Russian drone attacks injure seven Kherson civilians, including five elderly locals
All victims, including two elderly residents, suffered blast injuries and shrapnel wounds were taken to hospitals.
Russia to provide MiG-29 and Su-27 fighters to North Korea in exchange for troops
US Indo-Pacific Commander Paparo says Russia will send the Soviet-era fighter jets in exchange for some 12,000 Pyongyang troops deployed in Russia.
Russian forces advance near Pokrovsk and enter 1 km into Sumy Oblast, DeepState says
Russia continues offensive operations despite heavy losses.
Britain freezes assets of gold smugglers linked to Russian war financing
The UK imposed sanctions on five individuals involved in illegal gold trading, including British-Kenyan smuggler Pattni, while announcing new measures to combat corruption and money laundering supporting Russia's war efforts.
New Chinese restrictions target drone supply chains, vital for Ukraine defense
China's manufacturers are limiting exports of crucial drone components to Western markets, with additional restrictions expected in 2025.
US: North Korean troops stationed in Kursk yet to engage in direct combat with Ukrainian forces
Russia is "spending all their energy and resources in Ukraine," while showing weakness in Syria.
Forbes: Major Russian assault looms near Pokrovsk despite Ukrainian tactical successes
Russian forces prepare for Pokrovsk siege in Donetsk Oblast while maintaining pressure on Ukrainian positions in Dalnie salient and surrounding areas.
Russia’s African presence at risk from potential Syria naval base loss, expert says
H.I.Sutton says the loss of Tartus would threaten Russia's Mediterranean naval task force presence and ability to support its military operations in Africa.
Ukraine on Assad’s downfall: All who side with Putin will face this, for he always betrays
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Sybiha emphasizes the need for full efforts toward regional stabilization in Syria.
War will end when Putin admits Ukraine invasion failure, says Polish FM
Sikorski says Russia's war will conclude when the Russian President recognizes the invasion as a mistake and accepts that his goals are unattainable at an acceptable cost.
Pentagon unveils $ 988 mn Ukraine military aid as Biden speeds assistance before Trump transition
The package provides HIMARS ammunition, unmanned aerial systems, and equipment maintenance assistance, drawing from dwindling USAI funds.
ISW: Russians resume offensive to capture Donetsk Oblast’s Pokrovsk from south
Russian forces focus on advancing through Novotroitske and Shevchenko to cut major highways and force Ukrainian withdrawal from the city.
Ukraine lacks weapons for its F-16s against Russian Su-34 bombers, air expert says
Ukrainian aviation expert Kryvolap says the lack of advanced airborne radar and suitable missiles limits the fighters to targeting drones and missiles.
Ukrainian intel: Russia evacuates military bases as Assad regime falls in Syria
Russian navy's frigate Admiral Grigorovich and cargo vessel Engineer Trubin departed Tartus on Dec. 8, amid ongoing emergency airlifts of matériel from Khmeimim airbase, per the report.