Ukraine Invasion: Part 53

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Welcome to 53 and, as always, Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

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Biden is going to spend it all hopefully before Trump's inauguration on 20 January?

I don't think he can get all of that shipped to Ukraine in three weeks, and I don't think it will completely spend down the pot Congress authorized in April.

That said, I doubt Trump will pull the plug on it when he enters office. He'd be giving up all negotiating leverage with Russia if he did.

@MissConductUS I certainly hope Trump will be transactional sensible and see the wider implications of not supporting Ukraine. I cannot believe I just said that.

Well the Russians aren't being cooperative with him, so that is favourable to the Ukraine side in my view. Ultimately Ukraine (and its Western backers) needs to be able to hold the line (give or take) until the Russian economy collapses. I wish that sanctions were being applied more heavily - why has the reselling of Russian oil not been dealt with? We should be restricting the import of oil products from countries like Georgia who buy crude from Russia outside of the price cap.

@DdraigGoch although a desperate tragedy, the Azerbaijan Airlines crash is straining the relationship between Azerbaijan and Russia.

I believe Russian oil and gas exports through Azerbaijan and Azerbaijan may have rebranded Russian gas as Azerbaijan which aids sanctions evasion or allows Europe to not deal directly with Russia. Hopefully, there is less incentive for Azer to support these activities going forward.

Ukraine received over $41 billion kyivindependent.com/ukraine-received-over-41-billion-in-international-aid-in-2024-finance-minister-says/ in international aid in 2024, finance minister says.
The Ukrainian Finance Ministry received $41.7 billion in international aid in 2024, Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko said in a televized statement on Dec. 30.

Ukraine's foreign minister meets with Syrian leadership kyivindependent.com/ukraines-foreign-minister-meets-with-syrian-leadership-in-damascus/ in Damascus.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha visited Damascus on Dec. 30, marking the first official Ukrainian delegation to Syria in years.
During the trip, he held talks with Syria’s de-facto leader Ahmad Al-Sharaa.
Photo: Ukrainian Foreign Ministry

US to send $15 billion to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets, kyivindependent.com/us-to-send-15-billion-to-ukraine-using-frozen-russian-assets-pm-says/ PM says.
The United States will provide Ukraine with $15 billion, backed by future revenues from frozen Russian assets, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Dec. 30.
"These funds are part of the PEACE in Ukraine project and represent a portion of the $20 billion U.S. contribution under the G7 initiative, which will be allocated to social and humanitarian expenditures," Shmyhal wrote on Telegram.

Biden announces $2.5 kyivindependent.com/biden-announces-nearly-2-5-billion-in-security-assistance-for-ukraine/ billion security assistance package for Ukraine.
U.S. President Joe Biden announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine worth nearly $2.5 billion on Dec. 30.
The package includes a $1.25 billion "drawdown package" of military equipment for Ukraine and $1.22 billion under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), a Pentagon-led program that procures arms for Ukraine through contracts with U.S. defense companies.

Russia launched over 1,300 drone strikes, 250 missiles kyivindependent.com/russia-launched-over-1-300-drone-strikes-250-missiles-at-kyiv-in-2024/ at Kyiv in 2024.
Russia launched more than 1,300 drones and over 250 missiles of various types against Kyiv in 2024, Serhii Popko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, announced on Dec. 30.
The capital endured over 500 air raid alerts.

Russian military suffers 427,000 casualties kyivindependent.com/russia-suffers-427-000-casualties-in-2024-syrskyi-claims/ in 2024, Syrskyi claims.
Russian forces have suffered around 427,000 soldiers killed or wounded this year, mainly in battles in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Dec. 30.
"Russia continues to carry out constant 'human wave' assaults, suffering record losses. Last week, Russian forces have been losing around 1,700 people killed and wounded every day," Syrskyi said on Telegram after visiting units deployed in Donetsk Oblast.

US sends $3.4 billion kyivindependent.com/u-s-sends-3-4-billion-in-direct-aid-to-ukraine-says-yellen/ in financial aid to Ukraine.
The United States made a $3.4 billion payment in direct budget support to Ukraine, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Dec. 30.
The payment is the final portion of funds allocated under the bipartisan Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act 2024, Yellen's statement read.

