War Reports - 2024-12-25 - Main Report

🎮 Lancet loitering munition in action

The Zapad Group of Forces' servicemen destroyed AFU combat vehicles and thwarted rotation attempts of AFU units by Lancet loitering munitions.

Reconnaissance drone operators detected movement of AFU motor vehicles and armoured vehicles to the front line to rotate units. The coordinates were immediately transferred to a command post. The teams quickly launched Lancet loitering munitions and successfully hit the targets.

📹 Detonation of the ammunition was recorded by Zala UAV operators.

🔹 Russian Defence Ministry (https://t.me/mod_russia_en)

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Note: I had rotator cuff surgery on Monday. Having never taken time off from these Reports since war broke out, I couldn’t take it off now. It’s all one handed and with ice packs and pain killers, so please excuse any mess ups.

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⚡️ Russian Defence Ministry reports on the progress of the special military operation (24 December 2024)

Part I (see Part II (https://t.me/mod_russia_en/18565))

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation.

▫️ In Kharkov direction, units of the Sever Group of Forces defeated armed formations of one mechanised brigade of the AFU and one territorial defence brigade near Liptsy and Volchansk (Kharkov region).

The AFU losses amounted to up to 40 troops, three motor vehicles, and four 122-mm D-30 howitzers.

▫️The Zapad Group of Forces' units improved the tactical situation and inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of three mechanised brigades, one assault brigades of the AFU, and two territorial defence brigades close to Dvurechnaya, Zagryzovo, Kopanki, Ivanovka (Kharkov region), Novoyegorovka (Lugansk People's Republic), and Terny (Donetsk People's Republic). Three counter-attacks launched by AFU assault units were repelled.

The AFU losses amounted to up to 380 troops, three pickup trucks, one 152-mm Akatsiya self-propelled artillery system, one 122-mm Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, two 122-mm D-30 howitzers, two U.S.-made 105-mm M119 guns, one Bukovel-AD and one Anklav-N electronic warfare stations.

▫️The Yug Group of Forces' units improved the tactical situation along the front line and hit formations of three mechanised brigades, one assault brigade, and one airmobile brigade of the AFU near Serebryanka, Seversk, Druzhkovka, Konstantinovka, Chasov Yar, and Kurakhovo (Donetsk People's Republic). One counter-attack launched by an AFU assault unit was repelled.

The AFU losses amounted to more than 250 troops, one armoured personnel carrier, two motor vehicles, and one 152-mm D-20 howitzer.

▫️ The Tsentr Group of Forces' units continued advancing into the depth of the enemy's defences and inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of three mechanised brigades, one motorised infantry brigade of the AFU, one marine brigade, two territorial defence brigades, and one national guard brigade close to Krasnoarmeysk, Udachnoye, Zverevo, Andreyevka, Dzerzhinsk, Shcherbinovka, Shevchenko, and Novoolenovka (Donetsk People's Republic). Ten AFU counter-attacks were repelled.

The AFU losses amounted to up to 585 troops, one tank, one infantry fighting vehicle, two armoured personnel carriers, including one U.S.-made M113 armoured personnel carrier, one Kozak armoured fighting vehicle, four motor vehicles, and one 152-mm Msta-B howitzer.

🔹 Russian Defence Ministry (https://t.me/mod_russia_en)

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⚡️ Russian Defence Ministry reports on the progress of the special military operation (24 December 2024)

Part II (see Part I (https://t.me/mod_russia_en/18564))

▫️The Vostok Group's units captured more advantageous lines and positions. Losses were inflicted on formations of one motorised infantry brigade, one mechanised brigade of the AFU, and two territorial defence brigades near Vremevka, Konstantinopol, Neskuchnoye, Razliv (Donetsk People's Republic), and Temirovka (Zaporozhye region). One counter-attack launched by an AFU assault unit was repelled.

