Armed Forces of Ukraine repel Russian attacks near 10 settlements in Donbas
Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled enemy attacks near 10 settlements in Luhansk and Donetsk regions.
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20 December 2022
White House: US monitoring deployment of Russian forces in Belarus
The United States closely monitors the interaction between Moscow and Minsk in the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine, including the deployment of Russian forces in Belarusian territory.
Invaders in Melitopol repeating scenario of retreat from Kherson – Humeniuk
In the temporarily captured Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia region, the Russian invaders repeat the scenario of retreat from the right bank of Kherson region.
19 December 2022
Finland preparing new defense aid package for Ukraine
Finland is set to send another military assistance package for Ukraine.
Over 200 bodies yet to be identified in liberated areas of Kharkiv region - police
In Kharkiv region, more than 200 bodies, discovered in the liberated territories, are yet to be identified.
Widely respected CinC backs bill to toughen punishment for soldiers amid public debate
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, has publicly appealed to President Volodymyr Zelensky to sign into law the bill on strengthening criminal responsibility of military personnel.
Bulgaria’s defense chief arrives in Ukraine
Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov is in Ukraine to discuss further defense cooperation between the two countries.
Putin demands that Belarus join war, while Lukashenko keeps wiggling - Danilov
During today's visit to Minsk, the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, pressured the self-proclaimed President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, to deploy Belarusian troops in Ukraine. However, Lukashenko isn’t willing to take the step.
Head of Moldova intelligence says risk of Russian invasion next year seen as “high”
Russia may invade Molvoda in early 2023, while the decision will rest on whether Russia seals gains in Ukraine.
War update: Ukrainian air forces launch 17 strikes on enemy positions
Ukrainian air forces have launched 17 strikes on enemy positions over the past day, including five strikes on air defense missile system positions.
Berlin closely following Putin's visit to Minsk
Germany will follow the results of Vladimir Putin's visit to Minsk for a meeting with Alexander Lukashenko and how this may affect Belarus' role in the war.
Putin postponed date for full-scale invasion of Ukraine three times - intelligence
Putin postponed the beginning of an all-out invasion of Ukraine three times, with the attack last postponed in mid-February.
Ukrainian border guards get two airport fire trucks from German Interior Ministry
Two aviation squadrons of the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service have received Rosenbauer Panther airport fire trucks from the Federal Agency for Technical Relief of the German Interior Ministry.
Zelensky calls on intl partners to increase arms supplies to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on international partners to increase the supply of defensive weapons to Ukraine, including air defense systems, tanks, artillery and shells.
Russia last night attacked Ukraine with Shahed drones from new Iran batch - Zelensky
On the night of December 18-19, Russia attacked Ukraine with 34 Shahed kamikaze drones from a new Iran batch of 250 UAVs.
Kamikaze drone spotted flying over South Ukraine NPP — Energoatom
On the night of December 19, a Shahed kamikaze drone was spotted flying over the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant.
Three people injured in Russian drone attack on Kyiv region
At least nine buildings were damaged and three people were injured in a Russian drone attack on Kyiv region.
Man killed in morning attack on Kherson
In Kherson, a man was killed during a Russian attack this morning, December 19. Yesterday, December 18, a local resident was killed in the shelling of a settlement in Beryslav district.
Russians shell frontline areas from Vuhledar to Lyman in Donetsk region. Casualties reported
In Donetsk region, the Russian invaders fired at various areas of the front from Vuhledar to Lyman during the night. Casualties were reported.
Air defense forces down 18 out of 23 enemy drones in Kyiv
Twenty-three unmanned aerial vehicles were spotted in the capital during the air alert this morning. Eighteen drones were destroyed.
Three civilians killed, 11 injured in past day
In Ukraine, three civilians were killed and 11 more people were injured due to the armed aggression of the Russian Federation over the past day, December 18.
Russians boosting effort to catch own deserters in Luhansk region
In the occupied part of eastern Ukraine’s Luhansk region, the Russian invaders are setting up multiple roadblocks across motorways to catch deserters trying to make their way out of the warzone.
Putin intimidated by Chechnya’s Kadyrov, while Ichkeria soon to become free country - Danilov
Chechnya remains part of the Russian Federation for only as long as President Vladimir Putin is alive. As soon as Putin is gone, it will become a free country, known as Ichkeria.
Russia plotting terrorist attacks on NATO soil to undermine military aid to Ukraine - intel
Russian special services are aiming to hand over some units of Western-made weapons, captured in combat in Ukraine, to extremist organizations on the territory of NATO allies for the latter to carry out terrorist attacks – all to undermine Western defense assistance to Ukraine.
Russians mortar Sumy region
Russian troops have once again shelled Sumy region, employing mortars.
Russia has enough missiles in stock for another three to four massive strikes - Danilov
Russia’s current missile stock could allow the aggressor to launch three to four barrages at Ukraine before their reserves are exhausted.
Russian death toll in Ukraine up to 98,800
From February 24 to December 19, the Ukrainian Defense Forces eliminated nearly 98,800 Russian soldiers, including 520 in the past day alone.
Russian drone strikes damage critical infrastructure in Kyiv
Russian forces damages critical infrastructure in Kyiv during a kamikaze drone attack last night.
Enemy attacks Dnipropetrovsk region with drones, heavy artillery, Grad systems
Russian forces last night attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region with kamikaze drones, heavy artillery and Grad multiple launch rocket systems.
Air defense forces shoot down ten kamikaze drones in southern Ukraine
Ukrainian air defense forces shot down ten Shahed-136 kamikaze drones in the southern direction last night.