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Ukrainian special forces hit Russian patrol ship and oil platform in Caspian Sea SSO drones also hit a Russian oil platform located at the Filanovsky oil and gas field in the Caspian Sea. The platform is owned by Russian oil company Lukoil and is used for oil and gas extraction. https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-special-forces-hit-russian-hunter-patrol-ship-with-kamikaze-drone/

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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,195,610 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022 Russia has lost around 1,195,610 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on Dec. 20. The number includ... https://kyivindependent.com/general-staff-russia-has-lost-1-195-610-troops-in-ukraine-since-feb-24-2022/

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US launches large-scale strike in Syria targeting ISIS "This is not the beginning of a war — it is a declaration of vengeance," U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wrote on X. https://kyivindependent.com/us-launches-large-scale-strike-in-syria-targeting-isis/

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Ukrainian drones are becoming increasingly dangerous for Russia #shorts undefined https://www.youtube.com/shorts/E4lHCfmlA8s

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This isn’t SCI-FI – it’s SMART WEAPONS hunting Russia’s army undefined https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCXv_8DbgHE

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Russia attacks Odesa Oblast with ballistic missiles, at least 7 killed, 15 injured Russian ballistic missiles "massively attacked" a port facility in the region, Governor Oleh Kiper said. Seven are dead and 15 injured victims have been hospitalized. https://kyivindependent.com/russia-attacks-odesa-oblast-with-ballistic-missiles-at-least-7-killed-15-injured/

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Ukrainian forces push back Russian troops near Novopavlivka Ukrainian Forces are close to liberation Novopavlivka, leaving Russian troops without ammunition and food as they gradually lose positions and personnel. Ukraine’s military has made gains on the southwestern flank o... https://www.uawire.org/ukrainian-forces-push-back-russian-troops-near-novopavlovka

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Ukrainian drone strike hits Russian drilling platform in the Caspian Sea, third such attack on offshore facilities Ukrainian media including Kanal 5 and Hromadske reported, citing a security service source, that a drilling platform at the Rakushechnoye field in the Caspian Sea... https://www.uawire.org/ukrainian-drone-strike-hits-russian-drilling-platform-in-the-caspian-sea-third-such-attack-on-offshore-facilities

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OSINTukraine is an archive born from urgency. Our work began when Russian tanks crossed the border. It hasn’t stopped since: https://osintukraine.com/en/home

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€90 billion for Ukraine: a historic decision by the EU #shorts undefined https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RfXSE4mxXrE

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US 'not concerned' about Russia as it ramps up aggression against Venezuela, Rubio says "We're not concerned about an escalation with Russia, with regards to Venezuela ... I think they have their hands full in Ukraine," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Dec. 19. https://kyivindependent.com/us-not-concerned-about-russia-as-it-ramps-up-aggression-against-venezuela-rubio-says/

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Europe is changing the rules of the game! Russia is being hit where it is weakest undefined https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip39OCyL_n0

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Russia’s defense minister Andrei Belousov faces Putin's ire over air-defense gaps and military logistics failures Andrei Belousov, who replaced Sergei Shoigu as Russia’s defense minister, is facing mounting criticism and, critics say, could be headed for dismissal - or even le... https://www.uawire.org/russia-s-defense-minister-andrei-belousov-faces-putin-s-ire-over-air-defense-gaps-and-military-logistics-failures

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Lukashenko says Russia’s Oreshnik missile system is now on combat duty in Belarus Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko says Russia’s experimental road-mobile ground-based missile system Oreshnik was placed on combat duty in Belarus on December 17. He made the announceme... https://www.uawire.org/lukashenko-says-russia-s-oreshnik-missile-system-is-now-on-combat-duty-in-belarus

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The SSU struck a Russian submarine in Novorossiysk #shorts undefined https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OZfOVCPzzTQ

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ā€œI won’t go through occupation againā€ — life in Ukrainian village one mile from Russia UKRAINE, SLATYNE — The car accelerates from Derhachi north of Kharkiv along the highway towards Kozacha Lopan, a village located one mile away from Russia. ā€œUnbuckle your seatbelt,ā€ the driv... https://gwaramedia.com/en/i-wont-go-through-occupation-again-life-in-ukrainian-village-one-mile-from-russia/