The AFU losses amounted to up to 160 troops, two motor vehicles, one U.S.-made 155-mm Paladin self-propelled artillery system, one 152-mm Msta-S howitzer, and one 152-mm Akatsiya self-propelled artillery system.

▫️ The Dnepr Group of Forces' units improved the tactical situation along the front line and defeated manpower and hardware of one mechanised brigade of the AFU and two territorial defence brigades close to Nikolskoye, Pridneprovskoye, and Yantarnoye (Kherson region).

The AFU losses amounted to up to 65 troops, three motor vehicles, and one 122-mm D-30 howitzer.

▫️ Operational-Tactical Aviation, attack unmanned aerial vehicles, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces struck infrastructure of military airfields, ammunition and UAV depots, as well as engaged clusters of the enemy's manpower and military hardware in 146 areas.

▫️Air defence units shot down four U.S.-made HIMARS MLRS projectiles and 65 fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles.

▫️In total, since the beginning of the special military operation, 650 aircraft, 283 helicopters, 38,420 unmanned aerial vehicles, 590 anti-aircraft missile systems, 19,967 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,504 MLRS combat vehicles, 19,969 field artillery guns and mortars, and 29,469 units of support military vehicles have been neutralised.

🔹 Russian Defence Ministry (https://t.me/mod_russia_en)

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⚡️ Russian Defence Ministry reports on repelling AFU attempt to invade Russian territory in Kursk region (24 December 2024)

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the operation to neutralise an enemy group, which broke into the territory of Kursk region.

▫️In the course of offensive operations, units of the Sever Group of Forces inflicted fire damage on formations of one heavy mechanised brigade, five mechanised brigades, three air assault brigades, one marine brigade, and four territorial defence brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine close to Aleksandriya, Viktorovka, Zaoleshenka, Kubatkin, Lebedevka, Leonidovo, Martynovka, Nikolayevka, Nikolayevo-Daryino, Nikolsky, Novaya Sorochina, Sverdlikovo, and Cherkasskaya Konopelka. Four counter-attacks of enemy assault detachments were repelled.

▫️Operational-Tactical and Army aviation and artillery inflicted losses on AFU manpower and hardware close to Guyevo, Kositsa, Kruglenkoye, Kurilovka, Loknya, Malaya Loknya, Makhnovka, Russkoye Porechnoye, Staraya Sorochina as well as Basovka, Belovody, and Zhuravka in Sumy region.

▫️The AFU losses were more than 200 troops, one armoured personnel carrier, one armoured fighting vehicle, one electronic warfare station, and five motor vehicles.

▫️Since the beginning of hostilities in Kursk region, the AFU losses amounted to more than 43,510 troops, 253 tanks, 194 infantry fighting vehicles, 136 armoured personnel carriers, 1,316 armoured fighting vehicles, 1,179 motor vehicles, 324 artillery guns, 42 MLRS launchers, including 11 of HIMARS and six of MLRS made by the USA, 13 anti-aircraft missile launchers, seven transport-loading vehicles, 80 EW stations, 13 counter-battery warfare radars, four air defence radars, 28 units of engineering and other materiel, including 13 counterobstacle vehicles, one UR-77 mine clearing vehicle, seven armoured recovery vehicles, and one command post vehicle.

The operation to neutralise the AFU units is in progress.

🔹 Russian Defence Ministry (https://t.me/mod_russia_en)

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🗓 Top News Today

▫️The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue (https://t.me/mod_russia_en/18566) to eliminate AFU formations on the territory of Kursk region. Over the past 24 hours, the AFU losses were more than 200 troops, one armoured personnel carrier, one armoured fighting vehicle, one electronic warfare station, and five motor vehicles.

▫️ The Tsentr Group of Forces' units continued (https://t.me/mod_russia_en/18564) advancing into the depth of the enemy's defences and inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of three mechanised brigades, one motorised infantry brigade of the AFU, one marine brigade, two territorial defence brigades, and one national guard brigade.

