Explosions were heard in Kyiv. Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko confirmed that there had been explosions in the city’s Shevchenkivskyi district. Emergency services are on their way, Klitschko said. He did not provide any further details.
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Air defense operates in Kyiv; air alarm in Zhytomyr and Vinnytsia regions
In Kyiv and its region, air defense is operating. Additionally, an air alarm has been announced in Zhytomyr and Vinnytsia regions.
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Air defense active in Kyiv Oblast
Kyiv Oblast Governor Oleksiy Kuleba reported that air defense is striking targets in the region. He urged residents to stay in shelters, as the air raid alert has been active since 5:55 am in Kyiv Oblast.
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Kyiv under attack again, explosions and smoke.
Morning. Kyiv is under attack again. I have just heard several explosions and saw smoke from my windows. I don’t know if this is air defense or successful attacks. I hope no one is hurt.
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SAMP/T air defense system delivery confirmed to Ukraine
The French-Italian SAMP/T air defense system will be delivered to Ukraine. Paris and Rome have accepted Ukraine's request for these air defense systems, developed by MBDA and Thales. According to the French Ambassador to Ukraine, Etienne de Ponsin, Italy is expected to supply one.
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HIMARS vs Patriot: different kits, limited numbers
Yes, with HIMARs. Most do not understand Patriot is a different kind of kit, and there aren’t that many of them
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Patriot system requires dozens of trained operators, not just 3 crew
Finally, an article w/ clarification of “giving” Patriots to Ukraine. One comment: “the crew of 3” doesn’t “operate the system.” There are 3 on the consoles that fire the missile. The system needs dozens of well trained Air Defenders to operate it.
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Lithuanian pianist plays classical music near damaged Polovtsian statues in Izium
Lithuanian pianist Darius Mažintas played contemporary classical music next to Polovtsian statues in Izium The sacred statues of women, one of the first pieces of art in history that represent the ideal of feminine beauty, were damaged by Russia's shelling by Yevhen Kotenko
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Reported war casualties exclude occupied territories
The number of casualties as a result of Russia’s war is reportedly higher as it does not include casualties in Russian-occupied territories or where intense hostilities are taking place.
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Russia committed 52,825 war crimes in Ukraine
Prosecutor General's Office: Russian forces committed 52,825 crimes of aggression, war crimes. Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office also reported on Dec. 13 that Russia’s war against Ukraine has killed 443 children and injured 855 since Feb. 24.