Northern part of Pokrovsk under control of Ukrainian forces – military
The northern part of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region remains under the control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
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Russian attack leaves over one million consumers without power – Ukrenergo
More than one million consumers have been left without electricity as a result of an overnight Russian attack, and repair work has already begun.
Babis says he opposes financing Ukraine with Czech funds
Newly appointed Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has said he is not ready to finance Ukraine at the expense of Czech citizens.
Finnish President cancels trip to U.S. because of “critical” situation in Ukraine
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has canceled his plans to visit the United States on Monday and Tuesday and will instead travel to Germany, where he will participate in discussions on Ukraine.
Russia plans to modernize and increase serial production of Oreshnik missiles – FISU Head
Russia plans to increase the serial production of the Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile and is considering options for its modernization to enhance the destructive potential of its warhead.
Air Defense Forces destroy 417 Russian drones, four Iskander-K missiles, and nine Kalibr missiles
Air Defense Forces destroyed 417 Russian drones, four Iskander-K cruise missiles, and nine Kalibr missiles.
Russian forces are blocked in north of Kupiansk – Tregubov
Russian units operating in the Kharkiv region, in the north part of Kupiansk and its outskirts, are blocked and cannot receive reinforcements or full logistical support.
Enemies launch more than 450 drones and 30 missiles at Ukraine during massive attack — Zelensky
On the night of December 13, the Russians launched more than 450 combat drones and 30 missiles of various types at Ukraine, damaging more than ten civilian objects.
Russia launches combined strikes on five regions of Ukraine, damaging energy and port infrastructure
On December 13, Russian invaders carried out combined drone and missile strikes on five regions of Ukraine.
Two districts of Mykolaiv region are without power, three people injured due to Russian strikes
In the Mykolaiv region, settlements in the Bashtanka and Mykolaiv districts were left without power overnight, and there are casualties in Mykolaiv.
Russia deploys Oreshnik missile in Belarus with Europe in its sights — FISU Head
Russia is deploying the Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile in Belarus, with Europe as its intended target.
Water and heat supply disruptions reported in Odesa after Russian attack
As a result of a large-scale combined Russian attack on Odesa region, energy infrastructure facilities were damaged, causing disruptions to water and heat supply.
Nine civilians injured in Russian shelling of Kharkiv region
Nine people were injured in enemy strikes on the Kharkiv region in 24 hours.
Russians redeploy additional reserves to Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration — Syrskyi
Russian forces are redeploying additional reserves to the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration.
In Kirovohrad region, 19 settlements are left without electricity after Russian shelling
As a result of Russian rocket and drone shelling, 19 settlements in the Kirovohrad region were left without electricity.
Intelligence reveals footage of combat operations in Pokrovsk sector
The Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has released footage of special forces storming and clearing sections of the front line in the Pokrovsk sector.
Energy facilities damaged and casualties reported in Odesa region due to massive Russian attack
Four people were injured in the Odesa region as a result of a massive Russian strike on critical and civilian infrastructure.
War update: 178 clashes on frontline
Over the past day, December 12, 178 combat engagements between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded on the frontline.
Russians kill three civilians in Donetsk region, seven more wounded
Russians killed three residents of the Donetsk region in 24 hours, and seven more people in the region were wounded.
Part of Kherson region is without power due to Russian shelling
Russian attacks have left part of the Kherson region without power, including the city of Kherson.
Seven civilians wounded in Russian strikes on Kherson region over past day
Seven civilians were injured in Russia's attacks on Ukraine's southern Kherson region over the past day.
Turkey urges Ukraine, Russia to agree on halting attacks on energy and port infrastructure
Turkey has expressed concern over an attack on a vessel owned by a Turkish company while it was in the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk and has emphasized the need to reach agreements to prevent escalation in the Black Sea, including a halt to attacks on energy and port infrastructure.
G7 ready to help strengthen Ukraine's energy sector
The G7+ Ukraine Energy Coordination Group has expressed its readiness to help strengthen the protection of Ukraine's energy sector against aerial and missile attacks.
Russia loses 1,300 soldiers in Ukraine war over past 24 hours
Russia suffered approximately 1,187,780 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and December 13, 2025, with 1,300 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
MoD buys over 600,000 items of adaptive clothing for wounded soldiers
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has purchased and organized the delivery of more than 600,000 items of adaptive clothing to military medical facilities in 2025 as part of the "Wounded Soldier's Kit" project.
Drone operators destroy Russian shelters, anti-aircraft gun on southern axis
Drone operators from Ukraine's State Border Guard Service destroyed a shelter and a ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft gun belonging to Russian invaders on the southern front.
Witkoff, Kushner to travel to Berlin for talks on Ukraine – media
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in Berlin this weekend.
Trump on peace deal for Ukraine: Many people want this
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that a peace deal for Ukraine being advanced by the United States could work and that, in his opinion, many people want to see it work.
Over 83% of sunflower harvest completed in Donetsk region
In the Donetsk region, sunflower has been harvested from 58,000 hectares, or 83.3 percent of the planned area, while corn has been collected from 5,300 hectares, or 42.7 percent of the forecast.