Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Germany relocates Ukrainian Armed Forces military equipment repair centre from Slovakia due to operational difficulties
Turkey Masses Troops On Syria Border For Bigger, 'Imminent' Invasion
"The Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) announced the start of an operation against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the northern Syrian town of Kobani (Ayn al-Arab) on December 17.
The announcement came in the midst of a build-up of Turkish troops on the Syrian border in preparation for a possible invasion alongside its proxies in the SNA.
The Turkish military has built a concrete barrier between Kobani and the Turkey border, while Turkish warplanes can be seen flying above the city.
US media has also reported that Turkey is building up its forces along the border in preparation for a possible invasion. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that according to one US official, "A Turkish cross-border operation could be imminent." ZH
The Turkish military has built a concrete barrier between Kobani and the Turkey border, while Turkish warplanes can be seen flying above the city.
US media has also reported that Turkey is building up its forces along the border in preparation for a possible invasion. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that according to one US official, "A Turkish cross-border operation could be imminent." ZH
Jolani disbands Syrian rebels and orders creation of new army
"Syria’s rebel groups will be disbanded and absorbed into the national army, the head of the
faction which ousted Bashar al-Assad has said.
Meeting the country’s religious minority Druze community, Mohammed al-Jolani – who has started using his real name, Ahmed al-Sharaa – said rebels would be trained to “join the ranks of the defence ministry”.
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) – the Islamist group led by Sharaa as Jolani which is now leading Syria – was once affiliated with al-Qaeda and is still classed as a terrorist organization by the UK, US and much of Europe." MS
Meeting the country’s religious minority Druze community, Mohammed al-Jolani – who has started using his real name, Ahmed al-Sharaa – said rebels would be trained to “join the ranks of the defence ministry”.
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) – the Islamist group led by Sharaa as Jolani which is now leading Syria – was once affiliated with al-Qaeda and is still classed as a terrorist organization by the UK, US and much of Europe." MS
Russia detains suspect over murder of General Igor Kirillov
"Authorities in Russia have arrested a suspect over the killing of a top general and his aide in a
bomb blast in Moscow.
The Investigative Committee said in a statement on Wednesday that a national of Uzbekistan had been arrested on suspicion of having committed the attack that killed Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his assistant Ilya Polikarpov. It added the 29-year-old suspect said he had been “recruited by Ukrainian special forces”." NV
The Investigative Committee said in a statement on Wednesday that a national of Uzbekistan had been arrested on suspicion of having committed the attack that killed Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his assistant Ilya Polikarpov. It added the 29-year-old suspect said he had been “recruited by Ukrainian special forces”." NV
Russian forces seize Sontsivka amid escalation in Donetsk Oblast
88 clashes on front
"Since the beginning of the day, a total of 88 combat clashes have occurred on the frontline, with the heaviest fighting concentrated in the Pokrovsk, Siversk, and Kurakhove directions.
In the Kharkiv sector of the font, the Russian forces launched strikes using unguided rockets near Vovchanski Khutory.
In the Kupiansk sector, the Ukrainian defenses were attacked near Lozova.
In the Lyman sector, the Russian troops attempted seven attacks near Vyshneve, Tverdokhlibove, Zelenyi Hai, Terny, and the Serebriansky Forest. Five clashes are currently ongoing.
In the Siversk sector, the Russian forces are attacking the areas of Bilohorivka, Siversk, and Verkhniokamianske. The Ukrainian troops have repelled two out of eight attacks so far; battles are ongoing.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Russian forces attempted attacks near Chasiv Yar and Stupochky, all of which were unsuccessful. Additionally, six guided aerial bombs were dropped near Pazeno and Vasiukivka.
In the Toretsk sector, the Russian troops are attempting to penetrate the Ukrainian defenses near Toretsk. Out of four enemy assaults, one has already been repelled, while three others continue.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Russian forces conducted 13 attempts to dislodge the Ukrainian troops from their positions near Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Dachenske, Novyi Trud, Novooleksiivka, Pishchane, Novoolenivka, and Novoyelyzavetivka. The Ukrainian forces have repelled six attacks so far; seven clashes are ongoing.
In the Kurakhove sector, the Russian troops launched 15 assaults near Sontsivka, Stari Terny, Kurakhove, and Yantarne. Nine assaults have already been repelled.
In the Vremivka sector, the Russian forces attacked five times near Kostiantynopilske, Sukhi Yaly, Storozhove, Novosilka, and Novodarivka, with one engagement still ongoing.
In the Huliaipole sector, no active Russian operations have been reported today.
In the Orikhiv sector, two clashes occurred near Novoandriivka and Novodanylivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the Russian forces launched one assault using strike aviation, which was unsuccessful.
The Ukrainian forces continue their operations in Russia’s Kursk region. Russian aircraft have dropped five guided aerial bombs on this area since morning. The Ukrainian Defense Forces have already repelled 29 attacks there, while four engagements are ongoing."
In the Kharkiv sector of the font, the Russian forces launched strikes using unguided rockets near Vovchanski Khutory.
In the Lyman sector, the Russian troops attempted seven attacks near Vyshneve, Tverdokhlibove, Zelenyi Hai, Terny, and the Serebriansky Forest. Five clashes are currently ongoing.
In the Siversk sector, the Russian forces are attacking the areas of Bilohorivka, Siversk, and Verkhniokamianske. The Ukrainian troops have repelled two out of eight attacks so far; battles are ongoing.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Russian forces attempted attacks near Chasiv Yar and Stupochky, all of which were unsuccessful. Additionally, six guided aerial bombs were dropped near Pazeno and Vasiukivka.
In the Toretsk sector, the Russian troops are attempting to penetrate the Ukrainian defenses near Toretsk. Out of four enemy assaults, one has already been repelled, while three others continue.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Russian forces conducted 13 attempts to dislodge the Ukrainian troops from their positions near Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Dachenske, Novyi Trud, Novooleksiivka, Pishchane, Novoolenivka, and Novoyelyzavetivka. The Ukrainian forces have repelled six attacks so far; seven clashes are ongoing.
In the Kurakhove sector, the Russian troops launched 15 assaults near Sontsivka, Stari Terny, Kurakhove, and Yantarne. Nine assaults have already been repelled.
In the Vremivka sector, the Russian forces attacked five times near Kostiantynopilske, Sukhi Yaly, Storozhove, Novosilka, and Novodarivka, with one engagement still ongoing.
In the Huliaipole sector, no active Russian operations have been reported today.
In the Orikhiv sector, two clashes occurred near Novoandriivka and Novodanylivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the Russian forces launched one assault using strike aviation, which was unsuccessful.
The Ukrainian forces continue their operations in Russia’s Kursk region. Russian aircraft have dropped five guided aerial bombs on this area since morning. The Ukrainian Defense Forces have already repelled 29 attacks there, while four engagements are ongoing."
Ukrin
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