Russian drone strikes truck in Izium, two men killed
Two men were killed in Izium, Kharkiv region, when a drone struck a truck.
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05 December 2025
Ukrainian Defence Forces strike Temryuk Seaport and Syzran Oil Refinery – General Staff
In the early hours of December 5, units of the Defence Forces of Ukraine targeted infrastructure at Russia’s Temryuk Seaport and the Syzran Oil Refinery.
Defense of Kupiansk is stable, Russians overestimate their capabilities and suffer losses – Tregubov
The situation in the Kupiansk area of Kharkiv region is more optimistic than in other sections, as Russian forces rushed their offensive, overestimated their own capabilities, and are suffering losses in urban districts.
Russians advance in Volchansk and try to gain foothold amid ruins of city — Tregubov
Russian troops are advancing in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, and are trying to gain a foothold among the ruins of the city.
SBU detains Russian agent who tried to blow up vehicle carrying Ukrainian soldiers in Mykolaiv
SBU counterintelligence detained in Mykolaiv a man who, on Russia's instructions, was supposed to plant an improvised explosive device on a service vehicle used by Ukrainian defenders.
Russian sources report drone attacks on Syzran oil refinery, Temryuk port, and Grozny-City in Chechnya
A group of drones struck several fuel and energy facilities in various regions of Russia during the night of December 5.
Air defense neutralize 80 of 137 Russian drones overnight
Defense forces neutralized 80 drones used by Russian troops to attack Ukraine overnight, with enemy impacts recorded at 13 locations.
Russian strikes hit Kharkiv, damage seven settlements in region over past day
Over the past day, Russian forces carried out strikes on Kharkiv and seven settlements in the region, damaging residential houses, power lines, and civilian enterprises.
Russians shell 39 settlements of Sumy region over past day, woman injured
Over the past day, Russian forces attacked the Sumy region nearly 90 times, hits reported at 39 settlements. One person injured.
Russian attacks injure seven civilians in Donetsk region
Over the past day, seven civilians were injured as a result of shelling in the Donetsk region.
War update: 167 combat engagements on frontline, heavy fighting in Pokrovsk sector
On December 4, as many as 167 combat engagements took place between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the enemy attacking most intensely in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian strikes injure 11 civilians across Kherson region over past day
In Kherson region, 11 people were injured over the past day as a result of Russian aggression.
Russian attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region kill child, injure civilians
Russian forces attacked Synelnykove and Nikopol districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, resulting in civilian casualties, including one person killed and several injured.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,240 over past day
Russia’s total combat losses in personnel from February 24, 2022 to December 5, 2025 have reached approximately 1,178,610, including 1,240 eliminated over the past day.
Ukraine’s USF strike nearly 23,500 enemy targets in November
Throughout November, the Unmanned Systems Forces hit more than 23,000 enemy targets in key sections of the front and deep in the enemy’s rear, inflicting significant material losses on Russia.
Ukrainian border guards wipe out Russian drone launch site in Kursk sector
Ukrainian border guards used an FPV drone to destroy a launch site of Russian unmanned aerial vehicles in the Kursk sector.
Over 14,000 civilians remain in areas of active hostilities in Donetsk region
In Donetsk region, 14,200 civilians remain in areas of active hostilities, with no children among them.
04 December 2025
Russian drones attack Kharkiv, hits reported
Russian occupiers attacked Kharkiv with drones, and impacts were recorded in one of the city's districts.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian ground robot armed with NSV Utes on Toretsk axis
Pilots of the Phoenix border unit destroyed a Russian ground robotic system equipped with a large-caliber Utes machine gun on the Toretsk front.
General Staff confirms strike on chemical plant in Russia's Stavropol region
Defense forces struck one of Russia's largest chemical enterprises, Nevinnomysskiy Azot, during the night of December 4.
Russia ends Investment Forum without any noticeable results
The Russia Calling! investment forum in Moscow ended without the signing of any interstate agreements with Russia.
Russian attack almost destroys Kherson CHP, workers injured
In Kherson, as a result of a massive Russian attack on December 3, the combined heat and power plant was almost destroyed, and the station's employees were injured.
Kallas urges Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine at OSCE Council
Only increasing pressure on Russia and strengthening support for Ukraine can offer hope for peace in Ukraine.
Eight people wounded in Kherson region during day in Russian attacks
In the Kherson region, eight people were wounded as a result of shelling during the day.
Invaders attack woodworking enterprise in Chernihiv region, two people wounded
In the city of Horodnia, Chernihiv region, Russians struck a woodworking enterprise with drones, injuring two of its employees.
SOF eliminate Russian reconnaissance group that infiltrated Yarova in Donetsk region
Fighters from the 8th Regiment of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed an enemy group that had infiltrated the village of Yarova in Donetsk Oblast, taking advantage of difficult weather conditions.
Russian forces shell perinatal center in Kherson
In Kherson, Russian forces shelled a perinatal center.
Trump Administration lacks formal policy process to stop Russia’s war against Ukraine – Politico
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has no formal process for developing policy, issuing recommendations, engaging with foreign governments, or defining a clear course of action to stop Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, resulting in chaos and confusion.
DIU special forces wipe out Russian MiG-29 fighter jet in Crimea
Fighters of the Prymary (Ghosts) special unit of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine have destroyed a Russian MiG-29 fighter jet in temporarily occupied Crimea.
General Staff debunks Russian fake about capture of Dobropillia in Zaporizhzhia region
Russian propaganda is actively spreading false claims that Russian forces allegedly control Dobropillia in Zaporizhzhia region. This information is untrue.