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Ukraine war latest: For the first time, Ukraine attacks Russian positions using solely ground, FPV drones

Ukraine war latest: For the first time, Ukraine attacks Russian positions using solely ground, FPV drones

by The Kyiv Independent news desk

Key developments on Dec. 21-22: * For the first time, Ukraine attacks Russian positions using solely ground, FPV drones * Over 12,000 civilians killed in Ukraine during Russia's full-scale war, UN says * Two Russian airports suspend flights after Ukrainian drones target Kazan, media, officials report * Slovak PM Robert Fico meets with

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