Ukraine is enduring a relentless onslaught of Russian military aggression. Explosions have been reported in occupied Kerch, Crimea, and the Kerch Bridge has been closed. Russian artillery killed two women in Nikopol, following another night of drone attacks. Russia has fired over 7,700 missiles and launched about 7,400 missiles and 3,700 Shahed drones at Ukraine since the invasion began. Ukrainian forces killed 1,080 Russian personnel and destroyed 20 artillery systems in a single day, while a drone attack in Kyiv Oblast resulted in eight damaged cars. In Toretsk, Donetsk Region, three civilians were killed and five injured due to Russian aviation bombs. Ukrainian artillery targeted Russian armor and troop concentrations near Krynky, successfully repelling twenty attacks. A Russian TOS Heavy Flamethrower System was also destroyed near Krynky. Kyiv has come under fire again, with a residential building hit by Shaheds, causing one person to be hospitalized. The Ukrainian military shot down 24 of 28 drones in one night and three Russian Su-34 bombers, each costing up to $50 million, marking a significant defeat for Russian air capabilities. Amidst the conflict, the US is seeking air defense aid from Japan, and there are reports of F-16 fighters potentially operating in Ukraine. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has stated that most US security assistance to Ukraine benefits American businesses and strengthens the US defense industry.
💀 Ukraine's Armed Forces kill over 1,000 Russian soldiers and destroy 17 tanks and 3 aircraft https://t.co/o0cOJBwxME
Consequences of a HIMARS strike in Kalanchats'kyi district, occupied Kherson region near the border with occupied Crimea. Yesterday, explosions were noted in Armyansk which is just south of this area. https://t.co/8PHzV0IQaS
😯 Ukraine might receive first batch of F-16s by end of year – ISW https://t.co/nVBzprg2xr
👏 Air defence downs all Russian drones launched in two oblasts https://t.co/LAFs08gCdo
Ukraine said it shot down three Russian warplanes in one of its most successful operations against Russian air power since the start of the war https://t.co/OcAGdZuZHc
Air defence destroys 7 Russian drones in Odesa Oblast, educational facility damaged by Russians – photo https://t.co/btlQZbQ6xf
Stepove, a Ukrainian M2A2 Bradley tears into Russian-held rubble on the eastern end of the town with 25mm Bushmaster chaingun fire. https://t.co/2Tk5eWFIHJ
Video of HIMARS strikes on a Russian position and BMPs located by a Shark UAV from Ukraine's 140th Marine Reconnaissance Battalion in Kherson Oblast. https://t.co/emFeCCX9DC https://t.co/DwKkPhGtSM
THREE OF A KIND: Today, Ukraine confirmed that an MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile battery engaged and downed three Russian Su-34 strike aircraft-- one of the most significant single day losses in the war. https://t.co/bs11D4kYrw https://t.co/lWln9TyTnX https://t.co/zA6mxbuHhJ
Ukrainian UAVs hit their target inside Russia https://t.co/BhUe5tJJj9
Ukrainian cluster munitions hit and destroyed a large ammunition depot and firing position of Russian forces south of Kuzemivka https://t.co/OaPY2DQ8oC
How the airspace Ukraine 🇺🇦 closed over the Kherson Oblast with a Patriot System realistically looked when they shot down 3x Russian Su-34 Fighter Jets The maximum range of a PAC-2 Patriot missile against aircraft is 160km https://t.co/2AqIxnMHGn
Lightning fast and precise: Air Force on how it managed to destroy three Su-34s https://t.co/VuOsJ51f9J
In Armyansk, occupied Crimea, explosions are reported.
