Updated Analysis of the Military Situation in Ukraine - December 28, 2024, 13:35 UTC
Key Developments
Drone Warfare
Mykolaiv Region:
A multi-story building in Mykolaiv caught fire due to a drone attack.
Ukrainian forces report a Russian drone strike on the central market in Nikopol, injuring 8 civilians.
Ukrainian air defenses shot down 7 drones over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
Ukrainian air defenses may be operating in Mykolaiv Oblast against a suspected reconnaissance drone.
A Lancet and a Zala drone were reported moving from the direction of Velyka Korenivka towards the Zavodskyi district of Mykolaiv.
Chernihiv Region:
Drone movement has been detected in the Khmelnytskyi, Poltava, and Chernihiv regions, specifically near Nizhyn.
Ukrainian Air Force reports drone movements in Chernihiv Oblast to the west.
Voronezh Region:
Over 10 drones were reportedly detected and destroyed in the suburbs of Voronezh.
Belgorod Region:
Two civilians were injured in the Krasnogvardeisky district due to a Ukrainian drone attack.
Several villages in the Grayvoron district were left without electricity after a Ukrainian drone attack.
Ukrainian forces report shooting down two more Russian drones over the Belgorod region.
Rostov Oblast:
17 Ukrainian drones were destroyed and suppressed overnight above Rostov Oblast.
During the night, 4 more UAVs were destroyed and suppressed by electronic warfare in the Millerovsky and Tarasovsky districts.
Volchansk, Kharkiv Oblast:
Ukrainian forces are reportedly using around 100 drones per day in this area.
Donetsk Oblast:
An attack by a Ukrainian drone on the Makeevsky Machine-Building Plant in the Donetsk People's Republic was prevented.
In Horlivka, a man was killed and two others were injured in a Ukrainian drone attack.
Russian forces report that operators of drones from the 110th Brigade, operating in the Kurakhove direction, spotted moving Ukrainian soldiers and dropped a munition, killing one.
A Ukrainian drone "Vampir" of the "Hydra" unit of the 137th Separate Marine Battalion remotely mined Russian logistics routes near Zoria.
Drone operators of the 46th brigade targeted Russian soldiers in Kurakhove.
Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian drone control center near Velyka Novosilka.
Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian communications repeater in Kurakhove direction.
Kursk Region:
Ukrainian forces conducted a successful drone operation in the Kursk region, targeting a Russian T-90 tank and an ammunition depot.
Ukrainian forces, specifically the "Birds of Madyar" unit, used drones to record the bodies of North Korean and Russian troops in Kursk Oblast.
Operators of drones from the 95th Air Assault Brigade repelled an attack by North Koreans in the Kursk region.
Kharkiv Region:
Increased drone activity was reported in the Kharkiv region.
Russian operators destroyed a Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drone near Kupyansk.
A Russian attack drone unit successfully eliminated Ukrainian troops in a forested area in the Kharkiv region.
Ukrainian forces were reportedly killed by Russian drones near Kharkiv.
Russian forces reportedly used drones to eliminate a Ukrainian special forces group near Kupyansk.
Russian forces have used drones to destroy a Ukrainian armored vehicle in a wooded area.
Russian forces have used FPV drones to destroy a Ukrainian armored vehicle in a forest.
Pilots of the "ACHILLES" battalion of the 92nd brigade are reported to have destroyed enemy personnel and a truck in the Kharkiv region.
Ukrainian forces used an FPV drone to destroy a Ukrainian T-64BV tank near Kupyansk.
In the Kupyansk area, fighters of the 16th Special Forces Brigade destroyed an enemy T-64BV tank with two FPV drones.
FPV of the Third Assault Brigade destroys enemy weapons, shelters, and warehouses in the Kharkiv direction.
Ukrainian forces repelled a powerful Russian assault in the Kupyansk direction, destroying 5 armored vehicles.
Operators of FPV drones from the 20th Motorized Rifle Division of the 8th Guards Army detected and destroyed a camouflaged communications repeater of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Increased drone activity in Kharkiv and Poltava regions, with drones moving west/southwest. New drones entering Sumy Oblast from Kursk.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports the movement of drones in Kharkiv Oblast towards Poltava Oblast, in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast to the south-west and west, in Chernihiv Oblast to the west, and new groups in the east of Kharkiv Oblast to the west.
