For today, links to nine reports: from Reuters, Agence France-Presse, Kyiv Post, the Moscow Times, the Kyiv Independent, Tass, the Associated Press and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on their initials below. (GAZA entry for this date is HERE.) — MCM
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Russian drone attacks injure 8 people, damages buildings, Ukraine says. From Reuters. KYIV — Russian drone attacks on Ukraine injured at least eight people and damaged residential buildings in the capital Kyiv and in the southern Odesa region overnight, officials said today. READ MORE . . . Click HERE for report from AFP.
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Ambitious Ukraine long-range strikes hit Russian air defenses, refinery, naval base, by Stefan Korshak | Kyiv Post Dozens of long-range Ukrainian kamikaze drones hit Russian military and infrastructure targets hundreds of kilometers apart today, in one of the most . . . READ MORE . . .
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Ukraine claims attack on oil depot in southern Russia’s Rostov region. From the Moscow Times. The Ukrainian military said today it struck an oil depot, which sparked a major fire in southern Russia’s Rostov region. Rostov region Governor Yury Slyusar said . . . READ MORE . . .
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Ukraine’s top commander vows to boost troops on eastern front after visiting units there. From Reuters. KYIV — Ukraine’s army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said today he would strengthen troops deployed on the eastern front with reserves, ammunition and equipment after he visited two key Ukrainian-held sites in the Donetsk region. READ MORE . . .
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Russia reportedly loses a record 2,030 troops in one day in Ukraine, by Chris York | The Kyiv Independent Russia’s daily losses in Ukraine surpassed 2,000 for the first time, according to figures released by Kyiv today. The figures do not specify killed or wounded, though . . . READ MORE . . .
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U.S. mercenary in-absentia arrest, Ukrainian losses: situation in Kursk Region. From Tass. MOSCOW — The Ukrainian armed forces have lost more than 340 troops in the Kursk area over the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. In total . . . READ MORE . . .
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Desertion threatens to starve Ukraine’s forces at a crucial time in its war with Russia, by Samya Kullab and Volodymyr Yurchuk | AP KYIV — Desertion is starving the Ukrainian army of desperately needed manpower and crippling its battle plans at a crucial time in its war with Russia, which could put Kyiv at a clear disadvantage in future ceasefire talks. READ MORE . . .
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FROM NOV. 28 Ukrainians try to restore a damaged power plant before harsh weather hits. Reported by Joanna Kakissis | NPR Russian strikes continue to destroy Ukraine’s power grid, prompting nation-wide power cuts while temperatures drop. Workers at a damaged plant try to restore its operation before the winter freeze. Click HERE to listen and read.