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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The ongoing crisis between Ukraine and Russia continues, with both sides ramping up efforts to prevent the other from gaining ground in partially Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine.

The turmoil, which began on February 24, has displaced over 6 million, according to the UN Refugee Agency. Some 11 million people are estimated to be stranded within affected areas and are unable to leave due to risks associated with travel or a lack of resources to find a safe way out.

Moreover, the events in Ukraine and Russia have fueled a global energy and food crisis, with the war disrupting global agricultural exports from both countries and driving up prices for both energy and food commodities.

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Air raid alert announced across Ukraine – officials

Reuters

Air raid sirens wailed across Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, on Saturday, December 17, local officials said, a day after Russia carried out a massive missile strike on critical infrastructure.

“Please go to the shelters!” Kyiv city’s military administration said on Telegram.

Ukraine declares emergency power shutdowns nationwide after Russian attack

Reuters

A senior Ukrainian presidential official said on Friday, December 16, that emergency power shutdowns were being brought in across the country after Russian missiles hit energy facilities in several regions.

Russia launched dozens of missiles at Ukraine, the latest in a wave of attacks on critical infrastructure. Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy head of the presidential office, did not say which facilities had been hit.

Air raid sirens sound across Ukraine and in capital Kyiv

Reuters

Air raid sirens wailed across Ukraine, including in the capital Kyiv on Friday, December 16, signaling another Russian missile attack, the country’s officials said.

“Do not ignore air raid alerts, remain in shelters,” Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy head of the president’s office said on the Telegram messaging app.

As many as 60 Russian missiles have been spotted heading to Ukrainian air space, said Vitaly Kim, who is the governor of the Mykolaiv region in southern Ukraine.

“A part of them is already over northern Ukraine,” he wrote on Telegram.

Russia has carried out several waves of attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure since October, causing power outages across the country.

Ukrainian shelling kills 8, injures 23 in Russia-controlled eastern Ukraine – TASS

Reuters

At least eight people were killed and 23 injured by Ukrainian shelling in the village of Lantrativka in the Russia-controlled Luhansk region of Ukraine, Russia’s state TASS news agency reported on Friday, December 16.

West extends more help to Ukraine as new Russian offensive expected

Reuters

‘Our joint determination to support Ukraine politically, financially, militarily and in the humanitarian area for as long as necessary remains unbroken,’ says German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.


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Russia shells eastern front line, Ukraine says as war aims appear to shift

Reuters

Russian troops are also trying to advance near Lyman, which was recaptured by Ukrainian forces in November, one of a number of setbacks suffered by Russia since invading its neighbor in February.

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Pope Francis breaks down and cries while mentioning Ukraine at public prayer

Reuters

“Immaculate Virgin, today I would have wanted to bring you the thanks of the Ukrainian people (for peace),” he said before being overwhelmed by emotion and having to stop.

When he was able to, he continued, “Instead, once again I have to bring you the pleas of children, of the elderly, of fathers and mothers, of the young people of that martyred land, which is suffering so much.”

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