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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 671: Ukraine destroys Russian landing ship in occupied Crimea

Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian Navy Novocherkassk landing craft in occupied Crimea. Meanwhile, six Ukrainian pilots finished F-16 training in the UK, moving closer to operating the jets in combat.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 670: Ukrainians mark second Christmas at war

In their Christmas addresses, President Zelenskyy and Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhnyi reflect on the unique significance of the holiday during a full-scale war, emphasizing unity, hope, and expressing gratitude to soldiers.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 668: Ukrainian forces grind down Russian troops in east

Ukrainian forces continue defending Bakhmut from Russian soldiers and hold positions in Kherson.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 667: Ukraine shoots down three Russian bombers in one day

Ukraine’s air defense took down three Russian Su-34 fighter/bomber aircraft in southern Ukraine.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 666: Western companies supply spare parts for Russian tanks, investigation reveals

The Insider's investigation exposes a global supply chain supporting Russia's military enterprises. “20 Days in Mariupol,” a documentary film by photojournalist and filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov, has been shortlisted for the Oscars Awards.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 665: Russia preps Avdiivka offensive as White House urges faster Ukraine funding

In the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces repelled 29 Russian attacks east of the Dnipro River in 89 frontline battles, according to Ukraine's General Staff. Meanwhile, the White House alerts to Russia's readiness for a major offensive in Avdiivka.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 664: Military proposes to mobilize up to 500,000 more people, Zelenskyy says

In a comprehensive year-end press conference on 19 December, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed troop mobilization, Western support, NATO membership, and military strategies. A notable highlight was Ukraine's plan to produce one million drones next year.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 663: Ukraine scales back some military operations amid artillery shortages

Ukrainian troops are reducing some military operations due to artillery shells shortage and a drop in foreign aid. Meanwhile, the Pentagon signals the imminent exhaustion of its funds designated for Ukrainian military assistance, expected to run out by 30 December.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 662: Battles spill over Russian border – Russian SU-25 downed by own forces

The war spills into Russia, with the insurgent group claiming responsibility for an attack on Belgorod Oblast. Concurrently, Ukrainian Intelligence is suspected in a drone attack on a Russian bomber air base, reportedly part of a joint special operation with the Armed Forces.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 661: Ukraine launches drone attack on Crimea and starts mass production of kamikaze drones

Ukrainian partisans carried out attacks in Russian-occupied Kherson, bombing a Russian army fuel train and officer. Ukraine also resolved a 20-year dispute with Romania over the Danube-Black Sea canal.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 660: EU to find “operational solution” for Ukraine aid amid Hungary’s veto

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has pledged to find an "operational solution" for routing funding to Ukraine, circumventing Hungary's veto. This comes as fighting persists along the entire frontline, with Russia focusing on capturing the devastated towns of Avdiivka and Marinka

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 659: EU approves Ukraine membership talks despite Hungarian resistance

In a historic step, the European Council voted Thursday to begin EU membership negotiations with war-torn Ukraine. The decision was made despite the objections of Hungary's Viktor Orban, who exited a room as the vote was held.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 658: Germany announces new military support for Ukraine

Germany pledges another advanced Patriot defense system to help Kyiv repel Russian attacks on vital infrastructure.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 657. Ukraine and Russia exchange cyber attacks

Ukraine says it wiped out Russian tax data as Russia disabled Ukraine's number one mobile operator. Zelenskyy's in-house appearance fails to sway US Republicans on Ukraine aid

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 656: Zelenskyy arrives in US, set for strategic discussions with top officials

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs Chairman General Charles Brown. The UK and Norway are creating a new naval coalition to boost security for Ukraine in the Black Sea region. Ukraine continues to make gains on the east bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson Oblast.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 655: Ukraine repels Russian attack on vital railway hub

A Russian assault aimed at capturing the Khimik train station near Avdiivka has been repelled by Ukrainian defenders. Control of the railway hub remains crucial as fighting persists in the eastern Donbas.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 654: Ukraine boosts weapons production with US, Italian support

Ukraine is rapidly expanding its domestic military production capabilities through new partnerships with defense contractors from the US and Italy.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 653: Russia launches first cruise missile attack on Ukraine in two months

Russia’s first massive air-launched missile attack in 72 days kills one, injured four.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 652: New aid for Ukraine drops to lowest level since January 2022, analysis shows

Latest report from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy highlights an 87% drop in new aid to Ukraine from Aug-Oct 2023, the lowest since Jan 2022. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s state railway company, Ukrzaliznytsia, has started transporting 23 trucks stuck at the Polish border due to an ongoing blockade by Polish truck drivers.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 651: Biden reassures Ukraine but funding fight looms

While President Biden insists halting American assistance for Ukraine's defense would be "absolutely crazy," Germany's defense minister has underscored Berlin does not consider Kyiv an ally.

byEuromaidan Press Staff