Elderly woman injured as Russians shell Kherson in the morning
On Thursday morning, Russian forces shelled Kherson city, injuring an elderly woman.
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14 December 2023
Worsening weather conditions complicate work of mobile fire groups - Air Force spox
Deteriorating weather conditions complicate the work of Ukrainian mobile fire groups, but the soldiers manage to destroy enemy targets in the sky.
Enemy intensifies shelling of Zaporizhzhia region, over 150 attacks recorded in past day
On December 13, Russian forces shelled 23 settlements across Zaporizhzhia region, 151 attacks were recorded.
ISW reports minor advance of Russian troops near Avdiivka
Russian troops have made a minor advance near Avdiivka, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW),
Nighttime shelling of Kherson region: Woman dies under rubble of her own house
In Kherson region, a 63-year-old woman died under the rubble of her house following a nighttime enemy strike.
Nayev shows first and second lines of defense being reinforced in Chernihiv region
In Chernihiv region, the first and second lines of defense are being reinforced in the most dangerous areas.
Ukrainian forces kill 1,300 Russian invaders in past 24 hours
Ukraine's defense forces eliminated about 342,800 Russian invaders between February 24, 2022 and December 14, 2023, including 1,300 in the past 24 hours.
One killed in 114 Russian strikes on Kherson region in past 24 hours
The Russian army carried out 114 shelling attacks on the Kherson region on December 13, killing one person and wounding another.
Ukraine's General Staff reports 120 combat clashes on front lines on Dec 13
The enemy launched 17 missile strikes, 36 air strikes and 74 MLRS attacks on the positions of Ukrainian troops and settlements on Wednesday, December 13.
Ukrainian air defense forces shoot down 41 out of 42 Shahed drones
The enemy attacked southern Ukraine with 42 Shahed-136/131 unmanned aerial vehicles from 19:00 on December 13, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
Civilians injured, houses damaged as enemy attacks Odesa region
At least ten people were injured and 11 buildings were damaged after a Russian drone attack on the Odesa region caused a fire.
Russian offensive operations aim to weaken Western support for Ukraine - ISW
U.S. intelligence reportedly assessed that Russian offensive operations in eastern Ukraine in fall 2023 and through the upcoming winter aim to weaken Western support for Ukraine instead of achieving any immediate operational objectives.
13 December 2023
Nighttime shelling of Odesa: One of victims dies in hospital
A 42-year-old man who was injured in a Russian attack on Odesa died in hospital.
Zelensky delivers speech in Norway’s parliament
Ukraine still lacks enough weapons to fight this war on conditions of freedom, not those dictated by the enemy.
Elderly woman injured as Russian army shells Nikopol twice with heavy artillery
The Russian army used heavy artillery and a kamikaze drone to shell Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region. An elderly woman was injured in the shelling.
General Staff: 89 combat clashes recorded, AFU repel enemy attacks in six sectors
Throughout the day, 89 combat clashes took place between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops. Ukrainian defenders repelled enemy attacks in the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Marinka and Zaporizhzhia directions.
Enemy amassing forces in Marinka sector for further assaults – General Tarnavskyi
Russian troops are amassing forces near Marinka, Donetsk region, for further assault operations.
Nearly 880 civilians killed and injured by Russian landmines in de-occupied territories
The National Mine Action Authority recorded 877 cases of deaths and injuries of civilians caused by explosive objects in the de-occupied territories of Ukraine.
Ukrainian warriors firmly holding defense in Avdiivka, Marinka sectors - Tarnavskyi
The Defense Forces of Ukraine have destroyed 28 units of enemy equipment in the Tavria direction over the past day. Ukrainian defenders are firmly holding the defense in the Avdiivka and Marinka sectors.
Russia deploying additional UAV launch sites in Ukraine – UK intel
Russia is highly likely dispersing the launch capabilities of its Shahed-type UAVs in several locations to complicate Ukrainian air Defence efforts.
There will certainly be response to Russian missile strikes - Zelensky
There will certainly be a response to Russian missile attacks.
Ukrainian air defense forces shoot down nine Shahed drones in Odesa region
Ukraine's air defense forces shot down nine Shahed-131/136 one-way attack UAVs late on Tuesday, December 12.
Ukraine reports 95 combat clashes on front lines in past day
As many as 95 combat engagements took place on the battlefield in Ukraine in the past 24 hours.
Russia could not occupy any Ukrainian village this year - Zelensky
Russian troops could not occupy a single Ukrainian village during Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine this year.
Russia’s death toll in Ukraine up to 341,500
From February 24, 2022 to December 13, 2023, Ukraine’s Defense Forces have eliminated 341,500 Russian invaders, including 850 in the past day.
Ukraine’s air defense downs 10 ballistic missiles, 10 kamikaze drones
The air defense forces of Ukraine intercepted 10 kamikaze drones and 10 ballistic missiles Russia launched overnight Wednesday.
Kyiv authorities elaborate on damage from Russian ballistic attack
The latest update says 51 people sustained injuries of various degrees of severity after the debris from intercepted ballistic missiles hit several districts of Ukraine’s capital.
Thirty-four injured as Russian ballistic missiles strike Kyiv second night in row
So far, 34 people were reported as injured as a result of missile debris falling in several districts of Ukraine’s capital Kyiv after the air defense intercepted incoming ballistic targets.
Finland decides to open two border posts with Russia
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said that the government had decided to open two border posts - Vaalima and Niirala - on the border with Russia.
Ukrainian forces have advantage over Russian army fighting at night – UK intel
The Armed Forces of Ukraine “move mostly at night” and have advantage over the Russian army when fighting at night, mainly due to the enemy's night vision equipment shortages.