Palisa briefs Zelensky on ways to strengthen army, frontline positions
President Volodymyr Zelensky heard a report from Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Pavlo Palisa on the decisions needed to strengthen frontline positions and the army.
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Enemy attacks Dnipropetrovsk region throughout day with guided bombs, drones, and artillery, causing damage
Throughout the day, Russian invaders attacked the Synelnykivskyi and Nikopol districts of Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery, drones, and guided aerial bombs, damaging businesses, homes, infrastructure, and a cultural center.
Strike on five-story building in Chernihiv: Number of victims rises to 10, including three children
As of 6 p.m., one 80-year-old woman is known to have died in Chernihiv as a result of a Russian drone striking a five-story building. Ten people were injured, including three children.
Russians strike downtown Kherson, casualties reported
On December 25, Russian troops shelled the central part of Kherson, injuring two people.
Volunteer from Kharkiv killed in attack on evacuation group in Donetsk region
A volunteer from Kharkiv, Vyacheslav Ilchenko, was killed as a result of a Russian strike on an evacuation group in Donetsk region.
Ukraine and Germany to expand production of Linza bomber drone
Ukrainian company Frontline Robotics and German company Quantum Systems are scaling up production of the Linza bomber drone as part of the Build with Ukraine initiative, which provides opportunities to strengthen the tactical reconnaissance of the Defense Forces and mine territories.
Zelensky holds talks with Witkoff and Kushner: Ideas emerging that could work for lasting peace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with US President Donald Trump's special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
War update: 61 clashes along frontline since day-start, heaviest fighting in Pokrovsk sector
Since the start of the day, a total of 61 combat engagements have taken place between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops. Fighting continues across six directions of the front, with Russian forces concentrating their greatest efforts on the Pokrovsk sector.
Leontovych’s “Shchedryk” scores permanent place in New York’s prestigious Carnegie Hall
The legendary Ukrainian composition Shchedryk (Carol of the Bells) by Mykola Leontovych has been granted a permanent display in one of the world’s most prestigious concert halls. Now, visitors to New York’s Carnegie Hall can see a facsimile of the manuscript of this globally celebrated piece in the venue’s memorial space.
Even at Christmas, Russian strikes hit Ukraine, Zelensky tells Patriarch Bartholomew
President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, noting that even on Christmas Eve and during Christmas night, the Russian army did not stop its brutal strikes against Ukraine.
Pope Leo calls for peace and prayers for Ukraine in Christmas address
In his Christmas address, Pope Leo XIV greeted people around the world, wishing peace to all who are suffering from war and calling for prayers for the Ukrainian people.
Injury toll in Russian strike on apartment building in Chernihiv rises to eight, one killed
In Chernihiv, the number of people injured in a Russian strike on a multi-story residential building has risen to eight. Three of them are in serious condition, and one person has been killed.
Woman wounded in December 23 drone strike on Kyiv dies in hospital
A 48-year-old woman who was injured in a Russian drone attack on Kyiv’s Sviatoshynskyi district on Tuesday, December 23, has died in hospital.
Ukrainian border guards foil Russian attempt to cross border via Lozova river
In the Kharkiv region, a unit of the Strix reconnaissance-and-strike UAV group from the 4th Border Guard Detachment thwarted a covert attempt by Russian forces to cross the border via the Lozova river.
Christmas procession marches through central Kyiv
A Christmas procession made its way through Kyiv’s central squares and streets.
Ukraine’s MFA: Putin denied Ukraine’s right to exist long before Euromaidan
The root cause of Russia’s war against Ukraine is Vladimir Putin’s imperial ambitions, not the events of the Revolution of Dignity, which the Kremlin cites to justify its aggression.
General Staff confirms strikes on Temryuk seaport, Maikop airbase in Russia
On the night of December 25, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck infrastructure at the Temryuk seaport in Russia's Krasnodar Krai and a military airfield near the city of Maikop.
Russian forces strike market in Kherson, leaving one killed
On Christmas, Russian troops carried out a massive shelling of central Kherson, killing a civilian.
Novoshakhtinsk Oil Refinery in Russia on fire after attack – media
In Russia's Rostov region, the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery caught fire following an attack.
Russian drone strikes industrial facility in Zaporizhzhia
A Russian drone attacked industrial infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia.
Only several dozen Russian troops remain in Kupiansk – Trehubov
Only several dozen Russian troops remain in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region. They have been left without full logistical support, and the Russian side has effectively acknowledged the failure of attempts to hold the city.
Russians hit multi-story building in Chernihiv: One killed, five injured
In Chernihiv, Russian forces struck a multi-story residential building, resulting in one death and five injuries.
Poland intercepts Russian reconnaissance aircraft over Baltic Sea
Poland scrambled fighter jets to intercept a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea and also recorded the intrusion of aerial balloons into its airspace from Belarus.
Sybiha on Russia's attack on Ukraine on Christmas night: No military purpose, only intended to kill
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called on the world to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities, as Russia continues to bomb Ukrainian cities.
Von der Leyen dedicates part of her Christmas message to Ukraine
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Europeans on Christmas, dedicating part of her address to Ukraine.
Budanov visits forward positions of HUR special forces in Zaporizhzhia region
Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, arrived at forward positions to meet fighters of the Tymur Special Unit in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Russian troops try to break through to center of Huliaipole – military spox
Russian troops are attempting to infiltrate the center of Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region and entrench themselves on the outskirts of the city, while fierce fighting is also ongoing near settlements along the logistics route leading to it.
Russians strike evacuation mission in Kostiantynivka with drone: One killed, two injured
In Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, an enemy drone struck an evacuation mission, killing one civilian and injuring two others.
Russian forces do not control Vovchansk – Defense Forces
Russian troops are present in large numbers in Vovchansk and control certain areas, but they do not have full control over the city, and their offensive actions on the outskirts remain unsuccessful.