A Russian soldier decided to destroy an FPV drone with a shovel, but it didn't really help him much.

One of the hit storage tanks at the oil refinery in Sloviansk-on-Kuban. All tanks are covered with protective structures and anti-drone netting, but that didn't seem to help much.

General Staff of Ukraine reported hits on a Su-24 aircraft in Crimea, a launch site for attack UAVs in Donetsk, and other enemy targets.

Russian drift.

Ukraine and the US are preparing a meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump. According to Heorhii Tykhyi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, the sides are currently negotiating the possibility of the meeting, its format, and the agenda. Additionally, many bilateral meetings are planned during Zelenskyy's trip to the US.

A Russian propagandist is looking for traitors, because there's no way Ukrainians could have tracked down and eliminated yet another Russian general.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine: Ukraine is awaiting the Russian Federation's list of facilities that will not be targeted under the energy truce.

Reuters reports that Ukrainian drones have halted operations at two more oil refineries. This refers to the Syzran and Saratov oil refineries, which were struck several days ago. The Syzran plant reportedly shut down on Tuesday, while the Saratov refinery suspended operations last Friday.

The EU, together with Ukraine, will create a pan-European missile defense system to replace the Patriot, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

She also promised to support Ukraine "through its toughest winter of war" by providing humanitarian aid, strengthening energy infrastructure, and bolstering air defense.

A Russian is proud that American equipment is protecting Russian skies.
Meanwhile, somewhere in America, Trump is probably proud to have a friendly relationship with Putin.

A Ukrainian FPV drone casually flies around the Russian city of Belgorod, inspecting its infrastructure.

Russia has launched early "elections" to the State Duma in the occupied territories of Ukraine. This is what these "fair, democratic elections" look like: an armed man carries a box and hands out ballots.

Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights: Oleshky has become a deadly trap, as Russia has once again ignored IHL norms and basic humanity. Due to a complete blockade and mining by Russian forces, a humanitarian catastrophe and outright starvation continue in the city.

According to him, Ukraine had agreements with the Russian side, a list of people for evacuation, and clear protocols in place. Meanwhile, after the negotiations, the Russian side has long failed to confirm its readiness to carry out a humanitarian evacuation mission. Civilians face the threat of shelling and drone attacks daily, leaving them without food, drinking water, medicine, and other essential aid.

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Russians launched an overnight strike on Kyiv. The blast wave damaged a residential building and an educational institution in one of the city's districts. Nineteen people are reported injured, including children.

Also tonight, the Russians struck Odesa. A drone hit a residential high-rise, destroying 10 apartments on the 14th to 16th floors and damaging 11 cars. Additionally, at least five private houses, a kindergarten, a dormitory, an outdoor restaurant area, warehouses, garages, and vehicles were damaged.