Russians strike Kramatorsk industrial zone with drone
On December 23, Russian invaders fired on the industrial zone of Kramatorsk from an Italmas drone in the Donetsk region.
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23 December 2025
Air Defense Forces neutralize 587 UAVs and 34 cruise missiles used by Russia to attack Ukraine
As of 11:30, according to preliminary data, Air Defense Forces neutralized 621 Russian aerial targets: 587 unmanned aerial vehicles of various types and 34 Kh-101 and Iskander-K cruise missiles launched by Russia against Ukraine since the evening of December 22.
Russia launches more than 650 drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine – Zelensky
Overnight and in the morning, Russia launched more than 650 drones at Ukraine, a significant number of them Shahed-type UAVs, as well as more than three dozen missiles. At least 13 regions were targeted.
Drone attack: Number of injured in Kyiv climbs to five, including child
In the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, the number of injured in the Russian attack has risen to five, including a child.
Enemies shell three settlements in Kharkiv region, damaging civilian infrastructure
Over the past day, the Russian army shelled three settlements in the Kharkiv region, damaging civilian infrastructure.
Critical energy infrastructure facility hit in Lviv region
A critical energy infrastructure facility in the Lviv region has been hit as a result of a Russian air strike.
Drone attack in Odesa region: Energy, port, industrial, and residential infrastructure damaged
In the Odesa region, damage to energy, port, transport, industrial, and residential infrastructure was reported overnight as a result of an attack by Russian drones.
Energy facilities in western Ukraine hit hardest by today's attack – Svyrydenko
During a combined attack on December 23, Russia used more than 600 drones and dozens of missiles, striking Ukraine's energy facilities, mostly in the western regions.
Child killed and five people injured in Zhytomyr region due to Russian attacks
A child was killed, and five people were injured in the Zhytomyr region as a result of Russian shelling, which also damaged houses and enterprises.
One person killed and power outages reported in Khmelnytskyi region due to Russian attack
One person was killed, and power outages occurred in the Khmelnytskyi region as a result of Russian shelling.
War update: More than 200 clashes on frontline, fiercest battles are in Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors
A total of 205 combat engagements between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontline over the past day, December 22.
Debris falls near residential building in Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, two people injured — Klychko
Debris fell near a residential building in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv.
Woman killed and three other people injured in Russian attack in Kyiv region
A woman was killed, and three other people were injured in a Russian attack in the Vyshhorod district of the Kyiv region.
Russia launches massive attacks on energy infrastructure, triggering emergency power cuts in several regions
Russia is launching massive attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, and emergency power cuts have been introduced in a number of regions.
Russian army loses another 1,420 soldiers in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops in manpower from February 24, 2022, to December 23, 2025, reached about 1,199,280 people, 1,420 of whom were eliminated in the last 24 hours.
NGU showcases modernized Shylka anti-aircraft gun
Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) Brigadier General Oleksandr Pivnenko showed off the modernized Shylka self-propelled anti-aircraft gun.
Downed Russian drone carrying cluster munitions neutralized in Chernihiv region
Explosives experts from the Chernihiv region police defused a downed enemy drone equipped with cluster munitions.
Massive Russian drone attack on Sumy region causes power outages
Power outages occurred in the northern regions of Sumy region as a result of a massive attack by Russian drones.
Drone operators strike Russian Grad multiple launch rocket system near Myrnohrad
In Malynivtsi, Donetsk region, operators of strike drones from the Perun corps unmanned systems battalion of the 79th separate airborne assault Tavriia brigade struck an enemy BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system.
Partisan agents conduct recon at key Russian naval facility in Sevastopol
Agents of the partisan movement ATESH carried out comprehensive reconnaissance of the territory of the 13th Ship Repair Plant of the Russian Ministry of Defense’s Black Sea Fleet in temporarily occupied Sevastopol.
22 December 2025
NGU soldiers repel mechanized assault by Russian forces near Dobropillia
Pilots of FPV drones and heavy bombers of the Lasar's Group, under the command of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) “Azov” and in cooperation with adjacent units, repelled a massive assault by Russian occupiers in the Dobropillia area.
Defense Forces do not confirm Russian control over hill in Sumy region
The Ukrainian side has no confirmation of the Russian occupiers' claims that they have allegedly established control over the highest point in the Sumy region near the village of Vysoke.
Zelensky: Among civilians kidnapped by Russians in Sumy region were children
Ukrainian military forces in the Sumy region refrained from destroying Russian forces in order not to endanger the civilian population remaining in the border village.
Border battles continue in Hrabovske, Sumy region - AFU
Ukrainian defense forces continue to fight Russian occupiers in the area of the village of Hrabivske in Sumy region, while the enemy, taking advantage of its proximity to the border, has evacuated civilians from the village.
Zelensky: About 1,100 Russian troops in Pokrovsk, Ukrainian forces hold defense
Ukrainian forces continue to hold the front under control, maintaining their positions, fending off Russian attacks, and achieving tactical gains in specific areas.
AFU showcase ground robot holding frontline position for 45 days
The Third Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released a video showing how a ground robotic system held a frontline position for 45 days without losing a single soldier.
Civilians injured, homes damaged in Nikopol district amid Russian attacks
Russian forces attacked Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region throughout the day, damaging homes and injuring three people.
Zelensky reviews candidates for key Air Command “South” post
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said following a meeting of the Staff that several candidates have already been proposed for the position of commander of Air Command “South,” and a decision is being prepared.
War update: 100 clashes on front lines, fiercest battles are in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, 100 combat engagements have been recorded on the front, with fighting ongoing across seven sectors. The enemy continues to exert pressure on the Pokrovsk sector.
For Europe, deterring Russia means investing more in NATO – Norway’s Chief of Defence
Europe will become stronger if it consistently pursues defense-strengthening goals within NATO.