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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine hits Russian drilling platforms in Caspian Sea, military reports
Key developments on Jan. 10-11: * Ukraine hits Russian drilling platforms in Caspian Sea, military reports * Ukraine brings US-made Tempest air defense system into combat, footage suggests * Russia seeks to set stage for new offensive, potentially threatening Sumy, Ukraine warns * Russia deploys new Geran-5 jet-powered drone against Ukraine, intel says * Ukraine's military confirms strike on oil depot in Russia's Volgograd Oblast Ukrainian forces struck three Russian drilling platforms be
Ukraine brings US-made Tempest air defense system into combat, footage suggests
The Tempest surface-to-air missile system is designed to engage drones, helicopters, and low-flying aircraft in all weather conditions. Its transfer to Ukraine was not publicly announced.
Thousands 'without light and warm water' — At tournament, Ukrainian tennis player speaks out on Russian energy grid strikes
"I play every day with pain in my heart... My sister sleeps under three blankets because of the cold at home," Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostiuk said after the final match at the Brisbane tournament.
Russia fires Oreshnik missile near NATO border | Ukraine This Week
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur reports on Russia’s latest missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, including the use of an Oreshnik ballistic missile near NATO borders.
Ukraine hits Russian drilling platforms in Caspian Sea, military reports
Separately, Ukraine also hit a Russian Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system in the occupied parts of Ukraine's Luhansk Oblast, according to Ukraine's General Staff.
Russia seeks to set stage for new offensive, potentially threatening Sumy, Ukraine warns
"All such attempts are promptly detected and thwarted," the 7th Corps of the Airborne Assault Forces said on its Telegram channel.
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The Oreshnik is a Russian intermediate-range ballistic missile designed to carry nuclear weapons.
