The Kyiv Independent [unofficial] the_kyiv_independent@writeworks.uk

Russian drone attack against civilian shuttle bus in Kherson, kills 3, injures at least 8 -- Putin approves Russia's budget with record spending on national defense -- Russia loses almost 46,000 troops, over $3 billion worth of military equipment in November -- EU delivered 1 million shells to Ukraine, fulfilling pledge, Kallas says; no estimate for 2025 yet -- and more

West provided enough aid for 2.5 brigades out of requested 10 -- Russian general charged in absentia for ordering missile strike on Chernihiv theater in 2023 -- Ukraine destroys 3 more Russian radar systems in Crimea -- CERN ends cooperation with Russian institutes -- and more

Zelensky suggests ending 'hot phase' of war in exchange for NATO membership without occupied territories -- Ukraine hits oil depot in Rostov Oblast, destroys Buk radar station in Russian-occupied territory -- Russia reportedly loses a record 2,030 troops in one day in Ukraine -- Turkey won't support peace plan with territorial concessions -- and more

Netherlands hands over 3 Patriot air defense launchers to Ukraine -- Ukraine destroys Russian $5 million radar system in Crimea -- Putin wants to escalate before Trump takes office -- Russia 'unlikely' to launch nuclear attack despite Putin's threats, US intelligence says -- Russian soldiers suspected of executing 4 more Ukrainian POWs near Pokrovsk -- and more

Ex-US ambassador on Russia's nuclear saber-rattling -- Ukraine approves homemade Oncilla-Shturm armored personnel carrier for military use -- North Korea supports Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure -- Ukrainian soldiers repel attempted Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia sector -- and more

Ukraine’s drones have a reputation for low cost. Buntar Aerospace wants to make them boutique -- 'Honestly, go fuck yourself' — Ukrainians react to Joe Rogan’s rant on Ukraine -- Ukraine pushes back Russian troops from Kupiansk -- Russian attack on residential building, kindergarten in Sumy kills 2 -- and more

Russia continues missile production despite Western sanctions -- Electricity deficit in Ukraine at 19% after latest Russian attack -- Defense secretary says US is not preventing Ukraine from developing long-range strike capabilities --Ukraine's air defense downs all 8 Russian drones in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast -- and more

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