Russians strike downtown Kherson, casualties reported
On December 25, Russian troops shelled the central part of Kherson, injuring two people.
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25 December 2025
Ukraine and Germany to expand production of Linza bomber drone
Ukrainian company Frontline Robotics and German company Quantum Systems are scaling up production of the Linza bomber drone as part of the Build with Ukraine initiative, which provides opportunities to strengthen the tactical reconnaissance of the Defense Forces and mine territories.
War update: 61 clashes along frontline since day-start, heaviest fighting in Pokrovsk sector
Since the start of the day, a total of 61 combat engagements have taken place between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops. Fighting continues across six directions of the front, with Russian forces concentrating their greatest efforts on the Pokrovsk sector.
Injury toll in Russian strike on apartment building in Chernihiv rises to eight, one killed
In Chernihiv, the number of people injured in a Russian strike on a multi-story residential building has risen to eight. Three of them are in serious condition, and one person has been killed.
Woman wounded in December 23 drone strike on Kyiv dies in hospital
A 48-year-old woman who was injured in a Russian drone attack on Kyiv’s Sviatoshynskyi district on Tuesday, December 23, has died in hospital.
Ukrainian border guards foil Russian attempt to cross border via Lozova river
In the Kharkiv region, a unit of the Strix reconnaissance-and-strike UAV group from the 4th Border Guard Detachment thwarted a covert attempt by Russian forces to cross the border via the Lozova river.
General Staff confirms strikes on Temryuk seaport, Maikop airbase in Russia
On the night of December 25, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck infrastructure at the Temryuk seaport in Russia's Krasnodar Krai and a military airfield near the city of Maikop.
Russian forces strike market in Kherson, leaving one killed
On Christmas, Russian troops carried out a massive shelling of central Kherson, killing a civilian.
Novoshakhtinsk Oil Refinery in Russia on fire after attack – media
In Russia's Rostov region, the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery caught fire following an attack.
Russian drone strikes industrial facility in Zaporizhzhia
A Russian drone attacked industrial infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia.
Only several dozen Russian troops remain in Kupiansk – Trehubov
Only several dozen Russian troops remain in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region. They have been left without full logistical support, and the Russian side has effectively acknowledged the failure of attempts to hold the city.
Russians hit multi-story building in Chernihiv: One killed, five injured
In Chernihiv, Russian forces struck a multi-story residential building, resulting in one death and five injuries.
Budanov visits forward positions of HUR special forces in Zaporizhzhia region
Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, arrived at forward positions to meet fighters of the Tymur Special Unit in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Russian troops try to break through to center of Huliaipole – military spox
Russian troops are attempting to infiltrate the center of Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region and entrench themselves on the outskirts of the city, while fierce fighting is also ongoing near settlements along the logistics route leading to it.
Russians strike evacuation mission in Kostiantynivka with drone: One killed, two injured
In Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, an enemy drone struck an evacuation mission, killing one civilian and injuring two others.
Russian forces do not control Vovchansk – Defense Forces
Russian troops are present in large numbers in Vovchansk and control certain areas, but they do not have full control over the city, and their offensive actions on the outskirts remain unsuccessful.
Invaders kill one resident and wound 17 others in Kharkiv region in past 24 hours
Over the past day, Russian troops have struck 14 settlements in the Kharkiv region, killing one person and injuring 17 others.
Air defense forces destroy 106 Russian drones
Air defense forces destroyed 106 of the 131 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine since the evening of December 24.
Russian attacks cause power outages in four regions - Ukrenergo
As of the morning of December 25, Russian strikes have left consumers without electricity in four regions, while the Odesa region is experiencing emergency outages due to the aftermath of earlier attacks.
Russians attack two communities in Mykolaiv region with FPV drones
Yesterday, Russian troops attacked two communities in the Mykolaiv region five times with FPV drones, without causing any casualties.
Drones attack port in Russia’s Krasnodar region, igniting oil tanks
As a result of a strike by Ukrainian drones on the night of December 25 on the port of Temryuk in the Krasnodar region of the Russian Federation, located on the Sea of Azov, near Kerch, two tanks with petroleum products were damaged.
Russians drop two aerial bombs on Derhachi, damaging energy facility
The Russian army dropped two guided aerial bombs on Derhachi in the Kharkiv region. The strikes damaged an energy infrastructure facility and a private enterprise.
Russian army attacks port and industrial infrastructure in Odesa region at night, one dead and several injured
Russian invaders struck port and industrial infrastructure in the Odesa region overnight, killing one person and injuring two others.
Frontline update: 151 engagements over past day, fierce fighting near Pokrovsk
On December 24, Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops clashed in 151 combat engagements, with the heaviest pressure coming on the Pokrovsk sector.
Damage reported as Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian forces attacked the Synelnykove district in the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones, causing fires and damaging several civilian facilities.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 860 over past day
Since February 24, 2022, Russian forces have suffered around 1,201,230 casualties in personnel, including 860 eliminated in the past 24 hours.
Ukrainian border troops destroy Russian Murom-M complex, two EW stations on southern front
Drone operators of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine struck a Russian long-range observation system Murom-M and two electronic warfare (EW) stations on the southern front.
Ukrainian border guards wipe out Russian tank, artillery gun on Southern Slobozhanshchyna front
Fighters of the Furia strike UAV company of the Hart Border Guard Brigade hit a Russian artillery gun, a tank, and several vehicles in the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector.
Ukrainian air assault troops disable Russian Gvozdika howitzer in Kursk region
Drone operators of Ukraine’s 78th Separate Air Assault Brigade struck a Russian self-propelled artillery system in Russia’s Kursk region.
Ukrainian National Guards thwart Russian mechanized assault, destroy dozens of enemy vehicles
Units of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed dozens of pieces of Russian heavy equipment during another enemy mechanized assault.