Ukraine's leading phone operator Kyivstar kyivindependent.com/ukraines-leading-phone-operator-kyivstar-announces-new-satellite-agreement-with-starlink/ announces new agreement with Starlink.
Ukraine's largest telecommunications operator, Kyivstar, signed an agreement to become one of the first countries with access to Starlink's direct-to-cell service, the Ukrainian telecom operator announced on Dec. 30.

Ukraine brings back 189 people kyivindependent.com/ukraine-brings-back-189-people-from-russian-captivity/ from Russian captivity.
Ukraine managed to bring back 189 Ukrainians from Russian captivity, including military service members and two civilians, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Dec. 30.
Photo: President Volodymyr Zelensky/Telegram

Partisans allegedly set ablaze two trains kyivindependent.com/saboteurs-destroy-two-trains-near-moscow-destined-for-occupied-ukraine-group-claims/ near Moscow destined for occupied Ukrainian territories.
Ukrainian partisans in Russia's Moscow Oblast set fire to two locomotives overnight on Dec. 30 destined for occupied regions of Ukraine, according to Petro Andriushchenko, an advisor to the exiled mayor of the Russian-occupied Mariupol.

Former Armenian defense minister briefly detained kyivindependent.com/former-armenian-defense-minister-briefly-detained-in-moscow/ in Moscow.
Armenia's former defense minister, Major General Arshak Karapetyan, was detained in Moscow on Dec. 29 and later released, the Armenian Interior Ministry confirmed for the Novosti-Armenia news agency.
The Armenian government previously placed the former defense minister on the international wanted list for "participation in illegal business activity," abuse of power, and abuse of official position.
Video: Petro Andriushchenko/Telegram

Kyiv, Damascus hold 'similar view kyivindependent.com/ukraine-syria-discuss-russian-presence/on Russian military presence in Syria, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry says.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha expressed Kyiv's position on Russia's military presence in Syria to leaders of the new Syrian administration during a diplomatic visit to Damascus on Dec. 30, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said at an online meeting attended by the Kyiv Independent.
The Ukrainian delegation "informed our colleagues" about their position, and Syrian counterparts hold "a similar view," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said on Dec. 30 in response to the Kyiv Independent's query.

German prosecutors charge 3 kyivindependent.com/german-prosecutors-charge-3-with-spying-for-russia/ with spying for Russia.
The main suspect is 40-year-old Dieter S., a former member of Russian proxy forces in Ukraine who the prosecutors said took pictures of military facilities and planned railway sabotage.

Zelensky appoints human rights activist Olha Reshetylova kyivindependent.com/zelensky-appoints-human-rights-activist-olha-reshetylova-as-first-military-ombudsman/ as first military ombudsman.
Olha Reshetylova previously co-founded and headed the Media Initiative for Human Rights, which has investigated war crimes related to the Russian war in Ukraine since 2016 and advocates for changes in government policies and social practices related to protecting human rights.
Photo: Volodymyr Zelensky / Telegram

Ukraine’s exports grew 13% kyivindependent.com/ukraines-exports-grew-13-in-2024-amid-stabilized-port-activity-economy-ministry-says/ in 2024 amid stabilized port activity, Economy Ministry says.
As of Dec. 26, Ukraine exported 129.2 million metric tons of goods worth $41.043 billion, up from $36.1 billion the same time last year, the ministry said.

Ukraine's police name Russian commander suspected of murder of woman kyivindependent.com/russian-commander-suspect-bucha-massacre/ who became symbol of Bucha massacre.
The Ukrainian police on Dec. 29 named the Russian commander who is suspected to be responsible for the murder of Iryna Filkina, the Ukrainian woman who came to symbolize the mass murder of civilians in Bucha in 2022.
The photo of Filkina's hand with brightly painted fingernails went viral around the world, becoming one of the most well-known symbols of the massacre that Russian forces carried out against Ukrainian civilians in the Kyiv Oblast town in the early stages of the full-scale war.

