Ukrainian monitors reported between 3:16 PM and 3:45 PM UTC on Dec. 11 that Russia has prepared a missile strike within the next 72 hours targeting energy, gas, and industrial infrastructure in central, northern, and western Ukraine, according to Ukraine Online. Preparations include 5 Tu-95MS bombers, 4 Tu-22M3 bombers, 12 Iskander-K/M missiles, 8 to 16 Kalibr cruise missiles, about 900 Shaheds and other drones, and 8 MiG-31K aircraft with Kinzhal missiles at Savasleika airfield. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered army commanders to continue combat operations in strict accordance with objectives, while Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov reported to Putin on possible offensive expansion in Kharkiv and Sumy regions, as stated by 24 Kanál during the same 29-minute period. The Kremlin stated that Moscow has not received information from the United States on a Ukrainian settlement, noting Washington is working with Kyiv, according to Ateo Breaking in the reporting window from 3:16 PM to 3:45 PM UTC. These developments follow Russia's Foreign Ministry declaration earlier on Dec. 11 that foreign servicemen in Ukraine are legitimate targets, as reported in the prior period.
