**Russian Forces Launch Multiple Attacks Across Ukraine**
On December 27, Russian forces launched multiple attacks across Ukraine, killing six civilians and injuring six. Regional authorities reported the attacks.
**Drone Strikes**
Overnight, Russia launched 24 drones from inside Russia, as well as two Iskander-M ballistic missiles from Voronezh and Kursk oblasts. Ukrainian defenses shot down 13 drones in several regions, including Poltava, Sumy, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Kirovohrad, Dnipro, and Donetsk.
**Civilian Casualties**
In Donetsk Oblast, Russian troops attacked an apartment block with a drone, killing two civilians and injuring two others. Another civilian was killed in Novoekonomichne near Pokrovsk.
**Other Attacks**
In Sumy Oblast, Russian forces shelled border areas and settlements 169 times, causing 311 explosions. One civilian was killed, and a private house was destroyed by the attacks.
Kharkiv Oblast also came under fire, with the Russian military launching a KAB guided bomb attack, killing two people and injuring four.
**Casualties on Both Sides**
The confirmation followed reports of significant losses suffered by Russian forces. Ukraine’s defense strategy seeks to increase spending to 1% of the country’s GDP by 2030.
Ukrainian law enforcement agents have charged a platoon commander with abuse of authority, accusing the individual of beating and humiliating subordinates.
**Other News**
A Russian surface-to-air missile caused the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines flight near Aktau, Kazakhstan. Russia is willing to improve relations with the incoming U.S. administration if the United States makes the first move in restarting dialogue.
Some 3,700 tons of low-grade fuel oil have spilled into the Black Sea since two Russian oil tankers were severely damaged in a storm on December 15.
**Restrictions**
Temporary restrictions have been introduced on the operation of several airports in Russia to ensure the safety of civil aircraft flights.
Russia’s sabotage groups are trying to gain a foothold and have increased the number of attacks in Kherson Oblast. Ukrainian troops reportedly hit the command post of Russia’s 810th Separate Marine Brigade overnight on December 25.
The Estlink 2, an undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia, was seriously damaged on Christmas Day. Authorities are investigating the incident as a possible act of sabotage.
Public willingness to support Ukraine “until it wins” has dropped significantly across several European countries, according to a YouGov poll reported by The Guardian.
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