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• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02 to 19.12 Ukraine MOD 19 Dec 2022
• Russia's fresh drone attack targets Kiev and two other Ukrainian regions Press TV 19 Dec 2022 -- Moscow launched a fresh drone attack on the Ukrainian capital Kiev on Monday amid rapid escalation in the protracted war.
• Ukraine Says Russia Uses Iranian Kamikaze Drones In Early Morning Attack RFE/RL 19 Dec 2022 -- Ukrainian authorities said Russia attacked the power grid and other infrastructure using kamikaze drones in an early morning attack on Kyiv and its surrounding districts.

Ukraine

• Zelenskyy Requests More Military Aid After Latest Russian Attacks VOA 19 Dec 2022 -- At a meeting with the leaders of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) in Latvia Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urgently requested more military and defense support.
• The key task for all of us now is to increase international support for Ukraine next year - address by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy President of Ukraine 19 Dec 2022
• Russian aggression can and must fail; our task is to speed it up - address by the President of Ukraine to the participants of the meeting of the leaders of the United Kingdom's Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) President of Ukraine 19 Dec 2022
• Ukraine's Zelensky wants more European air defense systems, arms Press TV 19 Dec 2022 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked European leaders for more air defense systems, tanks and weapons, against the backdrop of the protracted war with Russia.

Russia

• Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's comment on the shelling of Donetsk and Belgorod by Ukrainian armed units Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Dec 2022
• Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on the information about plans to transfer to Ukraine Russian-made air defence systems currently deployed in Greece Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Dec 2022
• Russia says its forces shot down US-made HARM missiles over Belgorod Press TV 19 Dec 2022 -- Russia says its air defense forces have shot down four US-made HARM missiles over the western oblast of Belgorod.

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United Nations

• UNICEF supports Ukraine Ministry of Social Policy and Ukrainian Railways holiday season campaign for war-affected children and vulnerable families UNICEF 19 Dec 2022 -- As families in Ukraine mark St. Nicholas Day, UNICEF is stepping up support through new initiatives and activities, ensuring vulnerable children and families across the country receive financial, educational, and moral support over the holiday period.
• In Year-End News Conference, UN Chief Hopes For Peace In Ukraine In 2023 But Is Not Optimistic RFE/RL 19 Dec 2022 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he is "not optimistic" about the possibility of effective Ukraine peace talks in the immediate future and believes the military confrontation will go on.

Foreign Reactions

• The JEF-countries confirm their support for Ukraine's fight against Russia Danish Ministry of Defence 19 Dec 2022 -- The Minister of Defense Jakob Ellemann-Jensen attended his first meeting in the Regional defence corporation, Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF). During the meeting, the countries confirmed their support for Ukraine's fight against Russia and an ambition to strengthen the defense corporation in the years to come.
• UK set to announce new package of 'lethal' arms aid to Ukraine Press TV 19 Dec 2022 -- The UK government is set to announce a major new artillery package for Ukraine as British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak prepares to meet with his Nordic, Baltic and Dutch counterparts in Latvia to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

News Reports

• Facts about Russia-Ukraine conflict: Ukraine says Russian attacks cause multiple explosions across country People's Daily 19 Dec 2022 -- The following are the latest developments in the Ukraine crisis:
• CEO of Ukraine's Energy Operator Speaks to VOA Amid Russian Attacks VOA 19 Dec 2022 -- Ukraine's energy operator Ukrenergo said Monday it would be conducting emergency shutdowns in the Kyiv area following the latest Russian drone attacks. Russia has repeatedly used the drones to attack Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, often targeting critical infrastructure such as power and water facilities. Last week, VOA Eastern Europe Bureau Chief Myroslava Gongadze spoke with Ukrenergo CEO Volodymyr Kudrytskyi about recent developments. Officials say at least $1.5 billion is needed for only the superficial quick restoration of Ukrainian energy facilities destroyed by Russian strikes.