Yuri Zoria
2430 posts
A philologist by education, in 2003-2007 Yuri worked as a journalist in a Luhansk online media. He was born and lived all his life in the peaceful provincial city of Luhansk, where nothing serious happened. Until 2014.
Now he is an IDP. Follow Yuri on twitter: @loogunda
UK intel: Russia to extend voting to Ukraine’s occupied areas to legitimize invasion
Russian authorities will extend unfair and controlled 2024 presidential election voting to occupied Ukrainian territories in an effort to legitimize its invasion through rigged pro-Russian results, per UK intelligence.
Russian air attack kills civilian as Ukraine downs all 20 Russian Shahed drones, missile
Ukraine destroyed all 20 Russian explosive drones in an overnight aerial attack, but wreckage from one downed drone crashed and killed a civilian in Odesa Oblast.
Drones attack Russia’s tactical bomber base in Rostov Oblast (updated)
Russia's MoD claims to have repelled a massive UAV attack from Ukraine, allegedly intercepting and destroying 33 suicide drones. Local sources say one of the attack's main targets was a bomber air base near Rostov's Morozovsk.
Third Ukrainian trucker dies due to Polish blockade of Ukraine’s border
The third Ukrainian truck driver has died while stuck in winter conditions amid Polish truckers' blockade of key border crossings with Ukraine.
Austria clears EU’s Russia sanctions after Ukraine removes Raiffeisen from blacklist
Austria supports the 12th EU sanctions package on Russia, after Ukraine removes Raiffeisen Bank International from a symbolic blacklist. The bank was the only Austrian company on the list.
Ukraine starts mass production of 750 km range “kamikaze” drones
Ukraine's military receives its first AQ 400 Scythe drones with a remarkable 750 km range; the manufacturer says it produces 100 Scythes monthly and targets 500 units a month, emphasizing local production.
Dutch aid for Ukraine reaches €2.6 billion
Over two months, the Netherlands allocates €550 million in military aid to Ukraine, totaling their support to €2.6 billion, strengthening resistance against Russian aggression.
UK intel: Russia crawls west through Marinka but breakthrough improbable
Fighting continues in destroyed Marinka town near Donetsk as Russia reduces Ukrainian control to secure highways, advance towards Kurakhove but significant advance in area still highly unlikely, per UK intelligence.
Reuters: US Senate to vote on Ukraine funding, border security next week
US Senate postpones its holiday break to focus on a vital Ukraine aid vote, dependent on further House support.
Ukraine dismantles hi-tech contraband ring that used drones for smuggling cigarettes and monitoring border patrols
Ukrainian border guards successfully apprehended a smuggling group from Volyn that employed drones for contraband smuggling and border patrol surveillance.
Japan expands sanctions over Russia’s war in Ukraine
In response to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Japan has expanded sanctions, targeting additional firms and entities, including export bans beyond Russia and its ally Belarus.
Orbán vetoes EU’s €50 bn Ukraine aid after EU open door to Ukraine’s membership
Hungary's PM Orbán vetoed the €50 bn aid for Ukraine. European Council's President Charles Michel intends to gather EU leaders for another vote next month to secure funding.
Ukraine downs one of three Russian Kinzhal missiles targeting airfield with Storm Shadow carriers
Today Russia launched a missile strike on Kyiv and Starokostiantyniv, firing three Kinzhal hypersonic ballistic missiles. Ukrainian air defense forces intercepted one of the Kinzhals,
Sweden approves €124 mn winter aid package for Ukraine
The Swedish government has authorized a €124 million winter aid package for Ukraine, underscoring its significance in bolstering civil infrastructure.
Bulgarian Parliament approves EUR 3.6 bn aid package for Ukraine
Bulgaria's National Assembly officially approves EUR 3.6 billion aid package for Ukraine, reinforcing their role in supporting Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion.
Russian explosive drone crashes in Romania, NATO doesn’t see attack as intentional
Another Russia's drone crashed inside the NATO territory, in the area of Grindu in Romania's Tulcea county, leaving behind a 1.5 m deep crater.
US Treasury: Russia’s economy under “considerable strain” due to its war in Ukraine
Russia's GDP would be more than 5% bigger if it had not invaded Ukraine as the country's defense spending surpassed one-third of its 2023 budget, US Treasury department finds.
Commander Tarnavskyi denies “complete capture” of Marinka by Russians
Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, Ukraine's commander, refutes Russian-claimed takeover of Mariinka near Donetsk, emphasizes ongoing hostilities, successful defense.
Zelenskyy meets with leaders of US defense companies
President Zelensky met with US defense industry leaders during his US visit, focusing on a European defense hub in Ukraine, military production, and investment from American partners.
Ukraine downs 9/15 explosive drones, two missiles during Russia’s latest air attack
Russian forces launch 15 Iranian-made explosive drones from occupied Crimea, Ukrainian Air Force counters, destroying nine amid foggy weather.