The reduction in Russian artillery ammunition usage, as highlighted by Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi, underscores the impact of Ukraine’s strikes on Russian military supply chains with daily usage reportedly declining from around 40,000 rounds to much lower levels.
In the temporarily occupied territories, Russian forces continue conscription efforts, targeting final-year students with fines of up to 200,000 rubles or threats of 2 years of forced labor for refusing service. Such actions violate international law, which prohibits conscription.
Russian drones targeted central Kyiv, where British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was holding talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. At least 1 drone was shot down, with debris destroying a car not far from the Mariinsky Palace, the President’s official residence.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared a video of the interrogation of the North Korean POWs, who were captured in the Kursk Oblast and stated that Ukraine is ready to return them to their home country as part of a prisoner exchange with Russia.
Supporting Ukraine to victory against Russia is in the best interest of the US. A world in which Russia prevails would be more dangerous and more expensive, requiring an estimated increase of $808 billion in defense spending through 2029 – American Enterprise Institute.
What’s tragic is that even now, after so much blood has been spilled, there are still people in the free world trying to find some kind of compromise or middle ground to return to. What they fail to recognize is that you cannot negotiate with this kind of evil for a simple reason: Putin.
In the wake of Ukraine’s 2022 counteroffensive, it became evident that the U.S. was alerted to Russia’s potential nuclear threats, significantly altering the geopolitical landscape. This pivotal moment revealed a shift in Russian military doctrine.
Preliminary investigations, according to Azerbaijani government sources, reveal that a Russian surface-to-air missile caused the incident. The missile was reportedly fired during drone activity over Grozny, Chechnya, and detonated near the aircraft, sending shrapnel into the cabin.
Every massive Russian strike requires time for preparation. It is never a spontaneous decision. It is a deliberate choice – not only of targets but also of timing and date. Today, Putin deliberately chose Christmas for an attack. What could be more inhumane? Over 70 missiles…
Russian troops are facing serious issues with low-quality artillery ammunition coming from North Korea, causing injuries and damage to equipment. Colonel General Mikhail Teplinsky highlighted the problem, particularly affecting the “Dnepr” forces in the Kherson region.
The Battle of Pokrov has become the largest military engagement in the current war in Ukraine, with massive losses in both armored vehicles and personnel for Russia. Russian casualties are nearing the entire strength of the Western Military District from 2022.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a high level of activity on the Avdiivka front, where Ukrainian forces repelled 36 Russian assaults out of a total of 82 clashes. The confrontations included missile strikes, airstrikes, and rocket system attacks by the enemy.