Other Regions:
Ukrainian forces report shooting down 20 out of 31 drones launched by Russia overnight.
Ukrainian drone units reported successful strikes on a Russian armored vehicle in the Sumy region.
Air raid alerts issued for multiple regions.
Ukrainian forces report that their drones can strike targets up to 2000 km away.
Ukrainian Ambassador to the EU reported that Russia is integrating AI into Shahed drones.
Reports of widespread drone activity across multiple regions.
Ukrainian forces report destroying 3 Russian BTRs near Kursk.
Russian forces used approximately 100 Geran drones to deplete Ukrainian air defenses overnight.
Ukrainian forces equipped with two shotguns shot down Russian Mavik drones.
Marines used UAVs to locate and eliminate a Baba Yaga-type heavy drone in the Kakhovka direction.
"Phoenix" unit of the "Revenge" brigade repelled an assault by occupiers near Kurdyumivka in the Bakhmut area.
Ukrainian drone operators conducted a mass drone attack on Russian positions in the Pokrovsk direction.
Video evidence of Ukrainian forces using drones equipped with shotguns to effectively shoot down Russian drones.
A new FPV-drone "Hortenzia" with support of management for optical fiber started to be used in the zone of special military operation.
Ukrainian forces report a 19-fold increase in the supply of drones to their units in 2024, compared to the previous year.
The "ACHILLES" drone unit, originally a company-sized element of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade, has expanded to a battalion and is reportedly hitting over 2000 targets per month.
Russian forces are reportedly using "Upyr" kamikaze drones to target Ukrainian equipment, strongholds, and personnel.
Russian forces are reportedly using "Tatsinsky Raider" drones in their operations.
Orlov Region:
3 Storm Shadow missiles attacked a military facility in the Orlov region on Thursday, killing 2 soldiers and injuring 7.
Satellite images show a Russian military facility in the Orlov region that was hit by SS missiles on December 26th.
Volgograd Oblast:
Ukrainian forces reportedly struck the Korobkovsky Gas Processing Plant with drones, damaging power lines.
Moscow Oblast:
An explosion at a railway station in Voskresensk destroyed Russian freight cars used for military logistics.
Crimea:
A state of emergency was declared due to an oil spill in the Black Sea.
Ground Operations
Donetsk Oblast
Two civilians were injured in Horlivka due to a Ukrainian attack.
Fighting continues in the Dzerzhinsk area.
Ukrainian forces conducted four attacks on populated areas of the Donetsk region.
Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian stronghold and a mortar position in the Kurakhove direction.
Russian electronic warfare systems in the DPR have reportedly disrupted nearly 140 Ukrainian air attacks in the past week.
Kurakhove:
Russian forces maintain control of approximately 80% of the city.
Ukrainian withdrawal was reported.
A bridge over the Volchya River was destroyed.
Clashes near multiple settlements.
Airstrikes at multiple settlements.
Forest belt occupation south of Zelenivka.
High-intensity battles near multiple settlements.
Drone and sniper activity.
Positional fighting in the Kurakhove-Dalnee area.
Communications repeater destruction.
Advance towards Shevchenko.
Loss of positions was reported by Ukrainian forces.
Intense clashes are ongoing near several settlements, with Russian forces making gains, including the liberation of Elizavetovka.
Ongoing battles near multiple settlements.
Russian forces advanced more than 1km from Dalnee.
Russian forces are advancing up to 3km west of the Kurakhovskoe reservoir towards Shevchenko.
Russian assault units advanced up to 1.5 km west of the city.
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.
Heavy fighting continues in the Kurakhove area.
Russian forces report fierce battles near Peschanoe and Volchye, with attempts to advance towards Chunishino and Myrolyubivka.
Ukrainian forces report heavy fighting in Lysovka, with Russian forces advancing to the center of the settlement.
Ukrainian forces report destroying a reserve of the so-called "Caucasian Legion" that was advancing on armored vehicles to reinforce Ukrainian units in Lysovka. Video footage shows the destruction of a group of the so-called "Caucasus Legion" near Lysivka.
