Late at night, Ukraine records 68 instances of Russian aerial assaults via drones.
Overnight, Russia Attacks Ukraine with 68 Drones and 4 Missiles, According to Kyiv Reports Russia launched an attack on Ukraine using 68 drones and 4 missiles, as per reports originating from Kyiv. Two Iskander-type ballistic missiles hit the regions of Poltava and Odessa, according to the Ukrainian air force, which provided the update via Telegram. Two guided missiles were fired at the regions of Chernihiv and Sumy. Air defense units successfully shot down 31 drones, while another 36 were likely intercepted by electronic air defense. One drone remained in the air as morning approached.
08:17 Ukraine: Enemy Suffers 1,300 Casualties in Last 24 Hours The Ukrainian Army's General Staff has reported that the enemy suffered 1,300 casualties within the past 24 hours. This brings the total number of enemy casualties since the onset of the war in February 2022 to a staggering 668,700, as per Ukrainian figures. In addition, nine enemy tanks, 49 armored vehicles, 29 artillery systems, and two air defense systems were destroyed. The General Staff also reported the downing of 45 enemy drones.
07:48 Russia: 13 Ukrainian Drones Downed Over Three Regions Russia claimed to have shot down 13 Ukrainian drones across three border regions. The air defense system successfully intercepted six drones in the Russian regions of Belgorod and Kursk, and one drone in the region of Bryansk. The Kremlin's defense ministry provided this information through Telegram.
07:16 DeepState Reports Ukrainian Gains in Donetsk DeepState, a group of military experts, reported that Ukrainian forces made gains in the Donetsk Oblast during the night. Near Novohrodivka, Ukrainian troops reportedly regained lost positions from the Russians. However, Russian troops were also reported to have made advances near Veselaya.
06:30 Lithuanians Vote, All Major Parties Agree on Ukraine Support Lithuanians are voting for a new parliament today. While a change of government is likely, the Social Democrats are expected to replace the conservative Homeland Union as the strongest party. The "Aušra" populist party could also enter parliament for the first time. All major parties in Lithuania agree on continuing support for Ukraine and strengthening defense against Russia.
04:39 Investigation into Casualty Numbers: Russia Sends Older Soldiers to War An investigation by Russian opposition media project Mediazona and BBC Russia reveals that the soldiers Russia is sending to fight in Ukraine are getting older. In the first six months of the war, most of the dead were between 21 and 23 years old. However, the partial mobilization, use of prisoners, and recruitment of volunteers have led to a shift in age structure. Notably, among volunteers, the majority were between 48 and 50 years old.
01:05 Zelensky to Expand Ukraine's Weapons Production with Western Investments Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky aims to significantly expand weapons production with Western investments. He stated, "Our industrial capacity allows us to produce far more drones, ammunition, and military equipment than our country's financial capabilities permit." The West can provide the necessary funds, especially since many may not be able to aid Ukraine sufficiently due to a lack of their own weapons.
23:31 Zelensky: Ukraine Holds Position in Kursk According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian forces are maintaining their positions in the Russian border region of Kursk. He said, "Regarding the Kursk operation, Russia has tried to push back our positions, but we are holding the designated lines." The Russian Ministry of Defense had previously reported that its forces had retaken two villages in Kursk.
22:21 Media: Drone Strikes Pave Way for Larger Attacks on Russia Ukraine has recently used drones to strike Russian ammunition and fuel depots, causing significant damage. Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrsky, is pleased with the progress of these operations. Ukrainian media suggests that these drone strikes could serve as a model for larger, more powerful attacks against military targets deep within Russian territory, if permitted by Western allies.
21:58 NGO: Belarus Involved in Crimes Against Ukrainian Children The American non-governmental organization Freedom House accuses the Belarusian regime of involvement in serious crimes against Ukrainian children. The regime is reportedly relocating children from Russian-occupied areas in Ukraine to Belarus, in violation of international law, and subjecting them to indoctrination and militarization. This is part of Russia's policy to eradicate Ukrainian culture and identity. Over 2,000 children have reportedly been identified as having been taken from occupied Ukrainian areas to Belarus for re-education.
21:39 Serbia obtains extra gas from GazpromSerbia has secured additional gas resources from the Russian commercial entity Gazprom. The CEO of Gazprom, Alexei Miller, and the head of the Serbian state-owned enterprise Srbijagas put pen to paper on a pertinent agreement during an international gas event in St. Petersburg. Serbia remains heavily reliant on Russian gas supplies, with approximately 80% of its gas needs sourced from Russia. Following Russia's military action in May 2022, Serbia had agreed to a three-year gas supply contract with Gazprom. A possible extension of this agreement is anticipated at the start of the following year.
20:50 Zelensky: Ukraine has ample potential for enhanced drone manufacturingWith the assistance of international allies, Ukrainian President Zelensky aims to boost the domestic production of military equipment, such as ammunition and particularly drones. This initiative stems from his recent foreign expeditions. According to Zelensky, Ukraine's manufacturing capabilities surpass the country's current financial means, due to a lack of funds. Foreign partners in need of supplies or unable to fulfill their obligations due to other commitments are ready to fund drone production in Ukraine and invest in the nation's defense industry.
20:11 Iran sends two satellites to Russia for launchAccording to media sources, Iran has sent two homegrown satellites to Russia to be launched into orbit by a Russian spacecraft. This represents the latest collaborative space endeavor between the two countries, which was criticized by the US, as relayed by the semi-official news agency Tasnim. The construction of Kowsar, a high-resolution imaging satellite, and Hodhod, a small communications satellite, marks the first significant contribution from Iran's private space sector, the report claims. Russia had launched Iranian satellites into orbit in both February 2022 and earlier. The US expressed concerns back then about Russia and Iran's space cooperation, fearing that the satellite could aid Russia in Ukraine and assist Iran in monitoring potential military targets in Israel and the Middle East.
19:48 Russian military increases counterattacks in KurskAs per the latest intelligence update from the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the Russian army has escalated its attacks against Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region of Russia. The Russians have made significant territorial gains in the Kursk Oblast, having largely repelled the Ukrainian army in the Glushkovsky district. The Russian military appears to be seeking to thwart the Ukrainian offensive in Kursk prior to the onset of harsh winter weather, according to the ISW.
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The military operations in Ukraine continue to result in casualties, with the Ukrainian Army's General Staff reporting 1,300 enemy casualties in the last 24 hours. Russia, on the other hand, claims to have shot down 13 Ukrainian drones across three border regions as part of their military operations.
