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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 650: Ukraine downs Russian Su-24M attack jet, hits military sites in occupied Crimea
Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian Su-24M attack aircraft and struck military sites in Russian-occupied Crimea as Moscow's troops made incremental gains in the devastated Donbas city of Marinka.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 649: Ukraine begins negotiations with EU on security commitments
Ukraine has initiated discussions with the EU about collective security guarantees, following the G7's declaration of support for Ukraine. Meanwhile, the White House has issued a warning that the US is set to run out of funds to aid Ukraine by the end of the year.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 648. NATO: More arms for Ukraine means quicker war end
Meanwhile, the US Secretary of Defense said the outcome of the war in Ukraine will define global security for decades. And the US doesn’t have the option of sitting it out.