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Ukraine's financial shield: Europe provides €90 billion #shorts undefined https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bPX3J-FneCw

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Fact-check: Debunking Russian propaganda about 'persecution of Christians' in Ukraine The supposed "persecution of Christians" in Ukraine ranks among the most popular tropes of Russian disinformation. Kremlin propaganda has sought to cast the state's push to limit the influenc... https://kyivindependent.com/fact-check-washington-visit-revives-fakes-about-persecution-of-christians-in-ukraine/

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Russia seals Novorossiysk naval base with barges after Ukrainian drone strike After a Ukrainian underwater drone attack, Russia has effectively sealed off its naval base in Novorossiysk. The harbor entrance is blocked by barges and boom barriers, limiting the ability of its sh... https://www.uawire.org/russia-seals-novorossiysk-naval-base-with-barges-after-ukrainian-drone-strike

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Two Colombians captured near Pokrovsk say Russian recruiters lured them with job promises Soldiers from Ukraine’s 425th Separate Assault Regiment ā€œSkelyaā€ say they captured ā€œunusualā€ fighters near Pokrovsk - two Colombian citizens who, during questioning, described how they en... https://www.uawire.org/two-colombians-captured-near-pokrovsk-say-russian-recruiters-lured-them-with-job-promises

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Kyiv Independent held its first live event in New York The Kyiv Independent on Dec. 9 hosted its first live event in New York City, an evening dedicated to storytelling, investigative journalism, and front-line reporting. https://kyivindependent.com/kyiv-independent-held-its-first-live-event-in-new-york/

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Kyiv Independent reaches 25,000 paying members thanks to our global community More than 2,400 people have joined the Kyiv Independent community during our anniversary campaign, helping us reach our goal of 25,000 members by the end of 2025. https://kyivindependent.com/kyiv-independent-reaches-25-000-paying-members-thanks-to-our-global-community/

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Ukraine's delegation to meet American officials in US for new round of talks Kyiv has already held consultations with European partners and is now preparing for continued discussions with the U.S., according to deligation head, Rustem Umerov. General Andrii Hnatov, chief of Uk... https://kyivindependent.com/ukraines-delegation-to-meet-american-officials-in-us-for-new-round-of-talks/

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Zelensky says Ukraine and US remain split on Donbas, Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, and a reparations-backed loan mechanism Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv and Washington have yet to align on three key issues: the status of the Donbas, control of the Zaporizhzhia... https://www.uawire.org/zelensky-says-ukraine-and-us-remain-split-on-donbas-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-and-a-reparations-backed-loan-mechanism

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Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s Belbek air base in Crimea, destroying a MiG-31 and radars worth up to $300 million Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) says its drones blew up a Russian MiG-31 fighter jet stationed at the Belbek military base in occupied Crimea. The agency releas... https://www.uawire.org/ukrainian-drones-strike-russia-s-belbek-air-base-in-crimea-destroying-a-mig-31-and-radars-worth-up-to-300-million

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RECORD aid to UKRAINE! A €90 billion loan and the results of the ā€œRamsteinā€ meeting | In Focus undefined https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWNrecI8LLQ

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FAB-500 bomb falls near kindergarten in Belgorod, prompting mass evacuation Russian warplanes have repeatedly dropped munitions over Belgorod Oblast during the war due to reported malfunctions in glide kits, leading to bombs falling on populated areas. On December 18, offici... https://www.uawire.org/fab-500-bomb-falls-near-kindergarten-in-belgorod-prompting-mass-evacuation

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Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian ā€˜shadow fleet’ tanker in the Mediterranean Sea An attack may have targeted a vessel from Russia’s so-called ā€œshadow fleetā€ in the Mediterranean for the first time, according to journalist Alexander Nevzorov. He said the ship was struck by sea... https://www.uawire.org/ukraine-reportedly-strikes-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker-in-the-mediterranean-sea

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Investigation: Charity network tied to US and Israel exploits sick Ukrainian children Editor's note: This story is a collaboration between the Kyiv Independent and Factcheck Bulgaria. Key findings: A network of nonprofits runs large-scale fundraising campaigns claiming to supp... https://kyivindependent.com/investigation-charity-network-tied-to-u-s-and-israel-exploits-sick-ukrainian-children-for-profit-2/