Defense Forces continue to hold northern part of Pokrovsk – Syrskyi
In the Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad areas, Ukrainian units are actively blocking Russian attempts to amass assault infantry groups and advance around these cities.
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04 December 2025
UK, Norway to create joint fleet to counter Russian underwater threats
The United Kingdom and Norway will sign a defense agreement allowing the two countries to operate a joint fleet of frigates to counter Russian underwater threats in the North Atlantic.
Russian forces launch airstrikes on Kramatorsk community, several civilians injured
Russian forces carried out evening airstrikes on the Kramatorsk community in Donetsk region using FAB-250 glide bombs, and later attacked with a drone during the night.
Kherson CHP halts operations after severe damage from Russian shelling
In Kherson, the enemy has attacked the city's combined heat and power plant (CHP) over the past several days, forcing it to suspend operations. As a result, 470 buildings, more than 40,500 homes, have been left without heating.
Russia launches airstrike on Zaporizhzhia district, one person injured
Russian forces attacked the Zaporizhzhia district with glide bombs (KABs), injuring a man and damaging civilian infrastructure.
Drones attack chemical plant in Russia’s Stavropol region
In Nevynnomyssk, Stavropol Krai, unmanned aerial vehicles attacked a chemical plant.
FAB strikes on Sloviansk damage 46 buildings, three of eight victims hospitalized
In Sloviansk, eight people, including two children, were injured as a result of FAB strikes on Wednesday, December 3.
Air defense forces destroy 114 of 138 enemy drones since yesterday evening
Air defense forces destroyed 114 of the 138 drones used by Russian invaders to attack Ukraine since the evening of December 3.
Two civilians killed and 13 wounded in Donetsk region in 24 hours from Russian shelling
Russian invaders killed two residents of Donetsk region and wounded thirteen others on December 3.
War update: 170 combat engagements on frontline, 45 in Pokrovsk sector
On December 3, Ukrainian Defense Forces recorded 170 combat engagements with Russian forces.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,140 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to December 4, 2025 amount to approximately 1,177,370 personnel, including 1,140 in the past 24 hours.
Russian drones target Odesa: six wounded, civilian and energy infrastructure damaged
Six people were injured in Odesa as a result of a nighttime attack by Russian drones.
Morning attack on Kherson: three civilians wounded in Russian strike
Russian forces shelled the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson this morning, injuring three people.
Partisans identify new Russian air-defense position in Sevastopol
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement have identified a Russian air-defense position in temporarily occupied Sevastopol and passed the coordinates to Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
03 December 2025
Zelensky announces new partner contributions under PURL mechanism
Partner countries, including Norway, Luxembourg, Poland, Canada, and others, have already decided on new contributions to the PURL program.
Number of victims of Russian missile strike in Kryvyi Rih has risen to five
The number of victims of the Russian army's missile strike on the city of Kryvyi Rih on the evening of Wednesday, December 3, has risen to five.
Another explosion rocks Kharkiv
An explosion was heard in Kharkiv at around 8:15 p.m.
Russians drop nine bombs on Sloviansk: multi-story building hit, eight injured
On Wednesday, December 3, Russian forces attacked Sloviansk with aerial bombs, hitting a multi-story building. At least eight people were injured, including two children.
Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih leaves three injured, including child
In Kryvyi Rih, a missile strike in the evening of Wednesday, December 3, injured three people, including a three-year-old child.
AFU expanding logistical corridors as fierce urban fighting ongoing in Pokrovsk
An operation by Ukraine’s Defense Forces to expand logistical corridors is ongoing in the Pokrovsk urban agglomeration.
General Staff confirms strikes on oil depots in Russia's Tambov, Oryol regions
Ukrainian Defence Forces struck an oil depot in Russia's Tambov region and other important enemy targets during the night of December 3.
Russian forces attack Nikopol, injuring two people
Russian troops have been striking Nikopol in the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery since early morning. Two people have been wounded, including a child.
Ukrainian forces reverse situation near Kupiansk – Trehubov
Ukrainian forces have reversed the situation near Kupiansk, pushing Russian troops back to the northern outskirts of the city and creating an effective kill zone that prevents the enemy from moving reinforcements — even as Russian propaganda continues to claim the city has been taken.
Russian forces create small controlled zone near border between Vovchansk and Kupiansk – Trehubov
On the Velykiy Burluk axis, between the cities of Vovchansk and Kupiansk, Russian forces are regularly attempting to break through the border and have established a small zone of control nearby.
Residents report explosion in Kharkiv, two injured
An explosion happened in Kharkiv, leaving two people injured.
EU to blacklist Russia for money laundering – Politico
The European Commission has decided to add Russia to its blacklist of countries with a high risk of money laundering and terrorist financing.
Third Corps refutes Russian General Staff’s false claims of “breakthrough” in Lyman
The Third Army Corps stated that the information about the so-called Russian breakthrough in the city of Lyman in Donetsk region is not true and is “a lie of the Russian Federation's high command.”
General Staff: Bild report on complete capture of Pokrovsk by Russians false
Ukrainian defense forces continue their defensive operation in Pokrovsk. Information published by the German newspaper Bild about the complete capture of the city by Russian troops and the “end of the battle” is not true.
Druzhba oil pipeline blown up in Russia - source
On the first night of winter in Russia, an explosion occurred on the Druzhba oil pipeline, through which Russian oil continues to be supplied to some European countries, fueling the aggressor's financial and military capabilities.
AFU establishing additional logistics routes to Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad
Ukrainian defenders are organizing additional logistics routes to Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad to ensure uninterrupted supply to units of Ukraine’s Defense Forces.