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Russian War In Ukraine
Poland confirms the Russian missile violated its airspace.
Polish Armed Forces General Staff states that a Russian missile entered their airspace.
"Everything points to the conclusion that a Russian missile has entered Polish airspace. We have confirmation of this on national and allied radars," — General Wiesław Kukuła.
An unidentified aerial object entered Polish airspace.
According to the reports from Polish Operation Command, during the massive Russian missile and drone attack.
Google translation of the original post below:
"In the morning, an unidentified airborne object entered the airspace of the Republic of Poland from the side of the border with Ukraine, and from the moment it crossed the border until the signal disappeared, it was observed by the radars of the country's air defense system.
In accordance with applicable procedures, the Operational Commander of the Armed Forces mobilized the available forces and resources at his disposal."
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Poland confirms the Russian missile violated its airspace.
Polish Armed Forces General Staff states that a Russian missile entered their airspace.
"Everything points to the conclusion that a Russian missile has entered Polish airspace. We have confirmation of this on national and allied radars," — General Wiesław Kukuła.
An unidentified aerial object entered Polish airspace.
According to the reports from Polish Operation Command, during the massive Russian missile and drone attack.
Google translation of the original post below:
"In the morning, an unidentified airborne object entered the airspace of the Republic of Poland from the side of the border with Ukraine, and from the moment it crossed the border until the signal disappeared, it was observed by the radars of the country's air defense system.
In accordance with applicable procedures, the Operational Commander of the Armed Forces mobilized the available forces and resources at his disposal."
Russia fires more than 110 missiles hitting civilians all around Ukraine
Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and other cities are under attack in the morning of Dec 29th.
The Airforce of Ukraine reported downing 114 out of 158 air targets, including Kh-101 cruise missiles, "Shahed-136/131" UAVs, S-300, S-400, Iskander-M ballistic missiles, Kh-47M2 "Kinzhal" supersonic missiles.
"We have never seen so many targets on our monitor at the same time," said Yurii Ihnat, a speaker of the Ukrainian Air Forces.
Russian Novocherkassk landing ship was destroyed at night on the Dec, 26.
According to various sources, the Russian Ropucha-class landing ship was destroyed by a missle strike.
Press-conference with Valery Zaluzhny
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander Valery Zaluzhny emphasized the critical need for more manpower and technology to prevent cities like Avdiivka from suffering a fate similar to Bakhmut. Highlighting the destruction of Marinka, he stressed the importance of adapting strategies in 2024 to prioritize soldier safety and combat Russian advancements. The military is collaborating with the Ministry of Defense to develop effective solutions without legislative hindrances.
Ukrainian Air Force downed three SU-34 fighter bombers.
Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk announced on his Telegram channel on Dec. 22.
"The hunt for them lasted for a long period of time [...] These aircraft interfered and created danger for our soldiers. [...] I sincerely congratulate everyone who took part in this. A perfect result," — National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksii Danilov told Ukrainske Radio.
The Ukrainian Blackjack hacker group attacks Rosvodokanal, a Russian water utility company.
450,000–500,000 new soldiers to the Ukrainian military
Ukraine's Military officials propose to mobilize almost half a million of new conscripts.
“I need specifics: What will happen to the million-strong army of Ukraine, what will happen to those guys who have been defending our state for two years? We have issues of rotation and holidays. It should be a comprehensive plan,” — Zelensky.
Unkraine-made anit-radar-guided weapons and FPV drones systems are tested by MoD and recommended for use.
SSU blow up the main railway connection from Russia to China
Ukrainian media sources claimed that the SBU orchestrated a bomb attack on a fuel train crossing a rail bridge on the Baikal-Amur Main Line in Russia's far east.
Russian troops executing surrendering Ukrainian POWs.
Video released on December 2 by the Ukrainian Telegram channel DeepState seemingly depicted a group of soldiers executing two others climbing out of a trench, with one appearing to have his hands behind his head. The channel identified the victims as members of Ukraine's 45th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade.
Russian forces expanded their offensive to Western Ukraine, targeting Ivano-Frankivsk and Lutsk.
Four soilders killed, six wounded during rocket attacks on Lutsk Air Base.
Russian Defense Ministry said that it had disabled the military airbase at Ivano-Frankivsk International Airport.
Russian tank fires at a nursing home in Kreminna, killing 56 people.
"56 dead in Kreminnaya. Shot at close range from a tank
On March 11, the Russian occupiers fired a tank at a home for the elderly in Kreminnaya.
Cynically and deliberately. They just drove up the tank, put it in front of the house and started shooting.
Those who lived out their age in the house - 56 people - died on the spot. Those who survived, namely 15 people, were kidnapped by the occupiers and taken to the occupied territory in Svatove to the regional geriatric boarding school.
It is still impossible to get to the scene of the tragedy." — Serhiy Haidai (machine translation from Ukrainian)
Turkey hosted a tri-lateral negotiations meeting between Ukraininan and Russina foreign ministers in Antalya.
According to Dmytro Kuleba, a discussion around a 24-hour ceasefire bring no progress.
The Russian Defense Ministry promissed to open humanitarian corridors every day from 10:00, but only towards Russia.
Russian military had advanced about 5 kilometers closer to central Kyiv, in the vicinity of Hostomel Airport, Chernihiv is now isolated according to the US Defense Department.
Poland offered to transfer its MiG-29 fighter jets to the US Ramstein Air Base in Germany, so the United states to deliver them to Ukraine. US rejected the proposition.
Another attempt to evacuate civilians from Mariupol was prevented, with Ukrainian government accusing Russian forces of targeting the evacuation corridor. However, civilians were able to evacuate from Sumy.
