Ukraine’s drone troops hit Russian Nebo radar and boat in Crimea, bases in Donetsk Oblast (VIDEO, MAP)
Among the damaged sites in Donetsk Oblast was a command post and deployment area used by Russia’s elite 14th GRU brigade.
Russia ramps up pressure after Kupiansk defeat — but it may already be too late
Despite heavy losses, Russian forces regroup on the Oskil’s left bank in a desperate attempt to save face near Kupiansk, the Ukrainian military says.
Ukraine keeps dismantling Russian air defenses in Crimea: HUR’s “Ghosts” destroy another S-300V launcher and radars (VIDEO)
Ukrainian military intelligence confirmed multiple air defense assets were taken out in a targeted operation before Christmas.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russia’s newest off-road vehicle Ulan-2 near Pokrovsk (video)
The Russian army just saw its prized burnt out near Pokrovsk — the first known destruction of this new model.
Russia hits ports, Kovel railway station overnight, targets Ukraine’s power infrastructure amid severe winter temperatures (MAP)
A locomotive and freight car were damaged in Volyn Oblast, while electricity outages were confirmed in multiple regions.
If China moves on Taiwan, Russia may strike Europe, NATO chief warns
If Russia takes Ukraine, NATO would face massive new costs, Rutte warns — far beyond current commitments.
Russia redirects offensive from Pokrovsk to Myrnohrad, Ukrainian military says (MAP)
With its troops unable to gain full control of Pokrovsk, Russia has concentrated around ten units near nearby Myrnohrad, Ukraine says.
Ukraine confirms Storm Shadow strike on oil refinery in southern Russia’s Novoshakhtinsk (VIDEOS, MAP)
The facility plays a central role in fueling the Russian army, including supplying diesel for ground vehicles and kerosene for jets.
Le Monde: Romanian passport scam gave EU access to thousands of Russians — some stole names of fallen Ukrainian soldiers
As investigations spread, the scale of falsified documents and stolen histories paints a damning picture of legal failure.
India’s top refiner quietly returns to Russian oil with shadowed supply route despite US sanctions
Reliance Industries is sourcing Russian barrels through non-sanctioned paths to keep its domestic refinery fed.
ISW: Russian milbloggers finally admit Ukraine’s gains in Kupiansk sector and accuse military of misleading the top leadership (MAPS)
Commanders are said to tailor reports to satisfy superiors, creating a self-destructive feedback loop.
Drone attack ignites massive fire at Russian oil hub near Crimea (PHOTO, VIDEO)
A blaze erupted at the Temryuk seaport in Krasnodar Krai after drones struck fuel tanks critical to military logistics.
Russian drones strike Odesa on Christmas night, killing one and injuring two civilians (MAP)
Out of 131 drones launched, 22 hit targets across Ukraine — with several striking the Black Sea city’s infrastructure.
ISW: Russian forces will remain locked in slow foot-paced advances as their mech assaults keep failing
Russian milbloggers have criticized commanders for continuing armored assaults, arguing that past experience shows such attacks consistently fail.