Russian army shells Sumy region nearly 50 times in 24 hours, damaging civilian infrastructure
Over the course of 24 hours, the Russian army shelled the Sumy region nearly 50 times, causing extensive damage to civilian infrastructure.
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Russian army shells three settlements in Kharkiv region in one day, causing damage
On December 19, three settlements in the Kharkiv region were under Russian attack, damaging an apartment building and a car.
Air defense forces destroy 31 of over 50 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine
Air defense forces destroyed 31 of the 51 drones that the Russians used to attack Ukraine on the evening of December 19.
Partisans scout location of Russian artillery regiment involved in shelling of Kherson
The partisan movement “ATESH” has identified the location of the Simferopol 8th Artillery Regiment of the Russian Armed Forces, which was involved in the shelling of Kherson.
Russians kill one civilian and wound two others in Donetsk region in 24 hours
Russian troops killed one person and wounded two residents of Donetsk region yesterday, December 19.
War update: 165 clashes on front line, most intense fights in Pokrovsk sector
On December 19, 165 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.
Russian attacks leave eight injured, including two children, in Kherson
In Kherson, eight people were injured, including two children, as a result of Russian aggression over the past day, December 19.
Missile strike in Odesa region: Death toll rises to eight, 27 injured
Eight people have died and 27 were injured as a result of a Russian missile attack on a port infrastructure facility in Odesa district.
Invaders strike Zaporizhzhia region 713 times over past day, 10 wounded
Over the past day, Russian occupiers carried out 713 strikes on 19 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. Ten people were wounded as a result of enemy attacks on Zaporizhzhia city and Zaporizhzhia district.
Russian army loses 1,090 troops, one MLRS over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to December 20, 2025 amount to approximately 1,195,610 personnel, including 1,090 in the past 24 hours.
Drone operators destroy Russian Black Eye EW system, antenna in Pokrovsk sector
Fighters of the Unmanned Systems Battalion of the 35th Separate Marine Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a Black Eye electronic warfare (EW) system and an antenna of the Russian invaders in the Pokrovsk sector.
Zelensky invited to address Polish parliament
Marshal of the Polish Sejm Wlodzimierz Czarzasty has invited President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky to deliver a speech in the Polish parliament.
Melnyk predicts consequences for countries that do not vote to support Ukraine at UN General Assembly
Three Ukrainian resolutions adopted by the General Assembly in December were a success for Ukraine, but the diplomatic situation at the UN platform is becoming more complicated and requires non-standard solutions, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN Аndrii Melnyk believes.
Border guards destroy eight shelters, three Russian invaders
Fighters of the Steel Border brigade destroyed eight shelters and three Russian invaders.
Border guards destroy two Russian MLRS in Lyman sector
Two multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) of the Russian occupiers were destroyed in the Lyman sector by pilots of the border guard unit Phoenix.
Defense Forces destroy Russian ammunition depot in Kupiansk sector
Defense Forces of Ukraine have destroyed a Russian ammunition depot in the Kupiansk sector. Soldiers of the 77th Separate Airmobile Dnipro Brigade of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed an ammunition storage site of the Russian invaders in the Kupiansk direction using drones.
Sugar industry in Vinnytsia region faces raw material shortages – RMA
The situation in the sugar industry of Vinnytsia region remains difficult, with only two sugar plants currently operating due to a shortage of raw materials.
Large-scale drug trafficking scheme foiled in Ukraine: Nearly 160 kg of mephedrone and amphetamine seized
Police have detained members of a criminal group that organized the distribution of mephedrone and amphetamine across Ukraine. As a result of a special operation, law enforcement officers seized nearly 160 kg of narcotic substances.
Russian army destroys or damages 704 religious sites in Ukraine during war
By the end of 2025, 704 religious sites in Ukraine had been destroyed or damaged as a result of Russian aggression, with around 200 completely destroyed.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces reveal Lyman covered in drone “web” amid ongoing fighting
Operators of the drone battalion of Ukraine’s 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade “Steel Lions” have shown the current state of the town of Lyman in Kramatorsk district of Donetsk region.
Donors fund UAH 1M FPV drone delivery to Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence
The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has received FPV drones worth a total of UAH 1 million from donors.
Russian troops pay commanders each month to stay away from front – Atesh
Russian military personnel pay their commanders every month to avoid taking part in combat on the Zaporizhzhia axis.
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DM Shmyhal inspects fortifications and visits air defense command post in Zaporizhzhia direction
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal inspected the construction of fortifications in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Czech Republic to continue ammunition initiative for Ukraine - Czech DM
The new Minister of Defense of the Czech Republic, Jaromír Zuna, considers it necessary to support Ukraine and continue the ammunition initiative. He plans to visit Ukraine in the near future.
Sikorski “awards” Orbán with Order of Lenin after statement on Russian assets
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski “honored” Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's post about blocking a loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets with the Order of Lenin.
Ukraine completes preparations to open all negotiation clusters on EU accession
This week, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved two negotiating positions for Ukraine on its path to European Union membership under Cluster 4, “Green Agenda and Sustainable Connectivity,” and Cluster 5, “Resources, Agriculture, and Cohesion Policy.”
Russians attack Kherson region with artillery and drones throughout day, eight wounded
Russian troops shelled the Kherson region with artillery, including rocket artillery, and attacked with drones throughout the day, injuring eight people.
Enemy attacks four districts of Dnipropetrovsk region during day, damaging gas pipeline and power lines
Russian troops attacked four districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery throughout the day, damaging houses, a gas pipeline, and power lines.
Zelensky, Tusk discuss strengthening Ukrainian combat aviation, joint drone production
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk the strengthening of Ukraine’s combat aviation and defense projects under the SAFE program, including joint drone production.