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Here for Ukraine information. Pro-Ukraine. Once-a-day info highlights roundup from the Kyiv Independent, UNITED24 Media, Live: Ukraine Telegram, done when I get time. Twitter: @mmouse44073558 All opinions are mine alone. Ducks are great.
I'm not sure we need a reminder of why we are supporting Ukraine but as it happens, it's International Genocide Day.
December 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
I'm not sure we need a reminder of why we are supporting Ukraine but as it happens, it's International Genocide Day.
Satellite images of Bakhmut, Donetsk region, completely destroyed during the fighting
December 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Satellite images of Bakhmut, Donetsk region, completely destroyed during the fighting
In Ternopil, the bodies of two more people were found who had been considered missing after Russia struck a 9-story residential building with a missile on the night of November 19.
Thus, the number of victims that day has reached 38 people, including 8 children.
Thus, the number of victims that day has reached 38 people, including 8 children.
December 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
In Ternopil, the bodies of two more people were found who had been considered missing after Russia struck a 9-story residential building with a missile on the night of November 19.
Thus, the number of victims that day has reached 38 people, including 8 children.
Thus, the number of victims that day has reached 38 people, including 8 children.
A powerful new mural has appeared in Lviv, portraying the brutal reality of Russia’s drone attacks on Ukrainian cities. The mural has reportedly been created by Ukrainian artist Andrii Yermolenko.
December 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM
A powerful new mural has appeared in Lviv, portraying the brutal reality of Russia’s drone attacks on Ukrainian cities. The mural has reportedly been created by Ukrainian artist Andrii Yermolenko.
Hungary and Slovakia plan to challenge the EU’s proposal to fully phase out Russian gas and oil in court.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said both countries see the planned ban as a threat to their energy security and prices.
The EU intends to end all imports of Russian energy by 2027.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said both countries see the planned ban as a threat to their energy security and prices.
The EU intends to end all imports of Russian energy by 2027.
December 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Hungary and Slovakia plan to challenge the EU’s proposal to fully phase out Russian gas and oil in court.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said both countries see the planned ban as a threat to their energy security and prices.
The EU intends to end all imports of Russian energy by 2027.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said both countries see the planned ban as a threat to their energy security and prices.
The EU intends to end all imports of Russian energy by 2027.
On the effectiveness of Ukrainian air defense: the interception rate of Russian Shahed drones has stabilized at 80%, OSINT researcher Cyrus reports.
He notes that this rate has fluctuated throughout the war, influenced by changes in Shahed deployment tactics and ongoing drone modifications.
He notes that this rate has fluctuated throughout the war, influenced by changes in Shahed deployment tactics and ongoing drone modifications.
December 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM
On the effectiveness of Ukrainian air defense: the interception rate of Russian Shahed drones has stabilized at 80%, OSINT researcher Cyrus reports.
He notes that this rate has fluctuated throughout the war, influenced by changes in Shahed deployment tactics and ongoing drone modifications.
He notes that this rate has fluctuated throughout the war, influenced by changes in Shahed deployment tactics and ongoing drone modifications.
The Russians’ destruction of the Pechenihy Dam in the Kharkiv region will not affect the Ukrainian military but may complicate life for civilians.
According to the 16th Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, this is not the first enemy attack on the dam. Backup routes have been developed in the>
According to the 16th Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, this is not the first enemy attack on the dam. Backup routes have been developed in the>
December 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM
The Russians’ destruction of the Pechenihy Dam in the Kharkiv region will not affect the Ukrainian military but may complicate life for civilians.
According to the 16th Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, this is not the first enemy attack on the dam. Backup routes have been developed in the>
According to the 16th Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, this is not the first enemy attack on the dam. Backup routes have been developed in the>
Balloons from Belarusian airspace continue incursions into NATO airspace in Lithuania.
December 8, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Balloons from Belarusian airspace continue incursions into NATO airspace in Lithuania.
Vovchansk, Kharkiv region.
December 7, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Vovchansk, Kharkiv region.
😱 Around 100 shells struck the Kherson Thermal Power Plant, the Regional Military Administration reported.
The deputy head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration said restoring the plant will be very difficult.
Local authorities are exploring decentralized ways to >>
The deputy head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration said restoring the plant will be very difficult.
Local authorities are exploring decentralized ways to >>
December 7, 2025 at 10:46 AM
😱 Around 100 shells struck the Kherson Thermal Power Plant, the Regional Military Administration reported.
The deputy head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration said restoring the plant will be very difficult.
Local authorities are exploring decentralized ways to >>
The deputy head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration said restoring the plant will be very difficult.
Local authorities are exploring decentralized ways to >>
The new protective confinement at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant, designed to contain radioactive emissions from the 1986-damaged reactor, no longer fulfills its key functions due to a Russian drone strike, the IAEA reported.
Last week, the agency’s experts completed a detailed >>
Last week, the agency’s experts completed a detailed >>
December 7, 2025 at 10:46 AM
The new protective confinement at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant, designed to contain radioactive emissions from the 1986-damaged reactor, no longer fulfills its key functions due to a Russian drone strike, the IAEA reported.