Russia's Defense Ministry announced six humanitarian corridors, but Ukraine criticized this as only two led to Ukrainian areas, while the rest led to Russia or Belarus.
US defense official stated Russia deployed nearly 100% of the forces it had amassed around Ukraine before the invasion.
Ukrainian Ministry of Defence claimed to have killed Russian Major General Vitaly Gerasimov near Kharkiv.
He was found to be alive when he received the Order of Alexander Nevsky on 23 May, dismissing claims of his death. Later, BBC News confirmed he was still alive.
Havryshivka Vinnytsia International Airport was destroyed after Russian missile attacks. Zelenskyy renews calls for no-fly zone.
US defense official stated about 95% of the troops Russia had stationed around Ukraine before the start of the war were inside the country.
Russian forces announced a ceasefire in Mariupol to allow civilian evacuation, but the ceasefire ended shortly after.
NATO: “We are not part of this conflict”
NATO rejected Ukraine's request for a no-fly zone.
Jens Stoltenberg declined Ukraine's appeal for a no-fly zone to be established over the country, becasu it could lead to a "full-fledged war in Europe involving many more countries”.
“We are not part of this conflict.”
Fire broke out at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
At the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, a fire broke out following a projectile hit, with Russian troops occupying the power plant after a battle.
"If there is an explosion — that's the end for everyone. The end for Europe. The evacuation of Europe," — Zelenskyy.
The Estonian-owned cargo ship Helt sunk in the Black Sea off the Ukrainian port of Odessa after an explosion. Crew members survived.
Ukrainian advisor Arestovych said Ukrainian forces had advanced on Horlivka.
"The JFO zone, there is good news. Most of our units are holding their positions, and one of our brigades has advanced to the outskirts of Horlivka. Now it is being fixed there... For the first time on the seventh day of the war, our units went on the offensive in a separate area."
Yanukovych in Minsk
Ukrainian intelligence reported that former president Viktor Yanukovych was in Minsk and Russia intended to declare him president when Russian forces gained control of Kyiv.
Ukrainian military reported that Russian paratroopers launched an assault in northwest Kharkiv, targeting a military hospital in the area.
Armed Forces Of Ukraine Liberate Makariv
"The 14th separate mechanized brigade named after Prince Roman the Great and the 95th separate air assault brigade liberated Makariv in Kyiv region and entrenched themselves there," — Zaluzhnyi wrote on Facebook.
After Russia's Defense Ministry vowed to counter "information attacks," missiles hit Kyiv's key TV and radio infrastructure, disrupting broadcast services.
Ukrainian authorities reported that an attack killed five and damaged the Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center, Ukraine's primary Holocaust memorial.
UK defence ministry said most Russian ground forces remained over 30 km north of Kyiv, slowed by Ukrainian resistance at Hostomel Airport.
"The bulk of [President Vladimir] Putin's ground forces remain more than 30km to the north of Kyiv their advance having been slowed by Ukrainian forces defending Hostomel airfield, a key Russian objective for day one of the conflict," the ministry said.
"Logistical failures and staunch Ukrainian resistance continue to frustrate the Russian advance."
First talks between Ukrainian and Russian repersentatives in Gomel, Belarus bring no result.
Putin demands "demilitarizing and denazifying the Ukrainian state and ensuring its neutral status."
Nova Kakhovka's mayor confirmed the city had been seized by Russian troops, and accused them of destroying the settlements of Kozatske and Vesele.
Ramzan Kadyrov, Chechen leader and a Putin's ally, confirms his forces are deployed to Ukraine.
Ukrainian military stated they had blown up a convoy of 56 tankers carrying diesel for Russian forces in Chernihiv Oblast.
The Ukrainian military said it shot down two Russian Il-76 heavy transport planes – which can carry over 150 paratroopers.
One was shot down near Vasylkiv, roughly 25 miles south of the Ukrainian capital where intense fighting took place. The second plane was shot down hours later near Bila Tserkva, about 50 miles south of Ukraine, according to military officials. Russia has not commented on either incident.
Russian advance has slowed, likely caused by logistical problems, resistance.
"The speed of the Russian advance has temporarily slowed likely as a result of acute logistical difficulties and strong Ukrainian resistance," — Ministry of Defence UK on Twitter.
"The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride."
Zelensky turned down an evacuation offer from the US, according to the Ukraine embassy in Britain.
Meanwhile, there's no strong evidence these words were actually said by Zelenskyy, his twitter video response to the claims that he and the government are laying down arms and leaving the country illustrates his dedication and position quite well.
“I am here. We are not putting down arms. We will be defending our country, because our weapon is truth, and our truth is that this is our land, our country, our children, and we will defend all of this,” he said.
Russian forces heavily engaged by the Ukrainian military in the north. Russia's operations in the east and south were more effective.
Zelenskyy accused Russia of targeting civilian sites.
"The Russians say they are not striking civilian objects. But 33 civilian sites have been hit over the last 24 hours," — Vadym Denysenko
Putin calls on Ukraine military to overthrow government.
"Take power into your own hands, [...] It seems that it will be easier for us to come to an agreement than with this gang of drug addicts and neo-Nazis, who occupied Kyiv and took the entire Ukrainian people hostage,” — Putin.
Zelenskyy stated that on the first day of the invasion, 137 Ukrainian citizens, including both military personnel and civilians, lost their lives.
He also claimed that more than 1,000 Russian soldiers were killed during this period.
He declared a general mobilization, calling up all Ukrainian males aged 18 to 60 years, and simultaneously issued a travel ban preventing them from leaving Ukraine.