Ukraine quadruples kyivindependent.com/ukraine-quadruples-domestic-gas-transit-fees-as-russian-gas-pipeline-deal-expires/ domestic gas transit fees as Russian gas pipeline deal expires.
Ukraine will increase gas transit tariffs for its domestic customers fourfold starting Jan. 1 when a deal to transport Russian gas through Ukrainian pipes expires, the National Energy Regulatory Commission said during a meeting on Dec. 30.

Governors of Kyiv and Poltava oblasts dismissed amid position reshuffles. kyivindependent.com/governors-of-kyiv-and-poltava-oblasts-dismissed-in-position-reshuffles/
Ruslan Kravchenko, the governor of Kyiv Oblast, and Filip Pronin, the governor of Poltava Oblast, were dismissed on Dec. 30 and are expected to be appointed to new positions soon.
According to a Telegram post from lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak, the two are slated to be appointed heads of the Tax and Financial Supervision Commissions, respectively.

Ukraine struck hundreds of targets deep inside Russia in 2024. What did they achieve? kyivindependent.com/ukraine-struck-hundreds-of-targets-deep-inside-russia-in-2024-what-did-they-achieve/
As Russian troops continued to hold an advantage on the ground, Ukraine has been keen to level the power in the air. In 2024, Ukrainian forces bet on drones, hitting targets thousands of kilometers deep inside Russia
Strikes deep inside Russia would not stop the war but are said to have slowed down Russian advance, hindered logistics, and pushed arms depots further east.
Photo: Tatyana Makeyeva / AFP

Ukraine war latest: Kyiv brings back 189 Ukrainians from Russian captivity; US unveils $2.5 billion in aid kyivindependent.com/uwl-kyiv-brings-back-189-ukrainians-from-russian-captivity/
Ukraine brought back 189 Ukrainian citizens from Russian captivity on Dec. 30 in one of the largest prisoner exchanges during the full-scale war.
At the same time, 150 Russian military service members were released from Ukrainian captivity as part of the exchange, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Photo: President Volodymyr Zelensky/Telegram
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv brings back 189 Ukrainians from
Russian captivity; US unveils $2.5 billion in aid
(https://kyivindependent.com/uwl-kyiv-brings-back-189-ukrainians-from-russian-captivity/)
Ukraine brought back 189 Ukrainian citizens from Russian captivity on Dec. 30 in one of the largest prisoner exchanges during the full-scale war.
At the same time, 150 Russian military service members were released from Ukrainian captivity as part of the exchange, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Photo: President Volodymyr Zelensky/Telegram

Opinion: I survived a Russian torture camp. So I had to see Assad's Sednaya prison kyivindependent.com/sednaya-bashar-al-assads-death-camp/
Stanislav Aseyev is a Ukrainian writer, veteran, and a survivor of the Izolyatsia prison in Russia-occupied Donetsk, infamous for its torture of prisoners.
He was the first Ukrainian journalist to see the Sednaya prison and death camp in Syria after the fall of Assad's regime, documented in this op-ed.
Photo: Emin Sansar/Anadolu

NATO to strengthen Baltic Sea military presence kyivindependent.com/nato-to-strengthen-baltic-sea-military-presence-following-suspected-underwater-cable-sabotage/following suspected underwater cable sabotage.
NATO allies met on Dec. 30 to address the security of critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea, following damage to undersea cables connecting Estonia and Finland several days earlier.

Ukraine can help restore stability in Syria after years of Russian interference kyivindependent.com/ukraine-can-help-restore-stability-in-syria-after-years-of-russian-interference-zelensky-says/ Zelensky says.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine has a chance to contribute to restoring stability in Syria following years of Russian interference, emphasizing that this effort will also bolster Ukraine’s own pursuit of peace.

Oil depot on fire in Russia's Smolensk region kyivindependent.com/oil-depot-on-fire-in-russias-smolensk-region-following-drone-attack/ following drone attack.
An oil depot in the Yartsevo district of Russia's Smolensk region caught fire following a drone attack overnight on Dec. 31, according to regional authorities.