Ukrainian forces are attempting to prevent Russian advances near Peschanoe, Volchye, and Solyonoe at any cost, using all available means of destruction and reserves.
The situation is similar south of Kurakhove, near Novovasylivka and Novoelizavetivka, where a breakthrough by Russian forces threatens to reach the Dnipropetrovsk region and encircle Kurakhove from the west.
Ukrainian forces continue to withdraw from the Kurakhove direction, with units of the 119th Territorial Defense Brigade being withdrawn to the rear due to heavy losses.
Attack FPV drone teams of the Yug Group of Forces eliminated a stronghold and a mortar position of the AFU in Kurakhove direction.
Fighters of the 16th Special Forces Brigade destroyed an enemy mortar with an FPV drone.
Russian forces are advancing in Kurakhove, taking control of several streets.
Vremivka Direction:
Russian forces captured Storozheve, forming a new "pocket" near Velyka Novosilka.
Ukrainian forces are reportedly encircled in Makarivka.
Clashes are ongoing near multiple settlements.
Russian forces are advancing towards Velyka Novosilka.
A bridge over the Mokri Yaly river was destroyed.
Russian forces reportedly liberated Makarivka.
The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed the liberation of Storozheve.
Russian forces are reportedly attacking Velyka Novosilka from both sides.
Occupation authorities in Huliaipole are concerned about the situation.
Reports of Ukrainian forces being encircled in Makarivka are officially denied by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The situation in Velyka Novosilka remains extremely difficult.
Russian forces have successfully severed the last paved road supplying the Ukrainian garrison in Velyka Novosilka.
Toretsk:
Russian forces advanced near the Toretska mine.
Russian forces are advancing behind New York, having taken the center of Shcherbinovka.
Other Key Developments from December 27-28, 2024
US Aid: President Biden has directed the Pentagon to continue increasing military aid to Ukraine, with another package expected to be announced soon, reportedly worth $1.25 billion.
F-16: The Pentagon has refused to comment on reports of a downed F-16 over Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
North Korean Soldiers: Reports indicate significant losses among North Korean soldiers in the Russian army, with 1,000 casualties in the past week alone. Some are reportedly committing suicide. Ukrainian forces report that North Korean soldiers have been rotated out of the Kursk region and replaced with Russian soldiers. Ukrainian President Zelensky, in a video message, stated that North Korean soldiers are involved in the fighting in the Kursk region and are suffering heavy losses.
New Russian Artillery: New Russian self-propelled artillery systems are reportedly being deployed, capable of striking targets at distances exceeding 50 kilometers.
Azerbaijan-Russia Conflict: Public conflict between Azerbaijan and Russia over the Baku-Grozny flight is escalating. Azerbaijan is reportedly changing rules for Russian citizens' stays, potentially in response to Russian restrictions on foreigners.
Ukrainian forces, with the help of neighboring units, repelled one of the largest recent assaults in the Bakhmut direction near Klishchiivka, destroying 6 T-72 tanks and 6 BMP-2s, and damaging one tank.
Ukrainian Ambassador to the EU reported that Russia is integrating AI into Shahed drones to enhance their target recognition capabilities, even when offline.
Reports of Ukrainian citizens attempting to flee the country by posing as part of a funeral procession.
Ukrainian forces equipped with two shotguns shot down Russian Mavik drones.
Marines used UAVs to locate and eliminate a Baba Yaga-type heavy drone in the Kakhovka direction. During reconnaissance, a UAV operator of the Northern Fleet Marines detected the drone, directed his drone on a suitable trajectory, and rammed into it.
The Southern Defense Forces of Ukraine, with the help of donations, shot down a Russian Zala reconnaissance UAV wrapped in reinforced tape.
"Phoenix" unit of the "Revenge" brigade repelled an assault by occupiers near Kurdyumivka in the Bakhmut area. The result was three tanks, including two T-72s, and four BMPs. The State Border Guard Service unit used a combined fire attack of remote mines, "Vampire" attack UAVs, and FPV drones.