▫️The Briefing (https://t.me/mod_russia_en/18547) by the Russian Defence Ministry on the military-biological activity of the USA.

▫️The Russian Defence Ministry shows Giatsint-B (https://t.me/mod_russia_en/18570) towed gun, Msta-S (https://t.me/mod_russia_en/18567) self-propelled artillery system, and Lancet (https://t.me/mod_russia_en/18546) loitering munitions in action within the special military operation.

#TopNews

🔹 Russian Defence Ministry (https://t.me/mod_russia_en)

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#UkraineRussiaWar

🌐 Place: #Novoolenivka

🕰 Date: ~11.2024

📌 Coordinates: 48.156919,37.053075

👩‍🚀 Squad:

📝 Description: Russian FPV drone destroys Ukrainian Armed Forces armored vehicles near Novoolenivka.

🖥 id: 24122024.0817

✉️source: https://t.me/mir_perezagruzka/2504

Map: militarysummary.com (https://militarysummary.com/#/map)

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#UkraineRussiaWar

🌐 Place: #Makarivka

🕰 Date: ~11.2024

📌 Coordinates: 47.772044 36.801661

👩‍🚀 Squad:

📝 Description: A Russian soldier raises a flag in Makarivka.

🖥 id: 24122024.0905

✉️source: https://t.me/voin_dv/12429

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Fwd from @dva_majors

Daily Summary as of December 24, 2024

▪️ In the Rostov Region, since the evening, at least 12 enemy UAVs have been destroyed and suppressed in the Millerovo and Tarasovsky districts. The AFU attempted to attack the Millerovo military airfield. In the morning, a Ukrainian drone was also destroyed in the suburbs of Voronezh. During the day, three Ukrainian drones were shot down over Crimea.

▪️ In the Kursk Region, heavy fighting continues. The Russian Armed Forces are advancing in the forest belts of the Sudzha district and up to 1,200 meters in the vicinity of Nikolayevo-Daryino, Leonidovo, Russkaya Porechna and Kurilovka. The enemy is conducting counterattacks: in the Sudzha district, the AFU carried out five unsuccessful counterattacks, using Bradley IFVs and M-113 APCs.

▪️ In the Kupiansk direction, our troops, supported by armored vehicles, are fighting near Zahryizovo. In the northern part of the settlement, Russian infantry has taken up positions in the forest belt and in several structures.

▪️ In Toretsk (Dzerzhynsk), in the central part of the city, the Russian Armed Forces continue attacks along Fabrychna, Rynochna, Svitla, Lesi Ukrainky streets and towards the Toretska mine.

▪️ In the Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmiisk) direction, the Russian Armed Forces are developing success from the southwest, attacking from the direction of Dachenske. Fighting also continues near Novotroitske and to the south: the Russian Armed Forces are advancing southwest of Pokrovsk on a wide front.

▪️ In Kurakhovo, clashes continue, and southwest of it, the Russian Armed Forces are advancing on Konstantynopil: southwest, the area of control is expanding near the settlement of Zelenovka. From the liberated villages, our soldiers are evacuating the civilian population. In the central part of the city, clashes continue for the remaining high-rise buildings.

▪️ In the north of the Vremivka direction, the Russian Armed Forces have destroyed a bridge over the Mokri Yaly River in the settlement of Velyka (Bolshaya) Novoselka. Against the backdrop of the capture of the settlement of Storozheve (south of Vremivka) and the consolidation of our forces in the settlement of Novyi Komar in the north, the disruption of the enemy's logistics is aimed at depriving the enemy of the ability to supply along the only remaining "main" road leading from the west.

▪️ In the DPR, as a result of a strike by NATO artillery shells on City Hospital No. 2 in Horlivka, a civilian was wounded.

