from the Bryansk regional administration showing officials presenting new fire and rescue equipment to emergency services personnel.
    • A video and statement were released from the Telegram channel "Alex Parker Returns" showing the installation of a large Hanukkah menorah in Maidan Nezalezhnosti in Kyiv.
    • A video and statement were released from the Telegram channel "Colonelcassad" showing the detention of individuals suspected of planning a terrorist attack against a defense industry executive in the Moscow region.
    • A video and statement were released from the Telegram channel "TASS" showing relatives of passengers on the crashed plane in Kazakhstan waiting at the airport in Grozny.
    • A video and statement were released from the Telegram channel "Shef Hayabusa" showing a social media post about a Russian soldier on Kotelny Island complaining about poor conditions.
    • A video and statement were released from the Telegram channel "ASTRA" showing a drone flying over a city.
    • A video and statement were released from the Telegram channel "ASTRA" showing an explosion in the distance.
    • A video and statement were released from the Telegram channel "ASTRA" showing a drone flying over a city.
    • A video and statement were released from the Telegram channel "Dnevnik Desantnika" showing the apprehension of individuals involved in a car bombing plot.
    • A video and statement were released from the Telegram channel "Operativnyi ZSU" showing a Ukrainian military band and choir performing a Christmas carol.
    • A video and statement were released from the Telegram channel "Voenkor Kotenok" showing the aftermath of a strike on a residential area.
    • A video and statement were released from the Telegram channel "STERNENKO" showing a drone flying over a city.
    • A video and statement were released from the Telegram channel "STERNENKO" showing a drone flying over a city.
    • A video and statement were released from the Telegram channel "Colonelcassad" showing a fire at the Slavyansk Thermal Power Plant.
    • A video and statement were released from the Telegram channel "Оперативний ЗСУ" showing the aftermath of an explosion in a rural area.
    • A video and statement were released from the Telegram channel "WarGonzo" showing a special report on the fighting in the Sudzha district of the Kursk region.
    • A video and statement were released from the Telegram channel "TASS" showing the moment of the plane crash in Kazakhstan.
    • A video and statement were released from the Telegram channel "Воин DV" showing Russian army aviation using unguided aerial rockets against Ukrainian positions.
    • A video and statement were released from the Telegram channel "Сливочный каприз" showing the successful targeting of a Ukrainian YPR-765 armored personnel carrier near the Kurakhovskaya TPP.
    • A picture and statement were released from the Telegram channel "ASTRA" reporting on the reduction of sentences for Berkovich and Petriychuk.
    • A picture and statement were released from the Telegram channel "АРХАНГЕЛ СПЕЦНАЗА Z" reporting on the prevention of a terrorist attack against a defense industry executive in the Moscow region.
    • A picture and statement were released from the Telegram channel "Оперативный ЗСУ" reporting on a missile attack on Kharkiv.
    • A picture and statement were released from the Telegram channel "РБК-Україна" reporting on a Russian missile flying over Moldovan and Romanian airspace.
    • A picture and statement were released from the Telegram channel "РБК-Україна" showing the aftermath of a strike on a critical infrastructure facility in the Ivano-Frankivsk region.
    • A picture and statement were released from the Telegram channel "Два майора" mocking a Ukrainian claim about a Russian missile flying over Romanian airspace.
    • A picture and statement were released from the Telegram channel "Colonelcassad" mocking a Ukrainian claim about Muscovites being forced to the front.
    • A picture and statement were released from the Telegram channel "Z комитет + карта СВО" showing the advance of Russian forces near Kamyshovka and Russkoye Porechnoye.
    • A picture and statement were released from the Telegram channel "Z комитет + карта СВО" showing the advance of Russian forces near Kamyshovka and Russkoye Porechnoye.
    • A picture and statement were released from the Telegram channel "Z комитет + карта СВО" showing the advance of Russian forces near Kamyshovka and Russkoye Porechnoye.
    • A picture and statement were released from the Telegram channel "Janus Putkonen - Uutisia ja kuulumisia - SÄHKEET/TIEDOTTEET (MV-Lehti & Verkkomedia)" claiming that mRNA vaccinations are causing a collapse in fertility in Finland.
    • A picture and statement were released from the Telegram channel "TASS" showing a list of passengers
    • Nothing unusual, just a Ukrainian woman from Irpin, Kyiv region, who lives in Krasnodar, trolls good Russian people and supports Ukrainians in every possible way. She came to Russia as a refugee. What about the unfortunate Ukrainians who cannot pass the filtering at Sheremetyevo?
  • War Propaganda:
    • A picture and statement were released from the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs were released condemning the Russian missile attacks and highlighting the violation of Moldovan and Romanian airspace.
    • A picture and statement were released from the Achilles Battalion of the 92nd Brigade reporting the destruction of enemy personnel and a truck in the Kharkiv region.
    • A picture and statement were released from the 127th Separate Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces showing a soldier named "Student" who is the senior operator of the 229th Battalion.
    • A picture and statement were released from Alex Parker Returns showing a smiling Ukrainian soldier with severe facial injuries, with the caption "Smile - it annoys everyone."
    • A picture and statement were released from Alex Parker Returns showing a soldier with severe facial injuries during a meal.
    • A picture and statement were released from Alex Parker Returns showing a soldier with severe facial injuries during a meal, with Ukrainian flags in the background.
    • A picture and statement were released from Alex Parker Returns showing a soldier with severe facial injuries standing in front of a monument in Kyiv.
    • A picture and statement were released from Alex Parker Returns mocking a Ukrainian soldier with severe facial injuries.
    • A picture and statement were released from Mobilization I News I Reservists mocking a recruitment advertisement for contract military service in the Sverdlovsk region.
    • A picture and statement were released from Alex Parker Returns claiming that the next year will be a fatal one for Russia.
    • A picture and statement were released from the Head of Hayab
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