Ukraine has reportedly used US-supplied ATACMS long-range missiles to strike a military facility in Russia’s Bryansk region, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. The Russian Defense Ministry claims to have intercepted five missiles, with minimal damage reported. President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that the year 2025 will be crucial in determining Ukraine’s fate, amid growing diplomatic discussions about a potential peace deal following Donald Trump’s election in the US. Meanwhile, Russia continues its military advances in eastern Ukraine, leading to increasing casualties.