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  (ENGELS, SARATOV REGION) – A Ukrainian long range drone strike has reportedly hit the Kristall oil depot, a storage site that supplies aviation fuel to the nearby Engels air base, according to publicly shared footage and early analysis from independent observers. Videos posted online appear to show Russian airContinue Reading

Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) reportedly targeted a significant Russian airbase during nighttime hours. Unverified video footage circulating on social media showed the presence of fires and smoke at the location following the reported attack. This military installation is identified as a primary hub for Russian strategic aviation, which isContinue Reading

(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Ukrainian forces have launched a series of successful strikes against Russian military infrastructure, occupied territories, and strategic targets, signalling both the continued resilience of Ukraine’s armed forces and the ongoing difficulties faced by Russian forces and allied militias. Recent operations spanned Chechnya, Crimea, and eastern Ukraine, whileContinue Reading

  (MOSCOW, RUSSIA) – Russian state media figure Vladimir Solovyov has used his national radio programme to incite the Solovyov opened the broadcast by describing European officials as having “gone mad,” specifically targeting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. He accused Ms von der Leyen of attempting to “stealContinue Reading

(POKROVSK, DONETSK REGION, UKRAINE) – Two Russian T 80 tanks were destroyed near Pokrovsk after being hit by Ukrainian drones, according to video footage released by independent observers. The incident took place near anti tank defensive trenches in an area that remains a key battleground in eastern Ukraine. In theContinue Reading

  (KRASNODAR, RUSSIA) – A large fire has broken out at the Temryuk gas terminal in Russia’s Krasnodar region following what early reports suggest was a missile strike, in one of several recent attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. Video footage shared online shows flames spreading across the gas loading areaContinue Reading

(СИЗРАНЬ, SAMARA REGION, RUSSIA – ) – Ukrainian special forces conducted overnight strikes on key Russian energy infrastructure on 5 December, targeting both oil and electricity facilities in a coordinated operation. The attacks were part of an ongoing campaign to disrupt critical Russian energy assets. The Samara region saw theContinue Reading

(CRIMEA) – Ukrainian intelligence forces have successfully destroyed a Russian MiG-29 fighter aircraft and an Irtysh radar system at an airfield near Simferopol, marking another significant setback for Russian military operations on the peninsula. The strikes were carried out using multifunctional Ukrainian drones, highlighting the growing role of unmanned systemsContinue Reading

(BLACK SEA REGION) – Ukraine has denied involvement in a recent attack on a Russian linked tanker transporting sunflower oil in the Black Sea, describing accusations from Moscow as misinformation and suggesting Russia may be responsible for the incident itself. A spokesperson for Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said theContinue Reading

(POKROVSK, DONETSK REGION, UKRAINE) – Ukrainian Special Operations Forces from the 3rd Special Operations Regiment carried out a successful operation in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, resulting in the elimination of three Russian occupiers, according to reports citing Ukraine’s Special Operations Command. The first occupier was neutralised with small arms fire. TwoContinue Reading