Ukraine continues to attack Russian territory; Kursk is under siege

Russia-Ukraine war today December 24, 2024: Ukraine continuously attacks Russian territory; Kursk is besieged as the current battlefield situation cannot be reversed.

According to Telegram pages monitoring the war in Ukraine, several large explosions were recorded in the Millerovo area of ​​Rostov region on the morning of December 24 local time. There is currently no information about casualties in the incident.

Rostov region attacked by Ukrainian drones

Local residents reported hearing explosions in the area of ​​Millerovo airport. Acting regional governor Yuri Slyusar said eight Ukrainian drones were shot down near the airport and no casualties were reported.

“ There were no injuries, information about the consequences on the ground is being clarified. The threat from drones in the Rostov region is still recorded ,” said Yuri Slyusar.

Ukraine has been actively attacking Russian territory in recent days. Photo: Rian

The Russian Defense Ministry later said that nine drones had been destroyed in the Rostov region. In addition, the Russian Defense Ministry reported the interception of two more drones over the Sea of ​​Azov. On the morning of December 24, Slyusar added that four more UAVs had been shot down in the area after the explosion at the Rostov airport.

Ukraine tries to attack many areas on Russian territory

In the early hours of December 24, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) attempted to attack not only the Rostov region but also the Voronezh region. A Ukrainian drone was shot down in the area. Voronezh region governor Alexander Gusev said that no one was injured in the incident.

According to Mash, the fire started in the forest belt after debris from the drone fell. The footage shows flashes of light on the horizon but no explosions from the attack are heard.

On the morning of December 21, Ukraine attacked Kazan with drones. According to the city government, the attack caused fires in three areas.

Ukraine is developing missiles with a range that can reach Moscow.

The Economist reported that Ukraine is developing the Trembita missile capable of reaching Moscow.

In its basic configuration, the missile has a flight speed of up to 400km/h and a range of 200km, but a longer-range model capable of reaching the Russian capital is under development. Serial production of the Trembita is expected to begin after final field tests.

Ukraine's missile industry is being revived amid possible problems with future support from Western countries.

In September, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed regret that Kiev had not been able to attack the Kremlin, saying that the missiles Kiev had received could not reach that far.

Velyka Novosilka in siege

The energy crisis in Europe continues to escalate. Slovakia and Moldova could be the first countries to feel the impact, Military Summary reports.

Russian troops have surrounded Velyka Novosilka. Kiev forces have lost all supply and evacuation routes. The Russians have taken control of the village of Storozheve. According to some sources, the AFU are still in the southern village of Markivka, which is under siege.

In Kurakhove, Ukrainian sources confirmed that Russian troops were advancing from the village of Zelenivka northwest towards the village of Rozlyv. Taking control of Rozlyv would block the supply route to Kostiantinopyl.

In the direction of Pokrovsk, the Russian side succeeded in capturing the first road at Novovasylivka.

Ukraine in the Kursk “boiler”

According to Rybar, explosions were recorded at Ukrainian energy facilities in Cherkasy and Kirovohrad. Meanwhile, Kiev attacked the Russian city of Kazan with drones, causing damage to residential buildings. In Oryol, Ukrainian drones also attacked the Stalny Kon oil depot, but the fire was quickly extinguished.

In the direction of Kursk, Russian troops broke through the AFU defense line north of Novoyivanovka, leveled the AFU-controlled salient and advanced towards Malaya Loknya.

The Russian Defense Ministry said it continued to inflict heavy casualties on the 13 AFU brigades involved in the fighting in Kursk Oblast. During offensive operations over the weekend, Russian units reportedly defeated five mechanized and three airborne assault brigades, one marine brigade and four territorial defense brigades of Ukraine in Kursk.

On the Pokrovsk side, Moscow forces controlled most of Dachne and advanced into the Pishchane, Novovasylivka and Ukrainka areas.

In the direction of Vremivka, the Russian side has driven the enemy out of Storozheve and controlled most of Blahodatne. In the direction of Zaporozhya, fighting is still going on in the Kamianske area.

Source: https://congthuong.vn/chien-su-nga-ukraine-hom-nay-ngay-24122024-ukraine-lien-tuc-tan-cong-lanh-tho-nga-kursk-bi-vay-ham-365970.html