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There have been 188 fight engagements within the frontline, with 56 assaults within the Pokrovsk sector. Probably the most lively preventing additionally occurred within the Liman, Kramatorsk and Kurakhove sectors.

Thus far, 188 fight engagements have taken place. The scenario is the most popular in the present day within the Pokrovsk sector, and the enemy can also be lively within the Liman, Kramatorsk and Kurakhove sectors. This was reported by the Basic Workers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, UNN reviews.

Particulars

Within the Kharkiv sector, terrorists made one unsuccessful assault close to Vovchansk.

Within the Kupyansk sector, militants attacked 7 occasions close to Lozova, Nova Kruhlyakivka and Zahryzove.

Within the Liman sector, the occupants stormed 18 occasions within the areas of Nadiya, Pershotravneve, Zelenyi Hai, Novoyehorivka, Yampolivka, Terny, Dibrova and within the instructions of Druzhelyubivka, Cherneshchyna, Novosergiyivka.

Within the Northern sector, the enemy tried to advance 8 occasions within the space of Bilohorivka and Hryhorivka.

Within the Kramatorsk sector, enemy exercise amounted to 31 fight engagements for the reason that starting of the day. Assault operations occurred close to Chasiv Yar, Stupochky, Bila Hora and Predtechyne. 4 battles are nonetheless ongoing.

Within the Toretsk sector Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 12 terrorist assaults close to Toretsk and Shcherbynivka.

Within the Pokrovsk sector, enemy forces attacked 56 occasions within the areas of Zelene Pole, Baranivka, Novotoretske, Promin, Lysivka, Myrnohrad, Kotlyne, Solone, Shevchenko, Novooleksandrivka, Dachanske, Zelene, Novyi Trud, Vovkove, Pishchane and Novovasylivka.

Within the Kurakhove sector, the aggressor attacked 20 occasions within the areas of Petropavlivka, Dachne, Ukrainka, Shevchenko and Kurakhove.

Within the Vremivsk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled 11 enemy assaults close to Kostiantynopolske, Dachne, Rozlyv, Velyka Novosilka and Neskuchne.

Within the Orikhivsk sector, the enemy tried to advance in the direction of Novoandriivka thrice, however was rebuffed.

Within the Prydniprovsky sector, terrorists made three unsuccessful assaults on Ukrainian troops' positions.

On the Pokrovsk course, the enemy tried to assault within the space of 12 settlements – the Basic Workers on the scenario on the frontDec 31 2024, 02:31 PM • 14671 view

Key developments on Dec. 31:

• Ukrainian sea drone downs Russian helicopter with anti-air missile in first strike of its variety
• Russian assaults harm properties and infrastructure in Kyiv and Sumy oblasts forward of New 12 months
• Ukraine strikes oil depot in Russia's Smolensk Oblast, Common Workers confirms
• Russian officers skilled for assaults on Japan, South Korea in occasion of battle with NATO, FT reviews

Ukraine's army intelligence (HUR) destroyed a Russian aerial goal with the Ukrainian-made Magura V5 naval strike drone for the primary time, HUR reported on Dec. 31.

Throughout a battle within the Black Sea off the Western tip of occupied Crimea, the particular unit Group 13 launched SeeDragon missiles from the Magura drone. The unit downed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter and hit one other helicopter, though the latter was capable of fly again to the airbase.
A video from the battle reveals the second the missiles locked onto the helicopter earlier than it exploded and crashed into the ocean.
The Magura drone has helped Ukraine push again towards Russia’s Black Sea Fleet by hanging dozens of ships this yr. They’ve been in operation for the reason that summer season of 2023.
It may cowl a distance of greater than 800 kilometers (500 miles), attain a pace of 80 km/h (50 mph), and is able to carrying a 250-kilogram warhead. Each is 5.5 meters lengthy and prices roughly 10 million hryvnias ($240,000).
In June, HUR introduced that the drones had been modified to function anti-aircraft missiles, presenting a critical risk to the Russian air pressure over the Black Sea.
Ukraine beforehand destroyed a number of notable Russian ships with Magura drones, together with a touchdown ship Caesar Kunikov, a Sergei Kotov patrol ship, high-speed Serna and Akula touchdown crafts, and a Tarantul-class Ivanovets missile corvette.

