A trickle of attacks. The city of Kharkiv was hit by two Russian missile attacks overnight. According to authorities, civilian infrastructure in the center was damaged. A kindergarten, a clinic and some buildings were also hit in Donetsk. On the other hand, Moscow deployed “300 missiles and over 200 Shahed drones against Ukraine” in just five days. According to the British 007, Moscow's new strategy is to hit the Ukrainian defense industry. However, in one of the most violent moments – In recent months, after the war between Kiev and Moscow, a massive prisoner exchange took place: 248 Russian and 230 Ukrainian soldiers were released. The White House confirms new aid to Ukrainians is still blocked. While Poland calls on its allies to send long-range missiles to Kiev: It is the only language that Putin understands, said Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski.
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Live news from the Ukraine-Russia conflict
08:23
Kiev, Russian troops advance in Donetsk
In the morning report, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Army said that despite the losses, Russian troops were advancing in Donetsk. In the Bakhmut region, the Kremlin army “gained ground near Bohdanivka and Andriivka, Donetsk region. The fighting also continues in the direction of Avdiivka, our troops are holding back the enemy who wants to encircle Avdiivka,” the report says, “our soldiers are steadfastly maintaining the defense and inflicting significant losses on the invaders.”
(afp) 08:00
The death toll from a Russian attack in Kiev on December 29 rises to 32
The death toll from the Russian attack on Kiev on December 29th rises to 32. This is reported by Ukrainska Pravda, citing the authorities. According to the latest information this morning, Home Office forensic investigations have led to the identification of two more victims of the attack, bringing the total to 32. However, 30 were injured.
05:44
Kiev: “Anti-aircraft ammunition is not enough”
“Kiev's mobile air defense has enough ammunition to withstand a few more powerful attacks, but then they will need more Western help.” This was stated by the commander of the joint forces of the Ukrainian army, Sergiy Nayev, during a meeting with soldiers outside Kiev. “The current situation with man-portable air defense systems for mobile air defense groups is that although there is enough ammunition to withstand the next strong attacks, in the medium and long term we need the help of Western countries to replenish missile stocks,” he added.
04:05
Russian rockets in Donetsk: A kindergarten and a clinic hit
Russian forces launched a rocket attack on the town of Kurakhove in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine overnight, the head of the regional military administration said. A kindergarten, a school, a clinic and a bar were destroyed in the attack, and some buildings were damaged. According to initial information, there are no injuries or civilian casualties.
03:50
Kuleba: “We count on the West, there is no Plan B”
“Ukraine believes in its 'Plan A' regarding military support to the West and has no 'Plan B' in case it fails: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said this in a statement interview on CNN. “Ukraine will always fight with the resources at its disposal – he added – and as the NATO Secretary General rightly said, what is given to Ukraine is not a handout. It is an investment in the defense of NATO as well as in protecting the prosperity of the American people.” The minister then explained that in the event of a “theoretical victory” by Moscow, “other world leaders will be tempted to to follow in Russia’s footsteps,” and that doing so would come at a “much higher price” for the United States.
02:58
Russian rockets in the center of Kharkiv
Russian forces launched two rocket attacks on Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine in the evening, causing damage to civilian infrastructure in the center of the city, the head of the city's military administration, Oleg Sinegubov, said on Telegram. “The occupiers hit Kharkiv twice with S-300 missiles. There are currently no victims. There is information about damage to non-residential civilian infrastructure in the central part of the city.”
(afp) 01:49
The White House: Aid continues to be blocked by Congress
The US Congress' stop blocks further military funding for Ukraine. This was confirmed by the White House National Security Council spokesman: John Kirby, At the same time, it ensures that the Biden administration continues to stand by Ukraine. Weapons shipments “have been stopped,” Kirby said. “The President signed the last relief package that we were authorized to allocate. Now we need another law to continue providing aid to Ukraine.” A reference to the freeze imposed by Republicans in a long stalemate in Congress. The latest package totaling 250 million air defense weapons, artillery and anti-tank ammunition was announced on December 27 and will arrive in Ukraine in the next few weeks, but “later, due to lack of additional funds, there.” “There are no other magical sources to which you could fall back on,” said the spokesman.
