Ukraine has announced the creation of the "Trident" laser system, capable of hitting targets at distances of up to two kilometer. The Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Commander, Colonel Vadim Sukharevsky, stated that this innovation can even target aircraft. However, in an interview with the TV channel "Espresso," defense technology expert Sergey Zgurets, Director of the information advisory firm Defense Express, urged caution regarding such claims. He explained that laser weaponry is …

Ukraine has reaffirmed its readiness to transit gas to Slovakia even in 2025, but with a stringent caveat: the gas must not be of Russian origin. In a development that follows Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's assertions about continued reliance on the Ukrainian pipeline in 2025, Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has been clear that Kyiv is prepared to supply EU countries with any gas that is not Russian. He emphasized the conclusion of the current transit agreement, stating, "From …

Despite heavy offensive actions by Russian forces, the tactical situation on the ground remains largely unchanged, according to Ukrainian military command. While Ukraine's defensive positions faced significant destruction resulting from Russian artillery strikes, prompting a tactical retreat in some areas, Russians have yet to achieve substantial advancements, reported the press center of the operational-strategic group "Khortytsia".

Russian forces concentrated their assaults on locations …

Ukrainian drone operators have reportedly killed 50 North Korean soldiers and injured another 47 over a span of three days, according to Ukraine's Special Operations Forces Command.

Fighters from the 8th Special Purpose Regiment of Ukraine's Special Operations Forces, named after Prince Iziaslav Mstislavich, claim to have eliminated 50 North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk region within a three-day period, as stated by the press service of Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces Command. …

A deadly explosion claimed the life of General Igor Kirillov, head of the Radiation, Chemical and Biological Defense Forces, the Russian Investigative Committee reported on Tuesday, December 17. According to local authorities, Kirillov's assistant was also killed in the attack. Telegram channel Baza identifies the assistant as Ilya P., without disclosing his full name.

The explosion occurred on Ryazansky Prospect in Moscow at approximately 6 a.m. An improvised explosive device detonated as …

Russian forces stationed in Syria are reportedly experiencing shortages of water and provisions, prompting a continued withdrawal from remote areas of the country. The issue is notably present at Russia's naval facility in Tartus and the airbase in Khmeimim, according to Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence.

Amidst these logistical struggles, Russian troops have been withdrawing from distant Syrian regions, often accompanied by rebels who have toppled Bashar al-Assad's regime. Ukrainian intelligence …

Ukraine has firmly rejected Hungary's proposal to organize a phone call between Prime Minister Viktor Orban and President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Budapest initiative, put forward after Orban's conversations with Putin, aimed at achieving a "Christmas ceasefire" and "mass prisoner exchange," was met with skepticism in Kyiv.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that Ukraine "in an unprecedented diplomatic gesture" firmly but politely declined the call. However, analysts note that …

On December 14, Russian forces launched a major assault from three directions on the Siversk salient, but were met with significant resistance from Ukrainian defenders, reported Ukrainian journalist Yuriy Butusov.

"Russian troops attacked the Siversk salient with mechanized battle groups from three directions. More than 400 assault soldiers, up to 30 armored vehicles, 13 buggies, and 60 motorcycles, supported heavily by artillery and drones, targeted our forces to the north, east, and south of …