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Russian assaults harm properties and infrastructure in Kyiv and Sumy oblasts forward of New 12 months

Russian missile and drone assaults injured at the least one particular person and broken residential buildings and infrastructure in Kyiv and Sumy oblasts on Dec. 31.
Russian troops launched 21 missiles, together with six Iskander ballistic missiles and one Kinzhal aeroballistic missile, and 40 drones in a single day on Dec. 30-31.
A girl in Kyiv Oblast was concussed after falling particles damaged the roof of a home and smashed its home windows, in line with the regional army administration.
Within the capital, missile wreckage fell onto the roof of a house within the Darnitskyi district. No casualties or damages had been reported.
Russian assaults additionally broken infrastructure within the city of Shostka, Sumy Oblast, in line with native authorities head Mykola Noha. Whereas no fatalities have been recorded thus far, the strikes damaged 12 residential buildings, two academic establishments, three boiler homes, a healthcare clinic, a dormitory, in addition to different amenities.
The damages and losses are nonetheless being clarified, Noha stated.
In the course of the mass assault, Ukraine downed six missiles and 16 drones, Ukraine's Air Power stated. An additional 24 drones had been decoys that failed to succeed in their goal.
Russia has not slowed down its attacks on Ukraine over the festive interval. President Volodymr Zelenksy stated on Dec. 29 that Moscow had escalated its aerial assaults on Ukraine through the vacation season.
On Dec. 25, Russia carried out a large-scale Christmas attack, firing 78 missiles and 106 drones towards a number of cities.

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Ukraine strikes oil depot in Russia's Smolensk Oblast, Common Workers confirms

Ukraine struck an oil depot within the Yartsevo district of Russia's Smolensk Oblast, igniting the power's oil reserves, the Common Workers of Ukraine's Armed Forces confirmed on Dec. 31.

The depot, which provides the Russian army, was focused in a coordinated operation involving Ukraine's Particular Operations Forces and the Unmanned Programs Forces.

The strike resulted in "highly effective explosions, a fireplace, and heavy smoke" on the web site, in line with the report. It didn’t specify which kind of weapon was used within the assault.

The affirmation follows reports from regional authorities detailing the harm attributable to an in a single day Ukrainian drone assault.

Roman Zakharov, head of the Yartsevo district, had beforehand reported on his Telegram channel {that a} Ukrainian drone focused the gas depot and an power facility, sparking fires.

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Russian officers skilled for assaults on Japan, South Korea in occasion of battle with NATO, FT reviews

Russia developed offensive plans concentrating on civilian and army websites in Japan and South Korea within the occasion of a battle with NATO, the Monetary Instances reported on Dec. 31, citing paperwork proven to the outlet by Western sources.

The leaked plans, drawn up between 2008 and 2014 to coach army officers for a possible battle on Russia's jap flank, are reportedly nonetheless thought of "related to Russian technique" right this moment.

The paperwork define 160 potential targets, together with civilian and army infrastructure equivalent to roads, bridges, factories, and army installations in NATO-allied Japan and South Korea.

The plans detailed how hanging these targets might defend Russia's jap flank in a broader battle by disrupting the "regrouping of troops in areas of operational function."

Navy targets recognized within the plans embrace the central and regional command headquarters of the Japanese and South Korean armed forces, radar installations, air bases, and naval amenities. Civilian infrastructure targets embrace roads, bridges, and rail tunnels.

Different key websites embrace gas refineries, industrial amenities equivalent to steelworks and chemical factories in Busan, South Korea, and 13 energy crops, together with a nuclear complicated in Tokai, Japan.

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In 2024, Russia carried out 13 large assaults on Ukraine's vitality infrastructure, ensuing within the lack of 10 GW of capability. Regardless of this, the ability system stays intact due to a large-scale restore marketing campaign.

This 12 months has been probably the most troublesome for the Ukrainian vitality system for the reason that starting of the full-scale invasion. Russia has carried out 13 large assaults on vitality infrastructure, utilizing new ways, ballistic missiles and cluster munitions. This was reported by the Ministry of Power, UNN reviews.

