20 December 2024 - Ukraine Special Weapons News

Kyiv Hits Kursk After Massive Wave Of Deadly Russian Strikes On Ukraine RFE/RL 20 Dec 2024 -- Ukraine launched a deadly missile attack on the Russian region of Kursk on December 20, just hours after Russia carried out a massive air assault on Kyiv during rush hour that killed one person and damaged a historic cathedral and other buildings in the capital, including six embassies.
Russian ballistic missiles damage diplomatic missions in Kyiv attack VOA 20 Dec 2024 -- Ukraine's Foreign Ministry says an early morning Russian ballistic missile attack Friday on the capital of Kyiv killed at least one person and damaged six foreign embassies and a university in the city's center.
Ukraine strike kills 6 in Russia's Kursk region VOA 20 Dec 2024 -- Ukraine attacked a town in Russia's Kursk region Friday, killing six people, including a child, a senior local official said.
Ukraine military drops leaflets urging North Korean troops to surrender Radio Free Asia 20 Dec 2024 -- The Ukrainian military is dropping Korean-language leaflets urging North Korean troops fighting on Russia's side of the war to "Surrender today and join South Korea tomorrow," Radio Free Asia has learned.
What Would The Russian Capture Of Pokrovsk Mean For The Ukraine War? RFE/RL 20 Dec 2024 -- Pokrovsk once buzzed with life, but on this cold, snowy December day, it feels like a ghost town.

Russian Defence Ministry reports on repelling AFU attempt to invade Russian territory in Kursk region (20 December 2024) Russia MoD 20 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.
Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 20 Dec 2024 -- On 18 December 2024, the AFU launched a missile strike at the Kombinat Kamensky enterprise in Rostov region by six U.S.-made ATACMS operational-tactical missiles and four Storm Shadow air-based cruise missiles from the territory of Ukraine.

Joint statement from the Tallinn Mechanism Estonia MFA 20 Dec 2024 -- "Ukraine has withstood Russia's brutal full-scale invasion for over 1000 days. This war does not only take place in the trenches but also in cyberspace; it confirms that cyberattacks are an integral part of 21st century conflict and warfare, and cybersecurity is a crucial dimension of the overall resilience of society."
Tallinn Mechanism raises €200 million to support Ukraine's resilience in cyberspace Estonia MFA 20 Dec 2024 -- Today 20 December marks one year since the launch of the Tallinn Mechanism, a cyber support platform for Ukraine established by Estonia and Ukraine's allies.

Norway contributes to international support package for Ukraine Government of Norway 20 Dec 2024 -- Norway is contributing to a £186 million package to support Ukraine (approx. NOK 2.6 billion). The funding will provide much-needed military equipment through the International Fund for Ukraine.

Minister Budrys visits Kyiv Lithuania MFA 20 Dec 2024 -- Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys, together with members of the Government, will visit Kyiv, Ukraine, on Friday.
Peace without power is impossible, says D. Šakalienė in Kyiv Lithuania MND 20 Dec 2024 -- This Friday Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė has joined other members of the Government on a visit to Kyiv.

Ukraine to cede territory despite US support: Report Press TV 20 Dec 2024 -- Ukraine will eventually be forced to make territorial concessions to settle the conflict with Russia, a new report by an American news outlet says.

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