3 Storm Shadow missiles attacked a military facility in the Orlov region on Thursday, killing 2 soldiers and injuring 7.
Ukrainian forces struck a fortified military facility of the Russian Armed Forces in the Oryol region. As a result of the strike, a storage, maintenance, and repair facility for "Shahed" kamikaze drones, consisting of several reinforced concrete shelters, was destroyed. This combat operation significantly reduced the enemy's capability to conduct air raids using kamikaze drones against Ukraine's civilian infrastructure. The Armed Forces of Ukraine possess detailed intelligence on Russian military objects. Efforts to identify and neutralize targets on the aggressor's territory will continue.
Satellite images show a Russian military facility in the Orlov region that was hit by SS missiles on December 26th. The facility appears to have 14 square bunkers/underground warehouses connected by tunnels. Each bunker is estimated to be approximately 70x70 meters. A road to the facility, marked in blue, was additionally protected by earthen embankments.
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 have effectively cut off the Pokrovsk-Dnipro highway. Russian DRGs are operating in Pokrovsk itself.
Ukrainian forces are continuing to transfer reinforcements to Krasnoarmiisk (Pokrovsk) from the 155th Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which was trained and equipped by France. These forces were intended for the anticipated winter offensive by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. However, due to the rapidly evolving situation south of Krasnoarmiisk, the Ukrainian command has been forced to deploy these reserves, which had been accumulated for offensive operations.
Pokrovsk is completely without power.
Fighters of the 155th Brigade are being transferred from the reserves of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to Krasnoarmiisk (Pokrovsk). The unit was trained and equipped by France and was intended for the expected winter offensive of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The Ukrainian command was forced to use these reserves, which had been accumulated for offensive operations, due to the rapidly developing situation south of Krasnoarmiisk.
Ukrainian drone operators conducted a mass drone attack on Russian positions in the Pokrovsk direction.
Russian military expert Andrey Marochko claims that Russian forces repelled nearly 2,000 Ukrainian counterattacks in the LPR in 2024, with Ukrainian losses nearing 400,000.
The Russian Ministry of Defense claims that conscripts from the autumn draft were not sent to the special operation zone or to units in the DPR, LPR, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
The Russian Ministry of Defense has released a summary of operations to counter a Ukrainian attempt to invade the Kursk region, claiming significant Ukrainian losses.
Reports suggest that the US is gaining access to military facilities in Papua New Guinea in exchange for financial aid, similar to arrangements with the Philippines.
Reports of a potential Turkish offensive against Kurdish forces in Rojava, with the US allegedly not providing guarantees to the Kurds.
US Senator Mike Lee calls for an end to US aid to Ukraine, alleging widespread money laundering.
The Taliban is reportedly no longer considered a terrorist organization in Russia.
Reports of a priest accused of attacking women being sent to the front lines in Ukraine.
Reports of a "deadly game" involving self-strangulation gaining popularity among teenagers on social media.
A Russian government official announced the completion of the first kilometer of a new metro tunnel in Nizhny Novgorod.
The head of the WHO reportedly narrowly escaped an Israeli airstrike on an airport in Sana'a, Yemen.
Russian sources claim that Ukrainian forces are using the operation in the Kursk region to justify the "sale" of Donbas, suggesting that the operation is weakening Ukrainian defenses elsewhere.
Reports of a discussion between a Russian military blogger and a commander about ongoing operations near the Kursk region, with the commander claiming that Russian forces are advancing and pushing the front line closer to the border.
Reports of the detention of the head of the Development Corporation of the Kursk region for embezzling over 173 million rubles.
Reports of paratroopers of the 76th division storming Ukrainian positions near Mykolaivka.
Reports of over 3,000 wounded and killed North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region.
Reports of Ukrainian defenders repelling 46 enemy attacks in the Kursk region, with 374 artillery strikes.
Reports of a captured Russian soldier discussing his interactions with North Korean troops in the Kursk region.
Reports of a drone strike on a command post of the 810th Marine Brigade at the Lgov sugar factory in the Kursk region.
Reports of an alleged terrorist plot foiled by the FSB in the Moscow region.
Reports of Ukrainian troop and tank losses in the Kursk region.
Reports of significant AFU losses since the beginning of hostilities in the Kursk region.
Reports of an advance south of Kruhlenke towards Viktorivka and the clearing of a forest belt. Reports of attacks on Leonidovo from the west.
Reports of Ukrainian drone strikes on a Russian armored vehicle in the Sumy region, near the Kursk border.
