On the 659th day since the start of the war, both Russia and Ukraine continue to attack with drones. On Wednesday evening, the Air Force of Ukraine reported that a group of Shahed UAVs was heading towards Odesa, in the direction of the ports of Reni and Izmail, which are near Romania. Residents of Tulcena and Galats warned RO-Alert about the possibility of some objects falling from the airspace. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Thursday morning that a total of nine drones were destroyed over the Moscow and neighboring Kaluga regions.

Basic information about the war in Ukraine, day 659, LIVETEXT:

07:26According to the State Emergency Service, 11 people were injured and several buildings were damaged in Odesa last night.

Three children were among the victims, who were hospitalized with injuries.

The rescuers set up a mobile heating station, and the Red Cross organized the delivery of food and other necessary goods. (The Kyiv Independent)

07:23Russian air defenses shot down two enemy drones over Moscow on Thursday morning, the city’s mayor Serhiy Sobyanin said, and there were no casualties or damage, Reuters reports.

The Ministry of Defense of Russia reported that a total of nine drones were destroyed over the Moscow and neighboring Kaluga regions.

A brief summary of recent events:

• Residents of Tulchi and Galats were warned by RO-Alert about the possibility of objects falling from the airspace, and Russia carried out a new drone attack in the Odesa region
• Around 20:00, the BBC reported about a group of UAV “Shakhed” heading towards Odesa, in the direction of the ports of Reni and Izmail, which are near Romania. Later, Sospilny correspondents reported on the explosions in Odesa.
• European Union leaders are likely to reach a deal this week on 50 billion euros for Ukraine, as it is to come in a package with other money for Hungary, which has threatened to block EU aid to Kyiv, EU budget commissioner Johannes said. Khan, Reuters reports.
• Russia warns Romania of war if F-16 tactical fighters transferred to the Ukrainian Armed Forces depart from air bases in our country
• President Volodymyr Zelenskyi, who was in Oslo on Wednesday, said what he discussed with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Sunday, when they were filmed during the inauguration of Argentine President Javier Milea.
• On Thursday, the Danish government will present to the parliament a new support package for Ukraine worth 1 billion euros, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced on Wednesday.
• On December 13, Norway announced new aid to Ukraine as part of the previously announced multi-year support plan
• The second Patriot air defense system delivered to Kyiv from Germany will start guarding Ukrainian skies by the end of the year
• Viktor Orban again opposes the start of negotiations with Ukraine on EU membership
• The National Police of Ukraine reported that 53 people, including six children, were injured as a result of rocket fire last night, Reuters reports.

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Tuesday’s events related to Russian aggression were broadcast LIVE on HotNews.ro