No Russian missile carriers spotted in Sea of Azov, Black Sea
As of 08:00 a.m., December 16, 2023, one Russian warship was remaining on combat duty in the Black Sea.
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Kherson region comes under enemy fire 83 times, four injured
On December 15, 2023, Russian troops attacked the Kherson region 83 times, having fired 483 projectiles.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to about 344,820
Russia has already lost about 344,820 troops in Ukraine (+930 over the past day).
Thirty Russian combat drones destroyed over Ukraine
On the night of December 16, 2023, Russian occupiers again attacked Ukraine’s territory, having used 31 Shahed-136/131 loitering munitions.
War update: Ukrainian forces hold enemy back near Donetsk region’s Marinka
In the Marinka direction, Ukraine’s Defense Forces are holding Russian invaders back near the Donetsk region’s Krasnohorivka, Marinka and Novomykhailivka. Here, the Ukrainian military repelled 13 enemy attacks.
Ukraine’s air defense units destroy all enemy targets attacking capital last night
On the night of December 16, 2023, Russian combat drones were attacking the city of Kyiv in waves from different directions, and Ukraine’s air defense units destroyed them all.
Return of deported Ukrainian children is PACE’s priority – Vice-President
On December 15, 2023, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) started hearings on the situation with the Ukrainian children remaining in EU Member States, as well as the deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children by Russia.
Kremlin returns to its old rhetoric on Ukraine: ISW comments on Putin's statements
Russian President Vladimir Putin demonstrated notable confidence in publicly discussing Russia's war against Ukraine at a press conference and the Direct Line forum, but failed to clearly define the ultimate goal of the full-scale invasion he has launched.
Pope mentions children killed in Ukraine, Gaza and Yemen
Pope Francis, meeting with the youngest members of the 'Catholic Action' religious movement on Friday, December 15, mentioned the children who died because of wars in the world, including in Ukraine.
Ukrainian farmers harvest over 78M t of grains, oilseeds
As of December 14, Ukrainian farmers harvested 78.3 million tons of new crops, including 57.6 million tons of grain and 20.7 million tons of oilseeds.
Ukraine terminates agreement with Belarus on investment protection
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a draft law to terminate the Ukrainian-Belarusian intergovernmental agreement on the promotion and mutual protection of investments.
Russian subversive groups tried to enter Ukraine seven times in past two weeks - Nayev
In the past two weeks, seven attempts by enemy subversive and reconnaissance groups to cross the border into Ukraine were recorded.
15 December 2023
Ukraine’s Air Force warns of enemy drones approaching Kyiv, Cherkasy regions
Air raid sirens have triggered in the Kyiv and Cherkasy regions, as several groups of Russian combat drones are approaching there.
Ukraine at UN: Russian PMCs dangerous to entire world
Different Russian private military formations, which are used by the Kremlin in the temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine, pose a threat to the entire world.
Russians attack Sumy region with artillery, unguided missiles
On December 15, 2023, Russian troops launched 11 attacks on the Sumy region, namely with artillery, unguided air-to-surface missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles and mortars.
War update: 82 military clashes occur on front
Eighty-two combat engagements have occurred on the front between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops in the past 24 hours. Ukrainian defenders repelled enemy attacks in the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Shakhtarske, Marinka and Zaporizhzhia directions.
Ukraine elected as Vice-Chair of UNESCO Committee for Protection of Cultural Property
For the first time, Ukraine has been elected as Vice-Chair of the UNESCO Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict.
Talks with EU on Ukraine's readiness to begin next week – Stefanishyna
Next week, negotiations with Ukraine will begin to scan its state system and readiness for the European Union. The work is scheduled for the next three months.
Defense Ministry interested in direct contracts with UK arms manufacturers - Umerov
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense is interested in direct agreements with UK arms manufacturers and is ready to sign long-term contracts.
Two civilians injured as Russians shell Nikopol with heavy artillery
Russian forces shelled Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, four times today, injuring an elderly woman and her 16-year-old granddaughter.
EU leaders agreed on need for financial support for Ukraine - von der Leyen
Leaders of the European Union Member States reached a broad agreement on the need for financial support for Ukraine, so such assistance, despite Hungary's objections, will remain a priority of the EU main financial document.
Brink calls on U.S. Congress to pass supplemental support for Ukraine as soon as possible
U.S. Ambassador Bridget Brink has emphasized the importance of allocating an additional aid package for Ukraine, which will help Ukraine secure the gains it made in the war against Russia.
Russians injured 1,158 Ukrainian children
Since February 24, 2022, Russians have injured 1,158 children in Ukraine.
Missile intercepted over Kropyvnytskyi district
An enemy missile was shot down in Kropyvnytskyi district, Kirovohrad region, during an air raid alert.
Explosive detonates in teenager's hands in Kharkiv region
An explosive device detonated in the hands of a teenager in the Kharkiv region, and the boy was hospitalized.
Zelensky announces active weeks for Ukraine in foreign policy
President Volodymyr Zelensky assured that work with Western partners to support Ukraine will continue and announced active weeks ahead for Ukraine in foreign policy.
HQCJ launches open competition to fill over 500 vacant positions of appellate judges
On December 15, 2023, the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine (HQCJ) launched an unprecedented open competition to fill more than 500 vacant positions of appellate judges.
South Korea hands over 10 demining vehicles to Ukrainian rescuers
The Government of the Republic of Korea has handed over 10 demining vehicles to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine as humanitarian aid.
EBRD to provide €150M to Ukraine to support energy security - Shmyhal
Ukraine and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development have signed an agreement to provide EUR 150 million to support Ukrenergo through the heating season.