Last week, the agency’s experts completed a detailed >>
Last week, the agency’s experts completed a detailed >>
Ukrainian forces continue to hold positions within Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad while Russian forces are complicating Ukrainian logistics in the area.
December 7, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Ukrainian forces continue to hold positions within Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad while Russian forces are complicating Ukrainian logistics in the area.
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
Russian forces launched 704 total missiles and drones against Ukraine overnight on December 5 to 6, heavily targeting railway and energy infrastructure across the country.
Key Takeaways Thread
Russian forces launched 704 total missiles and drones against Ukraine overnight on December 5 to 6, heavily targeting railway and energy infrastructure across the country.
December 7, 2025 at 10:46 AM
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
Russian forces launched 704 total missiles and drones against Ukraine overnight on December 5 to 6, heavily targeting railway and energy infrastructure across the country.
Key Takeaways Thread
Russian forces launched 704 total missiles and drones against Ukraine overnight on December 5 to 6, heavily targeting railway and energy infrastructure across the country.
Approximate route of Russian missiles and drones during the night attack. According to President Zelenskyy, the Russians primarily targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The attack involved hundreds of UAVs, as well as ballistic, cruise, and aeroballistic missiles.
December 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Approximate route of Russian missiles and drones during the night attack. According to President Zelenskyy, the Russians primarily targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The attack involved hundreds of UAVs, as well as ballistic, cruise, and aeroballistic missiles.
Fastiv railway station after Russian night strikes. This key junction for passenger and long-distance trains has been completely destroyed.
December 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Fastiv railway station after Russian night strikes. This key junction for passenger and long-distance trains has been completely destroyed.
Calling someone who justifies aggression and promotes violence a “leader” is a troubling sign of the degradation of part of the global information space, says Honored Lawyer of Ukraine and former Deputy Prosecutor General (2019–2022) Gunduz Mammadov. He commented on the >>
December 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Calling someone who justifies aggression and promotes violence a “leader” is a troubling sign of the degradation of part of the global information space, says Honored Lawyer of Ukraine and former Deputy Prosecutor General (2019–2022) Gunduz Mammadov. He commented on the >>
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
🇫🇷 Drones were spotted flying over the Ile Longue naval base in France. Attempts to shoot them down failed, Le Figaro reports.
The base, where nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines are stationed, is a key element of France’s nuclear deterrent. >>
🇫🇷 Drones were spotted flying over the Ile Longue naval base in France. Attempts to shoot them down failed, Le Figaro reports.
The base, where nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines are stationed, is a key element of France’s nuclear deterrent. >>
December 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
🇫🇷 Drones were spotted flying over the Ile Longue naval base in France. Attempts to shoot them down failed, Le Figaro reports.
The base, where nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines are stationed, is a key element of France’s nuclear deterrent. >>
🇫🇷 Drones were spotted flying over the Ile Longue naval base in France. Attempts to shoot them down failed, Le Figaro reports.
The base, where nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines are stationed, is a key element of France’s nuclear deterrent. >>
Another 19 Ukrainian cultural monuments have been added to the UNESCO list of cultural properties.
The list includes:
🔴Akkerman Fortress;
🔴Dormition Cathedral in Kharkiv;
🔴Borys and Hlib Cathedral in Chernihiv;
🔴Shevchenko Drama Theater in Kharkiv;
🔴Church (Kirche) in Odesa; >>
The list includes:
🔴Akkerman Fortress;
🔴Dormition Cathedral in Kharkiv;
🔴Borys and Hlib Cathedral in Chernihiv;
🔴Shevchenko Drama Theater in Kharkiv;
🔴Church (Kirche) in Odesa; >>
December 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Another 19 Ukrainian cultural monuments have been added to the UNESCO list of cultural properties.
The list includes:
🔴Akkerman Fortress;
🔴Dormition Cathedral in Kharkiv;
🔴Borys and Hlib Cathedral in Chernihiv;
🔴Shevchenko Drama Theater in Kharkiv;
🔴Church (Kirche) in Odesa; >>
The list includes:
🔴Akkerman Fortress;
🔴Dormition Cathedral in Kharkiv;
🔴Borys and Hlib Cathedral in Chernihiv;
🔴Shevchenko Drama Theater in Kharkiv;
🔴Church (Kirche) in Odesa; >>
Five unidentified drones flew over a major French nuclear submarine base on the evening of December 4 amid increasing reports of drones flying over European military infrastructure.
December 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Five unidentified drones flew over a major French nuclear submarine base on the evening of December 4 amid increasing reports of drones flying over European military infrastructure.
Available open-source information indicates that Russian forces have not encircled Ukrainian forces in Myrnohrad as of December 5 as Russian forces continue efforts to complete the encirclement of the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad pocket.
December 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Available open-source information indicates that Russian forces have not encircled Ukrainian forces in Myrnohrad as of December 5 as Russian forces continue efforts to complete the encirclement of the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad pocket.
