Russians attack two districts of Mykolaiv region, one person wounded
During the day, the enemy attacked two districts of Mykolaiv region with guided aerial bombs and artillery, one person was wounded.
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21 December 2025
Occupiers carry out 514 strikes on 24 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region in 24 hours, one person killed
Over the past 24 hours, the occupiers have launched 514 strikes on 24 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, killing one person and injuring four.
Authorities report suspicion against doctor who demanded money from wounded serviceman
In Kyiv, law enforcement has reported suspicion against a trauma surgeon who valued the free installation of an Ilizarov apparatus for a wounded serviceman at UAH 30,000.
20 December 2025
Residents rescued by armored transport after refusing evacuation in Sumy region
In Krasnopillia community of Sumy region, some residents who had previously refused to evacuate were transported to safety by armored vehicles.
War update: 220 clashes along frontline, Ukrainian forces repel 60 Russian attacks in Pokrovsk sector
A total of 220 combat engagements were recorded along the frontline, more than a quarter of them in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy lost nearly 130 personnel.
Police officer killed in Russian airstrike on Izium
A police officer was killed as a result of an airstrike on Izium on December 20.
Russian forces attack Nikopol district, damaging infrastructure, gas station, homes
Throughout December 20, Russian forces attacked Nikopol district in Dnipropetrovsk region, damaging infrastructure, a gas station, and four private homes.
Zelensky says any territorial compromise must be based on current battle line
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that a possible compromise for Ukraine on territorial issues would be agreeing to stop along the current contact line.
DM Shmyhal reviews battlefield situation in Huliaypole area
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal visited the location of the 1st Separate Assault Regiment and awarded soldiers who repel enemy attacks near Huliaypole in the Zaporizhzhia region on a daily basis.
Russian strike on bridge in Odesa region: transport links across Dniester partially restored
It is now possible to cross the Dniester River by car, minibus, and small truck; in the near future, conditions for travel along regular routes will also be improved.
War update: 128 clashes on front line since morning, more than 50 in Pokrovsk sector
Since the start of the day, 128 combat engagements have been recorded on the front, with fighting ongoing in five directions. The Russian army continues to exert the most pressure on the Pokrovske sector.
Shmyhal visits Shkval battalion command post
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal visited the command post of the Shkval battalion of the 225th Separate Assault Regiment and received a briefing on the situation on the Zaporizhzhia direction.
Syrskyi discusses strengthening cooperation with French delegation
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed the current needs of the Ukrainian military and further strengthening of cooperation with a French delegation led by Chief of the Defence Staff General Fabien Mandon.
Sybiha responds to Orban over his statement on Russia's war against Ukraine
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha responded to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who expressed doubt that it was Russia that carried out the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Russians attack civilian car with FPV drone, wounding a man in Zaporizhzhia district
In the Zaporizhzhia district, Russian forces attacked a car traveling along a highway with an FPV drone, injuring a 74-year-old man.
Ukraine, Portugal sign statement on joint production of naval drones
Today in Kyiv, Ukraine and Portugal signed a statement on establishing a partnership for the production of naval drones.
Russian forces attack Mykolaiv region with glide bombs, leaving one wounded
In the Mykolaiv region, Russian troops carried out a KAB strike on the Bashtanka district, injuring a civilian.
Russian strike on Polohy district in Zaporizhzhia region leaves three civilians injured
In Zaporizhzhia region, Russian forces struck Polohy district, injuring three people.
Central Asia – Center gas pipeline sabotaged in Russia, DIU reports
In Russia’s Volgograd region, the main gas pipeline Central Asia – Center went out of operation due to a suspected explosion.
Ukrainian drone forces destroy Russian bridge-layer, tanks, armored vehicles in Donetsk direction
In the Donetsk direction, operators of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces stopped Russian assault actions and struck enemy tanks, armored vehicles, and an MTU-20 tank bridge-layer.
Russian forces strike Pivdennyi Port in Odesa region
In the morning of December 20, Russian forces struck infrastructure at the Pivdennyi Port in Ukraine’s Odesa region, with hits recorded on storage tanks.
SSU drones strike two Russian Su-27 jets at Belbek airbase in occupied Crimea
Long-range drones operated by the Alpha Special Operations Center of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) have struck two Russian Su-27 fighter jets at the Belbek military airbase in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Ukraine’s forces strike Russian warship, oil platform in Caspian Sea
Ukraine’s Defense Forces have struck a Russian military vessel and an offshore drilling platform in the Caspian Sea.
CinC Syrskyi discusses AFU weapons needs with British delegation
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed with a British delegation led by Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Richard Knighton the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for weapons for land, air, and sea components.
Russian army shells Sumy region nearly 50 times in 24 hours, damaging civilian infrastructure
Over the course of 24 hours, the Russian army shelled the Sumy region nearly 50 times, causing extensive damage to civilian infrastructure.
Russian army shells three settlements in Kharkiv region in one day, causing damage
On December 19, three settlements in the Kharkiv region were under Russian attack, damaging an apartment building and a car.
Air defense forces destroy 31 of over 50 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine
Air defense forces destroyed 31 of the 51 drones that the Russians used to attack Ukraine on the evening of December 19.
Partisans scout location of Russian artillery regiment involved in shelling of Kherson
The partisan movement “ATESH” has identified the location of the Simferopol 8th Artillery Regiment of the Russian Armed Forces, which was involved in the shelling of Kherson.
Russians kill one civilian and wound two others in Donetsk region in 24 hours
Russian troops killed one person and wounded two residents of Donetsk region yesterday, December 19.
War update: 165 clashes on front line, most intense fights in Pokrovsk sector
On December 19, 165 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.