| incident | Assault |
|---|---|
| Location | Yelytsavetivka, Shevchenko, Veselyi Hai, Pushkino, Plehovo, Voroshba, Martynovka, Kursk, Zaporizhia, Chechnya |
| Injured | 30 |
The dramatic developments on 1,026. Russia-Ukraine War Day!
On Monday, December 16th, the front line in Ukraine was simmering again! Russian forces are reporting another advance in Donbass, while the Ukrainian army is doing everything it can to defend itself and fight back. Here are the latest shocking details!
The army has taken control of the village of Yelyzavetivka in Russian eastern Ukraine! This strategically important village is located just 10 kilometers south of Kurakhove, a city known for its resources and which is also in the sights of Russian troops. But that's not all: According to the state news agency TASS, Russia has also captured the village of Shevchenko, as confirmed by Denis Pushilin, the region's head appointed by Moscow.
Military clashes and air strikes
- Russian forces say they have also taken control of the villages of Veselyi Hai and Pushkino. In addition, the Ministry of Defense claims to have destroyed four Patriot air defense systems!
- During the night, Russia launched a massive drone attack with 49 unmanned aircraft! The Luftwaffe was able to shoot down 27 of them, but 19 remained undetected and could still pose a threat.
- Ukrainian military officials report another success: at least 30 North Korean soldiers deployed by Russia near the villages of Plekhovo, Vorozhba and Martynovka were killed or wounded!
- A Ukrainian drone strike hit a Russian National Guard compound in Chechnya on Sunday! Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov confirmed the hit on an Akhmat Grozny Riot Police facility.
- And that's not all: the Ukrainian SBU has launched an operation to destroy 40 wagons carrying fuel for Russian troops in the Zaporizhzhia region, which is now 70 percent under Russian control!
- Last but not least, Ukraine reports that there are no longer any Russian ships patrolling the Black Sea! Another strike against the Russian Navy!
In the midst of this fierce fighting, there is also political news that further inflames the situation!
Political developments and international reactions
- President Vladimir Putin proudly announced that the Russian army captured 189 Ukrainian settlements this year! He described the coming year 2024 as a “milestone year” for the goals of the “special military operation”.
- Defense Minister Andrei Belousov reported that Russian troops have recaptured almost 4,500 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory this year and are advancing 30 square kilometers every day!
- The EU foreign ministers have decided on a 15th round of sanctions against Russia to prevent the circumvention of existing measures and weaken the Russian defense industry.
- Norway announced it would provide 2.7 billion crowns (about $242 million) to strengthen Ukraine's navy and deter Russian naval forces in the Black Sea. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre emphasized the need to protect the Russian population and infrastructure.
The situation remains tense and the fighting continues! The world is watching developments in Ukraine as the front lines continue to shift and political decisions could have far-reaching consequences.
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