Russian shelling damages Naftogaz facility in Kharkiv region
Russian forces hit an oil and gas infrastructure facility of the Naftogaz Group in the Kharkiv region in the early hours of December 20.
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20 December 2022
Russians kill five civilians in Ukraine on Dec 19
The Russian army killed five civilians and wounded eight others in Ukraine on Monday, December 19.
Ukraine to get more than 10,000 Starlink antennas - Fedorov
Ukraine has reached a deal with Elon Musk's Space Exploration Technologies Corp. to receive more than 10,000 Starlink antennas to help counter Russian air attacks.
Ochakiv community’s water area struck with artillery five times in Mykolaiv region
On December 19, 2022, Russian invaders shelled the water area of the Mykolaiv region’s Ochakiv community five times. Additionally, the enemy struck the Kutsurub community twice.
Russians launch missile strikes on Kharkiv region, industrial object on fire
Last night Russian troops launched missile strikes on the Kharkiv region’s Izium district. As a result, an industrial object caught fire.
At least 20 enemy projectiles fired at Nikopol district last night
Last night Russian troops again opened fire on the Dnipropetrovsk region’s Nikopol district.
Russian aircraft training in air space of Belarus to clarify targets in Ukraine – Commander of Joint Forces
Russia’s guidance aircraft and interceptors carrying Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missiles are training in the air space of Belarus to clarify targets within the territory of Ukraine.
Ukraine Army eliminates about 99,230 enemy troops
Russia has already lost about 99,230 enemy troops in Ukraine (+430 over the past day).
Three civilians killed in Russia’s shelling of Donetsk region
Three civilians have been killed and five injured in Russia’s shelling of the Donetsk region over the past day.
Russians launch 83 strikes on six communities in Sumy region
On December 19, 2022, Russian troops launched 83 strikes on the Sumy region’s border communities.
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.
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.