War

The first unit of the Ukrainian Legion formed in Poland has already departed for Ukraine to continue training. According to Ukrinform, this was stated by Ukraine’s Ambassador to Poland, Vasyl Bodnar, in a comment to Radio Liberty. According to the diplomat, the next group of volunteers will sign contracts with the Armed Forces of Ukraine on January 10, 2025, and proceed to a training ground in Poland for further instruction. “This is truly a success story, though some politicians or Russian propaganda attempt to portray it negatively. We, of course, would like the process to move faster, but it progresses…

A unit of the “Phoenix” brigade of the “Pomsta” brigade destroyed a tank, an infantry fighting vehicle, 12 enemy vehicles, as well as its fuel and lubricant depots and infantry near Kreminna. According to Ukrinform, the 3rd Border Guard Detachment named after the Hero of Ukraine Yevhen Pikus reported this on Facebook. “A self-propelled artillery unit, a tank, 12 vehicles, MT-LB (light armored multipurpose tractor), 2 fuel and lubricant depots, a generator, a dozen enemy shelters and enemy infantry were destroyed - the work of the Phoenix armored personnel carrier unit of the Revenge brigade near Kreminna and Serebriansk forestry,”…

The Millerovo airfield in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation is under attack, with shots and explosions. According to Ukrinform, the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, Andrii Kovalenko, reported this in Telegram and posted a video. “A disco at the Millerovo airfield. For Russia, it is a strategic airfield in the Rostov region,” Kovalenko said. According to him, the airfield serves as a base for frontline aviation, which performs tasks to support Russian infantry operating in eastern and southern Ukraine. Social media reports of a drone attack on the airfield.…

Ukrainian Army service members will undergo courses on survival, evasion, resistance, and escape (SERE) according to a new military standard. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense, Ukrinform saw. "Preparation for survival in extreme conditions is an integral part of military training. The risk of being isolated or performing combat missions in challenging circumstances is part of military service. Our goal is to provide soldiers with the necessary knowledge and prepare instructors who will help them withstand the tests. At the same time, the implementation of such a standard brings us closer to NATO principles,…

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, following the meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief on Monday, reported that the number of North Korean soldiers killed or wounded in action in Kursk region now exceeds 3,000. The head of the Ukrainian state reported this on X, Ukrinform saw. "Today, we also received a report from Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi on the frontline and the areas of the Kursk operation. There are risks of North Korea sending additional troops and military equipment to the Russian army, and we will have tangible responses to this. Now, according to preliminary data, the number of North…

The information about the encirclement of the Ukrainian Defense Forces units in Makarivka on the Vremivka front, spread by media, is false. This was stated by the Khortytsia Operational-Strategic Group of Troops (OSG) on Telegram, as reported by Ukrinform. The command noted that the analysis by some observers and independent experts of sources whose data does not align with the dynamics of the combat situation leads to false conclusions about the existence of such a situation. "Spreading unverified information can not only mislead the audience but also endanger the lives of Ukrainian soldiers and complicate their ability to carry out…

Since the beginning of the day, December 23, there have been 164 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the frontline, with the most Russian attacks recorded in the Pokrovsk sector. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, providing operational information at 16:00 on Monday, December 23, according to Ukrinform. "Since the beginning of the day, the total number of combat clashes along the entire frontline has increased to 164," the message says. According to the General Staff, the occupiers continue to use aviation, including guided air bombs, and…

At least 60% of the ammunition Russia uses to strike Ukraine is obtained from North Korea. This was reported by the Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD), according to Ukrinform. Satellite images show that North Korea is increasingly supplying ammunition to Russia and expanding its weapons production to support the Russian Federation. According to Andrii Kovalenko, Head of the CPD and officer of Ukraine's Defense Forces, 60% of the artillery and mortar shells currently used by Russia in Ukraine come from Pyongyang. “North Korean ammunition sustains Russia's defense,” he stated. Satellite imagery reveals that North Korea is expanding the area of…

Soldiers of Ukraine’s 80th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade, part of the Airborne Assault Forces, have captured four Russian soldiers in Kursk region. The captives revealed that North Korean military personnel are fighting alongside Russian forces. According to Ukrinform, the Brigade’s command posted this on Facebook, accompanied by a video. “Unlike former convicts often used in Russian assault waves, these individuals volunteered, signed contracts, and joined the fight to earn money,” the post reads. Following a brief ten-day training period, they were deployed to the front lines against Ukrainian forces. Read also: North Korean soldiers in Russia carry fake military IDs…

A significant military aid package from Germany, described as one of the largest to date, has been delivered to Ukraine, including advanced air defense systems and other critical equipment. That is according to the German government’s website, Ukrinform reports. The package includes: sixth IRIS-T SLM and fifth IRIS-T SLS air defense systems, each consisting of two launchers and missiles; two additional Patriot launchers, supplementing the two previously delivered; 12 armored vehicles with kinetic defense systems (manufactured by Diehl Defense, marking their first delivery to Ukraine). Also, Germany has delivered to Ukraine two Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns with 65,000 rounds of…