One civilian killed, ten injured as enemy shells nine settlements in Donetsk region in past day
On December 22, Russian forces shelled nine settlements in Donetsk region, killing one civilian and injuring another ten.
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23 December 2023
Umerov calls on Polish arms manufacturers to sign direct contracts with Ukrainian companies
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has called on Polish arms manufacturers to sign direct contracts with Ukrainian companies.
Medical facility damaged in Russian shelling of Kherson
Last night, on December 22, a medical facility and a gas pipeline were damaged in Russian shelling of Kherson city.
Air defense forces down two enemy UAVs in Kryvyi Rih district
Ukraine’s air defense forces destroyed two enemy combat UAVs in Kryvyi Rih district.
Ukrainian, