Russian troops attack Nova Vodolaha community in Kharkiv region with drones, several people injured
On December 12, the Russian army struck the Nova Vodolaha community in the Kharkiv region, injuring at least four people.
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12 December 2025
Spox Demchenko: enemy DRG activity significantly decreases recently
State Border Service spokesman Andriy Demchenko said that the activity of enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups (DRG) has significantly decreased recently.
Defense Forces liberate Kindrashivka and Radkivka in Kupiansk sector
Units of the Khartia Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine have liberated Kindrashivka, Radkivka, and several blocks in northern Kupiansk, which has enabled them to cut off Russian supply routes and markedly stabilize the situation in the Kupiansk sector.
SOF and partisans strike two Russian vessels transporting weapons in Caspian Sea
A unit of the Special Operations Forces, operating jointly with the Black Spark resistance movement, carried out a special operation in which two Russian vessels transporting weapons and military equipment were struck near the shores of the Republic of Kalmykia in the Caspian Sea.
CCD: Russia spreads false claims about Ukraine allegedly preparing to detonate “dirty nuclear bomb”
Russian media are spreading statements by the Russian Ministry of Defense with fabricated accusations against Ukraine about alleged preparations to use weapons of mass destruction.
Russians destroy Kostiantynivka block by block: what city looks like now
The National Police published photos of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast, which was destroyed by Russian troops.
Plant producing artillery shell casings is on fire in Russia’s Orsk – social media
A fire has broken out at a mechanical plant in the Russian city of Orsk, where artillery shell casings of specific calibers are manufactured.
Enemies attack one of state-owned mines, fire breaks out, workers wounded
Due to enemy drone strikes on the night of December 12, a fire broke out on the territory of one of the state-owned coal mines, and two workers were wounded.
In Crimea, drone destroys Russian An-26 transport plane — social media
In temporarily occupied Crimea, a drone destroyed a Russian An-26 transport plane at the Kacha Airfield.
Drone attack: Russians damage twentieth DTEK substation in Odesa region
Due to the Russian attack on the Odesa region, a substation has been damaged, and as of this morning, 90,000 users remain without electricity.
Air Defense Forces destroy 64 out of 80 Russian drones
Air Defense Forces destroyed 64 of the 80 drones used by Russians to attack Ukraine since the evening of December 11.
War update: 174 clashes on front line, fierce fighting continues in six sectors
There were 174 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defence Forces and Russian invaders over the past day. The enemy exerted pressure in the Pokrovsk sector, while intense fighting continues in the Lyman, Kostiantynivka, Oleksandrohrad, Huliaipole, and Orikhiv sectors.
Drones attack Yaroslavl: Fire breaks out at one of Russia's largest oil refineries
On the night of December 12, drones attacked Yaroslavl, northeast of Moscow. The attack targeted the local oil refinery Slavneft-YANOS, which is one of the five largest oil refineries in Russia.
Russian forces kill two, injure three civilians in Donetsk region over past day
On December 11, Russian invaders killed two residents of Donetsk region and injured three others.
Russia launches massive drone attack on Odesa region, leaving several communities in blackout
Russia carried out a massive attack on Odesa region with strike drones, damaging an energy infrastructure facility and warehouses. Some settlements were left without electricity.
Russia loses 1,400 troops, one aircraft in Ukraine over past day
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, total Russian combat losses in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to December 12, 2025, amount to approximately 1,186,480 personnel, including 1,400 losses in the past 24 hours.
Overnight Russian attacks on Pavlohrad leave one person killed, four injured
Russian forces attacked Pavlohrad overnight, leaving one person dead and several others injured.
Ukrainian border guards destroy two Russian Grad MLRS on Pokrovsk front
On the Pokrovsk axis, pilots from the Phoenix border guard unit destroyed two Russian BM-21 Grad multiple-launch rocket systems.
Ukrainian border guards smash Russian defenses on Southern Slobozhanshchyna front
Aerial reconnaissance operators of the Sky Hawks strike drone unit from the 4th Border Guard Detachment destroyed four positions of Russian invaders on the Southern Slobozhanshchyna front.
Overnight Russian attack leaves part of Odesa without electricity and water
As a result of an air attack by Russian forces on Odesa, infrastructure was damaged and part of the city was left without electricity and water supply.
SBU detains two Russian agents who were preparing strikes on TPPs, HPPs in Kyiv region
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained two Russian agents who were preparing strikes on thermal and hydroelectric power plants in the Kyiv region.
11 December 2025
War update: 165 clashes on frontline, Ukrainian forces eliminate 125 Russian troops in Pokrovsk sector
Ukrainian forces engaged in 165 combat clashes with Russian invaders on December 11, with nearly half of them recorded in the Pokrovsk sector.
Austrian parliament condemns Russia's human rights violations on occupied Ukrainian territories
The Austrian Parliament has supported a resolution condemning Russia's human rights violations in the occupied territories of Ukraine and the treatment of Ukrainians in captivity.
Russian forces attack two districts in Dnipropetrovsk region, woman injured
Russian forces fired artillery and carried out drone attacks about 30 times on Nikopol and Kryvyi Rih districts in the Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring a woman.
Siversk remains under control of Defense Forces – military
In the Sloviansk sector, the city of Siversk remains under the control of Ukraine's Defense Forces, and counter-sabotage measures continue.
Ukrainians must decide on territorial issues through elections or referendum — Zelensky
Questions of possible compromises on territorial issues within a peace plan must be decided by the people of Ukraine — either through elections or a referendum.
Size of AFU under possible agreement can be 800,000 personnel — Zelensky
The Armed Forces of Ukraine would number up to 800,000 troops under the draft of a possible peace agreement.
War update: 108 frontline clashes, most fights in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, as of 16:00 on December 11, 108 combat engagements have taken place along the front. The Defense Forces are stopping the enemy, holding the lines, and disrupting Russia's plans.
Russia uses several routes to move personnel and ammunition to south — Voloshyn
The enemy is using several logistical routes to move personnel and ammunition to southern Ukraine, including from the temporarily occupied Crimea and along the coast of the Sea of Azov.
Spox Voloshyn: Huliaypole under control of Defense Forces
The situation in the south remains difficult, with 56 combat clashes recorded in the past 24 hours. At the same time, Huliaypole remains under the control of the Defense Forces, with the enemy being destroyed on the outskirts of the city.