Ukraine confirms it destroyed a major Russian ammunition depot, a significant blow to Russia’s military capabilities. The reported destruction of the depot, located at the Kadamovsky training ground in Russia’s southern Rostov region, is being hailed as a major victory. The sheer scale of the operation, and its success, underscores Ukraine’s evolving tactical prowess and ability to strike deep within Russian territory.
Ukraine confirms it destroyed the depot in a large-scale operation conducted by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) overnight on December 21-22. This targeted strike, executed with precision and efficiency, resulted in the complete destruction of the depot and a massive fire.… Continue reading
Russia’s inflation has surged to a near-year high of 9.7%, exceeding 2022’s rate, primarily due to war spending and soaring food prices. In response, the Central Bank drastically increased its key interest rate to 21%, the highest since the 2000s, a move criticized by some as potentially crippling businesses. This aggressive measure aims to combat inflation fueled by substantial increases in essential goods like potatoes and onions. The Central Bank will review the interest rate at its next meeting, weighing inflation control against economic stability.
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The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned Russia’s Christmas Eve missile attacks on Ukraine, sharing footage of the devastation. The ministry emphasized Russia’s continued aggression and reaffirmed unwavering Estonian support for Ukraine. This support aims to achieve a just and lasting peace through the withdrawal of Russian forces to their pre-invasion borders. The attack involved over 70 missiles and 100 drones, with Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepting a significant portion. A Russian missile also reportedly violated Moldovan airspace.
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