China's Xi tells Putin two countries always move forward 'hand in hand kyivindependent.com/chinas-xi-tells-putin-two-countries-always-move-forward-hand-in-hand/
Xi emphasized that China and Russia consistently advance together on a "path of non-alliance, non-confrontation, and not targeting any third party," according to the official Chinese news agency Xinhua.

Zelensky dismisses kyivindependent.com/zelensky-dismisses-presidential-office-deputy-head/ Presidential Office deputy head.
President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Presidential Office Deputy Head Roman Mashovets, the President’s Office wrote on Dec. 30.
Mashovets had been in the role since April 2020 under the Presidential Office Head Andriy Yermak and oversaw the military direction of the President's Office.

Ukrainian sea drone downs Russian helicopter kyivindependent.com/ukraine-downs-russian-helicopter-using-missile-equipped-naval-drone-for-the-first-time/ with anti-air missile in first strike of its kind.
Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) destroyed a Russian aerial target with the Ukrainian-made Magura V5 naval strike drone for the first time, HUR reported on Dec. 31.
During 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 unit downed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter and hit another helicopter, although the latter was able to fly back to the airbase.
Photo: HUR

These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 31, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Thank you very much for the last few days, @Llttledrummergirl

I can take over again tomorrow =)

China's Xi tells Putin two countries always move forward 'hand in hand'**
Xi emphasized that China and Russia consistently advance together on a "path of non-alliance, non-confrontation, and not targeting any third party," according to the official Chinese news agency Xinhua.

What a load of rubbish - Tell that to Ukraine and every other former Soviet Union country in Putin's sites!

I don't know how you manage it. You are amazing and the round ups are much appreciated.

Anytime you need me to support, just let me know.

Thankyou very much :)

I hope you all have a lovely peaceful New Year. It’s funny how these threads have become like old friends, bound together by something awful 🇺🇦

Couldn't have put it better!

Thank you so much to @DucklingSwimmingInstructress , @Llttledrummergirl and @blueshoes (and anyone I've missed), for another year of daily round-ups. Huge respect for your all work.

And thank you so much to everyone who contributes so knowledgeably from their specialist subjects. I shan't try to list names, as I'm bound to leave someone out. But I read and appreciate you all.

Clinking a to @Igotjelly 's toast of a peaceful New Year to all of us on the thread, lurkers included.

And of course it's been another whole year for Ukraine and Ukrainians.

Wishing blessings upon you, and a just and lasting peace. May 2025 be a year of better things.

Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦

@DesdamonasHandkerchief does a fair bit too!

Agreed, @Igotjelly :)

Happy and peaceful and joyous New Year, and may there be a worldwide outbreak of common sense, perspective and compassion in 2025.

Yes of course! I'm sorry, I knew I'd miss someone.
@DesdamonasHandkerchief

Thank you for the shout out @DucklingSwimmingInstructress.
I also have new found respect for your efforts, finding time to do the Media 24 and Kiev:Live round ups over Christmas was not easy.

And thanks to @PerkingFaintly too 👍
Many thanks to all the thread contributors and round up queens 👸🏼 for keeping Ukraine front and centre when so many people seem to have forgotten what they are going through.
Happy New Years Eve everyone. Here's hoping for better news for Ukraine in 2025
🇺🇦 Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

Happy New Year and keeping our hopes alive for 2025.

https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-december-30-2024

Key Takeaways:

• Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reiterated Russia's demand that Ukraine renounce its right to sovereignty and territorial integrity as a precondition to start peace talks, indicating that Russia is not interested in good faith negotiations.
• The Kremlin appears to be prioritizing Russia's force generation requirements and domestic political stability over efforts to mitigate economic pressure and labor shortages going into 2025.
• US President Joe Biden announced an additional military aid package for Ukraine worth $2.5 billion on December 30.
• Russia and Ukraine conducted one of the largest prisoners of war (POW) exchanges in 2024 on December 30, resulting in the return of 189 Ukrainian POWs - some of whom spent over two years in Russian captivity since early 2022.
• Russian border guards withdrew from the Agarak border checkpoint on the Armenia-Iran border on December 30 after controlling the checkpoint for over 30 years.
• Ukrainian forces recently regained lost positions near Chasiv Yar, Toretsk, and Pokrovsk. Russian forces recently advanced in Kursk Oblast and near Toretsk, Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, Vuhledar, and Velyka Novosilka.
• A Russian milblogger who focuses on Russian veteran issues claimed that Russian forces have significantly strengthened the Russian international border with Ukraine since 2022 and no longer overwhelmingly rely on conscripts and alleged deserters as border security.

keeping Ukraine front and centre when so many people seem to have forgotten what they are going through.

Yes; their courage, absolute determination and sheer inventive grit should be celebrated. I hope indeed this thread does a tiny bit to help keep their courage in mind.

Thank you all for the updates and for sharing your knowledge and research. Wishing you good health and happiness for the new year but especially praying for peace and justice for Ukraine.

And the first roundup of the New Year

Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights

⚡️ Ukraine strikes oil depot (kyivindependent.com/ukraine-strikes-oil-depot-in-russias-smolensk-oblast-general-staff-confirms/) in Russia's Smolensk Oblast, General Staff confirms.
The depot was targeted in a coordinated operation involving Ukraine's Special Operations Forces and the Unmanned Systems Forces.

⚡️Ukraine has brought back 1,358 people (kyivindependent.com/ukraine-has-brought-back-1-358-people-from-russian-captivity-in-2024/) from Russian captivity in 2024.

⚡️Ukrainians paid $24 billion (kyivindependent.com/ukrainians-pay-24-billion-in-taxes-in-2024/) in taxes in 2024, Finance Ministry reports.
Corporate income tax amounted to Hr 270.8 billion ($6.5 billion), value added tax came to Hr 267.8 billion ($6.4 billion), personal income tax and military tax- a sum levied from citizens to support the war effort- was Hr 233.6 billion ($5.6 billion), excise tax was Hr 133.5 billion ($3.2 billion), and Hr 51.8 billion ($1.2 billion) was transferred to the state budget from rent.

⚡️ 3 European leaders, Pope Francis receive New Year telegrams (kyivindependent.com/3-european-leaders-pope-francis-receive-new-year-telegrams-from-putin/) from Putin.

⚡️4 Ukrainian children return home (kyivindependent.com/4-ukrainian-children-return-home-from-russian-occupied-territories/) from Russian-occupied territories.

⚡️Russian drone attack kills 1 person, injures 7 in Kyiv, prosecutors say.

‪Ragnar Bjartur Gudmundsson 🇺🇦‬ ‪
⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE - JAN 1, 2025
■ Casualties down, engagements up
■ 50 drones downed, 1st helicopter since Oct
■ Visually confirmed: 23 🇷🇺 15 🇺🇦 added (1.5x), last 30 days 1.7x
■ 🇷🇺 shelling & strikes < avg while 🇺🇦 was quite active, good strike ratio

UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights

Ukrainian Special Forces Occupy Settlement in Russia’s Kursk Region
Fighters of the 6th Regiment of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reportedly captured a settlement in Russia’s Kursk region during offensive operations.
According to the Ukrainian special forces, the village was held not only by Russian troops but also by North Korean forces.

Budanov: 2025 Will Bring Positive Changes for Ukraine
The Chief of Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, expressed optimism about the upcoming year, predicting it will be much better for Ukraine than 2024.
“There are objective factors supporting this view,” Budanov said, adding that Russia will face tough decisions ahead.
He emphasized his hope for significant progress in 2025, bringing Ukraine closer to the outcomes it seeks.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Visits Lebanon to Strengthen Ties
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has arrived in Lebanon, where he met with government officials, political and religious leaders, and the local community, according to the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry.
During the visit, Sybiha also initiated plans for establishing a Ukrainian Cultural Center in Lebanon to promote cultural exchange and collaboration.

