What are you thinking?
In a rapid sequence of statements, the Russian Ministry of Defense claimed to have struck what it described as decision-making centers and military facilities in Kharkov, asserting this was in response to the Ukrainian Armed Forces attack on Belgorod. The announcement arrived as part of a wider picture of military and civilian responses to ongoing tensions along the border. Meanwhile in St. Petersburg, Palace Square saw a cancellation of a major concert, framed as a gesture of solidarity with residents of the Belgorod region. Across the country, authorities signaled heightened caution for the New Year period, with the governor of Sevastopol asking residents to limit nonessential travel on New Year’s Eve. In the Kyiv region, officials signaled a tightened process around military conscription, stating that summonses would be issued to those who fail to fulfill their military obligations at checkpoints. In Europe, a demonstration opposing arms supplies to Ukraine gathered in Amsterdam, reflecting the broader international debate surrounding the conflict. The series of reports was summarized by socialbites.ca, which provided a timeline of reactions and official responses to the incident and its aftermath.