Russian Aviation Destroys Three Ukrainian Drone Deposits

"The strikes were carried out by operational-tactical aviation, UAVs, missile troops, and artillery units.
Russia's military has destroyed three Ukrainian drone storage facilities. Russian forces successfully targeted enemy personnel and military equipment in 153 areas." Sputnik

Massive fire engulfs Russian military facility in Siberia

"A military facility in the Russian Siberian city of Novosibirsk burned down.

The facility belonged to a company that provides services to strategically important Russian "energy infrastructure and companies that produce explosion-proof equipment."
The fire engulfed about 5,000 square meters of the building and caused the roof to partially collapse.
Russia's Emergencies Ministry claimed the fire started in a section used to manufacture and store various products, including plastic items." NV

South Korean parliament impeaches President Yoon

"The South Korean parliament has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his brief imposition of martial law last week.

The National Assembly voted 204 to 85 in support of the measure on Saturday, above the required threshold of 200.
All 300 members of the legislature were in attendance for the secret ballot, but three abstained, and eight ballots were declared invalid.
The decision by the National Assembly means that Yoon is automatically suspended from office. The South Korean Constitutional Court now has 180 days to rule on the president’s removal from the post." RT

166 clashes on frontlines since day-start, 45 attacks in Kursk sector

"Since the start of the day, a total of 166 combat clashes have been recorded on the front, 45 of which occurred in the Kursk direction.
The Russian forces carried out an airstrike on the settlement of Oleksandrivka in Chernihiv region.

In the Kupiansk sector, the Russian invaders attacked Ukraine’s Defense Forces positions twice near Lozova.
In the Lyman sector, the Russian army launched 11 attacks on the Ukrainian positions near the settlements of Pershotravneve, Zelenyi Hai, Kopanky, Novoserhiivka, Nadiya, Makiivka, and Terny. Three clashes are still ongoing.
In the Siversk sector, the Russian forces continue to probe the Ukrainian defenses for weaknesses near Verkhniokamianske, Bilohorivka, Spirne, Vyimka, and Berestove. Eight enemy attacks were repelled, while three clashes are still underway.
Also, Russians carried out airstrikes with four guided bombs in the areas of Siversk and Hryhorivka.
In the Toretsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled five Russian assault actions near Toretsk. Additionally, the enemy carried out airstrikes with six guided bombs in the areas of Krymske and Petrivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Russian invaders attempted 19 times to dislodge the Ukrainian defenders from their positions near the settlements of Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Dachenske, Novyi Trud, and Novoolenivka. The Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 17 attacks, with two clashes still ongoing.
Moreover, the Russian troops carried out airstrikes with two guided bombs in the areas of Stara Mykolaivka and Nova Poltavka.
In the Kurakhove sector, the Russian army launched 28 attacks towards the settlements of Sontsivka, Stari Terny, Zoria, Kurakhove, Lysivka, Yelyzavetivka, Hannivka, and Uspenivka. Nineteen enemy attempts to advance have already been repelled.
In the Vremivka sector, the enemy attempted 19 times to break through the Ukrainian defenses near the settlements of Trudove, Veselyi Hai, Kostiantynopilske, Rozdolne, Novyi Komar, and Novoandriivka. Currently, 11 clashes are still ongoing, Russians also dropped two guided bombs in the areas of Temyrivka and Novopole.
In the Huliaipole sector, the enemy carried out airstrikes using unguided rockets near Huliaipole.
Mala Tokmachka and Robotyne suffered airstrikes with guided bombs in the Orikhiv sector.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the Russian forces carried out airstrikes with unguided rockets near Mykolaivka.
In the Kursk sector, there have been 45 clashes since the start of the day, 26 of which are still ongoing. Additionally, the Russian troops conducted seven airstrikes, dropping ten guided bombs and firing 212 artillery shells on settlements and the Ukrainian Defense Forces positions." Ukrin

Druze Arabs Ask to Be Part of Israel, not Rebel-held Syria

"A group of Druze Arab villages in southwestern Syria have asked to be part of Israel rather than rebel-held Syria.

The Druze leader of al-Suwayda in southwestern Syria also issued a resolution on behalf of his village: We will not agree to live under the rule of the rebels, who are identical to ISIS, we want to live under Israeli rule and become part of Israel." Breitbart

Ukrainian military responds to reports of potential troop encirclement near Uspenivka in Donbas

"The Khortytsia Operational-Strategic Troop Grouping has addressed reports of a potential encirclement of Ukrainian defense units near Uspenivka in Donetsk Oblast.

Ukrainian units are currently repelling Russian assaults on the outskirts of Uspenivka, Hannivka, Trudove, Romanivka, and other nearby settlements. These units are taking necessary measures to prevent capture or encirclement by the enemy, said the grouping." NV

Ukraine under massive Russian drone and missile attack, blackouts amid power grid strikes

"Russian forces launched a massive combined drone and missile attack on Ukraine  targeting civilian and energy infrastructure across the country.