Summary compiled by: Two Majors (https://t.me/dva_majors/) Original msg (https://t.me/dva_majors/60969)

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🇷🇺🇺🇦 Kursk Direction: Successes of the Russian Armed Forces in Sudzha District

In the Kursk Region, units of the Russian Armed Forces continue to liberate Russian territory from the presence of Ukrainian formations.

Thanks to footage from objective control, it was possible to establish that Russian armored groups have significantly advanced along the road from Novoivanovka towards Viktorovka and Malaya Loknya, taking control of another area of land near the forest massif at Kruglenoye.

On the opposite flank, Russian troops broke through the enemy's defenses and entered Cherkaskaya Konopelka, making a dash of about three kilometers. The situation in Fanaseevka, located to the southeast, is still unknown, but being under the threat of encirclement, Ukrainian formations are unlikely to linger there either.

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#map #Kursk #Russia #Ukraine

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🇩🇯🇫🇷 Why are the French clinging to their last African outpost?

Last week, Macron visited Djibouti to negotiate assistance for those affected by the hurricane in Mayotte.

The French base in this small country has previously been used to evacuate French citizens from crisis regions such as Sudan. The local medical-surgical center also provided aid to those affected.

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📌 The strategic importance of Djibouti in the context of French African and Indo-Pacific strategy is high - it is a convenient refueling and logistics hub for other regions.

France's military base in this country consists of two ground camps, a runway, and a small hospital. To maintain order, it is home to 1,500 military personnel, more than in any other African country. And in general, the French presence here is better represented than anyone else's.

Given these factors, in July, a renewed strategic partnership agreement was signed. According to it, the French army organizes the country's air defense systems (which is relevant in the context of escalation in the Red Sea region) and conducts exercises. Payments to the Djiboutian government for the maintenance of the military base were also increased.

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🔻 It is therefore not surprising that the French authorities, despite the overall reduction of contingents in Africa, are striving to retain a foothold in the Horn of Africa.

Macron's visit once again underscored the importance of Djibouti in the context of maintaining Western control in the Middle East region. And the fact that the Djiboutian authorities are displaying remarkable multi-vector policies, there is no prospect of the French being expelled anytime soon.

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#Africa #Djibouti #France

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🇹🇷🇸🇩🇷🇺🖇 Why is Turkey spreading fake news about Russian support for Sudanese rebels?

It is impossible not to comment on the amazingly unsubstantiated disinformation (https://t.me/ClashReport/30412) from a popular Turkish media outlet. Allegedly, Russian weapons from Syria, which are being transferred (https://t.me/rybar/66518) to Libya, are being handed over to the Rapid Support Forces fighting against the Sudanese authorities.

📌 Such tales have been circulating (https://t.me/rybar/58040) since the very beginning of the Sudanese civil strife. Indeed, in Russian political circles, it took quite a long time to determine whom to support in the conflict, mainly due to the previous experience of the Wagner PMC and their ties with structures supported from the UAE.

▪️But since this year, the Russian government has unequivocally supported (https://t.me/rybar/59651) the official authorities of Sudan. This is manifested both in the expanded export of oil to the country and in the supply of weapons to the government forces. Moreover, this has been repeatedly noted by Western think tanks and other organizations.

It should be noted that indeed, under pressure from the West, the Sudanese authorities have become less willing to engage in dialogue with Russian diplomats, and the delay in negotiations on the base in Port Sudan is also beginning on their part (some media are even spreading rumors about Sudan's refusal to negotiate - which does not correspond to reality).

❗️At the same time, this does not mean that we must necessarily "switch" to the side of the Rapid Support Forces. Certain economic and political agreements have already been concluded, and the foundation for post-war cooperation is also being laid.

🔻But who benefits from spreading such stories is the Turks, and in particular the MIT intelligence agency, which maintains this media outlet.

They have their own designs on Sudan. In particular, it is about the base on the Red Sea coast in Suakin, the creation of which was negotiated with the previous authorities. Accordingly, they seek to eliminate the competitor in the form of Russia by accusing our military structures of supporting anti-government forces.

