In the latest update on the Ukraine counteroffensive as of December 5 (Europe Edition), Major General Vladimir Zavadsky of Russia’s Northern Fleet’s 14th Army Corps is confirmed dead, possibly by his own land mines. Ukrainian forces strike Russian oil depots and ammo reserves, while the US faces a ticking clock to fund Kyiv. The White House emphasizes the urgency, linking a refusal to vote for Ukrainian aid to supporting Putin. Additionally, Ukraine successfully shoots down drones and a cruise missile. Russian forces advance near Avdiivka, and heavy fighting continues along the Dnipro River. The situation remains critical as tensions escalate on multiple fronts.

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