The SBU showed how naval drones attacked Russian aircraft; In recent months, Russia has been losing about a thousand soldiers every day. Athletistic highlights yesterday’s key events.
Russia spent $200 billion on the war against Ukraine. from 2022
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin has said that Russia has spent $200 billion since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. In addition, Russia’s manpower losses have reached at least 700,000 people during this period . Losses in the first year of the war, according to the head of the Pentagon, may exceed Russia’s losses in all conflicts since World War II. According to Austin, the occupiers have been losing up to 1,000 people a day in recent months. The head of the Pentagon said that the United States will continue to “fight the Kremlin.”
SBU drones battled Russian helicopters, planes and boats
Marine drones of the Ukrainian Security Service Sea Baby worked with Russian helicopters and planes in Kerch Bay. The latest Sea Babies are equipped with heavy machine guns with ballistic programs for automatic guidance and automatic target acquisition. As noted by the SBU, intercepted Russian radio traffic indicated that there were dead and wounded in the helicopters. The helicopters themselves received significant damage and are now in need of major repairs.
Energy workers increased the number of power outages in Kyiv and eight regions
Electricity consumption in the country remains high and in line with seasonal indicators. But as the grid continues to recover from 11 massive Russian attacks, it remains in a huge power deficit. Emergency repairs continue at energy facilities. In this regard, the scope of application of restrictive measures in some regions has been changed.
The former leader of the colony’s jeep exploded in Donetsk EflaxOrvke
In Donetsk, which is occupied by the aggressor country Russia, an SUV exploded near the Park Inn hotel on Universitetskaya Street. Russian propagandists reported that it was an attempt on the life of the former leader of the Yelenovskaya colony in the Donetsk region, Sergei Evsyukov. He probably died. The wife of a high-ranking occupier, who works for the police, was also injured. It is known that in the summer of 2022, 50 Ukrainian prisoners of war died in the camp.
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv for a visit
The candidate for the post of German Chancellor from the CDU, Friedrich Merz, came to Kyiv to confirm his party’s support for Ukraine. He stressed that only a strong Ukraine could force Putin to the negotiating table and emphasized the importance of international aid to end the war.
In a meeting with Vladimir Zelensky, Friedrich Merz noted that intense discussions continue in Germany on the details of military support and what weapons will be transferred to Ukraine, but there is a basic consensus on providing aid to end the war and establish just peace.
Prime Minister of Estonia Kristen Michal arrived in the Ukrainian capital
During his stay in Kyiv, Michal met with President Volodymyr Zelensky, Prime Minister Denis Shmygal and Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk.
Prime Minister Denis Shmygal, in a meeting with the Prime Minister of Estonia Kristen Michal, indicated that Estonia’s defense support for Ukraine amounted to about 542 million euros or 1.4% of the country’s GDP. Under the leadership of Estonia, a coalition of projectiles, an IT coalition and a Tallinn mechanism for cyber support for Ukraine were created.
Ukraine will receive another tranche from the EU
The Council of the European Union approved another payment to Ukraine in the amount of 4.2 billion euros under the Ukraine Facility program. Prime Minister Denis Shmygal clarified that the money will be received this month, which will bring the total aid this year under this initiative to 16 billion euros.
Germany suspends consideration of asylum applications by Syrians
The decision is related to a new assessment of the situation in Syria. Currently, approximately 47 thousand applications from Syrian citizens are being considered. German authorities have made it clear that those who have already received a response to their application will not be affected by the new restrictions.
The King and Queen of Britain released their Christmas card
King Charles III and Queen Camilla continued the long-standing tradition of the British royal family and released a Christmas card. In the photo, Charles poses in a light gray classic suit, and Camilla wears an elegant blue dress. They are surrounded by a blooming garden, which gives the picture a spring mood.
Time has named the nominees for Person of the Year 2024
The American magazine Time has announced ten nominees for the title of Person of the Year 2024. This has been a tradition of the publication since 1927. The winner or winners will be announced on December 12th. The magazine says it chooses the person, group of people or concept that has had the biggest impact on the world over the past year – not necessarily a positive impact. The list of nominees includes President Donald Trump, his supporter and billionaire Elon Musk, as well as Russian dissident Alexei Navalny’s widow, Yulia.
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