SitRep - 22/12/23 - Three (!) Su-34's SHOT DOWN ❌❌❌ An overview of the daily events in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Today, high likely due to the work of a new recently deployed Patriot air defense system, 3 (!) Russian Su-34 bombers were shot down. 1/X RT=appreciated https://t.co/345u0QfB4K
⚡Air defense downs 7 Russian drones in Odesa Oblast. Air defense in Odesa Oblast downed seven Russian attack drones, the Southern Defense Forces reported on the evening of Dec. 22. https://t.co/hyUzP5R8vH
⚡Russian attacks in Donetsk Oblast kill 1, injure 6. Russian attacks on multiple settlements in Donetsk Oblast have killed one civilian and injured six others during the day, the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office reported on Dec. 22. https://t.co/8uzg6yZ3BH
Ukraine Shoots Down Three Russian Warplanes in Blitz Operation: https://t.co/gzBuCHDPVW
Russia will bomb NATO air bases if F-16 fighters transferred to Ukraine take off from there . The EurAsian Times, citing sources, writes that Russia has already threatened that the use of NATO aircraft against the Russian Federation from European territory will turn the…
Putin said that US Patriot systems would be destroyed in Ukraine. Today, a year later, Patriot destroyed three Russian fighter jets https://t.co/5bC0NdTp0M
President Zelensky confirms the shooting down to three Russian Su-34 fighter bombers earlier today, giving credit to the Odesa Anti-Aircraft Artillery Brigade. https://t.co/oOjdw0Dlmk
I am grateful to our warriors for downing three Russian “Su” aircraft over our Kherson region today in Ukraine's south. This is the result of our Air Forces, specifically the Anti-Aircraft Artillery Brigade of Odesa. Thank you, warriors! Every Russian pilot must know that… https://t.co/1O1KcTC6pw
Zelenskyi's evening speech: Thanks to our soldiers who destroyed three Russian bombers at once. In the southern direction - in our Kherson region. The result of our Air Force and directly of the Odessa anti-aircraft missile brigade. Thank you guys! And let every Russian pilot… https://t.co/a7vMMFayOX
Ukraine said it shot down three Russian warplanes in one of its most-successful operations against Russian air power since the start of the war https://t.co/NSh8nCCVmv https://t.co/NSh8nCCVmv
Ukrainian Air Force Takes Down Three Russian Su-34s, Patriot Potentially Engaged https://t.co/ySPxUIMu8H
What time is it? It's #HimarsOClock! Ukrainian warriors destroyed a russian BM-27 Uragan 220 mm MLRS. 📹: Operational Command South https://t.co/0H7BsUK4Xp
On 22 December, the Russian military shelled Toretsk, Katerynivka, Kurakhove and Antonivka in #Donetsk Oblast. One person was killed and five were wounded, the Oblast Prosecutor's Office reported. #RussiaisATerroistState https://t.co/UzzI01PC3e
If Ukraine 🇺🇦 receives more Patriot Systems, they can be able to protect major cities, infrastructure targets, factories, and airfields from Russian Iskander-M and Kinzhal missiles Ukraine could also close the air space to Russian Fighter Jets and Helicopters over the frontlines https://t.co/pJGdAfVwoN
The Pro-Russian outlet Rybar claims that 12 F-16 Fighter Jets have begun operating in Ukraine 🇺🇦 with 3 more F-16s used for training purposes Rybar claims that F-16s land in Uzhhorod and Ivano-Frankivsk, and they have parts stationed in Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, and Starokostyantyniv https://t.co/UXHZV74mpT
In October - Ukraine's ATACMS blew up 11% of Russia’s Ka-52 Attack Helicopters. They got only 20 ATACMS from the US (because they have „only“ 4000). Today - Ukraine destroys 3 Su-34 bombers with a Patriot system that Germany delivered just 2 weeks ago. If the West finally… https://t.co/49Air0vwmD
FLY THE FRIENDLY SKIES: Friend friend of the @MriyaReport Sarah Ashton-Cirillo @SarahAshtonLV reports that F-16s will be in Ukraine by the end of the year. https://t.co/cNSdPJ5mCC… https://t.co/Vm8s7tgAuV https://t.co/XMApuQoup9
