A recent map update by the Ukrainian source "Deepstate" suggests that Russian forces likely advanced on the eastern flank of Pokrovsk and took up new treeline positions.

If true, Russian infantry probably advanced from positions northwest Novooleksandrivka, up two treelines near the small stream, capturing a small, forested area and approaching the eastern outskirts of Vozdvyzhenka.

This has been a relatively quiet part of the front, with no confirmed advances since October.

Recent reports by multiple reliable sources suggest that Russian forces likely advanced in northwestern Chasiv Yar and established control over the Chasiv Yar railway station.

After likely taking a foothold in the eastern part of the northern districts of the city, Russian forces reportedly significantly expanded it, crossing the railway tracks while also coming within 650 metres of the northwestern outskirts of Chasiv Yar.

Geolocated footage indicates that Ukrainian forces have advanced east of Siversk, recapturing treeline positions.

This advance is likely nearly a month old, however, as the first reports of this came out a little while after Russia's failed consolidation attempts in the ruins of Verkhn'okam'yanske.

Either way, Ukrainian forces were able to capture one treeline, a grove, some forested areas and most of a second treeline.

+ ~3.97km² in favour of Ukraine.

Scenes from the besieged town of Bahmo in northeastern Myanmar, where the KIA rebel forces are attempting to capture the town from the government garrison stationed there.

Previously, reinforcements were sent in from the besieged border town of Muse via helicopters, indicating government manpower shortages in this area of the country.

Recent reports by multiple reliable sources suggests that Russian forces have likely advanced in the Lyman direction, taking up new positions in and around Terny.

Russian forces were reportedly able to attack from their positions in the agricultural buildings on Terny's eastern outskirts, taking up positions in the southeastern houses of the village. At the same time, Russian forces reportedly completed the capture of the large, forested area, which holds several Ukrainian trench systems.

Unconfirmed reports state that a delegation of senior Ukrainian Officials has arrived in the Syrian capital of Damascus, to meet with Abu Mohammad al-Jolani and other Members of the Transitional Government

Iran has repeatedly received 15 Su-35s from Russia with the rest projected to be delivered by march/April 2025.

Most thought it would never happen.

A Russian milblogger released an update on western supplies to Ukraine:

The activity of Western countries in supplying Ukraine has increased in November and December as Ukraine prepares for a new military offensive.

In November alone, Western aircraft made more than 120 transport flights to the Rzeszow air base in Poland. In December, that number increased to 135 flights. The Rzeszow air base is a key logistics point used for sending aid to Ukraine.

These flights are mainly coming from the US and sometimes from Canada, however this is only a part of the deliveries. A significant part of the equipment and weapons are delivered by rail from European countries.

From the US, large-sized equipment is delivered with cargo ships, chartered for the needs of the US armed forces, which transports everything to the ports of Belgium, The Netherlands, or Greece, and from there, everything is transported by rail or in motor convoys.

This means that the scale of the reinforcements is enormous, indicating that Ukraine is not preparing for negotiations, but rather for war.

Israeli media reports that Hamas downed an Israeli army drone and later launched it toward settlements near the Gaza border. The Israeli army only acknowledged the incident after it was revealed in the media.

We're having another very quiet patch for Russian missiles strikes, with the exception of their large-scale attacks. I expect we will see a significant increase in ballistic attacks in the coming weeks.

Missile in the direction of Sumy

Disappeared.

U.S. President Joe Biden has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth nearly $2.5 billion.

It includes $1.25 billion in a drawdown package for the Ukrainian military and another $1.22 Billion for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI).

It will include an immediate influx of capabilities including longer-term supplies of air defence, artillery and other "critical weapons systems".

We will see a full list of what was included in this military aid package in the near future.

A Russian Su-57 just carried out a launch maneuver with Kh-59/69 cruise missiles.

There is also a threat of Ballistics from Kursk Oblast.

We should see missile(s) in Ukrainian airspace very soon.

No missiles observed yet. It could've been simulated launches.

Kh-59 missile in Sumy Oblast.

Disappeared.