Woman killed as Russians hit apartment building in Kostiantynivka
In Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, a 75-year-old woman was killed after an enemy hit an apartment building. Her body was unblocked from the rubble.
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20 December 2024
Injury toll in morning shelling of Kherson rises to 11
The number of people injured in the morning Russian artillery shelling of Kherson has risen to 11.
Russian missile strike damages embassies of six countries in Kyiv
A Russian missile attack on Kyiv early Friday caused significant damage to the embassies of Albania, Argentina, Palestine, North Macedonia, Portugal, and Montenegro.
Sappers come under Russian fire in Pokrovsk district
In Pokrovsk district of Donetsk region, sappers of the State Emergency Service came under Russian fire, shrapnel damaged a car.
Ukraine returns bodies of 503 fallen defenders from Russia
The bodies of 503 fallen Ukrainian defenders have been returned to Ukraine.
U.S. to announce $1.2B aid package for Ukraine in coming days – Reuters
The Biden administration will announce in the coming days its final Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) package, using up the remaining funds set aside to buy new weapons for Ukraine.
Militants shelled Bilozerka in Kherson region - two wounded
Two people were injured in the village of Bilozerka, Kherson region, as a result of shelling at night and during the day.
Ukraine, Netherlands strengthen defense industry cooperation for 2025
Officials from the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and the Dutch Defense Ministry have outlined priority areas of defense assistance for 2025. Discussions included providing additional spare parts for F-16 fighter jets, air defense and missile defense systems, tanks, artillery, and demining equipment.
Shostka was hit by “Shahed” and destroyed infrastructure facilities
In Shostka, Sumy region, a Shahed hit was recorded, and buildings and infrastructure were destroyed.
Journalist: “Ministry of Security of DPR” building was attacked in Donetsk
In the temporarily occupied Donetsk, a hit was recorded - the building of the so-called “Ministry of State Security of the DPR” was attacked.
Russian troops attacked community in Sumy region with drones at night
On the night of December 20, the Russian army fired several Shahed-type attack drones in Sumy region, with hits recorded in the Chernechchyna community.
Ukrainian Air Force comments on Russia's attack against Ukraine
In the early hours of December 20, Russian forces launched a massive assault on Ukraine, deploying 65 drones from Bryansk, Millerovo, Oryol, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk.
Saint Nicholas Church in Kyiv damaged due to Russian missile strike
As a result of a morning missile strike on Kyiv, the Saint Nicholas Church sustained damage to its facade stained glass windows and towers. This church, a national architectural landmark, was affected by the blast wave.
GRU hackers behind cyberattack on Ukraine’s Ministry of Justice registries
Hackers associated with the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (GRU) are responsible for the cyberattack on the registries of Ukraine's Ministry of Justice.
Shelling of Kherson: injury toll rises to ten
The number of injured due to the massive morning artillery shelling of Kherson has increased to four more individuals, bringing the total number of injured in the city to ten.
Two people remain hospitalized after missile strike on Kryvyi Rih
Following the missile strike on Kryvyi Rih on December 19, two injured individuals, including a child, remain hospitalized.
Kyiv authorities report aftermath of Russian missile attack on capital
One person was killed, and nine others were injured as a result of a Russian missile strike on Kyiv in the morning of December 20. Also, 630 residential buildings, 16 medical facilities, 17 schools, and 13 kindergartens have been left without heat in Holosiivskyi district.
Russian SRGs attempt to advance toward Kherson
Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups (SRGs) attempted to advance toward Kherson.
General Staff reports 191 combat clashes along frontline, most attacks in Pokrovsk sector
On December 19, a total of 191 combat clashes occurred between Ukraine's Defense Forces and the Russian invaders.
Russians launched attack on Sumy infrastructure at night
On the night of December 20, Russian troops launched a missile attack on Sumy city.
At least seven injured in Russia’s missile attack on Kyiv
At least seven people have been injured in Kyiv as a result of Russia’s missile attack.
Russian army loses another 2,200 troops in Ukraine in past day
The Russian army’s combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to December 20, 2024 amount to nearly 770,420 invaders, including another 2,200 troops killed or wounded in action in the past day.
Russian missile debris falls in four districts in Kyiv
The fall of debris as a result of a missile attack on Kyiv was recorded in the Holosiivskyi, Dniprovskyi, Solomianskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts.
Enemy attacks Zaporizhzhia region almost 400 times in past day
Over the past 24 hours, Russian occupiers launched 399 attacks on 12 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Russian shelling of Kherson: One killed, six injured
Russian troops have launched a large-scale artillery attack on Kherson, hitting apartment buildings. One man was killed and another six people were injured.
Vehicles on fire in Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv due to fall of missile debris
Russia’s missile attack on the city of Kyiv has resulted in cars catching fire due to falling debris in the Holosiivskyi district.
Explosions heard in Kyiv, air defenses activated
Explosions have been heard amid an air raid alert in Kyiv.
Five people injured as Russian ballistic missile hit residential building in Kryvyi Rih
A Russian ballistic missile hit a residential two-story building in Kryvyi Rih, injuring five people, including a 15-year-old girl.
Enemy persists in its efforts to capture Kozatskyi Island – military spox
The Russian occupation forces in the south are continuing their efforts to force the straits and gain a foothold on one of the islands. Their primary objective is to capture Kozatskyi Island in the Kherson region.
Russia heavily inflates alleged statistics about territorial gains in 2024 - ISW
Russian Chief of the General Staff Army General Valery Gerasimov heavily inflated alleged statistics about Russian territorial gains in 2024.