Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 297 As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 297th day, we take a look at the main developments. Al Jazeera · Dec 17, 2022
Ukrainian shells kill three in Russian-controlled village - authorities Ukrainian rockets have killed three civilians in the Russian-controlled town of Shchastia in Ukraine's Luhansk province, according to Russian-appointed regional authorities. Reuters · Dec 17, 2022
Air raid alert sounds across Ukraine - officials Air raid sirens wailed across Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, on Saturday, officials said, a day after Russia carried out a massive missile strike on critical infrastructure. Reuters · Dec 17, 2022
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Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv ‘preparing’ for Russia to invade from north, says commander – as it happened Military commander predicts ‘possible offensive from Belarus at the end of February’, as air raid sirens reported in several regions including Kyiv, Lviv, Mykolaiv and Volyn The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2022
Putin Sounds Out Military Commanders on Ukraine President Vladimir Putin has sought proposals from his armed forces commanders on how they think Russia's military campaign in Ukraine should proceed, during a visit to the operation's headquarters, the Kremlin said on Saturday. A series of defeats in 10 months of fighting, resulting in Russian withdrawals from areas around… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 17, 2022
Russia changes missile strike tactics due ‘to concerns about vulnerability of Crimea’ A previous wave of attacks on Friday left large parts of Kyiv without power, officials said Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2022
Ukraine-Russia war – live: Toddler’s body pulled from rubble as air strikes death toll rises Search continues for survivors of wave of missile attacks on Friday, as Putin targets energy infrastructure The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022
Musk vows to restore recently suspended Twitter accounts of journalists Elon Musk said late Friday he would reinstate the Twitter accounts of several journalists who were suspended after he accused them of endangering his family. France 24 · Dec 17, 2022
Dead boy pulled from rubble of latest Russian hit on Ukraine Emergency crews have pulled the body of a toddler from the rubble in a pre-dawn search for survivors of a Russian missile strike that tore through an apartment building in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022
Toddler's body pulled from rubble of strike on Ukrainian city: Governor Rescuers recovered the body of a one-year-old boy from the rubble of a Russian strike on a residential building in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, the regional governor said on Saturday. Reuters · Dec 17, 2022
Musk Says Will Restore Suspended Twitter Accounts of Journalists Elon Musk said late Friday he would reinstate the Twitter accounts of several journalists that were suspended after he accused them of endangering his family. "The people have spoken. Accounts who doxxed my location will have their suspension lifted now," the Twitter owner tweeted. Musk carried out a Twitter poll… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 17, 2022
Kyiv mayor says metro service, water supply back after Russian strikes The mayor of Ukraine's capital said early Saturday the city's metro system was back in service and that all residents had been reconnected to water supply a day after the latest wave of Russian air strikes on critical infrastructure. Reuters · Dec 17, 2022
Russian Missiles, Drones Attack Ukrainian Energy Systems In a fresh wave of attacks, Russia has launched dozens of missiles and drones targetting Ukrainian energy systems, leading to power emergency for millions of civilians leaving them in pitch dark amid cold winter nights. Read on for details: Dynamite News · Dec 17, 2022
France 24 · Dec 17, 2022 Kyiv warns of prolonged power outages as Russian missiles batter energy grid Ukraine was working Saturday to restore electricity to hospitals, heating systems and other critical infrastructure in major cities after Russia's latest wave of attacks on the power grid. Read FRANCE 24's liveblog below to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).
Daily Record · Dec 17, 2022 The end of Putin's war is a long way off but we must continue to stand with Ukraine Record View writes that, after Russia targeting three cities in recent days, we must continue to support the Ukrainian people.
Bangkok Post · Dec 17, 2022 EU agrees on new sanctions against Russia BRUSSELS: The European Union (EU) on Friday approved a new round of sanctions against Russia, including banning drone exports to the country, as the bloc strives to maintain a united front and keep up financial pressure on Moscow over the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 297 of the invasion Kharkiv left without power, heating and water after new wave of Russian missile strikes across country
Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2022 Kharkiv left without power after Russian air strikes The capital of Ukraine was plunged into near darkness as Russia launched one of the biggest missile strikes of the invasion knocking out power in Kharviv.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2022 What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis Ukraine says Putin readying to launch major new offensive; inside the ‘Bakhmut meat grinder’; Zelenskiy’s greatest bargaining chip; Putin cancels year-end press conference
Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022 Russians strike Ukraine with 60 missiles in one of worst barrages since war began Kyiv officials said Ukraine’s capital had withstood 'one of the biggest rocket attacks' launched by Russian forces since they invaded the country almost 10 months ago
Reuters · Dec 16, 2022 Ukrainian couple reunited after nine months despite Russian attacks Hanna Vavarenko had a joyful reunion with her husband at a Kyiv railway station on Friday, nine months after she fled to Germany to escape the war in Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022 Thousands left without water and power as Russian missile barrage hits Ukraine Three people were killed during the airstrikes as Moscow continues to target civilian infrastructure
Tribune News Service · Dec 16, 2022 Russian missile barrage knocks out power to Ukrainian cities A salvo of more at least 76 Russian missiles knocked out power and water across Ukraine as President Vladimir Putin’s forces continued their campaign of attacking infrastructure.
Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022 Russia confident of securing up to 250 ballistic missiles from Iran as it runs short of its own Vladimir Putin has begged the Iranians for a larger missile supply but sources indicate he will not receive more than 250 from a Tehran regime preoccupied with protests