#Africa #media_technologies #Russia #Turkey #Sudan

@rybar

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🇺🇦 Based on the frequency of publications (https://tass.ru/mezhdunarodnaya-panorama/22758959) in Ukrainian media about lowering the conscription age to 18 years old, it seems the Kyiv regime has made the decision to draft recent high school graduates - this was insisted upon by its sponsors as a condition for continued military aid.

As we recently wrote (https://t.me/rybar/66211), this will provide a flow of manpower to the AFU, which is not good for us. However, we should not expect huge influxes of personnel due to the relatively small size (https://cdn.ruwiki.ru/commonswiki/files/7/7a/Ukraine_population_pyramid_1.1.2021.png) of this generation in so-called Ukraine.

But the mobilization of 18-24 year olds not only threatens a social explosion and a breakdown in local society, it also has a high probability of simply finishing off the demographics of so-called Ukraine, which even without any war was in deep crisis. (https://t.me/rybar/61789)

📌 Against this backdrop, one recalls past statements that the phrase "The West will fight to the last Ukrainian" is propaganda and just conspiracy theory. As they say, it hasn't even been three years.

#Ukraine

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🇸🇾🏴 Christian Protests in Syria and Burning of Christmas Tree

While the current formal head of Syria, Ahmad Al-Shara'a, also known as Abu Muhammad Al-Julani, was meeting with delegations from Qatar and Jordan, eight Uzbeks burned a Christmas tree in the Orthodox Skalbiya, which caused a strong reaction from the few remaining Syrian Christians who did not flee after the takeover of the country by militants.

📌 Protests in Christian neighborhoods and settlements continued throughout the night: people took to the streets, both on foot and in car demonstrations.

In Bab Touma, one of the historic districts of Damascus with a high density of churches, Christian militiamen with weapons were even spotted. No casualties or incidents have been reported so far.

At the moment, the Christian demonstrations continue, and so far they have not dared to disperse them.

However, the attack on various Christian objects is by no means the last incident, because despite the inclusiveness and tolerance towards representatives of other religions declared by the new authorities of Syria, radical Islamists continue to fight on their side.

Including those who are like two peas in a pod with the banned ISIS, and even the patches repeating the ISIS banner are also used by the radicals.

And the fact that the date of Catholic Christmas has been declared a public holiday for civil servants does not cancel the fact that there is now a rampage of armed groups, including extremely radical ones. And migrants from the CIS countries make up a significant part of the radicals.

It is a separate surprise that there are still some speakers in the Russian media landscape (openly working (https://t.me/rybar/63698) in the interests of Turkey and the UK) who call for not being outraged by the repression against Christians, saying that in the time of Bashar Assad, dissenters were also oppressed, so everything is fine.

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#protests #Syria

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🇷🇺🇺🇦 Vremivka Direction: Battles Southwest of Velyka Novosilka

In the Vremivka direction, Russian forces continue the operation to encircle Velyka Novosilka from the flanks. Videos have appeared online with episodes of a recent attack by a Russian armored vehicle column both in Storozheve and in the fields to the west.

At the moment, the village is under the firm control of the Russian Armed Forces, as evidenced by footage (https://t.me/voin_dv/12444) from the village. At the same time, most of the fields to the west of the settlement are also held by Russian troops. In the area of the height of "Babya Gora", clashes are still ongoing.

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#VelykaNovosilka #map #Russia #Ukraine

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🇸🇩🇷🇺 Let's note the prompt reaction (https://tass.ru/armiya-i-opk/22761175) of the Russian Foreign Ministry to the leaks (https://t.me/rybar/66597) about the Sudanese authorities' refusal to create a Russian base in Port Sudan.

The foreign agent media The Moscow Times, which launched this duck, mixed various "news" at the level of rumors with their own speculations in order to harm Russia's authority on the Black Continent.

