**Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Ammunition Depot**
The Security Service of Ukraine’s (SBU) drones have successfully attacked a Russian ammunition depot near the occupied village of Markine in Donetsk oblast. An SBU source told the Kyiv Independent that thousands of ammunition rounds and millions of rounds of various calibers were destroyed.
The source also claimed that a nearby fuel and lubricants depot was destroyed, causing explosions throughout the night. The attack is part of Ukraine’s efforts to stall Russia’s logistics and hinder its operations on the front line.
Ukraine has been increasingly capable of striking ammunition and weapon depots in the rear using domestically produced drones that can travel 1,500 kilometers (over 900 miles). This has led to successful strikes against Russian towns and oil refineries, including the destruction of over 30,000 tons of ammunition.
**Russian President Putin Not Invited to G20 Summit**
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be invited to the next G20 summit due to his pending arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The decision was made by the South African president’s spokesperson on December 15.
Meanwhile, a US official has stated that providing Ukraine with unlimited support is not a viable strategy. “A blank check… just isn’t a strategy,” said Mike Waltz. “This just, kind of, forever war that we seem to be backing into.”
**Russian Forces Suffer Heavy Losses**
Russian forces continue to suffer heavy losses, with over 1,280 casualties reported in the past day alone. The attacks have been concentrated on Kharkiv, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson oblasts.
Additionally, two tankers carrying approximately 4,000 tons of fuel oil each sank due to severe weather conditions. The vessels were reportedly carrying fuel from Crimea to temporarily occupied territories in Zaporizhzhia.
**Other Developments**
* Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has stated that peace cannot be achieved without partial territorial losses for Ukraine.
* Lithuania and Estonia have imposed sanctions against Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and several government officials.
* Hungary has maintained close economic and diplomatic relations with Moscow, despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
* The Petroleum Industry of Serbia is primarily owned by Russian company Gazprom Neft and controls the main pipelines delivering gas from Russia to Serbian households and industries.
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