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Ukraine Strikes Back: Submarine Hit Amid Ongoing Peace Talks

12/16/2025

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Ukraine Strikes Back

On December 15-16, 2025, Ukraine reported significant military actions against Russian forces.
A Russian drone strike on Zaporizhzhia's residential building injured several people and caused power outages.
The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) said it damaged a submarine at Novorossiysk with an underwater drone, a new tactic.
The submarine, equipped with cruise missiles, was targeted for its attacks on Ukraine.
German officials say peace talks continue, noting concessions by Ukraine.

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Ukraine Advances Strategically

Ukrainian troops are advancing and effectively cutting off Russian supply routes in contested areas.
Russian forces rely on unmanned aerial vehicles to support around 100–200 personnel in a city, but these drones expose their positions.
Ukrainian forces have blocked a gas pipeline used by Russia for infiltration attempts.
Evidence suggests Russian troops are losing manpower superiority, forcing drone operators to retreat.

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Historical Context

The annexation of Crimea by Russia in March 2014 followed Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity, which ousted President Yanukovych. This event marked the beginning of the Russo-Ukrainian War, leading to military confrontations in Eastern Ukraine. By 2021, Ukraine's military, supported by Western nations, faced ongoing Russian aggression, including advanced drone warfare, highlighting significant shifts in regional power dynamics and international relations.

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Ukraine Strikes Back

On December 15-16, 2025, Ukraine reported significant military actions against Russian forces.
A Russian drone strike on Zaporizhzhia's residential building injured several people and caused power outages.
The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) said it damaged a submarine at Novorossiysk with an underwater drone, a new tactic.
The submarine, equipped with cruise missiles, was targeted for its attacks on Ukraine.
German officials say peace talks continue, noting concessions by Ukraine.

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