ExclusivesMilitaryRussia captures 490 square kilometers of Ukrainian land in October 2024, largest gain since counteroffensive launched in 2023. According to the Ukrainian commander, Russian forces are unlikely to be able occupy Kupiansk before the New Year, despite the attacks. Frontline report: Edelweiss Brigade’s ambush decimates 75% Russian assault near Siversk hub. A meticulously planned defensive operation by Ukraine’s 10th Mountain Assault Brigade demonstrated how modern military technology and tactical patience can neutralize even large-scale armored assaults, while preserving defender lives.Risk of encirclement looms for Ukrainian forces as Russian troops push toward Kurakhove-Zaporizhzhia highway. Ukrainian forces defending Kurakhove may face a dire threat of encirclement as Russian troops advance toward the Kurakhove-Zaporizhzhia highway, warned military analyst Denys Popovych. This strategic route is vital for logistics and its capture could force Ukrainian military to retreat.ISW: Russian advancements recorded near Kupiansk. Expert says Kursk advance stalled at a high cost. Ukraine may need a new strategy. Former Ukraine’s Security Service officer, who was a former officer of the Security Service, questions the sustainability of the operation. 30% of the reclaimed land has been lost, and heavy losses in personnel and equipment have occurred.
Tanks: 9224 (+10)
APV: 18612 (+20)
Artillery systems 20194 (+24).
MLRS: 1245
Anti-aircraft systems: 996
Aircraft: 369
Helicopters: 329
UAV: 18408 (+42)
Cruise missiles: 2631
Warships/boats: 28
Submarines: 1
Vehicles and fuel tanks 28411 (+78).
Intelligence & TechnologyReuters: Finland combats Russian GPS jamming through the reintroduction of ground-based navigation systems. In response to Russia’s continued disruption of GPS signals in Finland authorities have upgraded radio-navigation equipment at key airports. Finnair suspended services earlier this year due to GPS interference. Defense Express experts urge Ukrainians to take additional safety measures in response to Russia’s use thermobaric warheads on Shahed drones. Four new ground drones have been cleared for deployment by the Ukrainian army to improve logistics. The newly-codified robotic platforms on land are used for cargo transport, reconnaissance and casualty extraction. Atesh partisans say that Russia has moved EW systems to the border in a strategic move to counter Ukrainian Drones. Ukrainian long-range kamikaze drone strikes cause Russia to pull electronic warfare equipment from St. Petersburg to the Ukrainian border.InternationalUkraine’s Foreign Ministry: First call between Zelenskyy and Trump signals ongoing US-Ukraine partnership. Both leaders committed to a constructive and results-oriented dialog. Ukraine calls for more weapons at OSCE meeting to achieve just peace. Viktoriya Kupshinnikova, Ukraine’s acting permanent representative, spoke at the OSCE Permanent Council about the need to strengthen sanctions against Russia, close loopholes and ensure accountability for Russian leaders’ crimes. She also pushed for Ukraine’s integration in the Euro-Atlantic Security System. The US President elect and the South Korean leader discussed North Korea’s recent nuclear developments and missile launches. They also discussed troop deployments to support Russia in Ukraine. Ukrainian analyst warns Trump not to choose “peace” which empowers Putin. Alyona Hétmanchuk, a Ukrainian expert, urges guarantees for Ukraine’s safety against future Russian aggression as President-elect Donald Trump and his team hint at freezing the Ukraine conflict. South Korean President Yoon confirms that Seoul is not ruling out the possibility of sending weapons to Ukraine. Yoon cites the threat posed to Seoul by North Korean troops assisting Russia. Seoul could adjust its Ukraine assistance strategy. Hungarian Prime Minster Viktor Orban warned EU leaders to rethink Europe’s aid strategy for Ukraine. Orban expressed doubts about the sustainability of European financial and military support and called for urgent action ahead this week’s EU Summit in Budapest. WSJ: Trump Team considers forcing Ukraine suspend its NATO bid for 20 Years. The team of the President-elect is reportedly considering asking Ukraine to delay NATO plans as part a strategy to end Russia’s war. Zelenskyy congratulates Trump for his “historic landslide victory” in an “excellent” telephone call. Ukraine’s president emphasizes the importance that US leadership has in the world and they have agreed to continue dialogue and cooperation.Estonia urges European Allies to boost Ukraine Support amid US Uncertainty. Estonia’s Prime Minister told Bloomberg in Budapest that European leaders need to increase defense spending in order to maintain credibility when dealing with a potential future US President Donald Trump. Russia launched 106 explosive drones injuring civilians at Kyiv and Odesa. 74 drones were downed while 25 crashed. The drone attack injured three civilians. Additional Russian bomb and artillery attacks injured two other people and killed a lady. Satellite imagery shows ongoing fires on Russian-occupied offshore platforms in the Black Sea. Residents of Kherson are forced to hide inside because of drone attacks by Russia, according to the WSJ. The civilians of Kherson are constantly threatened by Russian drone attacks. Hundreds have been injured and dozens have been killed. Foreign Policy’s analysis says that Ukraine “cannot avoid considering” a nuclear weapon if it does not join NATO. US support is expected to diminish under Trump. SBU foils an arson plot by a suspected Russian agent in Dnipro. Ukraine’s Security Service arrested a suspected FSB agent in Dnipro, who prepared to attack military vehicles and rail facilities.Ukraine-born Democrat, who testified against Trump, wins seat in US House of Representatives. A Ukraine-born Democrat, who played a major role in Trump’s impeachment, has won a victory in Virginia. Read our earlier daily review.
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