Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has declared a major victory on the Black Sea, where Ukraine's military successfully struck Russian warships and secured maritime trading routes. Zelenskyy also emphasized the strengthening of defenses in northeastern Kharkiv Oblast and the significance of reopening Boryspil airport. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin is adamant about further military buildup and nuclear force upgrades. The ongoing conflict has seen Ukraine's efforts to fortify its front lines and engage air defense systems in response to Russian attacks. Zelenskyy remains resolute in reclaiming all Ukrainian territory and securing support from allies, including the U.S. and the EU.
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
Last night, russian occupiers attacked Ukraine from three directions. 34 out of 35 russian-iranian "Shahed" kamikaze drones were shot down!! Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine! 🙏🇺🇦 #MriyaReport https://t.co/sMD1z5q2aZ
🇺🇦 - Engineer brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are urgently building fortification lines of defense to contain the Russian army. Against the backdrop of ongoing offensive operations by Russian troops, Zelensky gave the order to urgently build defensive lines. More and… https://t.co/apUIi98dEU
#Ukraine says that air defense systems in the capital Kyiv and other locations across the country had downed dozens of Iranian-designed drones launched by #Russia's forces in Moscow's latest overnight barrage. https://t.co/7gp6iNaOBX
Ukraine's breakthrough in EU accession talks is a victory for a united and prosperous Europe. Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán must drop his veto hold on aid and stand with the international community in supporting Ukraine’s defense and EU membership bid. https://t.co/eKIBTIzLq3
Both in the Khmelnytskyi and Kyiv regions, air defense is operating. Reportedly attacking drones.
Explosions are reported in occupied Mariupol, heard in different areas of the city. Locals report the work of air defense. https://t.co/f9TMDrwLt3
💬In recent weeks, #Ukraine has mobilized efforts to enhance field fortifications as its forces return to a more defensive posture along much of the front line, as reported by the latest British intelligence. https://t.co/RRwZPwwcDZ
🔴 Russia has almost upgraded its entire nuclear arsenal with its defence industry beginning to outstrip the West, Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. Russian ordnance manufacturers are on track to boost shell production to two million per year. Read more 👇 https://t.co/1P48g0QGQx https://t.co/841ozURxNA
The Ukrainian Air Force has reported the destruction of 18 out of 19 enemy drones, as well as a missile strike by the Russians from a S-300 SAM system in Kharkiv Region. Two missiles hit a residential area, there were no casualties. https://t.co/1h62HtJdAR
#Russia launched its fifth air attack this month targeting Kyiv and air defense systems destroyed all drones on approach to the capital, #Ukraine's military officials say. https://t.co/V1cWptuiP0
"The strategy cannot be changed, according to our constitution. These are all our territories," President Zelensky said Ukraine’s 1991 borders is still the outcome of the Ukrainian victory over russia.
Ukrainian Airliner Takes Off from #Kyiv’s Boryspil Airport A video posted on social media shows a commercial aircraft taking off from #Boryspil International Airport, which has been closed since February 2022. https://t.co/GMm3YiAvkK
President Volodymyr @ZelenskyyUa hailed a "victory" for #Ukraine and the European continent on Thursday after #EU leaders agreed to open membership talks for Ukraine and Moldova. https://t.co/2Ov4NXPzkO
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nears the two-year mark and shows no signs of abating, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy seems confident the U.S. would not ‘betray’ his country by withholding crucial aid https://t.co/HcWItldxiR https://t.co/O6cPkCFo0z
President Volodymyr Zelensky pushed back against doubts about Ukraine’s battlefield prospects and about the support of its allies, saying on Tuesday that his country is not losing the war and is prepared to negotiate with Russia, but only on its own terms. https://t.co/SbM0LvCc9Y
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday he's certain the United States will make good on its promise to provide billions of dollars in further aid for Kyiv to continue its fight against Russia. https://t.co/woAuOnmmJg
The Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to dig fortifications in three operational regions of Ukraine. Chernigov-Kiev, Odessa-Nikolaev and Kharkov regions. https://t.co/G9dnW5t1aI
❗️Air defense systems are operational in the #Kyiv region, as reported by the Regional Military Administration.
❗️Air defenses are active on #Kyiv region, the Regional Military Administration reported.
🔸UKRAINE'S AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS ENGAGED IN REPELLING RUSSIAN AIR ATTACK ON KYIV REGION - UKRAINE'S MILITARY
Such a strong press conference by President Zelenskyy. Ukraine will be restored to its full 1991 borders.
Another plane takes off in Ukraine's Boryspil Airport: resumption of regular flights tested https://t.co/ZCVLCH9zJP
⚡️ Official: Air defense, air siren active in Kyiv. Air defenses are active on Kyiv's outskirts, the head of the city's military administration, Serhii Popko, reported on Dec. 19 amid an air raid siren.
Speaking at a major news conference, Zelenskyy thanked Ukrainian military departments for the "major victory in the Black Sea". The Russian fleet is "no longer dominating" there or "blocking Ukraine's economy" via the sea, the Ukrainian president added. https://t.co/9XBSfyIjXF https://t.co/WrLopMYnH8
President Putin says Russia is upgrading its nuclear arsenal and keeping its strategic forces at the highest level of readiness as the West wages a 'hybrid war' against it ⤵️ https://t.co/TLG8rOD7s2
Putin warns Russia is upgrading its nuclear arsenal and keeping its strategic forces at the highest level of readiness https://t.co/eHZGaq55T4 https://t.co/43prt6R6ht
⚡️Zelensky: Ukraine aims to liberate all its territory, but tactics may change. Ukraine's strategic goal of reclaiming all of its territory has not changed, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Dec. 19, adding that tactics may change based on this year's result.
Zelenskyi's press conference has ended. For two hours, the President of Ukraine answered journalists' questions about the war, mobilization, the situation in the country and relations with partners.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is vowing not to “abandon the goals” of his war on Ukraine—and is pushing for further military buildup and further upgrades to his nuclear forces, Reuters reported. https://t.co/CdZcOSrE3T
Zelenskyy: opening of Boryspil airport will be a big victory for Ukraine "'Boryspil' is like the Black Sea, the opening of Boryspil will be a big victory for Ukrainian air defense, it will indicate that Ukraine is winning." Today, a Boeing 777-300 departed from Kyiv's Boryspil… https://t.co/ft4Nn6rI0w
⚡️Zelensky: Kharkiv Oblast fortifications strongest, other regions should follow suit. As Ukraine continues fortifying its front lines, the most powerful defenses have been constructed in northeastern Kharkiv Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Dec. 19.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Ukraine’s military has scored “a big victory” on the Black Sea, where Kyiv has launched successful strikes on Russian warships and secured maritime trading routes. https://t.co/pFmXaiI5gr