Approximately 200 Russian soldiers blocked in Kupiansk, city's liberation proceeds cautiously — Defense Forces
The liberation of Kupiansk is proceeding cautiously to prevent civilian casualties and minimize military losses.
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Russian forces fired on Chernihiv region more than 60 times in 24 hours
Over the past day, Russian troops fired 61 times on populated areas in the Chernihiv region, with 96 explosions recorded.
Russians launch second strike on enterprise in Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring employee and rescuer
Russian troops launched a second attack while firefighters were extinguishing a fire at a factory in the Synelnykivskyi district of Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring a rescuer and a factory worker.
Russia reports drone attacks on Moscow and eight regions, hits thermal power plant in Belgorod
Russia reports drone attacks on Moscow and at least eight other regions, with Belgorod claiming that a thermal power plant has been hit.
Russia adapts Soviet R-60 missile for Geranium to destroy Ukrainian helicopters and aircraft
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has released details of a new modification of the Russian UAV “Geranium-2,” equipped with an R-60 air-to-surface missile.
Air defense forces destroy 133 of 153 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine since yesterday evening
Air defense forces destroyed 133 of the 153 drones used by Russian invaders to attack Ukraine since Sunday evening.
Enemy attacks 11 settlements in Kharkiv region in past day
In the Kharkiv region, 11 settlements were under Russian attack yesterday, December 14.
Russian army injures five people in Dnipropetrovsk region over past day
Russian forces attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region with Grad multiple rocket launchers and drones, injuring five people.
War update: 158 clashes on frontline over past day
On the front lines yesterday, December 14, 158 combat engagements of the Ukrainian Defense Forces with Russian invaders were recorded.
Russian attacks injure six civilians in Kherson region
Over the past day, six people were injured in the Kherson region as a result of Russian aggression.
Russians carry out 850 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region, 14 people injured
Over the past day, Russian forces carried out 850 strikes on 23 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Russia loses another 980 troops, two air defense systems over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to December 15, 2025 amount to approximately 1,189,470 personnel, including 980 in the past 24 hours.
Russia uses pseudo-history to pressure neighboring countries — CСD
Russia continues a large-scale campaign to falsify historical memory and use pseudo-history as an instrument of pressure on its neighbors.
Father and son identified to be behind deadly shooting in Sydney
The shooting during a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday at a beach in Sydney, which resulted in deaths, was carried out by a father and his son.
Food Train operates in Odesa, Kherson regions, providing people with hot meals
In the Odesa and Kherson regions, the Food Train is serving hot meals to people who were left without electricity and heating due to a Russian attack.
Court releases Skorokhod after bail of more than UAH 3M was posted
Bail in the amount of UAH 3,28 million was posted for MP Skorokhod, and she was released wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet.
Russia actively recruits mercenaries in Iran — CСD
In a number of Iranian cities, leaflets have appeared en masse offering to join the Russian army for a $20,000 signing bonus and about $2,000 per month.
Witkoff sees significant progress in talks between Ukraine, U.S.
Witkoff stated that there had been "a lot of progress" in negotiations between Ukraine and the United States, which lasted more than five hours.
Drone debris found near Ukraine border in Poland
In Poland’s Lublin Voivodeship, near the border with Ukraine, a man discovered debris believed to be from a UAV in a forest.
Russian drone kills cyclist in Sumy region
A resident of the Velyka Pysarivka community in the Sumy region was attacked by a Russian drone while riding a bicycle. As a result of the enemy strike, the 62-year-old man was killed on the spot.
Pope: Plan for Ukraine visit ready but difficult to implement
The Vatican has prepared a plan for a visit by Pope Leo XIV to Ukraine, but it is currently difficult to carry out due to security concerns.
Russian servicemen returning from front kill or injure more than thousand people – intelligence
In Russia, the return of military personnel from the front has turned into a serious internal threat: “veterans” of the war against Ukraine have already killed or injured more than a thousand people.
Russian occupiers damage centralized water supply system in Kherson
Russian occupiers have once again shelled critical infrastructure in Kherson, damaging the centralized water supply system.
Partisans reconnoiter key Black Sea fleet logistics hub in Sevastopol
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement have carried out detailed reconnaissance of the 758th Logistics Support Center (military unit No. 63876) of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol.
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Russian attempted quad bike breakthrough thwarted by Ukrainian forces in Donetsk region
Ukrainian warriors repelled an attempt by Russian invaders to break through on motorcycles and quad bikes toward the village of Hryshyne in Donetsk region.
War update: 148 clashes on frontline, Russia’s main efforts focused on Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka sectors
There were 148 combat engagements on the frontline, nearly half of them in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors.
Finland convening summit of EU Eastern Flank countries
A group of EU countries located closest to Russia’s borders plans to begin work next week on concrete measures to strengthen defense capabilities, as Moscow poses too great a threat.
Zelensky’s meeting with Witkoff and Kushner over in Berlin
The meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, as well as the Ukrainian and U.S. delegations, lasted more than five hours.
Drones attack Moscow region, explosions reported
Explosions have been heard in the town of Kashira in Russia’s Moscow region, with reports indicating air defense activity amid a drone attack.