Two killed, 11 wounded as Russian forces shell over 40 settlements in Kherson region in past day
Two people were killed and 11 more wounded in Russian attacks on Ukraine's southern Kherson region over the past 24 hours.
War - Latest news
21 December 2024
Russia’s war casualties up by 1,860 in past day
Russia’s casualty toll in the war unleashed against Ukraine is currently estimated at 772,280, including 1,860 killed or wounded in action in the past day alone.
Border guards employ FPV drones, mortars to destroy Russian dugouts, anti-aircraft system
Fighters from the Scorpion unit at the Hart border guards brigade, using kamikaze FPV drones and mortars, engaged Russian dugouts and firing positions in the Volchansk axis.
UN confirms over 12,300 civilian deaths in Ukraine
The United Nations has officially documented at least 12,300 civilian deaths in Ukraine as a result of the Russian war, as well as over 27,800 injuries since February 2022.
20 December 2024
Umerov, Robles discuss schedule for weapons, equipment deliveries to Ukraine
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles held a video conference to discuss the timeline for the delivery of weapons and equipment to Ukraine over the next two months.
Child, woman injured in drone attack on Zaporizhzhia
A 12-year-old child and a woman were injured in a Russian drone strike on a residential area in Zaporizhzhia.
Casualties reported as Shahed drone hits residential building in Kharkiv
A fire broke out in Kharkiv after a Russian strike drone hit a residential apartment building.
Trump plans to continue supplying Ukraine with U.S. weapons after inauguration – FT
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump intends to maintain U.S. military support for Ukraine after his inauguration on January 20.
Russian forces more active in Kherson sector - Zelensky
Russian forces have escalated their activity in the Kherson sector, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Germany hands over another IRIS-T system to Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Germany for providing Ukraine with an additional IRIS-T system.
Russians shelled two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region during day
During the day, Russian troops fired on Kryvyi Rih and Nikopol districts of the Dnipro region.
Russian drones destroyed Silpo's frozen food warehouse in Kyiv region
A warehouse of frozen products of the Silpo chain was destroyed in the Boryspil district of Kyiv region as a result of an attack by Russian drones on the night of December 20.
Man killed in Kherson suburb as result of Russian drone attack
A man was killed in Antonivka, a suburb of Kherson, as a result of an explosive drop from a Russian drone.
Austria condemns missile strike on Kyiv and Putin's threats with “Oreshnik”
The Austrian Foreign Ministry condemns today's massive missile strike on Kyiv in the strongest possible terms, and considers Putin's threats to use intermediate-range ballistic missiles to be absolutely unacceptable.
Russian drone debris damages 8 private houses in Kyiv region
In three districts of the Kyiv region, eight private houses, two cars and a shop were damaged by the wreckage of downed Russian drones.
Invaders fired about thousand shells at Kherson in morning - RMA
On the morning of Friday, December 20, Russian troops fired about a thousand shells at Kherson, damaging educational and medical institutions, the railway station, private and multi-storey buildings.
Missile strike on Kyiv yet another manifestation of Russian barbarism – Poland’s MFA
The missile attack on Friday, which resulted in many casualties and damage to infrastructure, including the Saint Nicholas Church, is another example of Russian savagery, as innocent civilians are killed and cultural heritage is destroyed.
Lithuania willing to expand military training cooperation with Ukraine
Lithuania is ready to expand cooperation with Ukraine in the area of military training and education.
War update: 146 combat clashes along frontline, Kursk direction hottest
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 146 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the Russian invaders on the frontline, with the most intense action occurring in the Kursk sector, where 40 clashes have already been reported today.
Missile attack on Kyiv: Injury toll grows to 13, one killed
In Kyiv, the number of people injured in a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Friday, December 20, increased to 13. One person was killed.
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.
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.