Enemy launches 190 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region in past 24 hours
The Russian army launched 190 strikes on 21 towns and villages in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region on Tuesday, December 19.
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20 December 2023
Two Russian warships on combat duty in Black Sea, no missile carriers
As of 08:00 a.m., December 20, 2023, two 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.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to about 349,190
Russia has already lost about 349,190 troops in Ukraine (+890 over the past day).
War update: Ukrainian forces continue measures to develop bridgehead in Kherson region
In the Kherson direction, within the responsibility zone of Odesa Operational and Strategic Grouping of Troops, Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue carrying out measures to develop a bridgehead.
UNGA condemns Russia’s grave human rights violations in occupied areas
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has updated the resolution condemning Russia’s grave human rights violations in the temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine.
Ukraine’s air defense units destroy 18 enemy Shahed drones attacking country last night
On the night of December 20, 2023, Russian troops attacked Ukraine’s territory with Shahed-type loitering munitions, having launched them from the temporarily occupied Crimea (Chauda, Balaklava).
President sees Ukraine’s victory as de-occupation of all territories, including Crimea, Donbas
There are many opinions on what Ukraine’s victory is, but it is necessary to understand what security guarantees Ukraine will receive in the future.
In Kramatorsk, residents of multi-storey building damaged by shelling get gas back on
The city of Kramatorsk, in the Donetsk region, has restored gas supply to residents of a high-rise building damaged by shelling.
Ukrainian border guards neutralize eight Russian FPV drones on Zaporizhzhia axis
Ukrainian border guards have neutralized eight enemy drones with anti-drone guns on the Zaporizhzhia axis.
Russian drones drop caustic gas onto Ukrainian trenches in the south - CNN
Ukrainian soldiers fighting in the trenches in Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region faced a new threat - the use of poison gas as a weapon.
UK intelligence analyzes Ukraine's success in intercepting Kinzhal missiles
Ukraine has succeeded in intercepting Russia’s Kinzhal missiles, which the Russians call "super weapons".
Artillery shortages may likely prompt Ukrainian forces to prioritize certain sectors on front – ISW
Both Russian and Ukrainian forces have likely expended large portions of their Soviet-era stocks of 122mm and 152mm artillery shells.
Russians want to create concern at captured Azovmash plant - National Resistance Center
The Russian invaders plan to create a "machine-building concern" at the Azovmash plant, which they captured and destroyed.
19 December 2023
Enemy attacks Nikopol with drones and artillery, causing destruction
The Russian army attacked Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, with kamikaze drones and artillery, causing destruction.
Civilian injured as enemy shells Sumy region with artillery, MLRS
A local resident was injured in Russian shelling of Esman community in Sumy region.
Zelensky on returning to the borders of 1991: Strategy cannot change, only tactics
Ukraine's strategy remains unchanged, while further battlefield tactics will be clear after the results of the Defense Forces' combat operations in southern Ukraine by the end of 2023.
Prisoner exchange complicated due to Russia's position - Zelensky
The process of exchanging prisoners with Russia is complicated, but work is ongoing to return Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Zelensky: Unity is our weapon of domestic production
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that it was the country's unity that helped Ukraine survive the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, so it is very important to preserve it in the future.
Zelensky will not sign the law on women's mobilization
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would not sign the law on women's mobilization.
Zelensky: One million drones will be produced in Ukraine next year
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky says that one million drones will be produced in Ukraine next year.
‘Uncontrolled sky’ affects military operation in southern Ukraine – Zelensky
The military operation in southern Ukraine was influenced by the fact that the Ukrainian side did not have control over the sky. But, the work is underway to strengthen Ukraine’s air capabilities.
Zelensky answers whether war will end in 2024
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky is confident that no one knows the answer to whether Russia's war against Ukraine will end in 2024.
Zelensky instructed to strengthen protection at borders and cited Kharkiv region as example
Border fortification works should be standardized and Kharkiv region should be taken as an example.
Expert explains why Ministry of Defense does not pay for training of UAV operators
The main reason why the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is currently not paying for training services for UAV operators is the lack of a regulatory framework on this issue.
Zelensky: Ukraine will not lose even if support of international partners decreases
Ukraine will not lose the war, even if support from international partners continues to decline.
Russia fails to achieve any of its goals in Ukraine – Zelensky
Russia’s so-called ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine has failed to achieve any of its objectives over the past year.
Zelensky: Several new Patriot air defense systems will protect Ukraine this winter
This winter, several new Patriot air defense systems will protect Ukraine.
Zelensky: Military proposed to mobilize 450,000-500,000 soldiers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the military officers offered him at a meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief to mobilize an additional 450,000-500,000 soldiers.
Enemy stands no chance: Mayor comments on Bild’s article about Russia’s plan to seize Kharkiv in 2026
Ukrainian authorities and the Armed Forces of Ukraine will not allow the aggressor state to seize the city of Kharkiv.
Duda convenes Polish Security Council to discuss Ukraine
On December 20, Polish President Andrzej Duda convenes a meeting of the National Defense Council of Poland, which will be attended for the first time by new Prime Minister Donald Tusk and members of his government.