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Russia-Ukraine War - News and Developments PART 2

Video of the use in the Kursk region of the Russian FPV drone "Prince Vandal Novgorodsky", controlled by a fiber optic cable. In the video, the FPV drone "Vandal" attacks the Ukrainian IFV "Marder" 1A3. Made in Germany. The IFV "Marder" was adopted by Germany in 1971. Ukraine received about 90 units of the IFV Marder 1A3. The IFV Marder 1A3 is a modification of 1989. Technical information is on the channel. The IFV Marder 1A3 is already in the Russian army. As a result of the strike of the FPV drone "Vandal", the IFV Marder 1A3 was damaged, the extent of the damage is unclear. The Ukrainian IFV Marder 1A3 was attacked by two drones, as it turned out later.

 
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A massive missile attack by Russia has targeted multiple cities across Ukraine, including Lutsk, Lviv, Vinnytsia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Khmelnytskyi, Kyiv, Rivne, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, Kirovohrad, and the Dnipropetrovsk region. This coordinated assault has resulted in widespread damage to Ukraine's energy infrastructure and has left over one million householdswithout power.

Key Details:​

  • Extent of the Attack: The missile strikes occurred early on November 28, 2024, with explosions reported in various cities. Ukrainian officials indicated that the attacks were aimed primarily at critical energy facilities, which have been targeted repeatedly throughout the conflict.
  • Emergency Power Outages: In response to the attacks, Ukraine's energy operator implemented emergency power outages across the country. Significant disruptions have been noted in regions such as Lviv, Volyn, and Rivne. Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko described the situation as a "massive enemy attack," stressing the urgency of restoring power amid dropping temperatures.
  • Casualties and Damage: While initial reports indicate injuries in regions like Vinnytsia and Odesa, there have been no immediate fatalities reported from Kyiv. The Ukrainian Air Defense successfully intercepted a significant number of incoming missiles and drones; however, some managed to strike their targets.
  • Context of Increased Attacks: This missile barrage follows a record attack earlier in the week when Russia launched 188 drones at Ukraine. The recent escalation is seen as part of Russia's strategy to undermine Ukraine's energy capabilities as winter approaches.
  • Official Responses: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attacks as part of Russia's ongoing "terror tactics" against civilians. Officials have called for increased international support to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities against such assaults.

Conclusion​

The latest missile attacks on Ukraine underscore the ongoing intensity of the conflict and Russia's focus on crippling Ukraine's infrastructure. As emergency measures are enacted to address power shortages and restore services, the humanitarian impact continues to grow amid an already challenging winter season. The situation remains fluid, with further developments expected as both sides respond to this escalation.

 
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An episode of the battle near the village of Berestki in the Kurakhovsky direction. The video shows the assault by the Russian 114th motorized rifle brigade of a fortified area of the Ukrainian army. Judging by the video, the Ukrainian army is creating sufficiently extensive fortifications

 
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