After the overnight attack with dozens of drones, the enemy fired ballistic and cruise missiles, including Kalibr from Black Sea-based carriers and Kh-101 missiles from Tu-95MS strategic aircraft. The launch of a MiG-31K aircraft indicated the possible use of Kinzhal missiles. Explosions were reported in Kharkiv, Khmelnytskyi, Ivano-Frankivsk, Odesa and other Ukrainian oblasts. Several waves of missiles flew toward the western regions of the country. " NV

210 combat clashes on front lines in past day

"Ukrainian forces engaged in 210 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
In the Kharkiv sector, Russian forces unsuccessfully attacked the positions of Ukrainian units eight times near Vovchansk, Hlyboke, and Starytsia.
In the Kupiansk sector, the invaders carried out eight attacks near Synkivka, Zahryzovye, Dvorichna, and Lozova.

In the Lyman sector, Russian forces launched 22 attacks on Ukrainian positions near Kopanky, Novoiehorivka, Lozova, Nadiia, Makiivka, Terny, and in the Serebryanskyi forest.
In in the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy made seven attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses near Chasiv Yar, Hryhorivka, as well as in the direction of Stupochky and Bila Hora.
Over the past day, the enemy carried out four attacks in the Toretsk area.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 47 enemy attacks outside Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Dachenske, Novyi Trud, Pishchane, Shevchenko, and Chumatske.
In the Kurakhove sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 51 attacks, with heavy fighting near Sontsivka, Stari Terny, Kurakhove, Dalnie, and Uspenivka.
In the Vremivka sector, the enemy launched 31 assaults near Sukhi Yaly, Kostiantynopolske, Rozdolne, Neskuchne, and Novodarivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian forces launched two attacks on Ukrainian positions near Novoandriivka.
In the Dnipro River sector, the invaders made five unsuccessful attempts to dislodge Ukrainian units.
In the Kursk region, where Ukraine's operation is ongoing, Ukrainian soldiers repelled 21 enemy assaults. The Russian army launched 12 airstrikes using 18 glide bombs against its own territory.
Over the past day, Ukrainian aircraft, missile troops and artillery units struck seven concentrations of enemy manpower, weapons and military equipment." Ukrin

Zelensky sharply reacts to Orban's call with Putin: ''We all hope that Orban at least won't call Assad in Moscow''

"Zelensky has criticised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for his phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. "We all hope that Viktor Orban at least won’t call Assad in Moscow to listen to his hour-long lectures as well." Pravada

Zelensky rejected Christmas ceasefire

"Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has rejected a proposed Christmas ceasefire and a large-scale prisoner swap with Russia, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Orban made the remarks on X in response to a post by Zelensky criticizing a phone conversation between the Hungarian leader and Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier that day." RT

French Farmers Dump Hay, Tires, Manure in Dijon Protesting EU-MERCOSUR Deal

"French farmers have dumped tonnes of hay, tyres and manure in Dijon to protest against the recent EU-MERCOSUR free trade agreement and to once again delay government aid." Sputnik

203 combat clashes on front lines in past day

"Ukrainian forces engaged in 203 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
In the Lyman sector, Russian terrorists attacked Ukrainian positions 30 times and attempted to penetrate Ukrainian defenses near Tverdokhlibove, Druzheliubivka, Novoiehorivka, Hrekivka, Makiivka, Terny, Torske, Hryhorivka, Kopanka, and in the Serebrianskyi forest.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled one enemy assault near Verkhniokamianske.

In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy made two attempts to advance near Chasiv Yar and Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled five attacks in the Toretsk area, where the invaders used guided bombs.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 40 enemy attacks, including near Shevchenko, Pishchane, Novotroitske, Novooleksiivka, Novyi Trud, Dachenske, Lysivka, Myroliubivka, Promin, and Pokrovsk.
In the Kurakhove sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 49 attacks, with heavy fighting near Sontsivka, Stari Terny, Dachenske, Zoria, Kurakhove, Dachne, Katerynivka, Yelyzavetivka, Hannivka, Antonivka, and Uspenivka.
In the Vremivka sector, the enemy launched 29 assaults near Trudove, Kostiantynopolske, Sukhi Yaly, Blahodatne, and Novodarivka, with extensive use of bomber aircraft.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian forces launched one attack on Ukrainian positions near Novoandriivka.
In the Dnipro River sector, the invaders made five unsuccessful attempts to dislodge Ukrainian units.
In the Volyn and Polissya sectors, there are no signs of enemy offensive group formations. However, along the border with the Chernihiv and Sumy regions, the enemy actively used artillery and aviation against Ukrainian settlements." Ukrin

Ukrainian brigade devastated by Russian attacks Toretsk

"Soldiers from Ukraine’s 42nd Independent Mechanized Brigade shared video footage on Dec. 10 from Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast, where intense fighting continues.

Despite the devastation, some residents remain in the ruined city, refusing evacuation. The brigade reported that Russian aerial bombs and artillery have nearly wiped Toretsk off the map." NV

Russian Forces Liberate Zheltoye Settlement in Donetsk Region

"Units of the Russian Battlegroup Tsentr have liberated the settlement of Zheltoye in the Donetsk People's Republic." Sputnik

Pilot shortage in Ukraine impacts U.S. F-16 training schedule

"The United States is prepared to expand training for Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets but has yet to activate the program due to what it calls a "lack of contingent in Ukraine," White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said at a U.S. defense forum." NV