18 December 2024 - Ukraine Special Weapons News

Ukraine drones kill 50 North Koreans in battle in Kursk region Radio Free Asia 18 Dec 2024 -- Around 50 North Korean soldiers were killed in a battle against Ukrainian army drones in the Kursk region this week, video of the battle shared on social media revealed.

Zelenskiy Huddles With European Leaders In Brussels Ahead Of Trump's Return RFE/RL 18 Dec 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met in Brussels on December 18 with NATO chief Mark Rutte and several European leaders to discuss war strategy amid concerns that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump could pull U.S. support for Kyiv after he returns to the White House next month.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine lacks military strength to recover its Russian-occupied land VOA 18 Dec 2024 -- Ukraine's president told a French newspaper Wednesday that his country does not have the military might to take back its Russian-occupied territories.
Zelenskyy to meet with NATO, European leaders in push to bolster defenses VOA 18 Dec 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet Wednesday with NATO chief Mark Rutte and European leaders in Brussels as Ukraine seeks to bolster its defenses against Russian forces.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emmanuel Macron Discussed Strengthening Ukraine's Positions on the Battlefield and in Diplomacy President of Ukraine 18 Dec 2024
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Noted Ukraine's Progress in Building Integrity President of Ukraine 18 Dec 2024

Russian Defence Ministry reports on repelling AFU attempt to invade Russian territory in Kursk region (18 December 2024) Russia MoD 18 Dec 2024 -- The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the operation to neutralise an enemy group, which broke into the territory of Kursk region.
Russian Forces Liberate Two Settlements in Donetsk People's Republic Sputnik 18 Dec 2024 -- Russian armed forces have control of two settlements — Trudovoye and Starye Terny — in the Donetsk People's Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

Defense Official Outlines Continued Support for Ukraine DoD News 18 Dec 2024 -- The Defense Department is committed to helping Ukraine prevail amid Russia's ongoing war of aggression and will continue sending key capabilities to meet Ukraine's battlefield needs in the weeks to come, a senior defense official said Monday.

NATO Secretary General commends Lithuania for defence production, support to Ukraine NATO 18 Dec 2024 -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed Lithuania's President Gitanas Nausėda to NATO Headquarters on Wednesday (18 December 2024), to discuss NATO's deterrence and defence and support to Ukraine.

Update 267 - IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine IAEA 18 Dec 2024 -- An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team is in Ukraine this week to assess the nuclear safety impact of recent attacks on its increasingly fragile energy infrastructure, travelling to seven electrical substations on which the country's nuclear power plants (NPPs) depend to safely generate electricity, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today.
'We must not normalise the war in Ukraine,' warns country coordinator UN News 18 Dec 2024 -- On Wednesday UN Resident Coordinator in Ukraine Matthias Schmale briefed the press after visiting the war-ravaged eastern Donetsk region, sharing harrowing accounts of human resilience amid the chaos of Russia's ongoing invasion.

Ukraine: Speech by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas at the EP plenary on Russia's disinformation and historical falsification to justify its war of aggression European External Action Service (EEAS) 18 Dec 2024

New winter support package for Ukraine: Switzerland helping to repair destroyed homes and energy infrastructure Federal Council - Swiss Government 18 Dec 2024 -- Due to the intensified Russian attacks, large parts of the Ukrainian population are suffering from cuts to power and heating. Switzerland is helping Ukraine to cope with the challenges of winter with almost CHF 45 million. The funds will be used to restore energy infrastructure, renovate damaged homes and meet urgent humanitarian needs.

JEF Leaders' Summit Emphasizes Continued Support for Ukraine Government of Iceland 18 Dec 2024 -- Security developments in Europe, support for Ukraine, and increased defence cooperation were among the topics discussed by the leaders of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) at their summit in Tallinn, Estonia, which concluded today.

U.S., U.K. Say Medvedev's Comment Calling NATO Officials 'Legitimate Targets' Irresponsible RFE/RL 18 Dec 2024 -- The U.K. and U.S. governments on December 18 said the comments of Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev following the assassination of a high-ranking Russian general by Ukrainian security services were irresponsible and yet another sign of Moscow's desperation.

FSB Arrests Ukraine-Recruited Terrorist For Deadly Blast That Killed General Kirillov Sputnik 18 Dec 2024 -- Russian chemical defense chief Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov and his assistant were killed on Tuesday morning by an explosion of a device planted on an electric scooter at the entrance of his apartment building in Moscow.
Russia arrests suspect 'recruited by Ukraine' over killing of top general Press TV 18 Dec 2024 -- Russian authorities say they have arrested a suspect in connection with the assassination of top General Igor Kirillov, head of the country's army's chemical weapons division, adding that he was recruited by Ukraine.

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