📍Of course, there is no talk of the imminent creation of the base. In addition to our own sluggishness and bureaucracy, representatives of Western countries are putting obstacles, exerting pressure on the Sudanese authorities.

At the same time, the prospects for successful cooperation and progress in the construction of the same base are now much greater than in previous years. And our diplomats are developing multilateral contacts, including helping to promote other economic projects. These are commendable initiatives against the background of some obvious failures in other areas.

#Africa #media_technologies #Russia #Sudan

@rybar

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🇮🇱🇵🇸 Escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Zone

Chronicle of events for December 24, 2024

In the north of the Gaza Strip, the Israeli forces are conducting an operation in Jabalia, concentrating their actions around the Kamal Adwan, Al-Awda, and Indonesian hospitals. The IDF conducted a nighttime operation to search for Hamas militants.

In the center of the enclave, the situation remained relatively calm, except for the activity of the IDF artillery and Israeli air force near Deir al-Balah.

In the south of the Gaza Strip, the vicinity of Khan Yunis was subjected to an air strike, and artillery was used near Rafah. By the end of the day, 17 people were reported killed.

In the West Bank, Israeli security forces conducted police operations, with clashes occurring in Jenin and Tulkarm, where drone strikes were recorded.

Yemeni Houthis once again launched a rocket at Israel, which was intercepted over the Red Sea. About 20 people were injured while urgently moving to shelters.

🔻A detailed analytical report on the events in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict zone is available on our closed channel @rybar_plus_bot (https://t.me/rybar_plus_bot)

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#digest #report #Israel #map #Lebanon #Palestine

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🇷🇺🇺🇦 Vremivka Direction: Liberation of Storozheve, Razdolne, and Battles on the Outskirts of Velyka Novosilka

Situation as of the end of December 24, 2024

In the Vremivka direction, Russian forces have continued the operation to encircle Velyka Novosilka from the flanks over the past week. South of the latter, the forces of the 60th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade of the "East" grouping and other units have completely liberated Storozheve, as evidenced by the videos of battles in this sector of the front published by the enemy.

▪️Another armored group attacked in the area of the fields west of the settlement: at the moment, this area is also held by Russian troops. In the area of the "Babya Gora" height, clashes are still ongoing. Makarovka remains under the firm control of the Russian Armed Forces, despite the statements of some Ukrainian spokespersons. This is evidenced by the footage with Russian flags (https://t.me/voin_dv/12446) in various parts of the village. The majority of the neighboring Blahodatne has also been liberated.

▪️Northeast of Velyka Novosilka, it was possible to finally drive the enemy out of Razdolne, and all attempts by the AFU to counterattack have been thwarted. Regular air strikes on the bridges have also reduced the enemy's ability to redeploy reinforcements. In Novyi Komarov, in the southern part of the settlement, there are still ongoing battles: there is a focal presence of scattered groups of Ukrainian formations in the settlement.

If you have any additions to the situation, or you would like us to highlight the successes of your unit, you can always write to us in the feedback bot @rybar_feedback_bot

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#Vremivka #digest #map #Russia #Ukraine

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🇷🇺🇺🇦 Chronicles of the special military operation

for December 24, 2024

Ukrainian formations attacked the military airfield in Millerovo and attempted to assassinate one of the officials in Berdyansk. Russian troops attacked AFU facilities in the central regions of the so-called Ukraine with drones.

In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian troops are fighting on the approaches to Ukrainka and Novoolenovka, advancing south of Novotroitske.

In the Vremivka direction, assault troops dislodged the enemy from positions west of Storozheve and are fighting on the approaches to Neskuchne.

