Volunteer killed in enemy shelling of Kherson – administration
On the International Volunteer Day, Russians killed a volunteer in the city of Kherson.
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05 December 2023
Six more Ukrainian children being returned from Russia with help of Qatar
Russia has agreed to free an additional six Ukrainian children and allow them to reunite with their families in Ukraine following Qatari mediation.
Umerov meets with Swedish army chief
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with General Micael Bydén, Commander-in-Chief of the Swedish Armed Forces, to discuss the issue of localization of defense production in Ukraine.
Enemy hits one of Kherson's hospitals in morning, two doctors injured
In the morning, the Russian army fired several times at Kherson from the temporarily occupied left bank, hitting one of the medical institutions, and two doctors were lightly injured.
Russia controls large part of Marinka, but UAF not retreating - British intelligence
In recent weeks, Russian troops have been slowly advancing through the ruins of Marinka, resuming their offensive in the Donetsk region.
Prime Minister: Romania stands by Ukraine until it defeats Russia
Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said that Romania has stood and will stand by Ukraine until it defeats the Russian Federation.
Finland to start producing artillery ammunition for Ukraine – defense minister
Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen has said that Finland plans to start producing artillery ammunition for Ukraine.
Russian armed aggression affects over 1,664 children in Ukraine
A total of 512 children have been killed and over 1,152 injured in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started.
Two killed, one injured in Kherson shelling - Yermak
Russian troops struck at Kherson, two people were killed and one injured.
‘Army of drones’ hit 132 enemy equipment units in past week
Over the past week, the combat teams of the Army of Drones project have hit 132 Russian military equipment units.
Lviv region attacked by three Shaheds at night, infrastructure destroyed
An infrastructure facility was damaged in the Lviv region as a result of an attack by Russian drones.
Umerov, Dedonder discuss Belgium’s transfer of F-16 jets to Ukraine
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Belgian Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder have met and discussed the supply of F-16 fighter aircraft to Ukraine, as well as pilot training efforts.
Over 20 settlements affected by Russian attacks across Zaporizhzhia region
On December 4, 2023, Russian troops attacked 21 settlements across the Zaporizhzhia region, having launched about 160 strikes.
Russians shell Ochakiv at night, causing destructions
Russian troops shelled Ochakiv at night, damaging a private house.
Enemy suicide drones strike Kharkiv region’s Chuhuiv, Borova
On the evening of December 4, 2023, Russian troops attacked the Kharkiv region’s town of Chuhuiv and village of Borova with Shahed-type loitering munitions.
Russians injure two civilians in Donetsk region overnight
Two civilians were injured in the Donetsk region yesterday.
Four Russian warships combat ready in Black Sea, no missile carriers
Four Russian warships are remaining on combat duty in the Black Sea. No Kalibr-type missile carriers were spotted among them.
Three border communities come under enemy fire in Sumy region
On the night of December 5, 2023, Russian troops attacked three border communities in the Sumy region.
Russia's military death toll in Ukraine rises to 333,840
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 333,840 Russian invaders in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to December 5, 2023, including 1,030 occupiers in the past day alone.
Ukraine’s Air Force launches 12 strikes on enemy positions in past day
In the past 24 hours, 73 combat clashes have been recorded on the battlefield in Ukraine. The Air Force launched 12 strikes on enemy manpower, weapons and military equipment clusters, including anti-aircraft missile systems.
One killed, five injured as Russian army fires 490 shells at Kherson region in past day
On December 4, the Russian army shelled Kherson region 89 times, firing 490 shells.
Nighttime drone attack: Air defenses destroy 10 of 17 Shahed UAVs
On the night of December 5, Ukraine’s air defense forces intercepted 10 out of 17 Russian combat UAVs in various regions across Ukraine.
AFU making progress despite tough situation on battlefield - State Department
The United States assesses the situation on the battlefield in Ukraine as difficult, as Russian troops are firmly entrenched in their positions; however, the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to make progress.
Access to number of Ukrainian radio stations blocked in Sevastopol
In the temporarily occupied Sevastopol, Russian Internet providers have blocked access to a number of Ukrainian radio stations.
Ukraine's defense official says Armed Forces will receive several times more drones in Dec
The Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive many times more drones in December than in November.
UK intel confirms Russia’s total combatant casualties in Ukraine at about 300,000
The Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom has confirmed that Russian troops had likely suffered around 300,000 total combatant casualties since the full-scale invasion started.
04 December 2023
Fires break out as Russians attack Kharkiv region with drones
Several fires have broken out across the Kharkiv region following Russian drone attacks on civil infrastructure.
War update: 56 Russian attacks repelled in six sectors
In the past 24 hours, Ukraine’s Defense Forces have repelled 56 Russian attacks in the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Marinka and Zaporizhzhia directions.
Enemy continues infantry-led attacks, suffers heavy losses in Maryinka, Avdiivka sectors
In the past three weeks, about 80 Russian soldiers have surrendered in the operational zone of the Tavria operational and strategic grouping of troops. Active infantry-led attacks continue in the Avdiivka and Maryinka sectors.
AFU confirm strike on Russian oil depot in Luhansk
The Department for Strategic Communications of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (StratCom) confirmed the strike on Russian oil depots in the temporarily occupied city of Luhansk on December 3.