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.
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16 December 2022
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.
Russian troops hit residential house in Kryvyi Rih
The Russian army struck Kryvyi Rih, hitting a residential building.
Kherson region struck 30 times in past day, four people killed
Over the past day, December 15, Russian invaders shelled the territory of Kherson region 30 times, killing four people.
Explosions rock three districts of Kyiv city
Explosions were heard in three districts of the capital.
Invaders launch three missile strikes on Kharkiv region infrastructure
Russian invaders launched missile attacks on the critical infrastructure of Kharkiv region in the morning.
About 180 invaders wounded, up to 10 equipment units destroyed in Zaporizhzhia region
The Ukrainian troops wounded about 180 invaders and destroyed up to 10 units of enemy military equipment of various types.
Russians have launched about 60 missiles, some of them already in Ukraine’s north – Kim
Russian invaders have launched about 60 missiles, some of them already in the north of Ukraine.
Russians kill 7 civilians, injure 7 more in Donetsk region in past day
The Russian army killed seven civilians and injured seven more in Donetsk region on December 15.
Russians shell community in Dnipropetrovsk region with heavy artillery
The Russian troops shelled the Marhanets community in Dnipropetrovsk region overnight.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces repel enemy attacks near 22 settlements
Units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled enemy attacks near 22 settlements in two regions in the past 24 hours.
UN General Assembly adopts updated resolution on human rights violations in Crimea
The UN General Assembly adopted the resolution on "Situation of human rights in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine," taking into account the conditions that arose with the beginning of Russia’s large-scale invasion.
EU agrees to urgently intensify provision of aid to Ukraine – resolution
The heads of state or government of the EU member states at a meeting in Brussels on Thursday adopted a resolution (conclusions) on Russia's war against Ukraine and its consequences.
15 December 2022
Ukraine at OSCE: Bakhmut becomes another symbol of Ukraine’s invincibility
Bakhmut has become another symbol of Ukraine's invincibility. Russia is trying to raze the city to the ground, sacrificing thousands of its soldiers to capture a few kilometres around the city since August.
Invaders strike Sumy region 58 times today
During the day, Russian troops launched 58 strikes on Sumy region.
Number of casualties in Russian strike on Nikopol district rises
One civilian was killed, five more were injured in a Russian strike on Nikopol district.
Zaluzhny, Milley discuss further supply of weapons, ammunition to Ukraine
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhny discussed further supply of weapons, ammunition, and equipment necessary to deter Russian full-scale aggression with Chairman of U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley.
Killings of civilians by Russian armed forces: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights presents report
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk presented the report "Human rights situation in Ukraine" at a meeting in Geneva on Thursday.
Zaluzhny: To get to Crimea, we need to liberate Melitopol
In order to reach the borders of Crimea, the Ukrainian defenders need to cover a distance of 84km to Melitopol, which would give full fire control of the land corridor, the opportunity to shell the Crimean Isthmus.
War update: Ukrainian air forces launch 13 strikes on enemy positions
Over the past day, Ukrainian air forces have launched 13 strikes on enemy positions. In two directions, enemy offensive groupings are expanding.
President Zelensky: Allowing conflict to be ‘frozen’ would simply embolden Putin
Allowing the conflict to be ‘frozen’ with any Ukrainian land in Russian hands would simply embolden Putin. Diplomacy is possible after Russia withdraws its troops to the 1991 borders.
Kharkiv warehouses damaged as Russia launches more missile strikes
Russian troops launched missile strikes using S-300 systems at the Kholodnohirsky district of Kharkiv, as a result of which a number of warehouses were damaged.
Russia changing war tactics under Surovikin’s leadership - commander of Ukraine’s ground forces
The Russians are changing their war tactics under the leadership of General Surovikin.