Ukrainian sniper working on several Russian soldiers with Zbroyar rifle.

German Rheinmetall HX 8×8 military truck in Ukraine.

Russian soldiers tried to hide from the Ukrainian artillery.

It didn’t work.

The advancement of Russian troops in the Bakhmut and Soledar direction over the past month according to Ukrainian sources.

Destroyed British-supplied Ukrainian Husky Tactical Support Vehicle (TSV) in Donbas.

American Bradley IFVs spotted in Bulgaria, unknown destination.

German government spokesman Steffan Gebeshtreit:

Germany will send Patriot air defence system to Ukraine in the first quarter, and training on Marder machines will take place in Germany and will last about eight weeks.

Ukrainian tank at close range shoots a trench with Russian soldiers.

Russian sources claim Ukrainian Su-25 attack aircraft was shot down in Bahkmut, unclear if true.

Oleksiy Danilov, head of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, says not all of the weapons supplied to Ukraine are publicised, much has been transferred and will be supplied secretly.

10 Mexican soldiers have been killed and 35 injured in clashes with cartels in the north of the country over the past two days.

19 militants were eliminated.

Russian Admiral Gorshkov frigate spotted by Norwegian Lockheed P-3C Orion in the Norwegian Sea.

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak:

Russia is concentrating a grouping for offensive operations.

Another cemetery of the fallen Ukrainian soldiers.

Large column of Turkish-supplied BMC Kirpi 4x4 MRAPs spotted in Ukraine.

#Turkish military aid arrives in Democratic Republic of Congo (#DRC).

Ukrainian Military Intelligence (GUR):

Russia plans to mobilize another 500,000 people for a new offensive in the spring and summer in the east and south

Ukraine expects that the last wave of mobilization will be announced on January 15, after the winter holidays in Russia.

Russia is recruiting mercenaries in the Balkans.

One of those responsible for recruitment is Dejan Beric, a Serbian citizen living in Russia. He is a former mercenary who fought against Ukraine in 2014.

Vladimir Putin at Christmas mass.

Absolutely all alone.

Finnish Chairman of the Defence Committee, Antti Hakkianen:

Finland will be able to transfer Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, if such a decision is first made in Europe.

Poland, Finland, Denmark and Germany are considering the transfer of Leopard tanks to Ukraine

Poland has over 240 Leopards.

Denmark has 44 Leopard 2 tanks, Finland has about 240, and Germany has about 400.