Russian drone crash damages apartment building in Chernihiv
In Chernihiv, an apartment building was damaged on Wednesday, December 24, as a result of a Russian drone crash.
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24 December 2025
Russian recruiting scheme exposed in Kenya
In Kenya, a criminal network was uncovered that, under the guise of "high-paying jobs" in Russia, recruited people to take part in the war against Ukraine.
Intelligence shows special operation footage of troops deployment to Pokrovsk
The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has released footage of a combat operation carried out in November by its Black Winter Group unit on the Pokrovsk front.
Chinese satellite imaging of Ukraine links with Russian strikes on energy facilities - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that a link has been observed between Chinese satellites imaging Ukrainian territory and Russian strikes on energy infrastructure facilities.
War update: 52 clashes on front line since morning, Pokrovsk sector remains most active
Between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops, 52 combat encounters have occurred since the start of the day. Fighting continues on six front-line directions, with the enemy concentrating most of its efforts on Pokrovsk.
Russians lay mines in channels in island zone of Kherson region – spox Voloshyn
In the island zone of the Kherson region, Russian occupiers continue to lay mines in channels and set up firing positions on certain islands. At the same time, the Defense Forces destroy 2–3 enemy boats every day.
Enemy entrenches itself in southern part of Hrabovske, Sumy region – military
Russian forces have entrenched themselves in the southern part of the border settlement of Hrabovske in the Sumy region, but made no further advance.
Consumers left without electricity due to Russian attack on energy facilities in Chernihiv
In Chernihiv and the Chernihiv district, power outages affected tens of thousands of homes as a result of a Russian strike on energy infrastructure.
UAF destroys Russian assault groups in Vilcha, Kharkiv region
Soldiers of the 16th Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated small Russian assault groups that had infiltrated the village of Vilcha in the Vovchansk urban community of Kharkiv region.
Russian drones attack minibus, kill one person in Zaporizhzhia region
Russians attacked multiple communities in the Zaporizhzhia region with drones. As a result of one of the attacks, a man was killed, and another drone struck a minibus.
Air Force strikes positions of Russian drone operators in Siversk
The Defense Forces of Ukraine hit the positions of Russian drone operators in Siversk and Pokrovsk, Donetsk region.
General Staff confirms destruction of synthetic rubber factory and several key facilities in Russia
The defense forces struck the facilities of the Yefremov Synthetic Rubber Plant in the Tula region of the Russian Federation, which specializes in the production of components for plastic explosives and solid rocket fuel, as well as storage and maintenance facilities for unmanned boats in the Myrnyi area of the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Spox Voloshyn: Huliaipole and Oleksandrivka directions remain hottest in south
In the south, Russian troops continue active assault operations in the Huliaipole and Oleksandrivka directions and are simultaneously preparing for combat in winter conditions, receiving white camouflage uniforms for assault operations.
Russian drone hits gas station in Kramatorsk
On the morning of December 24, a strike drone hit a gas station in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region.
DIU sources reveal details of Moscow liquidation of police officers who tortured Ukrainian prisoners
On the night of December 24, two Russian Interior Ministry officers who had participated in the war against Ukraine and tortured Ukrainian prisoners of war were killed on Yeletskaya Street in Moscow.
Russian troops attack TPP near Kharkiv: One person killed, 11 wounded
One person was killed and 11 wounded as a result of a strike on a thermal power plant in the Kharkiv region.
Russia strikes critical infrastructure in Zhytomyr region
For the third consecutive day, Russian forces have been targeting critical infrastructure in Ukraine’s Zhytomyr region.
Russian attack cuts power to part of Kherson, officials say
Russian invading forces have once again attacked critical infrastructure in the city of Kherson, leaving the Dniprovskyi district without electricity as a result of the shelling.
Injury toll in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia rises to four
The number of people injured as a result of the Russian overnight attack on Zaporizhzhia has risen to four.
Ukraine’s air defenses down 60 of 116 Russian drones in overnight attack
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 60 of 116 UAVs launched by Russian forces against Ukraine since the evening of December 23.
War update: 126 clashes on frontline over past day; fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors
On December 23, Ukrainian Defense Forces recorded 126 combat clashes with Russian invading troops along the frontline.
Drones attack synthetic rubber plant in Russia's Tula region – media
A group of drones carried out an attack on the Yefremov Synthetic Rubber Plant in Tula region (Russia) on the night of Wednesday, December 24.
Russian airstrikes damage about 10 apartment buildings in Zaporizhzhia
In Zaporizhzhia, at least 13 multi-story residential buildings were damaged as a result of a nighttime attack with glide bombs (KABs).
Russian strike leaves one killed, five injured in Kherson region over past day
Over the past day in the Kherson region, as a result of Russian aggression, one person was killed and five others were injured.
Russian army loses 1,090 troops, three tanks over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to December 24, 2025 amount to approximately 1,200,370 personnel, including 1,090 in the past 24 hours.
Russians carry out 704 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day: One killed, three injured
Over the past day, the occupiers launched 704 attacks on 27 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. One person was killed and three others were injured as a result of enemy strikes on Zaporizhzhia city and Zaporizhzhia district.
Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia: Injury toll rises to three
The number of people injured as a result of an enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia has increased to three.
Drone operators destroy Russian infantry troops, fighting vehicle near Serebrianka
Drone operators of the 81st Separate Slobozhanska Airmobile Brigade destroyed a Russian infantry fighting vehicle together with its landing troops near Serebrianka.
Russia turns its diplomatic missions into elements of hybrid warfare – CCD
Russia is systematically abusing diplomatic status, transforming its missions abroad into elements of hybrid warfare.
Russians strike Zaporizhzhia with glide bombs, injuring two people
Explosions were heard in Zaporizhzhia during an air raid alert.