Ukraine war latest: In world first, Ukrainian sea drone downs Russian helicopter

Key developments on December 31:

Ukrainian drone reportedly destroys Russian helicopter using advanced anti-air missile in first such attack.

Russian attacks hit homes and infrastructure in the areas of Kyiv and Sumy, causing damage on the eve of New Year's,

Ukraine confirms hit on oil depot in Russia's Smolensk Region.

Russian officers have been preparing for attacking Japan and South Korea in the event of a war with NATO.

The Ukrainian-made Magura V5 naval strike drone was reported on by HUR for the first time on December 31.

Although the two aircraft collided, the second helicopter managed to return safely to its home base.

A pivotal moment from the battle was caught on tape, where the missiles homed in on the helicopter and struck it just before it plummeted into the sea.

This year, several ships have been launched and have been in operation since the summer season of 2023.

10 million hryvnias ($240,000).

They are operating anti-aircraft missiles, posing a significant threat to the Russian Air Force in the Black Sea region.

missile corvette.

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Russian attacks cause damage to homes and infrastructure in the Kyiv and Sumy regions in the lead-up to New Year's.

on Dec. 31.

A barrage of aerial and ballistic missiles, as well as 40 drones, were launched overnight on December 30-31.

Russian forces have targeted a house, causing damage to its roof and shattering its windows, as per reports from the local military authority.

A roof in the Darnitskyi district suffered some damage, but fortunately, no one was hurt and there was no significant damage.

The facility includes 12 residential buildings, two educational institutions, three boiler houses, a healthcare clinic, a dormitory, and has other facilities.

The extent of the damage and losses is still being determined, according to Noha.

According to Ukraine's Air Force, 6 missiles and 16 drones were fired, while an additional 24 drones were actually decoys that did not successfully hit their target.

Russia's attacks on Ukraine during the holiday season.

Firing 78 missiles and 106 drones at multiple cities.

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The Ukrainian military has reportedly attacked an oil storage facility in Russia's Smolensk Region.

In Russia's Smolensk Oblast, an explosion starting the oil reserves at the facility in Yartsevo district was confirmed by Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff on December 31.

Special Operations Forces and Unmanned Systems Forces,

The text does not mention the type of weapon involved in the assault.

Local officials report a potential bombing occurred last night, resulting in widespread damage and disruption across the targeted area with reports of damaged infrastructure and widespread power outages.

Striked the fuel depot and an energy facility, causing fires.

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Russian officers have been training for potential military attacks on Japan and South Korea in the event of a conflict with NATO, according to a report by the Financial Times.

The Financial Times reported on December 31, as per records shared with the publication by Western sources.

Still holds significance for Russian strategic thinking.

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Targeting the eastern front in a larger war effort by disrupting the "redeployment of troops to strategic areas."

Targets noted in the plans include central and regional command centers for Japan and South Korea's military, along with Japanese and South Korean radar systems and air and naval bases. Also intended are civilian infrastructure elements such as highways, bridges, and rail passageways.

Other notable locations include oil refineries, large industrial complexes like steel smelting plants and chemical manufacturing facilities in Busan, South Korea, and 13 power plants, including a nuclear facility in Tokai, Japan.

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