Critical energy infrastructure facility hit in Lviv region
A critical energy infrastructure facility in the Lviv region has been hit as a result of a Russian air strike.
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23 December 2025
Drone attack in Odesa region: Energy, port, industrial, and residential infrastructure damaged
In the Odesa region, damage to energy, port, transport, industrial, and residential infrastructure was reported overnight as a result of an attack by Russian drones.
Energy facilities in western Ukraine hit hardest by today's attack – Svyrydenko
During a combined attack on December 23, Russia used more than 600 drones and dozens of missiles, striking Ukraine's energy facilities, mostly in the western regions.
Child killed and five people injured in Zhytomyr region due to Russian attacks
A child was killed, and five people were injured in the Zhytomyr region as a result of Russian shelling, which also damaged houses and enterprises.
One person killed and power outages reported in Khmelnytskyi region due to Russian attack
One person was killed, and power outages occurred in the Khmelnytskyi region as a result of Russian shelling.
War update: More than 200 clashes on frontline, fiercest battles are in Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors
A total of 205 combat engagements between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontline over the past day, December 22.
Debris falls near residential building in Sviatoshinskyi district of Kyiv, two people injured — Klychko
Debris fell near a residential building in the Sviatoshinskyi district of Kyiv.
Woman killed and three other people injured in Russian attack in Kyiv region
A woman was killed, and three other people were injured in a Russian attack in the Vyshhorod district of the Kyiv region.
Russia launches massive attacks on energy infrastructure, triggering emergency power cuts in several regions
Russia is launching massive attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, and emergency power cuts have been introduced in a number of regions.
Russian army loses another 1,420 soldiers in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops in manpower from February 24, 2022, to December 23, 2025, reached about 1,199,280 people, 1,420 of whom were eliminated in the last 24 hours.
NGU showcases modernized Shylka anti-aircraft gun
Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) Brigadier General Oleksandr Pivnenko showed off the modernized Shylka self-propelled anti-aircraft gun.
Downed Russian drone carrying cluster munitions neutralized in Chernihiv region
Explosives experts from the Chernihiv region police defused a downed enemy drone equipped with cluster munitions.
Massive Russian drone attack on Sumy region causes power outages
Power outages occurred in the northern regions of Sumy region as a result of a massive attack by Russian drones.
Drone operators strike Russian Grad multiple launch rocket system near Myrnohrad
In Malynivtsi, Donetsk region, operators of strike drones from the Perun corps unmanned systems battalion of the 79th separate airborne assault Tavriia brigade struck an enemy BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system.
Association of Distributed and Maneuverable Generation Entities established in Ukraine
The establishment of a new public association – the Association of Distributed and Maneuverable Generation Entities (ADMGE) – was announced on Energy Workers' Day. Its goal is to restore power supply to communities, enhance energy security, and strengthen Ukraine's energy resilience.
Budanov comments on recent high-profile corruption scandals in Ukraine
In the fight against corruption, the rule of law and the government’s procedural ability to address issues in a constitutional and transparent manner are essential.
Ukraine receives thermal power plant from Lithuania via EU Civil Protection Mechanism
The European Commission has successfully carried out one of its largest coordinated logistics operations to date, delivering a full set of equipment for a thermal power plant from Lithuania to Ukraine.
Truck crash in Kyiv leaves teenager dead, several injured
A traffic accident involving a truck occurred on Beresteiske Highway in Kyiv, leaving one person dead and four others injured.
Sweden releases sanctioned Russian ship after customs inspection
Swedish customs released the Russian ship Adler, which was under sanctions and inspected by customs officials over the weekend.
Partisan agents conduct recon at key Russian naval facility in Sevastopol
Agents of the partisan movement ATESH carried out comprehensive reconnaissance of the territory of the 13th Ship Repair Plant of the Russian Ministry of Defense’s Black Sea Fleet in temporarily occupied Sevastopol.
Nearly 147,000 people evacuated from frontline areas in six months
From June 1, nearly 147,000 citizens have been evacuated from Ukraine’s frontline areas to safer regions, including more than 16,500 children and over 5,000 people with limited mobility.
22 December 2025
NGU soldiers repel mechanized assault by Russian forces near Dobropillia
Pilots of FPV drones and heavy bombers of the Lasar's Group, under the command of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) “Azov” and in cooperation with adjacent units, repelled a massive assault by Russian occupiers in the Dobropillia area.
Defense Forces do not confirm Russian control over hill in Sumy region
The Ukrainian side has no confirmation of the Russian occupiers' claims that they have allegedly established control over the highest point in the Sumy region near the village of Vysoke.
Zelensky on Ukrainian diplomatic strikes: Results seen almost every day
Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the Ukrainian military for their effective long-range strikes on Russian targets and stressed that international pressure is intensifying against Russia's oil and gas exports.
Zelensky: US delegation returns to Ukraine, report on negotiations expected in morning
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the return of the Ukrainian negotiating team from the United States and said he was awaiting a detailed report on the documents drafted, particularly on security guarantees.
Zelensky: Among civilians kidnapped by Russians in Sumy region were children
Ukrainian military forces in the Sumy region refrained from destroying Russian forces in order not to endanger the civilian population remaining in the border village.
Border battles continue in Hrabovske, Sumy region - AFU
Ukrainian defense forces continue to fight Russian occupiers in the area of the village of Hrabivske in Sumy region, while the enemy, taking advantage of its proximity to the border, has evacuated civilians from the village.
Zelensky: About 1,100 Russian troops in Pokrovsk, Ukrainian forces hold defense
Ukrainian forces continue to hold the front under control, maintaining their positions, fending off Russian attacks, and achieving tactical gains in specific areas.
AFU showcase ground robot holding frontline position for 45 days
The Third Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released a video showing how a ground robotic system held a frontline position for 45 days without losing a single soldier.
Civilians injured, homes damaged in Nikopol district amid Russian attacks
Russian forces attacked Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region throughout the day, damaging homes and injuring three people.