FLY THE FRIENDLY SKIES: Ukrainian military spokesperson (& friend of @MriyaReport) Sarah Ashton-Cirillo @SarahAshtonLV reports that F-16s will be in Ukraine by the end of the year. https://t.co/cNSdPJ5mCC… https://t.co/KWGYWBJWv1 https://t.co/XMApuQoup9
🇺🇦 - According to specialized sources, the Western allies have already transferred a full squadron of F-16 fighters to Kiev. There are up to 12 combat and 3 training aircraft on the territory of Ukraine. By April 2024, it is planned to transfer another 15 aircraft. TG:… https://t.co/w5L07OKoAZ
🇷🇺🇺🇦 - A Russian combat aircraft, presumably a Su-34, was reportedly shot down in the zone of a special military operation in Ukraine. The crew ejected and were evacuated to rescuers. @Slavyangrad https://t.co/Syskgnt2Y1
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Japan to Send U.S. Patriot Missiles, Creating Deeper Pool for Ukraine Air Defenses - WSJ https://t.co/nJeiQsda8a
Russia says it has downed 10 Ukrainian drones over the capital #Moscow and several border regions, as Kyiv vows to increase drone production over the coming months. https://t.co/W0YCvGFRVX
BREAKING: Incoming reports of Ukraine having shot down 3 Russian Su-34 fighter bombers in the past couple of hours. Russian TG channels specializing on Russian aviation are playing sad music and mourning, indicating that the reports are true. https://t.co/nHiwadtMgR
Russia just lost three Su-34 bombers in one day https://t.co/Rtj9mhq202 https://t.co/qzF0rSkwDY
Ukraine’s Air Force says it show down 3 Russian jets. Russian military bloggers appear to confirm at least one, sharing images of a parachute and writing that pilot and crew were able to eject; at least one dead. Russian sources claim Ukraine used a Patriot air defense system. https://t.co/6usjLhrP2x
Not even 2 weeks after receiving Germany's 2nd patriot system, Ukraine destroys $120,000,000 of Russian bomber aircraft over lunch. Imagine if we had 5 more.
"The cost of just one Su-34 can amount up to $50 million. These are one of the newest jets in service with the Russian Air Force," Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ignat comments on the destruction of 3 Su-34's in the southern direction. Presumably by Patriot AD system(s). https://t.co/yPZZSu1oZO
Looks very likely that Ukraine blew 3 SU-34s out of the sky last night, that's more than $100 million worth of military hardware.
A Russian Mi-8 helicopter, evacuating Russian pilots and/or bodies of the dead at one of the crash sites of a Su-34 downed by Ukrainian air defense. https://t.co/cgaQ7lY6X3
Japan will allow the sale of advanced air defense systems to the U.S. to help bolster American military stockpiles at a time when Washington is continuing to support Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion. https://t.co/Y9o2j0y8Mc
After having confirmed one loss, Fighterbomber just posted this. Looks like this one is getting confirmed soon. Patriot ambush is cool, but Ukrainian F-16 AMRAAM ambush would be cooler. https://t.co/M3eouYP3W8 https://t.co/FRhkYzBiWR https://t.co/aeBHKNsrsG
Wonderful. Ukrainian air defense today destroyed three (!) Russian jets Su-34 in southern Ukraine. That's big. Next time, Russians will think twice before flying in the Ukrainian skies. Our air protection system is getting better and better - and it feels good, feels safe.
Photo from the ejection site of one of the Su-34 pilots. 🇷🇺Russian channels affiliated with Military Aviation wrote that there are both living and dead pilots. 🔥| OFFICIALLY Ukrainian forces shot down 3 Su-34 aircrafts who carried KABs to strike the Ukrainian position on the… https://t.co/FKoogzV00G
Reports of first F-16's in Ukraine. Not surprising, considering the Estonian Defence Ministry idea paper mentioned that the first F-16's would reach Ukraine before the end of the year.
