Ukraine will continue to target Russian military sites with domestically produced drones and missiles, focusing on bases and infrastructure used in attacks against Ukrainian civilians. This follows a recent Russian attack on a Kherson oncology clinic, a deliberate act of cruelty according to President Zelenskyy, highlighting the ongoing need for increased defense support for Ukraine. The rubble from a Kyiv missile attack on December 20th has been cleared, while efforts continue in Kherson. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for international support, particularly efforts to bolster European defense spending.
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Intense Russian attacks across multiple front lines, particularly in Donetsk Oblast targeting Pokrovsk and Kurakhove, have been repelled by Ukrainian forces, according to Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. Despite the “extremely difficult” situation, Ukrainian defenses held firm against approximately 250 clashes in a single day. Syrskyi confirmed increased UK support for Ukraine is planned for 2025. Further, Russia is also offensively active in Kursk Oblast, employing North Korean troops.
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As of November 22nd, an estimated 60,000 Russian troops, augmented by approximately 11,000 North Korean soldiers, are concentrated in Russia’s Kursk Oblast. These forces aim to establish a buffer zone along the Sumy Oblast border, countering Ukraine’s August incursion. Ukrainian forces, having initially gained ground, are holding their positions in Kursk Oblast while Russian forces have retaken approximately half of the initially lost territory. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant Russian casualties, with over 7,900 killed, 12,200 wounded, and 717 captured in the three months since the offensive began.
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Russian forces, bolstered by North Korean reinforcements, are engaging in fierce fighting with Ukrainian troops in Kursk Oblast, aiming to reclaim the area before President-elect Trump’s inauguration. Despite facing significant losses, the Kremlin is determined to recapture the Ukrainian salient, particularly the town of Sudzha. The Ukrainian forces, outnumbered and outgunned, are putting up a valiant defense, inflicting heavy casualties on the Russians through drone strikes and tank engagements. This desperate struggle reflects a larger political battle, with Russia seeking to solidify its territorial gains before a potential ceasefire, potentially handing Ukraine control of a portion of Russian territory.
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John Q. Hosedrinker