Today, I address all those who value Ukraine, cherish their state, and lovingly call it “Mine.” Those who cannot imagine themselves without Ukraine, no matter where they are. All those who have been fighting for it – so steadfastly and so bravely – for more than 1,000 days.
This is you – our people. Ukrainians – men and women. To all of whom I am grateful to for this year, 2024. Our people who endure all difficulties with dignity. People for whom being citizens of Ukraine is a source of pride.
For me, it is an honor to be the President of such people – Ukrainians who prove that no cruise missile can defeat a nation that has wings.

‼️ Russia Launched 111 Drones Over Ukraine on New Year’s Eve
Ukrainian air defense forces successfully shot down 63 drones during the attack. An additional 46 enemy drones crashed in open fields, while two strayed into Russian and Belarusian territory.

National Bank of Ukraine Roof Damaged in Drone Attack
A drone strike caused a fire on the roof of the National Bank building in Kyiv.

Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights

Likely more headaches for Putin as Poland takes over EU presidency from pro-Kremlin Hungary.

• www.kyivpost.com/post/44673*

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory letter to Putin, wishing Russia a “victorious year” and calling him his “closest friend.”

Six victims, including a pregnant woman, as a result of a Russian overnight drone attack on Ukraine.
Drone debris fell on residential buildings, partially destroying them and causing a fire.

Slovak Prime Minister Fico complained about the stoppage of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, stating that it ‘will have dramatic consequences for the EU, but not for Russia.’
He added that in 2025, he would continue the dual-track policy, focusing on all sides of the world, and also ‘will respect international law and not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries.’

Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights

Ukraine halted the transit of Russian gas today at 7:00 AM.
“The gas transmission system infrastructure has been prepared in advance to operate in zero-transit mode and ensure reliable gas supply to Ukrainian consumers,” stated the Ministry of Energy.

🇮🇹 Italy has allocated €13 million to support Ukraine’s energy sector.

Russia tested (www.ft.com/content/d345a6e7-2d72-4dcb-9c12-76d571ba75eb) Japan and South Korea’s air defense systems and had a list of targets for potential attacks, Financial Times reports, citing classified documents from 2013–2014
The tests were motivated by Russian military fears that its eastern borders would be vulnerable in a potential war with NATO or attacks by the U.S. and regional allies. These concerns make the documents still relevant today.
One such test, involving two Russian fighter jets, took place on February 24, 2014. In total, 39 aircraft were deployed to intercept enemy targets 18 times.
Russia’s target list for potential military actions against South Korea and Japan included 160 civilian and military infrastructure sites.
A Russian map is attached, illustrating the route of a bomber testing the air defense systems of its Asian neighbors. The map includes markings indicating where South Korean and Japanese fighter jets intercepted the bomber.

📊Some year-end statistics from the Ukrainian Air Force
In 2024, Ukrainian forces destroyed:
▪️1,300 missiles;
▪️11,200 attack drones;
▪️3,200 reconnaissance UAVs;
▪️40 aircraft;
▪️6 helicopters.
This year, the occupiers launched significantly more missiles and attack drones against critical infrastructure than in 2023. Additionally, there has been an increase in the use of drones mimicking Shahed models.
Overall, the Air Force conducted more than 20,000 sorties throughout the year.

In December, nine units of mobile railway stock transporting weapons and ammunition were destroyed in Russia, according to Ukrainian intelligence (HUR)
Here are the reported losses:
🔴Moscow oblast: 1 TE116 diesel locomotive and 2 EP2D electric trains;
🔴Ryazan oblast: 2 VL-80 electric locomotives;
🔴Tyumen oblast: 1 SM-2 locomotive and 1 AGS-1Sh railcar;
🔴Rostov oblast: 1 VL-80 electric locomotive;
🔴Sverdlovsk oblast: 1 UTM-2M diesel locomotive.

21.6 thousand air alerts were announced in Ukraine in 2024
Since the middle of the year, their number has decreased slightly every month, but the average duration of an alert has been increasing, reaching more than three hours in December 2024.

❗️Two people have already been reported dead in Kyiv following the Russian attack.