Repatriation efforts bring 1,003 fallen Ukrainian soldiers back home
Ukraine has received the bodies of 1,003 fallen Ukrainian soldiers.
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Ukrainian forces repel Russian mechanized assault in Dnipropetrovsk region
Soldiers of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade named after Kish Otaman Ivan Sirko repelled a Russian mechanized assault in Dnipropetrovsk Region, destroying five enemy vehicles and eliminating 35 invaders.
Zelensky in Warsaw for first meeting with Nawrocki
President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw, where he was welcomed by his Polish counterpart, Karol Nawrocki.
Russian attacks leave consumers without power in five regions, Ukrenergo repots
As of the morning of December 19, consumers in five regions of Ukraine were left without electricity as a result of Russian attacks.
Russians strike central Kherson, damaging residential buildings, critical infrastructure
Russian forces shelled central Kherson with artillery on Friday morning, damaging residential buildings and critical infrastructure.
U.S. Treasury lifts restrictions on some companies supplying sanctioned goods to Russia
The United States government has lifted restrictive measures against seven companies and two legal entities linked to Russia.
Russian strikes hit 12 settlements across Kharkiv region, leaving one killed, seven injured
Over the past day, 12 settlements in Ukraine’s Kharkiv Region came under Russian attack. One person was killed and seven others were injured.
Drones attack TogliattiAzot Plant, Oryol Thermal Power Plant in Russia – media
On the night of Friday, December 19, a group of drones attacked a number of sites on Russian territory, including the chemical company TogliattiAzot in Russia’s Samara region.
War update: over 190 clashes on frontline, 50 assaults repelled in Pokrovsk sector
On December 18, a total of 193 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontline.
Ukrainian air defenses neutralize 108 out of 160 Russian drones
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 108 out of 160 Russian drones between the evening of December 18 and the morning of December 19.
Zelensky on European Council decision: Ukraine has received financial security guarantee for coming years
It is important that Russian assets remain immobilized and that Ukraine has received a financial security guarantee for the coming years.
Two killed, 12 wounded in Russian attacks in Kherson region over past day
In the Kherson region, two people were killed and 12 others wounded over the past day as a result of Russian attacks.
Russia loses 1,220 soldiers in Ukraine war over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,194,520 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and December 19, 2025, with 1,220 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
First ladies and gentlemen from Europe, Latin America discuss plans for 2026
First ladies and gentlemen from Europe and Latin America held an online meeting to review the results of 2025 and discuss plans for the coming year.
Ukraine will only repay EUR 90B loan once Russia pays reparations – Costa
Ukraine will repay the loan provided by the European Union using frozen Russian assets only after the Russian Federation pays reparations.
Trump signs into law defense budget act providing $400M for Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which includes $400 million in assistance for Ukraine.
Trump urges Ukraine to 'move quickly' for peace, warns Russians may 'change their mind'
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that negotiations to end the war are "getting close to something" and that Ukraine should hurry so that the Russians do not "change their mind."
EU approves EUR 90B in aid for Ukraine – Costa
EU leaders have decided to provide Ukraine with EUR 90 billion in support for 2026-2027, European Council President Antonio Costa has said.
Two Colombian mercenaries fighting for Russia captured in Pokrovsk
In Pokrovsk, soldiers of the 425th Skelia Assault Regiment of the Ukrainian Ground Forces captured two Colombian nationals who were fighting alongside Russia.
Another 20 Belarusian political prisoners released by Lukashenko arrive in Lithuania
On Thursday, another 20 Belarusian political prisoners arrived in Lithuania after being released earlier by Aleksandr Lukashenko as part of an agreement with the United States.
Moldova joins US sanctions against Rosneft, Lukoil
Moldova has joined U.S. sanctions targeting Rosneft and Lukoil.
Assault troops capture two Colombian mercenaries fighting for Russia in Pokrovsk
In Pokrovsk, soldiers of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment “Skelia” of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine captured two Colombian nationals who were fighting on Russia’s side.
Government redistributes UAH 142.3M for reconstruction in Chernihiv and Sumy regions
The Cabinet of Ministers has reallocated UAH 142.3 million from the Fund for Elimination of the Consequences of Armed Aggression to support reconstruction projects in the Chernihiv and Sumy regions.
Small vegetable storage facilities will not solve Ukraine’s harvest preservation problem – MP
Member of Parliament and member of the Parliamentary Committee on Agrarian and Land Policy Dmytro Solomchuk told Ukrinform that the issue of crop storage cannot be resolved by building small vegetable storage facilities.
Over 1,200 war-affected Ukrainians treated abroad under Medevac Ukraine program in 2025
In 2025, a total of 1,230 Ukrainians affected by the war received free treatment and rehabilitation abroad under the Medevac Ukraine program.
18 December 2025
UNGA adopts resolution on human rights violations in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories
The UN General Assembly has adopted an updated resolution titled “The Situation of Human Rights in the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine, including the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the City of Sevastopol.”
War update: 183 clashes on frontline, over 100 invaders eliminated in Pokrovsk sector
On December 18, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 183 clashes with Russian troops, with the fiercest fighting raging in the Pokrovsk sector, where 46 attacks occurred.
Russian forces launch drone attack on Odesa, cause civilian damage
Russian troops attacked Odesa with drones in the evening of December 18, damaging civilian infrastructure and residential buildings.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian S-400 launcher
Soldiers of the 15th Separate Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade Black Forest detected and destroyed a launcher of Russia’s S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile system along with its ammunition.