Russo-Ukrainian war, day 667: Ukraine shoots down three Russian bombers in one day
Ukraine’s air defense took down three Russian Su-34 fighter/bomber aircraft in southern Ukraine. The post Russo-Ukrainian war, day 667: Ukraine shoots down three Russian bombers in one day appeared first on Euromaidan Press.
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Military
Frontline report: Intense fighting continues along Dnipro River crossing. Overall, the fighting in Krynky in Kherson’s east bank , is “extremely tough,” and the Russian attacks here are as intense as in other hot spots.
Ukraine claims to have downed three Russian Su-34 bombers. Ukraine’s Air Force holding command over air defense forces says three Russian Su-34 bomber were downed in Ukraine’s south on 22 December at noon.
ISW: Continued Western assistance only way to make Russia fail in war against Ukraine. CNN recently reported that Ukraine aid package continues to stall in the US Congress. Without US resupplies, Ukraine may exhaust its stock of weapons, which are vital in naval defense, protecting infrastructure, and stopping Russian ground vehicles and aircraft.
As of 22 December 2023, the approximate losses of weapons and military equipment of the Russian Armed Forces from the beginning of the invasion to the present day:
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- Personnel: 351350 (+1080)
- Tanks: 5837 (+9)
- APV: 10843 (+18)
- Artillery systems: 8250 (+24)
- MLRS: 932
- Anti-aircraft systems: 611
- Aircraft: 324
- Helicopters: 324
- UAV: 6365 (+23)
- Cruise missiles: 1613
- Warships/boats: 22
- Submarines: 1
- Vehicles and fuel tanks: 10944 (+25)
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Intelligence and technology
Zelenskyy: Netherlands prepares to send the first of eighteen F-16s to Ukraine. F-16 is to become Ukraine’s main combat aircraft, according to Ukraine’s Air Force.
International
Ukraine and Poland reach agreement to unblock border amid protests. Ukrainian and Polish officials agreed on a plan to end the blockade of four border checkpoints by Polish haulers, who demand changes to the freight transportation agreement between the two countries.
Germany sends more Gepard anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine. As part of its military assistance to Ukraine, Germany transferred additional Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, long-range reconnaissance drones, and ammunition to Ukraine, following the delivery of a Patriot air defense missile system last week.
Stoltenberg: Ukraine closer to NATO and EU than ever, despite Russia’s war. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Russia’s attempt to stop Ukraine from joining NATO and the EU has backfired, as Ukraine is now closer to the West than ever.
Japan to send Patriot missiles to US to boost global defense stocks. Breaking from its self-imposed constraints on military equipment exports, Japan aims to replenish US with vital missile supplies destined for Ukraine’s defense against Russian aerial attacks.
Germany not to deport Ukrainian citizens for service in Ukraine’s military. German Justice Minister Marco Buschmann made the announcement amid information about the possible mobilization of Ukrainian expatriate men for military service in 2024.
Humanitarian and social impact
Russian drone strikes hit journalist’s home in night Kyiv attacks. Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day have killed one person and injured four others.
Political and legal developments
Zelenskyy sets foreign policy priorities for 2024, calls for more military aid. In his address to Ukrainian diplomats, President Zelenskyy highlighted the achievements and challenges of Ukraine’s foreign policy, focusing on strengthening Ukraine’s air defense, cooperation with NATO and the EU, and sanctions against Russia.
US sanctions to hit foreign financial institutions dealing with Russia. The White House announced a new executive order that allows the US to sanction any foreign financial institutions that provide assistance to Russia’s military-industrial base.
New developments
Nearly 4K Ukrainian trucks stuck in queues at the Polish border due to protests. Ukraine has lost billions of dollars in exports due to trucker protests blocking border crossings with Poland for 7 weeks, with 1,700 trucks now lined up at the largest crossing, Yahodyn-Dorohusk.
Oscar shortlist includes Ukrainian documentary “20 Days in Mariupol”. “20 Days in Mariupol,” a documentary film by photojournalist and filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov, has been shortlisted for the Oscars Awards in the Documentary Feature Film and International Feature Film categories.
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