Fighting continues in southern part of Pokrovsk — military
In Pokrovsk, Ukrainian forces control the northern part of the city. Fighting is ongoing in the southern part.
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19 December 2025
Russia introduces total control over all mobile phones - CCD
The Russian authorities are preparing a new stage of tightening control over mobile communications – this time through the mandatory registration of mobile phones in a state database.
Russian army launches air strike on Zaporizhzhia
The Russians have launched an air strike on Zaporizhzhia. A building has been damaged, and a fire has broken out.
Ukrainian forces repel Russian mechanized assault in Dnipropetrovsk region
Soldiers of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade named after Kish Otaman Ivan Sirko repelled a Russian mechanized assault in Dnipropetrovsk Region, destroying five enemy vehicles and eliminating 35 invaders.
Russians strike central Kherson, damaging residential buildings, critical infrastructure
Russian forces shelled central Kherson with artillery on Friday morning, damaging residential buildings and critical infrastructure.
Russian strikes hit 12 settlements across Kharkiv region, leaving one killed, seven injured
Over the past day, 12 settlements in Ukraine’s Kharkiv Region came under Russian attack. One person was killed and seven others were injured.
Drones attack TogliattiAzot Plant, Oryol Thermal Power Plant in Russia – media
On the night of Friday, December 19, a group of drones attacked a number of sites on Russian territory, including the chemical company TogliattiAzot in Russia’s Samara region.
War update: over 190 clashes on frontline, 50 assaults repelled in Pokrovsk sector
On December 18, a total of 193 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontline.
Ukrainian air defenses neutralize 108 out of 160 Russian drones
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 108 out of 160 Russian drones between the evening of December 18 and the morning of December 19.
Two killed, 12 wounded in Russian attacks in Kherson region over past day
In the Kherson region, two people were killed and 12 others wounded over the past day as a result of Russian attacks.
Russia loses 1,220 soldiers in Ukraine war over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,194,520 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and December 19, 2025, with 1,220 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Two Colombian mercenaries fighting for Russia captured in Pokrovsk
In Pokrovsk, soldiers of the 425th Skelia Assault Regiment of the Ukrainian Ground Forces captured two Colombian nationals who were fighting alongside Russia.
Assault troops capture two Colombian mercenaries fighting for Russia in Pokrovsk
In Pokrovsk, soldiers of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment “Skelia” of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine captured two Colombian nationals who were fighting on Russia’s side.
18 December 2025
War update: 183 clashes on frontline, over 100 invaders eliminated in Pokrovsk sector
On December 18, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 183 clashes with Russian troops, with the fiercest fighting raging in the Pokrovsk sector, where 46 attacks occurred.
Russian forces launch drone attack on Odesa, cause civilian damage
Russian troops attacked Odesa with drones in the evening of December 18, damaging civilian infrastructure and residential buildings.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian S-400 launcher
Soldiers of the 15th Separate Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade Black Forest detected and destroyed a launcher of Russia’s S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile system along with its ammunition.
Traffic to Moldova border in Odesa region restricted after Russian attack
In the Odesa region, traffic to certain border crossing points on the Ukrainian-Moldovan border has been restricted following a Russian air attack.
Russian forces strike school in Zaporizhzhia with Molniya drone
The Russian army attacked a school in Zaporizhzhia with a Molniya drone.
Russian drone hits civilian car in Odesa region, mother killed, three children injured
In the Odesa district, a Russian drone struck a civilian car traveling across a bridge, killing a woman and injuring her three children.
Crew of Ukrainian Mi-24 helicopter dies while performing combat mission
The crew of a Ukrainian Mi-24 helicopter died on December 17 while performing a combat mission.
Zelensky: If Ukraine does not receive tranche in spring, drone production can be reduced
The absence of partner funding next year may affect Ukraine’s drone production and its long-range capabilities.
Zelensky says there is shortage of missiles for specific air defense systems
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that there is a shortage of missiles for specific air defense systems and urged partners to assist either by providing missiles, issuing licenses for their production, or allocating funds for their purchase.
Russians drop bomb on Kostiantynivka, damaging civilian infrastructure
Russian troops launched an air strike on Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, damaging civilian infrastructure.
Air defense system in Crimea and drone warehouse in Makiivka: General Staff confirms strikes on Russian army targets
On the night of December 18, Defense Forces units struck several air defense targets, a drone storage facility, and other Russian army objects in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
Two civilians killed in Russian shelling of Kherson region
Two men were killed in the shelling of the Kherson region, particularly in Kherson and in the village of Novodmytrivka.
Consequences of Russian night strike shown in Cherkasy
In Cherkasy, the consequences of the enemy's night strikes are being overcome, special commissions are calculating the material losses, and one victim remains in the hospital.
Released POWs to receive additional indivisible 90-day leave — law
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted as a whole a law on the implementation of the right to leave for servicemen released from captivity.
SSU drones strike Russian air defense systems and MiG-31 at Belbek Airfield
On the night of December 18, long-range unmanned aerial vehicles of the Special Operations Center "A" of the Security Service of Ukraine successfully struck elements of Russia’s air defense systems at the Belbek Military Airfield in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Blackout in Odesa region: Artsyz remains without power, “technical solutions” found for other customers
In the Odesa region, following Russia’s massive attack on December 13, power engineers have found technical solutions to restore electricity to the homes of nearly all customers. At the same time, residents of Artsyz have been without electricity for the sixth consecutive day, as a substation in the city has been destroyed.
U.S. proposes to divide Zaporizhzhia NPP into three parts: Zelensky calls it unfair
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the United States proposed a compromise under which the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant would be divided among three parties — Ukraine, the United States, and Russia. He stressed that he considers such an option unfair.