Reports of Russian troops defeating formations of 5 mechanized, 3 airborne assault brigades, a marine brigade, and 4 territorial defense brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near several settlements in the Kursk region.
Reports of Russian forces experiencing significant issues in the Sverdlikivka area of the Kursk region due to depleted combat potential and logistics issues.
Reports of Russian forces using remote mining to prevent Ukrainian advances towards Sverdlikove.
Reports of Ukrainian forces transferring up to 1,000 personnel from rear units in the Odesa region to the occupied territories of the Kursk region.
Reports of increased drone activity in the Kharkiv region, with movements towards Balakliia.
Reports of 500,000 subscribers in the Kharkiv region being without heat.
Reports of Russian advances in the Kupyansk direction, including the capture of most of Lozova and progress in Zahryzove and near Dvorichna.
Reports of the destruction of a NATO-supplied Leopard tank near Petropavlivka.
Reports of army aviation using unguided aerial rockets against Ukrainian positions in the Kharkiv region.
Reports of drone activity and threats in the Kharkiv region, with drones being shot down.
Reports of the destruction of a Ukrainian tank T-72 in the Kharkiv region with a drone.
Reports of one Ukrainian soldier being killed and another injured in Kupiansk due to shelling by Russian forces.
Reports of a civilian being hit by a drone in Kupyansk.
Reports of explosive strikes in the Kharkiv region.
Reports of one clash near Vovchansk.
Reports of Russian forces conducting 3 airstrikes with 23 unguided aerial rockets (NARs) and 27 drone strikes in the Kharkiv region.
Reports of Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian mortar with an FPV drone in the Kupyansk area.
Reports of a Leopard tank being destroyed in the Kupyansk Direction.
Reports of Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian crossing near Novoocheretuvate.
Reports of Ukrainian forces repelling a Russian attack near Novoocheretuvate.
Reports of Russian forces improving their tactical position, resulting in significant Ukrainian losses in the Donetsk region.
Reports of residents of Ostrovskoe reporting instances of abuse by Ukrainian forces.
Reports of Russian forces successfully targeting a Ukrainian YPR-765 armored personnel carrier near the Kurakhovskaya TPP.
Reports of the Russian Ministry of Defense reporting that Russian forces liberated Novyi Trud in the DPR.
Reports of the Russian Ministry of Defense reporting that the Vostok Group of Forces' units continued advancing into the depth of the enemy's defenses in the Vremivka direction.
Reports of the "Center" group inflicting up to 520 casualties on Ukrainian forces in the Donetsk region.
Reports of four Ukrainian soldiers being executed by Russian forces after surrendering in the Donetsk region.
Reports of Russian forces liberating Konstantinopolskoe (Ostrovskoe), Zelenovka, and advancing on Yantarnoye, destroying a bridge over the Volchya River in the Kurakhove direction.
Reports of Russian forces liberating an additional 5 sq km, advancing south of Ukrainian positions in the industrial zone in the Kurakhove direction.
Reports of Russian forces capturing Novyi Komar and Novopustynka in the Vremivka direction.
Reports of Russian forces liberating around 10 sq km along the Huliaipole - Velyka Novosilka road and dislodging Ukrainian forces from Rozdolne in the Vremivka direction.
Reports of over 800 meters gained by Russian forces towards Velyka Novosilka.
Reports of the liberation of Makarivka on December 16th and control gained over the road between Huliaipole and Velyka Novosilka.
Reports of the liberation of Uspenovka being completed and Ukrainian forces withdrawing from the "Uspenivka pocket."
Reports of the beginning of battles for the liberation of Neskuchne in DPR.
Reports of an advance of the Russian Armed Forces "from Storozheve towards the road leading to Huliaipole".
Reports of Russian troops liberating more than 5 square kilometers of the territory of the DPR and advancing from the settlement of Zarya towards Yasenev in the Vremivka direction.
Reports of drones of the 14th Special Forces Brigade of the "Vostok" group targeting a temporary deployment point of a hostile unit in Velyka Novosilka.
Reports of street fighting continuing in Toretsk, with Russian forces consolidating control and advancing near Dzerzhinsk.
Reports of heavy fighting ongoing in Shcherbynivka, with Russian forces advancing near the Toretska mine.
