These images show Ukrainian drones dropping bombs on Russian tanks on the frontlines.
The footage shows several Russian tanks being hit by Ukrainian ordnance in large explosions.
The images were obtained from the 53rd Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Volodymyr Monomakh of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, 17th December, along with a statement saying: “The Avdiivka direction is a branch of Hell on Earth. There is not even a moment’s silence here, the winter air is torn apart by the sounds of war from all sides.
“The soldiers of the 53rd Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Volodymyr Monomakh continue to eliminate enemy equipment and manpower.”
The images and statement were also relayed by the Office of Strategic Communications of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022 in what the Kremlin is still calling a “special military operation.” Today marks the 663rd day of the full-scale war.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 18th December 2023, Russia had lost about 347,160 personnel, 5,783 tanks, 10,752 armoured combat vehicles, 8,175 artillery units, 926 multiple launch rocket systems, 610 air defence systems, 324 warplanes, 324 helicopters 6,290 drones, 1,610 cruise missiles, 22 warships, 1 submarine, 10,822 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 1,198 units of special equipment.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged drone attacks for the second consecutive day.
The Russian Ministry of Defence reported that they had shot down 35 Ukrainian drones in south-western Russia, targeting key areas, including a Russian airbase linked to operations in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Drones Destroy Russian Military Positions And Equipment On The Frontlines
Russian President Vladimir Putin pledges to make Russia “sovereign, self-sufficient” in a campaign speech, accusing the West of futile attempts to “sow internal troubles” in the country.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the official launch of an assessment with the European Commission. Evaluating Ukrainian legislation with the goal of aligning with EU standards.
The move comes ahead of Ukraine’s EU accession talks expected in the spring, marking a significant step toward closer integration with the European Union.
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, expressed admiration for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Attributing it to his significant role in the EU’s decision to initiate membership talks with Kyiv.
Scholz’s contribution is recognised as sincere and well-deserved, resonating positively among Ukrainians.
Ukraine’s security services discovered a spy bug in an office related to the country’s army command.
Although not directly in the office of the army chief, Valery Zaluzhvy. The bug located in a space that could be utilised by the army official, raising concerns about potential espionage and security breaches.
