Seven drone strikes were reported across various districts of Kazan, the capital of Russia's Republic of Tatarstan, on the morning of December 21. Witnesses captured scenes of panic as fires erupted in high-rise buildings, leading to the urgent evacuation of residents. According to reports from Russian sources, there was a series of explosions and fires affecting several residential complexes and neighborhoods.

The first alleged target was the "Lazurnye Nebеsa" (Azure Skies) residential …

The Russian city of Rylsk, located in the Kursk region, was battered by a heavy missile attack, with residents hearing explosions that sparked ensuing fires, according to various Russian media outlets. Local officials claimed these attacks involved ATACMS missiles originating from the Chernihiv region. The Russian media outlet Mash reported an attack by Ukrainian forces on Rylsk with MGM-140B ATACMS Block 1A missiles, reportedly equipped with cluster warheads. Each cluster carrier has a blast …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sternly criticized Vladimir Putin, going as far as using an expletive against the Russian leader in response to comments about the "Oreshnik" missile. Zelensky's remarks came after Putin's statement suggesting a "technological duel of the 21st century" due to the alleged undetectable nature of the missile.

Zelensky's colorful language, used on social media, was deemed relatable by Ukrainians according to political analyst Igor Reiterovych.

He …