The US embassy in Kiev suspended work due to the threat of a combined attack by drones and missiles. The embassies of Italy, Greece and Spain were also closed due to a possible air attack.
The US National Security Advisor said that Ukraine has problems with mobilization. According to him, no weapon system is decisive without sufficient manpower.
Denmark has already delivered 6 F-16 fighters out of the planned 19 to Ukraine. The next batch of planes is expected by the end of 2024, the exact number is not disclosed.
A single-engine airplane crashed near a race track in Southern California during the NHRA finals. Three of the four passengers were injured, two of them seriously.
Ukraine's air defense forces shot down 102 missiles and 42 drones during a large-scale Russian attack. The enemy used strategic bombers, fighters, and ships to launch various types of missiles.
Over the past week, Russia attacked Ukraine with 140 missiles, 900 bombs, and 600 drones. F-16 pilots destroyed about 10 air targets during the latest attack on the infrastructure of five regions.
russia has fired about 120 missiles and 90 drones of various types at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed more than 140 targets, but there was damage to energy infrastructure and casualties.
Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise is conducting 11 comprehensive examinations to determine the causes of the F-16 fighter jet's crash. The experts will examine data from the flight data recorders and all technical parameters of the flight.
The Biden administration has allowed U. S. defense contractors to work in Ukraine to maintain the supplied weapons. The contractors will stay away from the front line and will not take part in combat operations.
The European Union is discussing the possibility of continuing to support Ukraine in the event of a Trump administration. The EU has already provided €118 billion in aid, but is critically dependent on American military resources.
Sweden has announced that it will allocate 63 million euros to Ukraine as part of its previous military aid packages. 20 million will be used to support Ukraine's industrial base, and 43 million will be spent on multilateral initiatives.
Romanian radars detected two signals from suspected drones that violated the airspace. Two F-16s were raised to intercept them, but no visual contact was made, and the signals later disappeared.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk presented the Victory Plan in the Lithuanian Parliament. He will also visit Estonia and Latvia to attract additional assistance to Ukraine in countering Russian aggression.
The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada announces that he expects new decisions on the supply of F-16s and other fighter jets. France promises to provide Ukraine with Mirage 2000 aircraft early in the new year and to train pilots.
In Romania, F-18 and F-16 aircraft were scrambled due to the detection of an airborne target that crossed the border. The object penetrated 19 kilometers into the country, but no visual contact was made with it.
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has announced the purchase of modern DeltaQuad drones for Ukraine. The drones, worth €42.6 million, are designed for real-time reconnaissance and surveillance.
President Zelenskyy announced the expected arrival of the White House team to Ukraine with a response to the Victory Plan. The Ukrainian delegation has already presented the plan in the United States and received the first feedback.
Journalist Volodymyr Boyko accused Vitaliy Shabunin of obtaining the status of a combatant without actually serving.
President Zelenskyy said the outcome of the US election would be critical for Ukraine. He outlined three possible scenarios, depending on the winner of the presidential race.
The President of Ukraine compared the discussion of the Victory Plan to discussions about the delivery of Patriots and F-16s. Zelenskyy emphasized the need to implement the plan and the importance of partner support.
Romania scrambled 4 fighter jets after detecting an unknown drone that violated the airspace for 14 km in Constanta County. Residents were advised to take cover, as the pilots were unable to detect the drone.
Norway's Foreign Minister announces a new package of energy aid to Ukraine worth 250 million euros. During his visit to Kyiv, he discussed military and energy cooperation.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with his Norwegian counterpart Arild Gram. The parties discussed the transfer of F-16s, strengthening air defense, and Norway's ability to contribute to the financing of Ukrainian defense companies.
The United States is shifting the focus of training for Ukrainian F-16 pilots to junior cadets due to a lack of experienced aviators with English language skills. A full squadron of 20 aircraft and 40 pilots is expected no earlier than spring-summer 2025.
The Romanian government has approved legal procedures for training Ukrainian personnel to operate F-16s at the Fătesti air base. This is the fulfillment of a commitment made by Romania at the NATO Summit in Vilnius.
The Netherlands delivered the first F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine and announced a plan to provide advanced drones worth €400 million.
Ruben Brekelmans arrived in Ukraine and visited Kharkiv, which is 40 kilometers from the border with Russia. He saw the consequences of Russian shelling and said that Ukraine can only defend itself by keeping Russia at a greater distance.
Ukraine's DELTA combat system played a key role in NATO's anti-drone exercise in the Netherlands. Experts from the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Center for Innovation demonstrated the system's drone identification and detection capabilities.
Romania has scrambled its F-18 and F-16 fighter jets after detecting Russian drones heading for Ukraine. The Romanian Defense Ministry condemned Russia's attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine as a violation of international law.
The United States is sending thousands of troops and additional squadrons to the Middle East to strengthen Israel's security. The total number of US forces in the region will increase to 43,000.
