Strike on oil depot in Russian Bryansk and new sanctions against Russia - Wednesday brief
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Ukraine attacked a Russian oil depot in Bryansk. Meanwhile, European Union ambassadors have agreed on the 15th package of sanctions against Russia.
Read more about what happened on Wednesday, December 11.
Drones of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine hit an oil depot in Russian Bryansk
Sources in the special services told RBC-Ukraine that unmanned aerial vehicles of the Defense Intelligence and the Defense Forces of Ukraine carried out an attack on a fuel and energy complex in the Bryansk region on Wednesday, December 11.
EU ambassadors agree on the 15th package of sanctions against Russia
EU ambassadors have approved a new package of anti-Russian sanctions. It is specifically aimed at Russia's "shadow fleet."
The package adds new individuals and entities to the sanctions list.
Zelenskyy reacts to Orbán's call to Putin
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called Russian President Vladimir Putin. This act is part of Orban's "game" for his personal image, emphasized by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
"We all hope that Viktor Orbán will not, at least, be calling Assad (the Syrian dictator - ed.) in Moscow to listen to his hour-long lectures," wrote the head of state.
Pentagon assesses possibility of Oreshnik strike on Ukraine: It's possible, but no date has been set
Russia might launch a strike on Ukraine using a medium-range ballistic missile Oreshnik in the coming days. However, the exact date of a potential attack remains unknown, according to Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh.
She noted that if Russia attacks Ukraine again with Oreshnik, it will not be a turning point on the battlefield.
Ukraine's commander-in-chief Syrskyi says Russia deploys all forces to Pokrovsk
Fierce battles are currently underway near Pokrovsk. The enemy has a significant advantage in manpower, said the Commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi.
According to him, Ukrainian soldiers show remarkable resilience and inflict substantial losses on the enemy near Pokrovsk.
Ukrainian airline announces resumption of regular flights from Moldova
Ukrainian carrier SkyUp Airlines has announced the resumption of regular flights starting in the spring of 2025.
The company stated that all flights will operate out of Chisinau, as Ukraine's airports remain closed due to the war.
