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Massive explosion rocks large Russian ammunition hub near Mariupol

As explosions continue to light up the night sky over occupied territory, Ukrainian officials report the blast wave reached as far as Taganrog in Russia, marking a significant blow to Russian military resources in the region.

byOlena Mukhina

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“Human wave” attacks escalate near Chasiv Yar as Russian troops attempt reconnaissance against Ukrainian defenses

Russian troops face deadly resistance while attempting to infiltrate Chasiv Yar, losing 100 soldiers in one day.

byOlena Mukhina

UK intel: Russia unleashes Avdiivka-atyle airstrikes in assault on Chasiv Yar

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Ukrainian soldiers clear Chasiv Yar district from Russian troops as fighting intensifies in urban areas

Ukrainian defenders prioritize operations carefully while ensuring minimal risk to the city’s remaining residents.

byOlena Mukhina

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Frontline report: Russian soldiers’ life expectancy near Myrnohrad in Donetsk Oblast plummets to two weeks amid failed assaults

Ukrainian defenses near Myrnohrad withstand up to 10 daily assaults, forcing heavy Russian casualties and exposing cracks in Moscow's military strategy.

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Russian occupiers ramp up forced mobilization efforts in Luhansk Oblast, while residents freezing without heat

Many residents in Severodonetsk continue to endure cold winter temperatures as the region faces a critical shortage of working heating systems, with only minimal heat available in some districts.

byOlena Mukhina

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Ukrainian forces use UAVs to hold off Russian advances near Chasiv Yar

Russian troops attempt to encircle Chasiv Yar, but Ukrainian forces successfully repel their advances from multiple directions.

byOlena Mukhina

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Daily review

Russo-Ukrainian War, day 1010: Georgian pro-EU protests turn violent as Ukraine condemns crackdown

Meanwhile, Ukraine's military successfully repelled a Russian assault on high-rise positions in Toretsk using FPV drones and captured radio equipment to lure enemy troops into deadly traps.

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Frontline report: Russia’s high-rise assault in Toretsk fails as Ukrainian forces use FPVs to decimate Russian troops

Despite months of preparation and a concentrated assault, Russia's attempt to reclaim key high-rise positions in Toretsk ended in defeat. Ukrainian forces not only repelled the attackers but also used captured radios to lure Russian troops into deadly traps.

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Ukraine allocates over $53 billion for defense in 2025 budget

Ukraine’s defense budget for 2025, amounting to 26.3% of the country’s GDP, focuses on strengthening military capabilities and supporting the defense sector, says Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.

byOlena Mukhina

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Forbes: Western jets at risk without improved Ukrainian air defenses

Experts warn that incoming F-16s and Mirage 2000s may face destruction unless Ukraine upgrades its air defense systems.

byOlena Mukhina

Kursk offensive: "I'm living every soldier's dream," says Ukrainian fighter

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Ukrainian military: Kyiv forces disrupt Russian offensive in Zaporizhzhia Oblast through Kursk operation

Ukraine’s campaign in Kursk began against 40,000 Russian troops and has prompted Moscow to amass nearly 60,000 soldiers, straining its resources.

byOlena Mukhina

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DeepState: Last Ukrainian stronghold in southern Donbas faces heavy Russian assaults

Russian troops are conducting relentless mechanized assaults on Velyka Novosilka, threatening to breach a key defensive stronghold in the region.

byOlena Mukhina

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NYT: Russia has enough recruits to form new units despite heavy losses in Ukraine

Data from independent analysts indicate at least 78,000 confirmed Russian deaths, with real figures likely closer to 150,000.

byOlena Mukhina

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CNN: Ukraine holds defensive lines as Russia sacrifices divisions for minimal gains

While Russian forces have seized the initiative across key sectors of the frontlines, their heavy losses and failure to achieve major objectives underline the high cost of their campaign.

byOlena Mukhina

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Clock ticks for Russia: Combat operations escalate in Ukraine before Trump takes office

With Donald Trump set to take office on January 20, 2025, Russian forces are ramping up efforts to breach Ukrainian defenses in the Donetsk region, according to military expert Mykhailo Samus.

byOlena Mukhina

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Forbes: Russia loses 88 vehicles in Kursk Oblast due to intelligence failures, Ukraine’s minefields

Russian forces continue advancing in Kursk Oblast despite severe losses and a lack of accurate intelligence on Ukrainian positions, creating a dangerous pattern of costly, ineffective assaults, according to military analysts.

byOlena Mukhina

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Trump’s disillusionment with Putin could lead to stronger military aid for Ukraine, says expert

Oleksandr Kovalenko, a Ukrainian military analyst, forecasts a turning point when Trump reconsiders his stance on Russia, which will open possibilities for bolstered military aid for Kyiv.

byOlena Mukhina