Benjamin Murdoch

After months of drone warfare, Kyiv has escalated to precision missile strikes on Russia's energy infrastructure. Coordinated attacks on thermal power plants in Voronezh and Orel mark Ukraine's first deliberate campaign using long-range precision missiles against Russia's core energy system, leaving entire cities without power, heat, or water.

President vows "special solutions" as Russian forces use frontline cities as live-fire training grounds.

Rolling blackouts affect multiple regions as workers coordinate rapid repairs on generation sites, transmission lines, and gas infrastructure damaged in the October-November assault.

Combat-proven system operates at night, under electronic jamming, and at low altitude to counter conditions that strain standard air defenses.

Package includes HIMARS rockets, air defense systems, and precision weapons sourced through NATO's PURL initiative to counter intensifying Russian strikes.

HUR released video showing explosive placement and detonation near Sosnovka in Khabarovsk Krai, disrupting a key corridor for weapons from North Korea.

Residents reported intense anti-aircraft fire as drones circled the city for hours.

Video shows door gunner shredding incoming Russian drone with 6,000-rpm firepower.

Glasgow-based Seapeak moved 40% of Yamal's 2025 exports.

Package splits funding between Ukrainian defense industry, NATO initiative securing US weapons, and fuel deliveries as Copenhagen urges allies to contribute.

Western Ukrainian city to host Dec 10-11 summit reviewing reforms, planning next steps while Hungary blocks formal negotiating chapters.

Southern Defense Forces say fortifications near-totally destroyed, Russian units now pressing to encircle Huliaipole.

President meets military leaders, drone units to review defense measures as frontline city faces constant threat from Russian strikes.

Euronews reports that European donors are wary of funding €75M annual costs amid reduced US engagement under Trump.