Reports of a Ukrainian command post being destroyed near the Toretska mine.
Reports of civilians being evacuated from Toretsk.
Reports of Ukrainian forces destroying some of an enemy assault group near Toretsk, capturing an Egyptian mercenary.
Reports of Ukrainian forces retaking positions at the fire-resistant compound in Chasiv Yar, with about 150 soldiers present.
Reports of Russian forces controlling over half of Chasiv Yar, with Ukrainian units regrouping.
Reports of Ukrainian forces temporarily stabilizing the situation in Chasiv Yar and conducting a series of successful counterattacks.
Reports of Ukrainian forces regaining positions in part of the fire-resistant compound and partially on the flank towards Konstiantynivka in Chasiv Yar.
Reports of fighting in Chasov Yar, with Russian forces partially dislodging Ukrainian forces from the fire-resistant compound.
Reports of Russian forces attacking from the southwest in Pokrovsk, liberating Novyi Trud and engaging in fighting in Dachenske.
Reports of Russian forces advancing west on a broad front south of Pokrovsk, making progress near Novooleenovka and Novoyelizavetivka.
Reports of the Russian advance on the southern approach to Krasnoarmeisk reaching the central part of Lysivka.
Reports of Russian forces advancing south towards Ukrainka, entering Pisky, and storming Novooleenovka while advancing towards Slavyanka.
Reports of Russian forces advancing near Pushkino, liberating Veselyi Gai, and actively attacking Krasnoarmiisk.
Reports of Russian forces solidifying positions east of highway M-30, pushing towards Novoukrainka, attacking towards Dachnoye and Zelenoye, and advancing near Novotroitskoye and south of Voznesenka.
Reports of a Russian drone striking a Ukrainian tank near Solone, south of Pokrovsk.
Reports of Russian forces striking a power substation west of Kurakhove near Dachne.
Reports of another Canadian "Roshel Senator" armored vehicle being destroyed in the Pokrovsk direction.
Reports of Russian forces advancing in the village of Terny, taking control of approximately 40% of the settlement.
Reports of the 110th Brigade releasing footage of the shooting of Ukrainian POWs.
Reports of Russian forces liquidating a unit of Colombian mercenaries near the LPR.
Reports of a potential strategic pact between Russia and Iran.
Reports of French military sources confirming the completion of training for Ukrainian pilots on Mirage 2000-5F aircraft.
Reports of an Azerbaijani passenger plane crashing near Aktau, Kazakhstan.
Reports of the Russian Foreign Ministry accusing NATO of attempting to turn Moldova into a logistics hub for supplying the Ukrainian army.
Reports of the Iranian Embassy in Ukraine extending Christmas greetings.
Reports of 21 Palestinians being killed and 51 wounded in Israeli strikes on Gaza.
Reports of a drone striking a ship in Crimea that was seized by Russia in 2014.
Reports of the head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia, Alexander Kurenkov, arriving in Anapa to oversee the aftermath of an environmental disaster.
Reports of the Ukrainian Air Force reporting no threat of attack drones.
Reports of FSTEC proposing to ban the export of aluminum powders and mixtures used in the production of ammunition to unfriendly countries.
Reports of Lavrov stating that a truce in Ukraine would be a dead end and that Russia demands reliable agreements.
Reports of activity of enemy tactical aviation being observed in the north-eastern direction, with a threat of using aviation means of destruction for front-line regions.
Reports of guided aerial bombs being launched in the direction of Sumy.
Reports of a competition for financial support of youth projects in Ukraine, with a focus on professional development, mental health, reintegration, and volunteerism.
Reports of a military serviceman's suicide in the Kursk region.
Reports of the Day of Military Air Defense Forces in Russia.
Reports of the second part of a documentary about UAV operators in the Airborne Forces, focusing on the use of "Molniya-1" and "Molniya-2" FPV drones.
Reports of continued display of pro-Bandera banners in Sloviansk.
Reports of Thailand's invitation to become a BRICS partner country.
Reports of an attack on a Ukrainian military-industrial complex in Rostov Oblast, which produced solid fuel for ballistic missiles.
Reports of six wounded in Nikopol due to a Russian drone attack.
