In Kyiv on December 26, as part of a security exercise, temporary checkpoints were set up to check vehicles and documents. Also, during the day, Russia did not abandon the terror of the local population and shelled the Dnepropetrovsk region. Moreover, the Russian Federation attacked an evacuation train at the Kherson railway station.
In addition, on December 26, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny announced the withdrawal of our troops from Maryinka. The situation in Avdeevka is also quite complicated, where the enemy has increased the number of attacks.
What happened in Ukraine and the world in one day on December 26, 2023 — read the material on the website Facts ICTV.
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- Security exercises in Kyiv
- Withdrawal of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from Marinka
- The situation in Avdeevka
- Explosions in the Dnepropetrovsk region
- “Bavovna” in Mariupol and Berdyansk
- Shelling of Kherson
- Zaluzhny's statement on mobilization
- Completion of pilot training in Britain
Security exercises in Kyiv
From December 25 to 28, in different areas of Kiev, security exercises are being held for the capital's defense forces in cooperation with the KGVA, patrol and national police.
Photo: KGVA
As part of the exercise, it is planned to deploy temporary checkpoints at which vehicles and documents will be checked, and certain demonstration, search and counter-sabotage activities will also be carried out.
— The objective of the exercise is to improve the management system, organization, effective interaction to ensure public safety (in case of aggravation of the situation) and certain measures to protect the civilian population, — said the head of the Kyiv city military administration Sergei Popko.
Withdrawal of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from Marinka
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny said that the city of Marinka no longer exists in the Donetsk region. Now Ukrainian troops have retreated from the city.
According to him, in some places the Ukrainian Defense Forces dug in in the vicinity of Marinka, and in others — a little further.
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The situation in Avdiivka
The Russian military increased the number of attacks on Avdeevka. In this way, the invaders take revenge for their failures in trying to capture the city.
— The number of attacks both on the city and on positions around the city has been increased. If just a week ago we recorded an average of 30 shellings per day on the territory of the community, then the last few days — 40 or more, — said the head of the Avdeevka city military administration, Vitaly Barabash.
For his part, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny emphasized that the Ukrainian military will defend Avdiivka as long as there are forces, but if they are not enough, then it is important to save people.
— We don’t need to get hung up and do some kind of “show or grief” near a specific locality. Conducting actions is subject to its own laws, which do not depend on whether deputies or journalists like it, — he says.
Explosions in the Dnepropetrovsk region
In the evening of December 26 Two missiles were destroyed in the Dnepropetrovsk region. Explosions in the Dnieper region during an air raid were reported around 5 pm.
No further details available at this time.
Monitoring channels reported that X-59 aircraft missiles were flying towards the Dnieper.
“Bavovna” in Mariupol and Berdyansk
In the temporarily occupied Berdyansk, Zaporozhye region, explosions occurred during the day. Consequences “bavovna” the occupiers are silent.
It was also loud in the still captured Mariupol, Donetsk region.
Shelling of Kherson
Powerful explosions occurred in Kherson, a 56-year-old man was slightly injured.
In addition, Nikolskoye was again under enemy fire. A 70-year-old man died there from injuries. Another local resident, 50 years old, was hospitalized. Her condition is moderate.
A 50-year-old man was injured as a result of the shelling of Shiroka Balka. He was taken to a medical facility. Preliminarily, there are also victims in Stepanovka and Chernobaevka. Information to be confirmed.
A few hours later the Russians struck Kherson again, they attacked the city with various weapons for more than two hours.
President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky reported that the Russian army attacked an evacuation train at the Kherson railway station< /strong>, the number of victims is being established. There were about 140 civilians at the scene of the attack.
It is known that a police lieutenant from the Kirovograd region was killed, two more were wounded.
Zaluzhny’s statement on mobilization
Military command did not make a single request for any mobilization figures.
— Regarding this figure — we formed it the next year. It takes into account covering the current shortages that have arisen, the formation of new military units, as well as forecasting our losses over the next year, — explained the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny.
Completion of pilot training in Britain
First Six Ukrainian experienced pilots completed basic training with the Royal Air Force, which began in August, and are now learning to fly F-16 fighter jets in Denmark.
A further 10 trainee pilots remain in Britain to continue basic flight training, aviation medicine and centrifuge training.