🔻Detailed analytical report on the events in the Special Military Operation zone is available on our closed channel @rybar_plus_bot

High-resolution maps:

Situation in the special military operation zone (ru (https://rybar.ru/piwigo/upload/2024/12/24/20241224233419-3eebddbd.jpg); en (https://rybar.ru/piwigo/upload/2024/12/24/20241224233414-f9ff57c4.jpg))

Vremivka direction (ru (https://rybar.ru/piwigo/upload/2024/12/24/20241224221230-8d3cbc40.jpg); en (https://rybar.ru/piwigo/upload/2024/12/24/20241224221231-313e76d8.jpg))

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#Berdyansk #BolshayaNovoselovka #digest #report #Zaporizhia #map #Millerovo #Pokrovsk #Russia #Rostov #Ukraine

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⚡️Europe. Suicide. Again.

But this time a bit more slowly. (https://open.substack.com/pub/ashesofpompeii/p/europe-suicide)

Europe twice attempted suicide in the 20th century through catastrophic wars, and now it seems determined to perfect a slower, more methodical version. Through idiotic economic policies, suicidal energy strategies, self-erasing social trends, and immigration policies that strain cohesion, Europe is hollowing itself out. Add to this the reckless outsourcing of foreign policy to the Baltic chihuahuas and the hypocritical kowtowing to Israel, and the picture becomes even clearer: this isn’t strategy; it’s self-sabotage. Meanwhile, the U.S. happily tightens the noose, throwing in some “friendly” sabotage like Nord Stream for good measure.

In its quest to “go green”, Europe abandoned nuclear power, dismissed Russian gas, and bet the farm on renewables that are only reliable when the sun shines and the wind blows. Nord Stream? Blown up by who? T'is a mystery to be sure. Instead, Europe now buys Russian gas at vastly inflated prices after it’s resold through India, who says to Europe “thank you very much!" as it rakes in profits. Europe’s leaders call this independence; ordinary Europeans call it bankruptcy.

And while Europe freezes in winter and deindustrializes in real time, Russia thrives. Import substitution policies, implemented back in 2014, have strengthened its economy, and it’s redirected exports to eager buyers like China and India. Sanctions, intended to strangle Moscow, have boomeranged spectacularly, leaving Europe to foot the bill for its own economic collapse while America reaps the benefits. Russia’s economy is weathering the storm; Europe’s, not so much.

Then there’s the Baltics, now Europe's defense and foreign policy chiefs, still reliving 1940, and demanding endless escalation. Europe follows suit, doubling down on a confrontation it can neither win nor control. Meanwhile, Europe’s leaders pat themselves on the back for their “principled stand,” even as it leads their economies to ruin.

And while Europe lectures the world about democracy and human rights, it bends over backward to appease Israel. The very leaders who condemn territorial disputes elsewhere have no problem looking the other way when it’s politically convenient. Selective outrage and all Europe goes along. Meanwhile promoting its own definition of "democracy" in Romania, Georgia and Moldava. That is, "democracy" is voting for whom the EU decides (or else!).

Finally, the spectacle of European leadership provides the tragicomic backdrop. Emmanuel Macron prances about like a Sun King for the neoliberal age, full of lofty pronouncements and empty promises, while his own citizens set Paris alight in protest. Germany’s Annalena Baerbock and her famous “360-degree turn” in policy. These leaders don’t solve problems; they manage (and provoke) decline, turning every challenge into a spectacle of incompetence and hubris.

Europe came back from the horrors of the 20th century, but its 21st-century leaders seem determined to ensure it won’t survive much longer. With foreign policy dictated by the Baltics, energy policy outsourced to wishful thinking, and moral credibility undermined by blatant hypocrisy, the temperature drops and Europe sinks deeper.

"Winter kept us warm, covering

Earth in forgetful snow."

"A heap of broken images, where the sun beats,

And the dead tree gives no shelter."

"I will show you fear in a handful of dust."

T.S. Elliot - "The Waste Land"

@ashesofpompeii (https://open.substack.com/pub/ashesofpompeii/p/europe-suicide)

⚡️ Two Majors (http://t.me/two_majors)

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The Moral Bankruptcy of the West

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How NATO trashed Europe’s military and economy

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