Reports of Lavrov suggesting that the first step to restoring contacts with Russia should be taken by the US, which severed them after the start of the special operation.
Reports of a proposal in the State Duma to completely ban the sale of vapes and liquids for them in Russia.
Reports of Lavrov stating that decision-making centers in Kyiv could be targets for Russian strikes, but Russia never strikes civilian targets in response.
Reports of drone movements in the south of Sumy Oblast towards Poltava Oblast.
Reports of free AI-based intellectual assistants for schoolchildren in Russia to help prepare for the Unified State Exam.
Reports of Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan to participate in the EAEU summit via video link due to COVID-19.
Reports of a 19-year-old launching fireworks in Kyiv, resulting in his detention by the police.
Reports of a wine expert discussing the labeling of "Prosecco" and "Champagne" on wine bottles in Ukraine.
Reports of an explosion on a railway in Voskresensk, Moscow Oblast, destroying freight cars used for military logistics.
Reports of Putin and Aliyev discussing the crash of an Azerbaijani passenger plane near Aktau, Kazakhstan.
Reports of Putin apologizing to Aliyev for the incident with the Azerbaijani plane occurring in Russian airspace.
Reports of two employees of the Prosecutor General's Office of Azerbaijan being in Grozny, working with the Russian investigation into the plane crash.
Reports of Putin expressing condolences to Aliyev for the victims of the plane crash.
Reports of the Russian Ministry of Defense announcing the completion of the autumn conscription, with 133,000 people conscripted.
Reports of a discussion about the capture of Russian ships in the Black Sea before the war by Ukrainian special forces.
Reports of Ukraine collecting data on all ships that violated the sanctions regime by entering Crimea.
Reports of a trade war on the sea being declared on Russia.
Reports of the top 10 military Telegram channels of 2024, according to experts from the "Asfalt" aggregator.
Reports of an artillery attack on Bilozirka, Kherson Oblast, resulting in 8 casualties.
Reports of the editor of the "Izvestia" TV channel, Maxim Eliseev, being killed in the special military operation zone on December 26th after a drone attack.
Reports of Telegram blocking Russian propaganda channels in the EU, including "RIA Novosti", NTV, Russia 1, RT, and "Izvestia".
Reports of a teleconference organized by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation for military personnel and their families.
Reports of the "Center" group inflicting up to 520 casualties on Ukrainian forces.
Reports of four Ukrainian soldiers being executed by Russian forces after surrendering.
Reports of Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian crossing near Novoocheretuvate.
Reports of Ukrainian forces repelling a Russian attack near Novoocheretuvate.
Reports of Russian forces improving their tactical position, resulting in significant Ukrainian losses.
Reports of residents of Ostrovskoe reporting instances of abuse by Ukrainian forces.
Reports of Russian forces successfully targeting a Ukrainian YPR-765 armored personnel carrier near the Kurakhovskaya TPP.
Reports of the Russian Ministry of Defense reporting that Russian forces liberated Novyi Trud in the DPR.
Reports of the Russian Ministry of Defense reporting that the Vostok Group of Forces' units continued advancing into the depth of the enemy's defenses.
Reports of relatives of Bashar al-Assad being detained at the Beirut airport.
A video shows a Ukrainian soldier expressing thanks for receiving thermal blankets, highlighting the reliance on external logistical support.
The "Two Majors" Telegram channel posted a photo of a soldier in camouflage, possibly signaling ongoing military operations in cold weather.
The "Two Majors" Telegram channel also shared an image of camouflage material being unloaded from a civilian vehicle, suggesting non-standard logistics and preparations for concealment.
A video from the "Two Majors" channel shows a soldier receiving thermal blankets, emphasizing the importance of logistical support in cold weather.
The channel "Basurin on the Main" shared an image suggesting a strategic withdrawal of Ukrainian forces to the Dnipro River.
"Butusov Plus" shared a video of Ramzan Kadyrov predicting Russia's victory in 2024 and the capture of Volchansk.
"Archangel Spetsnaza Z" posted an image of a job advertisement for actors with disabilities for a New Year's show in Kyiv, possibly indicating an attempt to portray a sense of normalcy or to use the event for propaganda.
"Operative ZSU" shared an image of a Caesar self-propelled
