**Russian Forces Launch Massive Attack on Kherson**
On December 20, Russian soldiers launched a massive artillery barrage on the city of Kherson, firing over 1,000 shells in just 40 minutes. The attack was part of an attempt to cross the Dnipro River, but Ukrainian forces were able to repel the assault.
**Civilian Infrastructure Suffers Heavy Damage**
The attack caused significant damage to civilian infrastructure, leaving two people dead and many more injured. Ukrainian authorities reported that dozens of buildings across multiple districts were damaged in the attack.
**Russia Continues Aerial Attacks on Ukraine**
Meanwhile, Russia continued its aerial attacks on Ukraine, launching 8 missiles at Kyiv and causing casualties and fires. The attacks targeted civilian infrastructure in four districts of the city.
**Ukraine Repels Drone and Missile Attack**
Ukrainian forces were also able to intercept 40 out of 65 drones and 5 ballistic missiles launched by Russia, killing 7 people and wounding 34 others in a series of strikes across Ukraine.
**Russia’s Losses Mount**
As the conflict continues, Russia’s losses are mounting. According to Ukrainian intelligence, Russia has lost over 770,000 personnel, 9,584 tanks, and 20,220 artillery systems since the beginning of the invasion.
**Ukraine Develops Next-Generation AI Drones**
In a significant development, Ukraine has been able to transform its vast combat experience into artificial intelligence advantage. The country‘s defense contractor has developed autonomous weapon systems that can process terabytes of daily drone footage, revolutionizing modern warfare.
**Russian Cyberattack Disrupts Ukrainian Government Services**
Russia launched a massive cyberattack on Ukraine’s digital government services, claiming to have deleted over 1 billion rows of data from the country’s government databases. However, Ukraine has not confirmed this information.
Read More @ euromaidanpress.com