Russian Drone Attack Damages Ukrainian Grain Infrastructure; Date Set for 2024 Russian Presidential Election

In a significant escalation, a Russian drone attack near the Danube River resulted in one death and damage to Ukraine's grain infrastructure. Meanwhile, the date for the 2024 Russian presidential election has been set for March 17.

• A Russian drone attack on Ukraine's grain infrastructure near the Danube River resulted in the death of a driver and significant damage to the infrastructure. This is the first such attack since November 21.
• The Ukrainian air force reported that a total of 18 Shahed drones were launched, with 15 of them being shot down by air defense rocket systems and mobile fire groups.
• The date for the 2024 Russian presidential election has been set for March 17. While President Vladimir Putin has not officially announced his intention to run, it is widely expected.
• A Russian teenager shot and killed a classmate and injured five others before killing herself in a school in Bryansk near the Ukrainian border.
• Ex-MP Illya Kyva was assassinated near Moscow, allegedly by the Ukrainian security service (SBU).

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