Ukraine: The Latest Ukraine strikes Chechen special forces ahead of Putin-Witkoff talks & Russian troops ‘sent to slaughter’ without helmets or armour
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Dec 2, 2025 Verity Bowman, a Foreign Correspondent at The Telegraph, shares harrowing insights from the frontlines, revealing how Russian soldiers are being sent to combat without proper gear, highlighting grim operational failures. Connor Stringer, the Washington Correspondent, discusses the shifting US political landscape regarding Ukraine, the influence of Trump, and the implications of dwindling media focus on the conflict. Together, they dissect the recent missile strikes and diplomatic maneuvers, providing a stark look at the human impact of this ongoing crisis.
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Ballistic Missiles Shrink Civilian Warning Time
- Russia's rapid ballistic strikes reduce warning time to minutes, making civilian protection far harder.
- Francis Dearnley highlights how missile speed outpaces earlier drone alerts, escalating risk to cities like Dnipro.
Staggering Russian Casualty Estimates
- British MOD estimates show Russia sustained huge casualties: ~382,000 this year and ~1.168 million since 2022.
- Dominic Nicholls uses these figures to underline the heavy human cost of Russia's campaign.
Ukraine Targets Russian Sites Near Grozny
- Ukraine struck Russian-linked sites including a Chechen Akhmat unit base and FSB office near Grozny ahead of Moscow talks.
- Dominic Nicholls notes increased drone attacks on Grozny and wider attention on that region.