A T-2E Buckeye training aircraft belonging to the Greek Air Force crashed. Pilots presumed dead.

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The Prime Minister of German Saxony, Michael Kretschmer, calls on Ukraine to come to terms with temporary concessions of territories for a truce and spoke in favor of a “turnaround” in German policy towards Russia.

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UKRAINE ⚔️ BATTLEFIELD – Soledar direction: Russian Armed Forces attacks northwest of Bakhmut - situation as of 20:00 on December 27, 2023

In the Soledar direction, the Russian Armed Forces are gradually regaining previously lost positions near Bakhmut, as well as trying to gain operational ground for a further assault on Chasiv Yar.

On the northern flank, fighting continues near Bogdanivka: Russian troops are currently on the eastern outskirts of the settlement.

West of Bakhmut, Russian units are fighting for the abandoned airport, trying to expand zone of control around the residential area. If successful, this will open a direct route to Ivanivske.

To the east of Andriivka, Russian assault units are attempting to regain control over the dams and part of the railroad line. At the same time, positional fighting is taking place near Kurdyumivka.

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A test of the S-300PS air defense combat readiness took place at a Russian military base in Tajikistan.

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Russia and the United States agreed to extend the cross-flight program to the ISS until 2025 inclusive, RIA Novosti reports with reference to Roscosmos.

The program provides for one American astronaut to fly to the ISS in the crew of each Russian Soyuz, and a Russian cosmonaut in the Crew Dragon crew.

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URGENT – Black Sea: A Panama-flagged cargo ship has been hit by a sea mine, causing a fire onboard, injuring 2 people, according to the Ukrainian Armed Forces

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The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has begun sea trials of its helicopter carrier JS Kaga (DDH 184) after undergoing major modifications of the vessel to operate the F-35B fighter jets.

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Up to two million Ukrainian officials may remain without salaries if Ukraine does not receive financial assistance from partners, - El Pais.

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German Foreign Ministry spokesman Wagner said Germany will provide military support for Ukraine worth €8 billion in 2024 and Berlin will continue to "campaign vigorously" for the adoption of EU aid package worth €50 billion in 2024.

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IRAN is developing new Qaem-105 ICBM - Details

📂 Al In Media News...

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Russia's War Industry is in full swing, Uralvagonzavod has delivered all contracted T-90M and T-72B3M battle tanks to troops this year.

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UKRAINE ⚔️ BATTLEFIELD – Kupyansky direction, Synkivka village district

Ukrainian Army repelling the mechanized assault of the Russians Army with coordinated, joint work of soldiers
of the 30th and 14th OMBr

Source: Donbas Operational

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UKRAINE ⚔️ BATTLEFIELD – Destroyed Swedish tanks in the eastern Ukraine.

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NEW – US: The SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch vehicle launched the Pentagon's secret X-37B spacecraft into orbit

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American military US bases in the Middle East in 2023.

The total number of American troops in the region is ~58 thousand.

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REPORT: American Troops in the Middle East

There are about 45,400 American troops stationed in the Middle East:

Kuwait: 13,500
Bahrain: 9,000
Qatar: 8,000
UAE: 3,500
Jordan: 2,900
Saudi Arabia: 2,700
Iraq: 2,500
Turkey: 1,000
Syria: 900
Oman:100s

So if you ever wonder what influence the U.S. has in the Arab world, above is your answer.

Source: Axios and Global Affairs

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