**Ukrainian Partisans Claim to Have Sabotaged Railway Line**
A group of Ukrainian partisans called Atesh said they disrupted Russian supply lines by burning down a relay cabinet on a key railway line. The railway connects Moscow to the Kursk Oblast, which has been partially occupied by Ukrainian forces since August.
The sabotage was meant to delay deliveries of fuel and military equipment to Russian troops on the front line. The Atesh group claimed this in a message posted on Telegram. However, their claims could not be verified by The Kyiv Independent.
**Russia’s Artillery Advantage Fades**
Ukraine has received more artillery from the US. As a result, Russia’s artillery advantage against Ukraine has decreased to 1.5 rounds per Ukrainian shell, down from five to one previously. This is according to officials who spoke to Sky News.
**More Funding for Ukraine**
The EU Ambassador to Ukraine announced that 25 million euros will be given to Ukrainian non-governmental organizations and civil society organizations. This funding is meant to help with Ukraine’s eventual integration into the EU.
**Pin-Up Casino Owners Suspected of Collaboration**
The owners and top managers of Pin-Up, a popular online casino in Ukraine, are suspected of collaborating with Russia. This was announced by the State Bureau of Investigation and the Prosecutor General’s Office on December 5.
**Russia Prepares for Winter**
The price of coffins in Russia has risen by 74% since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This is according to a report from the Moscow Times, citing Russia’s Federal State Statistics Service (RosStat).
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