Russia's attack at Kryvyi Rih, explosion at Turkish explosives plant - Tuesday brief
Collage by RBC-Ukraine
On December 24, an explosion occurred at an explosives manufacturing plant in the town of Kavakli, Türkiye. Meanwhile, the Russian army launched a ballistic missile attack on the city of Kryvyi Rih.
Read more about what happened on Tuesday, December 24.
Number of injured increases due to Russian missile strike in Kryvyi Rih
On Tuesday afternoon, December 24, the Russian army launched a ballistic missile attack on the city of Kryvyi Rih. An enemy missile hit a residential building. The attack resulted in a death and injuries.
Explosion at Turkish explosives plant leaves casualties and injuries
On December 24, the explosion at the plant killed 12 people and injured 3. A rescue operation is also underway to determine how many more people may be in the plant, as the building collapsed after the explosion.
The explosion occurred in the production part of the plant, and the cause is still unknown.
UK Prime Minister hints at deploying British troops for training Ukrainian forces
The Times reports that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hinted that British troops might be deployed to western Ukraine to train soldiers.
During talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Starmer agreed that enhancing training initiatives is critical.
"Sir Keir Starmer has hinted that British troops could be deployed to western Ukraine to train soldiers," the media says.
Orbán says war in Ukraine will end in 2025
Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán has stated that, in his opinion, the war in Ukraine will end in 2025, the Hungarian media resource Magyar Nemzet reports.
Orban outlined two possible scenarios for the end of the conflict: either "peace negotiations" between the warring sides or the "destruction" of one of the sides involved in the war.
Russian troops intensify assaults on three fronts, widely using equipment - Ukraine's Forces
Russian forces have intensified assaults on three fronts: Toretsk, Kramatorsk, and Siversk. There, the enemy is extensively using military equipment, as shared by the spokesperson of the Luhansk Operational and Tactical Group, Anastasia Bobovnikova, during a national telethon broadcast.
According to her, the use of military equipment was previously observed only on the Siversk front, but now the Russian forces are using it on all three fronts. The enemy has also intensified its assault operations.
Biden may impose sweeping sanctions on Russia's energy sector – WP
US President Joe Biden is reportedly considering the implementation of new sweeping sanctions against Russia. They may affect the energy sector, according to The Washington Post.
According to the WP's sources, sanctions would focus on Russia's shadow fleet and oil exporters that have so far evaded restrictions. Discussions also include the possibility of revoking licenses that currently allow banks to process transactions involving Russian energy resources.