One of the shot down Russian drones last night had "Die b**ches" written on it. Good idea, our Warriors thought, and destroyed THREE Russian Su-34 fighter bombers in the South direction today - Ukrainian Air Forces. Glory to Ukrainian Defenders! Karma to Russian occupiers. https://t.co/NO93arjOaD
One of the shot down Russian drones last night had "Die b**ches* written on it. Good idea, our Warriors thought, and destroyed THREE Russian Su-34 fighter bombers in the South direction today - Ukrainian Air Forces. Glory to Ukrainian Defenders! Karma to Russian occupiers. https://t.co/2e0F21jBXq
Three Russian bomber aircraft 'shot down' over south Ukraine https://t.co/WVhGDvUEWa
Ukrainian airforce claims to have shot down three Su-34s. If confirmed, I wonder if another Patriot SAM trap was involved in the operation. Shooting down three of Russia’s most advanced aircraft in one day, after their increased use of stand off munitions is impressive. https://t.co/j21NzyKCGZ
Massive blow to Russian air presence! Ukrainian air defense downs three (!!!) Su-34 bombers ✊🏻💪🏻 https://t.co/2DDNhuBWAb
Yesterday, Shahed drone (or rather its leftovers) hit a residential building in Kyiv. Russia keeps terrorizing Ukrainians daily - this is somehow supposed to allow Putin accomplish goals of his 'special military operation'. But what he's accomplished is total isolation of Russia. https://t.co/6GBkjdZSje
Three Russian Su-34’s demilitarised today. https://t.co/mVOd621bmb
❗️The consequences of the morning shelling in #Kherson. One of the shells hit a residential house, causing shattered windows and facades riddled with fragments, as reported by the regional military administration. One woman was injured. 📹: Kherson RMA https://t.co/is8xcz0YdG
24 out of 28 drones shot down over Ukraine overnight https://t.co/N93HpkygXe
Vladimir Putin’s military has unleashed another wave of drone attacks on Kyiv including one that struck near a maternity hospital https://t.co/d43E4PzbKX
Residential buildings hit in two districts of Kyiv – Mayor https://t.co/oDhrOuhdWv
Accurate targeting of Russian infantry near Krynky, trying to get close to Ukrainian positions held in the settlement. https://t.co/2gRv3OdmYY
Ukrainian air defense shot down 24 of 28 drones in a night attack - Air Force https://t.co/5ASptlL1dy
Russia keeps lobbing Iranian drones into Kyiv apartment buildings. https://t.co/faC9V21Vnr
The Russian Armed Forces launched a drone attack on Kyiv Thursday evening. Falling debris damaged a high-rise apartment building and started a fire in a home. Two people were injured in the attack. https://t.co/7a2Dy4CYw7
Russian attacks across #Ukraine, including a drone attack on Kyiv, killed one person and injured at least four overnight #Russia https://t.co/rcPWrtYj5v
Three people were killed and several others were injured at mining facilities in Toretsk, Ukraine said on December 21. https://t.co/3TebvgAlfb
Kyiv city administration confirms hit to apartment building: upper floors ablaze https://t.co/r6DWLZaNoi
The Ukrainian military has shot down 24 of 28 Iranian-made attack #drones launched overnight by #Russia, Kyiv’s air force says. #Ukraine https://t.co/LhNjiw3zvD https://t.co/2DxlZkJQxP
⚡️Russia shells 8 communities in Sumy Oblast. Russian forces attacked border areas and settlements of Sumy Oblast on Dec. 21, firing 24 times and causing at least 86 explosions, the local military administration reported via Telegram.
Russian drones bore down on the city of Kyiv early on Friday, with Mayor Vitali Klitschko and other officials reporting strikes on widely separated residential districts https://t.co/ldqByvdn5e
⚡️Russia has fired 7,400 missiles at Ukraine since February 2022. Russia has fired 7,400 missiles at Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale war in February 2022, Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat told Hromadske.
