War
Ukraine has begun using the Sapsan ballistic missile, says Zelensky
The president confirmed the use of the new long-range weapon but did not disclose any details for security reasons
Poland is considering transferring MiG-29s to Ukraine in exchange for drone and missile technology
Warsaw is ready to give away decommissioned aircraft and expects to gain access to Ukrainian defence developments
The Armed Forces of Ukraine hold the north of Pokrovsk and have regained control of 13 km²: Syrskyi denied the encirclement of Mirnograd
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that the defence of Pokrovsk continues. In November, Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles inflicted record losses on the enemy — about 24,000 people.
Ukraine repelled 177 attacks in 24 hours: the enemy lost over a thousand soldiers
Russian troops intensified their assaults in the eastern directions, but Ukrainian defences are holding their positions and inflicting significant losses on the enemy
The Syzran oil refinery in Russia stopped Ukrainian drones and ceased operations
After the attack by Ukrainian drones on the Syzran oil refinery, key equipment was damaged and the plant stopped processing oil for at least a month
Europe under pressure from Russia's hybrid war: security services foiled plans to blow up planes to the US
The Kremlin is launching a large-scale sabotage campaign in Europe, and one of the recently foiled operations could have been the biggest terrorist attack since 9/11.
Drones have become a key weapon this winter – Ukrainian troops are increasing their capabilities
At a meeting at the General Staff, the record use of drones and the increase in the number of targets hit were noted, with the scaling of forces and training of specialists remaining a priority.
The UN reported a sharp increase in civilian deaths in Ukraine from summer to autumn
July saw the highest number of casualties since April 2022, with strikes on energy infrastructure leading to prolonged power and water outages
Kharkiv region prepares for possible flooding after dam strike
Authorities warn: up to 13,000 residents at risk, including over 3,000 with limited mobility
Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Kushner expected Zelensky to agree to their ‘peace plan’ directly over the phone on Saturday.
The Ukrainian president discussed security conditions and territorial issues in the context of the peace proposal with US advisers Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, but after the Americans' visit to Moscow, the terms of the plan deteriorated, and key differences remain.
Thai Navy pushes Cambodian troops out of border area
Thai forces launched an operation in border areas after Cambodia increased its presence and set up strongholds that were seen as a threat to sovereignty.
Fighting continues in several areas of Vovchansk Tregubov on the situation at the front
Ukrainian forces are holding part of the city despite Russian attempts to break through from the north and centre. The destruction is becoming critical, but there are no signs of a large-scale offensive.
