Occupiers force Luhansk region’s hospitals to serve needs of Russian military
Russian occupiers are planning to force all hospitals in the Luhansk region to serve the needs of the injured military.
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17 December 2022
War update: Russians fired 98 missiles at Ukraine’s territory on Dec 16
On December 16, 2022, Russia launched another massive missile attack on Ukraine’s civil and energy infrastructure, having fired 98 missiles and opened fire with multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) over 65 times.
Explosions rock occupied Crimea, Russia’s Belgorod and Kursk
On the night of December 17, 2022, explosions occurred not only in the temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine but also some Russian territories.
16 December 2022
Russians shell five communities of Sumy region Friday
Russian troops launched 79 mines, projectiles, and other munitions on the territories of Sumy region bordering Russia.
Critical situation in Dnipro following Russian strikes on energy system - mayor
Following the latest Russian terrorist attack on energy infrastructure facilities in Dnipropetrovsk region, the level of power supply is critically low in the area.
Huge line of Russia-bound trucks carrying stolen Ukrainian grain seen in Donetsk region
In the occupied part of Donetsk region, near Novoazovsk, trucks carrying Ukrainian grain to Russia have stretched into a 15-km line.
Another 10 children casualties in Ukraine this week as Russia continues its war
In Ukraine, a total of 10 children were affected over the past week as a result of Russia's combat actions. Six of these children died.
Klitschko: Third of Kyiv residents have heating, water, 40% of homes have electricity following latest Russian strike
A third of the capital's residents have heating and water, while municipal services are working to restore supplies to all Kyiv residents by morning.
Russia has enough missiles for several more massive strikes, while we have enough trust in ourselves - Zelensky
Russia still has enough missiles for several massive strikes, while Ukrainians have enough determination and self-belief to return what’s ours, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said in a video address to the nation on Friday.
Russian troops strengthen defense lines in Kherson region and Crimea
The Russian Federation is strengthening the defense and protection of facilities of water supply to the temporarily occupied Crimea.
US pledges to send Ukraine new air defense capabilities
The Biden administration condemned Russia’s latest missile attack on Ukraine, targeting mainly civilian infrastructure, and announced another security aid package.
Shmyhal: Ukraine regards today’s Russian attack as another attempt of genocide
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal regards Russia's morning missile attack as yet another attempt to commit genocide against the Ukrainian people.
Number of injured in missile strike on Kryvyi Rih rises to 13
The number of people injured in the Russian missile attack on Kryvyi Rih has risen to 13. Two people were killed.
Bulgaria approves arms supply to Ukraine
On December 16, the Parliament of Bulgaria approved the second and final reading of an agreement between Bulgaria and Ukraine on the supply of arms, equipment and ammunition to Ukraine.
Russian forces kill 14 civilians, injure 30 more in Ukraine over past day
The Russian troops killed 14 civilians and injured 30 more in Ukraine on December 15.
Missile attack on Kryvyi Rih: Number of those injured grows to eight
At least two people were killed and eight more were injured when a Russian missile hit a residential building in Kryvyi Rih.
Kyiv subway suspends transport services until the end of the day
Due to emergency power outages, the Kyiv subway has suspended transport services until the end of the day.
Russian troops fired 21 missiles at Zaporizhzhia city and district
On the morning of December 16, Russian troops fired 21 missiles at the city of Zaporizhzhia and the Zaporizhzhia district.
Air defense forces shoot down 60 of 76 Russian missiles – Zaluzhnyi
On Friday, December 16, Ukraine’s air defense forces shot down 60 of 76 missiles launched by Russia across Ukraine.
Russia to use Iskanders selectively, set to launch more Iranian-made missiles - General Zabrodskyi
The Russian Federation will use Iskander-type missiles in Ukraine more selectively due to their limited stocks, instead switching to Iranian-made Fateh-110 missiles and their improved variant, Zolfaghar.
Russia may use freshly-mobilized soldiers for new offensive on Ukraine - intel
Due to the full mobilization ongoing in the Russian Federation, Ukraine must be ready for any actions by the aggressor power.
Of nearly 40 Russian missiles launched at Kyiv, 37 downed
On Friday, December 16, nearly 40 missiles were detected in the airspace over Kyiv, of which 37 were shot down by air defense forces.
For each missile or drone launched by Russia, Ukraine must receive armored vehicles - Kuleba
For each Russian missile or drone aimed at Ukraine and Ukrainians, a howitzer, tank, and armored vehicle must be delivered to Ukraine.
Pentagon speeding up arms contracts to replenish U.S., Ukraine arsenals
The U.S. Department of Defense is looking for ways to speed up the procedure for concluding contracts for arms supplies for its own and Ukrainian stocks.
Power outages in Moldova amid Russian missile strikes at Ukraine
The state-run Moldelectrica on Thursday, December 16, reported interruptions in the power system due to Russian missile attacks on the Ukrainian infrastructure.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to 97,270
From February 24 to December 16, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 97,270 Russian soldiers, including 680 invaders over the past day.
Police show wreckage of missile shot down in Kyiv region
Andriy Nebytov, Chief of the Kyiv Region Department of National Police, showed the wreckage of a missile that was shot down in Kyiv region.
Russia has already fired more than 60 missiles at Ukraine – Air Force spox
During the ongoing massive attack on Ukraine, Russia has already fired more than 60 missiles.
2 civilians killed, 5 injured in Russian missile attack on Kryvyi Rih
Two people were killed as a Russian missile hit a residential building in Kryvyi Rih.
Russians have already killed 449 children in Ukraine
A total of 449 children have been killed and 859 more have been injured as a result of the aggression of the Russian Federation in Ukraine.