A Russian drone targets the Ukrainian capital, Kiev https://t.co/XQRRN4tu2Q
Kharkiv Oblast, a Ukrainian ATGM team from the 15th Regiment of the NGU ambushed a pair of Russian BTR-80s outside of Orlyans'ke, destroying both. https://t.co/rxoAJj80fo
Mass drone attack hits several Kyiv districts https://t.co/bryj1wAwhZ
Maps from December 10 and today from @Deepstate_UA showing Russia's advances around Novomykhailivka, Donetsk Oblast. https://t.co/3w8tIz8crf https://t.co/uPTLoxtyDU
Damage on a residential building in Kyiv after a drone attack. 50.422252, 30.462482 Not 100% on the exact building, they're all the same. @GeoConfirmed https://t.co/TKu4rD62Ba
#Kyiv. Night. Some are going to sleep. Some are already seeing dreams. Russia’s another attack. Drone’s debris started a fire in a residential building. Sleepless night ahead. 1 person was hospitalized while another received medical assistance. #RussiaisATerroristState https://t.co/gXzw8YGRaQ
SitRep - 21/12/23 - Large Russian attacks along the front An overview of the daily events in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Today, Russia attacked with large troop concentrations on various places along the front. Fierce fighting continues... 1/X RT=appreciated https://t.co/ZQXChtaoZj
❗️One person has been hospitalised and one person has received medical assistance on the spot following a drone attack on a residential building in Kyiv. https://t.co/RN3ouxSBuk https://t.co/DoperyvMT3
🇷🇺🇺🇦 - In Kyiv, an anti-aircraft guided missile of the Ukrainian Armed Forces again hit a multi-storey building TG: @Infantmilitario https://t.co/tuFtkvQW1U
❗️ Kyiv is under fire again. Shrapnel damaged the 26th floor of a building in one of the districts, causing a fire. Information about the victims is being clarified. Windows in several apartments were smashed and the facade of the building was damaged. @SESU_UA
The moment shahed flew into a residential building in Kyiv just now.. https://t.co/Etdf8ZNlg2
A residential building has been hit by Shaheds in Kyiv. Again.
🔥BOOOOOOMM🔥 🇺🇦Ukrainian soldiers destroyed a battery of 🇷🇺Russian 220mm BM-27 «Uragan» MLRS on the left bank of Kherson region. 🔥| Thanks to accurate shots of 🇺🇸US-supplied M142 «HIMARS» MLRS were destroyed 3 launchers 9P140 and transport and charging machine 9T452 https://t.co/W1ysVobNM1
Video: Ukrainian military destroyed Russian TOS Heavy Flamethrower System near Krynky of Kherson region https://t.co/6zRKOfghi1
🔥BOOOOOMM🔥 🇺🇦Ukrainian soldiers annihilated 🇷🇺Russian 220mm heavy flame-throwing system TOS-1A «Solntsepek» during his shelling of Ukrainian positions on the left bank of the Kherson region, Krynky area https://t.co/UjOKgMIJ2u
Running short on Ukraine air defenses, US looks to Japan to fill needed aid in fight against Russia https://t.co/mPRLNgET56
⚡Russian strike on mines in Donetsk Oblast kills 3, injures 6. A Russian strike on two mines in Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast killed three civilians and wounded six others, the Interior Ministry reported on Dec. 21. https://t.co/uPpsQcr5z9
💬"Most of the security assistance provided by the United States to Ukraine is spent to benefit American businesses and strengthen the country’s defence industry," US Secretary of State Anthony #Blinken said, the Voice of America reported. 📷: AFP https://t.co/Tk3dKRbsdx
Russian aerial bombs hit the territories of two coal mines in #Ukraine’s eastern town of Toretsk in the #Donetsk region, killing three and injuring at least five civilians, the interior minister says. https://t.co/clGrKhSgjX
KHERSON AXIS /1620 UTC 21 DEC/ UKR artillery destroys RU armor & troop concentrations south of Krynky. UKR reports breaking up twenty RU attacks on Krynky in last 24 hours. https://t.co/ljs5MdMk8U
❗️Russian military dropped two aviation bombs on #Toretsk: three civilians were killed and five were injured, as reported by the Prosecutor's Office of #Donetsk Region. 📷: Donetsk Region Prosecutor's Office https://t.co/rWmEuLuQ2Y
Russian drone attack: fire breaks out in Kyiv Oblast, damaging 8 cars https://t.co/JoLhSh4lR3
Ukraine's Armed Forces kill 1,080 Russian personnel and destroy 20 artillery systems in one day https://t.co/nt1s8if9x3
Russia has fired over 7,700 missiles of various types upon Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.
Russia has launched about 7,400 missiles and 3,700 Shahed attack drones at targets in Ukraine during its 22-month-old invasion, Kyiv said on Thursday. #Ukraine | #Russia | #Iran https://t.co/RDTsXgVwbb
Two women were killed by #Russia's artillery in #Ukraine's southern city of Nikopol, local authorities say, after another night of Russian drones attacks. https://t.co/MfO6FUdm4Z
Explosions reported in occupied Kerch, Crimea... The Kerch Bridge is also closed for traffic. https://t.co/J7gq3yLbLj