"2024 was probably the most troublesome 12 months for the Ukrainian vitality system for the reason that starting of the full-scale invasion. Russia carried out 13 large assaults on vitality infrastructure, utilizing new ways, ballistic missiles and cluster munitions. This led to the lack of about 10 GW of producing capability," the assertion stated.

Regardless of the large-scale destruction, Ukrainian energy engineers performed the most important restore marketing campaign within the nation's historical past.

"It passed off underneath fixed shelling, and a few services needed to be restored a number of occasions. Because of the perseverance of energy engineers, Ukrainians have electrical energy of their properties and the ability system stays intact. We’re grateful to all workers of the vitality sector for his or her dedication and power of spirit. An important activity – to maintain the ability grid intact – has been achieved," the Ministry of Power stated.

The Ministry of Power additionally listed the important thing outcomes of the 12 months:

– Worldwide help.

Donors pledged greater than €1 billion to the Power Assist Fund for Ukraine. 36 international locations donated humanitarian assist for the steady operation of the vitality system. The IAEA supported Ukraine's assertion on the threats posed by Russia and ensures monitoring of essential services.

– Growth of distributed technology.

As of December 31, a complete of 967 MW of distributed technology services had been related, together with 835 MW in 2024. The distributed technology growth technique till 2035 has been accepted and monetary packages have been launched to extend vitality independence of customers. This contains 0% lending for the acquisition of vitality gear, the Reasonably priced Loans 5-7-9 program, and GreenDom. Financing of tasks price UAH 8.3 billion has begun, which is able to present nearly 430 MW of recent capability.

– Growth of nuclear vitality.

All 9 nuclear energy items have been ready for the winter interval and canopy 60% of electrical energy wants. Ukraine and the US have introduced tasks to construct small modular reactors. Because of nuclear technology, there’s mild even in probably the most troublesome moments.

– Power reform and European integration.

The Nationwide Power and Local weather Plan till 2030 was accepted. Ukraine has elevated its electrical energy import capability from the EU to 2.1 GW and has been working as a part of the ENTSO-E European energy grid for greater than 1000 days.

– Power independence. Elevated volumes of home pure fuel manufacturing.

Addendum

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal statedthat regardless of dozens of Russian assaults on Ukraine's vitality sector, the nation has withstood and preserved the integrity of the system.

Ukraine struck an oil depot within the Yartsevo district of Russia's Smolensk Oblast, igniting the ability's oil reserves, the Basic Workers of Ukraine's Armed Forces confirmed on Dec. 31.

The depot, which provides the Russian navy, was focused in a coordinated operation involving Ukraine's Particular Operations Forces and the Unmanned Techniques Forces.

The strike resulted in "highly effective explosions, a hearth, and heavy smoke" on the web site, in keeping with the report. It didn’t specify which kind of weapon was used within the assault.

The affirmation follows stories from regional authorities detailing the harm brought on by an in a single day Ukrainian drone assault.

Roman Zakharov, head of the Yartsevo district, had beforehand reported on his Telegram channel {that a} Ukrainian drone focused the gasoline depot and an vitality facility, sparking fires.

The assault is the most recent in a collection of strikes on Russian oil infrastructure.

One other in a single day drone strike on Dec. 22 focused an oil depot close to town of Oryol in western Russia. Movies shared on social media captured massive explosions, although the extent of the harm remained unclear.

Only a week earlier, on Dec. 14, Ukrainian drones had struck the identical oil depot in Oryol, inflicting a number of fires, which the Basic Workers confirmed to be considered one of Russia's largest oil product terminals.

Equally, on Dec. 11, Ukrainian forces focused an oil-loading pipeline close to the Russian metropolis of Bryansk, setting it ablaze.

Over the previous 12 months, Ukraine has escalated its drone strikes on Russia's oil trade, looking for to undermine Moscow's capability to maintain its struggle efforts and provide its navy operations.

Ukrainian sea drone downs Russian helicopter with anti-air missile in first strike of its kindDuring a battle in the Black Sea off the Western tip of occupied Crimea, the special unit Group 13 launched SeeDragon missiles from the Magura drone.The Kyiv IndependentThe Kyiv Independent news desk