Defense Forces refute enemy's claims of capturing Novodanylivka in Zaporizhzhia region
Information about the alleged capture of Novodanylivka in the Zaporizhzhia region by Russian forces does not correspond to reality.
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National security advisers from Ukraine, US, European countries discuss further steps of peace plan
A videoconference in the format of national security advisers, with the participation of Ukraine, the United States, and European partners, was held to discuss further steps in working on the peace plan.
Russia attacks three districts of Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian forces attacked with FPV drones and shelled the Nikopol, Synelnykove, and Kryvyi Rih districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery, damaging an enterprise, an educational institution, and residential buildings.
AFU General Staff confirms strike on major Russian oil refinery in Yaroslavl
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has confirmed a strike on the Yaroslavl oil refinery Slavneft-YANOS in Russia, as well as several targets on temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine.
Commander Shapovalov: three priorities for strengthening Ukraine’s Ground Forces
The Ukrainian Ground Forces need to strengthen three key areas: personnel recruitment, training, and technology.
Zelensky: work on ending war, securing guarantees for Ukraine ongoing on three fronts
President Volodymyr Zelensky received reports from Head of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov, noting that efforts to end the war and define security guarantees for Ukraine are progressing in three directions.
Ukraine, U.S. set up joint task force to draft rapid economic action plan
Ukraine and the United States have established a joint working group to develop a rapid economic action plan as part of the process to ensure a sustainable and fair peace for Ukraine.
Russian strike hits Odesa ports: injuries, damage reported
The Russian military launched a strike with Shahed drones and ballistic missiles on two ports in Odesa region, injuring one person and damaging port infrastructure.
Rushing into elections could undermine their legitimacy, play into Russia’s hands, MP says
A 60-90 day timeframe for preparing elections in Ukraine is unrealistic because it would cast doubt on their legitimacy. Premature elections could push Ukraine into a political crisis – something Russia is counting on.
Ukrainian Marines capture several groups of Russian troops near approaches to Myrnohrad
Ukrainian Navy Marines from the 38th Separate Marine Brigade named after Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi captured several groups of Russian soldiers during an attempted breakthrough toward Myrnohrad in Donetsk region.
Attacks on military recruitment staff undermine Ukraine’s defense, Ground Forces Commander says
Assaulting a Territorial Recruitment Center (TRC) employee is an attack on a servicemember fulfilling their duties in the rear, and such actions undermine the country’s defense capability and constitute a crime.
Zelensky briefed on defense of Kupiansk, ongoing clearing operations
President Volodymyr Zelensky, during a visit to Kharkiv region, received reports on the situation in the part of Kupiansk where Ukrainian forces are currently conducting clearing operations against remaining Russian troops.
Next UDCG meeting set for December 16
The next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (the “Ramstein” format) will take place online on December 16.
Commander of Ukraine’s Ground Forces: Six-month-old tactics no longer work on battlefield
There are areas on the battlefield where Ukraine’s Defense Forces have managed to shift the situation precisely by introducing new approaches and technologies. Today, there is no room left for solutions that were still relevant just six months ago.
AFU: Russians in south begin using column breakthrough tactics
Russian troops in the south have begun to use tactics involving breakthroughs by columns of armored vehicles with large numbers of infantry attempting to gain a foothold in populated areas, which makes it significantly more difficult to dislodge them.
Zelensky visits 14th Mechanized Brigade command post in Kupiansk
President Volodymyr Zelensky, together with Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, visited the forward command post of the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Roman the Great in Kupiansk.
Civilian ship on fire after Russian strike in Odesa
In Odesa, a container ship caught fire in the evening of December 12 as a result of a Russian attack.
Spox Voloshyn: enemy resumes assaults near Antonivsky Bridge, attempts landing on Bilohrudy Island
Russian troops are attempting to land on Bilohrudy Island, have resumed assaults near Antonivsky Bridge, and continue to shell Kherson and surrounding areas, but Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding most of the islands at the mouth of the Dnipro River.
War update: 93 clashes on front line, most on Pokrovsk, Lyman directions
Since the beginning of the day, 93 combat engagements have been recorded on the front, with the enemy exerting the greatest pressure in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions.
Journalists identify names of more than 155,000 Russian soldiers killed in war against Ukraine
Journalists have identified the names of 155,368 Russian soldiers who have been killed since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. One-third of them were volunteers.
Enemy intensifies infiltration attempts in Huliaypole - military reports
In Huliaypole, Russian troops have intensified their attempts to infiltrate the eastern parts of the city, entering residential buildings and supporting their assaults with powerful airstrikes in the Huliaypole and Orikhiv directions.
Zelensky awards state honors to 392 service members, 193 posthumously
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded state honors to 392 service members, 193 of whom were honored posthumously.
Russian forces increase assault operations, airstrikes on southern axes – military spox
The number of combat engagements on southern fronts has risen by 17–20% in December, and Russian forces have intensified assault actions and airstrikes, striking Huliaipole daily.
Photos of captured Ukrainian journalists displayed at “Imprisoned Freedom” exhibition in Paris
The Concord Theater in Paris hosted an exhibition entitled “Imprisoned Freedom,” which featured 26 portraits of Ukrainian journalists who were illegally detained and imprisoned by the Russian Federation.
Russia's Central Bank sues Euroclear over frozen assets
The Central Bank of the Russian Federation has announced that it has filed a lawsuit against the Belgian clearing and settlement institution Euroclear over frozen Russian assets.
Defense forces clear Yuvileiny microdistrict in Kupiansk of Russian forces
Soldiers of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment “Skelia” of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, together with adjacent units, cleared the Yuvileiny residential area in Kupiansk of Russian troops.
Stefanchuk meets with Pope at Vatican
The Chairperson of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk had an audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, during which they discussed strengthening international efforts to return Ukrainian children, prisoners of war, and civilian hostages.
Japan applies to join SAFE
Japan has submitted an official application to participate in SAFE (Security Action for Europe), following earlier applications by Turkey and South Korea.
Zelensky visits Kupiansk
While visiting Kupiansk, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that it is extremely important to achieve results on the front lines today so that Ukraine can achieve results in diplomacy.