Two civilians killed in Russian shelling of Kherson region
Two people were killed in the Kherson region as a result of Russian strikes yesterday.
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14 December 2024
Russian army loses another 1,040 troops in Ukraine
The Russian army’s combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to December 14, 2024 amount to nearly 761,160 invaders, including another 1,040 troops killed or wounded in action in the past day.
Ukrainian forces intercept nearly dozen enemy drones approaching Kyiv overnight
On the night of December 14, the Defense Forces of Ukraine intercepted and destroyed about 10 Russian drones that threatened the city of Kyiv.
Largo-scale attack: IAEA received information about ‘military objects’ observed flying near NPPs
Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stated that his team was informed of air “military objects” observed flying near Ukrainian nuclear power plants during a large-scale Russian attack.
Enemy attacks 10 settlements of Zaporizhzhia region yesterday
On December 13, the occupiers struck 10 settlements of the Zaporizhzhia region 166 times.
Air defense forces activated in Kyiv region against enemy drones
Air defense forces were operating in the Kyiv region during an attack by enemy drones.
Ukrainian forces using latest technologies to counter Russian drones – Siversk Group of Forces
The Russian military is intensifying its use of various drones, but Ukrainian forces are using the latest technologies to counter them effectively.
Budanov meets with Ukrainian academics to discuss development of advanced weapon systems in Ukraine
Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, held a working meeting with Anatolii Zahorodnii, President of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, and Volodymyr Horbulin, First Vice President.
Drapatyi announces overhaul of recruitment and training in Ukrainian Ground Forces
The Ukrainian Ground Forces are beginning to undergo fundamental reforms in recruitment, military training, technology integration, combat management, digitalization, logistics, and social support systems.
13 December 2024
Explosions occurred in Odesa - media
Explosions were heard during an air raid in Odesa, and the military warned of air defense.
President awarded 25 defenders, two posthumously
Volodymyr Zelensky awarded 25 defenders with state awards, two of them posthumously.
Kyiv, number of regions are on alert, air defense is in operation
An air alert has been declared in the capital and a number of regions due to the threat of enemy attack drones.
President: We need more capabilities to shoot down Shaheds, missiles flying at Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine needs more capabilities to shoot down all Russian “terrorist garbage” such as the Shahed and missiles flying at the Ukrainian state.
Zelensky thanks Biden, both parties of US Congress for USD 500 M defense package
The President of Ukraine expressed his gratitude to US President Joe Biden and both parties of the US Congress for the decision to provide our country with a USD 500 million defense package.
Over 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers poisoned due to Russia’s use of chemical agents
Since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, more than 2,000 Ukrainian servicemen have been hospitalized due to chemical poisoning caused by substances deployed by Russian forces, with three fatalities reported.
Italy ready to contribute to future peacekeeping mission in Ukraine – Defense Minister
Italy’s Defense Minister Guido Crosetto stated on Thursday that Italy would be willing to contribute to a future international peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.
Two injured as Russian drone hits car in Kherson
A car was set on fire in the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson on Friday morning after a Russian drone attack, leaving two people with severe burns.
Ukraine starts assembling NATO-standard assault rifles
A JSC Ukrainian Defense Industry enterprise has begun assembling NATO-standard rifles under a licensing agreement with the Czech firearms manufacturer Ceska zbrojovka.
Ukrainian military responds to reports of possible troop encirclement near Uspenivka
The Khortytsia Group of Forces has responded to reports circulating in the media and on social networks about the possible operational encirclement of Ukrainian troops near Uspenivka in the Donetsk region.
Ukrainian air defense soldier shoots down cruise missile with Igla MANPADS
The Ukrainian Air Force has shared a video showing a member of a mobile fire team from the Air Command West destroying a Russian cruise missile using an Igla man-portable air defense system (MANPADS).
Top Ukrainian, Lithuanian commanders discuss Ukraine's critical needs
The Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, met with his Lithuanian counterpart, General Raimundas Vaiksnoras, to discuss Ukraine's urgent needs for weapons, military equipment, and means of destruction.
Russia attacks six energy infrastructure sites in Lviv region
In Lviv region, six energy infrastructure sites were targeted by Russian attacks.
Enemy tries to level front line in Pokrovsk sector - AFU
The Russian army is trying to level the front line in the Pokrovsk sector and reach the administrative borders of Donetsk region.
Ukraine’s MoD allocates UAH 1.1B to brigades for UAV procurement
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has allocated an additional UAH 1.1 billion for brigades to purchase unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Two fires started in Ternopil region due to Russian shelling
As a result of a missile attack in the Ternopil region, two locations caught fire.
Russians attack critical infrastructure facility in Drohobych district, Lviv region
In the morning, the enemy attacked a critical infrastructure facility in the Drohobych district of Lviv region, causing a fire.
Russian SRGs actively deployed on northern front – military
Russians continue to deploy sabotage and reconnaissance groups (SRGs) on the northern border, which is facilitated by worsening weather conditions and natural features.
Ukrainian Defense Forces shoot down 81 Russian missiles, 80 drones during large-scale attack
Ukraine's Defense Forces intercepted and destroyed 80 Russian cruise missiles (Kh-101/Kh-55SM/Kalibr/Iskander-K), one ballistic missile (Iskander-M), and 80 strike drones, including Shahed and unidentified types.
In Odesa district, rocket debris damaged transport company building, 8 trucks
As a result of a Russian missile attack on the Odesa region, the premises of a transport company and 8 trucks were damaged.
Over 100 Russian troops eliminated in Toretsk by Ukrainian NG fighters
Fighters from the 4th Separate Unit of the Special Purpose Center of the Ukrainian National Guard demolished a building in Toretsk, Donetsk region, neutralizing 114 Russian infantry soldiers.