Kinzhal

Ukraine's air force has reported a significant night assault involving drones and missiles across six regions of the country. Of the 30 drones and missiles launched, Ukrainian forces managed to shoot down 29, according to Mykola Oleshchuk, Air Force Commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Day 678 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:

They believe it is the first use of the missile system in six months.
In its latest intelligence update, the UK Ministry of Defense said that on December 14, 2023, the Russian Air Force most likely carried out the first use of the AS-24 Kinzhal ballistic missile since August 2023.

Day 447 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:

Ukrainian air defenses thwarted an intense Russian air attack on Kiev early Tuesday, shooting down all 18 missiles aimed at the capital, as European leaders sought new ways to punish Russia for the war and a Chinese envoy sought traction for Beijing's peace proposal.

Ukraine's air force claimed Saturday to have downed a Russian hypersonic missile over Kiev using newly acquired American Patriot defense systems, the first known time the country has been able to intercept one of Moscow's most modern missiles.

Day 437 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:

BBC reports that a monitoring group observing Belarus has reported a fighter jet taking off in Belarus, prompting air raid alerts.
Namely, the President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, announced that he had received a proposal from Kyiv on concluding a pact.