Four Russian warships on combat duty in Black Sea, no missile carriers
As of 08:00 a.m., December 21, 2023, four Russian warships were remaining on combat duty in the Black Sea and another one in the Sea of Azov. No missile carriers were among them.
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21 December 2023
Two civilians injured in Russia’s shelling of Donetsk region
Two civilians have been injured in Russia’s shelling of the Donetsk region over the past day.
Russia’s death toll in Ukraine climbs to over 350K
Since the outset of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia has seen 350,270 soldiers and officers killed in action.
War update: Ukraine reports 99 clashes with Russian invasion forces, 17 air strikes on enemy positions
Ninety-nine combat engagements took place across the front lines in Ukraine on Wednesday, while Ukraine’s Air Force 17 times hit enemy weapons clusters, including an air defense system.
Russian drones attack Ukraine from three directions
Russia launched overnight Thursday several groups of Shahed kamikaze drones at Ukraine from three directions: Chauda in occupied Crimea, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, and Kursk.
Eleven men granted Russian citizenship along with summonses to military draft office in St Petersburg
A group of eleven applicants for Russian citizenship originally from ex-Soviet republics received summonses to a military draft office along with the Russian passports they had sought.
North Korea sends Russia over thousand containers of munitions – U.S. envoy to NATO
The latest report by U.S. officials, confirmed by satellite imagery, says North Korea has delivered more than a thousand containers of military equipment and munitions to Russia.
Poltava region hands over 11 more vehicles to military
In the Poltava region, 11 more vehicles were transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
ISW analyzes Shoigu's remarks about new formations in Russian army
The Washington-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has analyzed remarks that Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu made during the Russian Defense Ministry's Collegium on December 19 regarding the Russian army's current strength.
20 December 2023
Russia may step up offensive on Avdiivka once ground freezes - White House
The U.S. administration believes that Russian troops are waiting for dirt to freeze in order to intensify offensive operations in the east of Ukraine, in particular in the Avdiivka area.
Ukraine drafts amendments to rules of journalists' access to front lines - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine discussed with the prime minister and minister of defense the issue of journalists' access to the front lines.
Discussions on mobilization continue – NSDC secretary
Discussions around the issue of additional military mobilization are still underway.
EW capabilities must be strengthened to deal with larger number of drones – Air Force spox
Ukraine needs to boost its electronic warfare capabilities to efficiently counter enemy drones.
Russian shelling damages fire station in Toretsk
Russian forces shelled the city of Toretsk, Donetsk region, on Wednesday evening, damaging the building of a fire station.
War update: Ukrainian forces repel 29 enemy attacks on left bank of Dnipro River
Ukrainian forces on Wednesday repelled 29 enemy attacks on the left back of the Dnipro River in the Kherson region.
Russians hit Nikopol district with drones, artillery
Russian invaders struck the Nikopol district, Dnipropetrovsk region, with 11 kamikaze drones and artillery on Wednesday, December 20.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russia's Grad rocket launcher, ammunition depot on southern front
Ukraine's defense forces have destroyed a Russian Grad multiple rocket launcher and a field ammunition depot on the southern axis.
Ukrainian air defenses intercept Russian missile over Dnipropetrovsk region
Ukraine's air defense forces have destroyed a Russian missile in a district of the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Lithuania donates field equipment, dry rations to Ukrainian army
On December 20, the Armed Forces of Ukraine received another batch of military aid from Lithuania, consisting of field equipment and several tens of thousands of dry food rations.
In December, Ukraine to produce over 50,000 FPV drones – Minister Kamyshyn
The production of FPV drones in Ukraine has already reached more than 50,000 units per month, and volumes are set to increase significantly next year.
Russia’s space comms center, military unit hit in Crimea - media
On December 20, two strikes affected Russian military units in the temporarily occupied Crimea, as a result of which a Russian border guard was injured and equipment was damaged, including a satellite antenna.
Submarine carrying four Kalibr missiles joins Russia’s naval group in Black Sea
Currently, five Russian warships are remaining in the Black Sea, including a submarine with four Kalibr-type cruise missiles on board.
Russia commits war crime compelling Ukrainians in occupied areas into military – HRW
Russian authorities continue to conscript Ukrainian civilians in occupied areas or otherwise try to forcibly enlist them, including those in detention, into the Russian military.
Zelensky awards 292 more defenders with state awards, 205 of them posthumously
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded 292 defenders of Ukraine with state awards, 205 of them posthumously.
Regional authorities show consequences of Russia’s overnight attack on Kherson
Regional authorities have shared a video showing the consequences of Russia’s recent attack on the city of Kherson.
Russians increase number of artillery attacks in Tavria direction - Tarnavskyi
Russian troops have increased the number of artillery attacks in the Tavria direction.
Ukrainian forces pivot to more defensive posture along front line – UK intel
In recent weeks, Ukraine has mobilised a concerted effort to improve field fortifications as its forces pivot to a more defensive posture along much of the front line.
Rescuers show aftermath of enemy attacks on Kherson region
Rescuers have shown the effects of yesterday's enemy shelling in the Kherson region, one of the largest attacks on the region since the war started.
Transport depot hit as result of enemy shelling in Kharkiv
At night, the enemy shelled one of the most damaged districts of Kharkiv, hitting a civilian object, one of the transport depots.
Russian forces launch 82 attacks on Kherson region
The enemy launched 82 shelling attacks on Ukraine's southern Kherson region on December 19, firing 356 shells from mortars, artillery, Grad multiple rocket launchers, tanks, UAVs and aircraft.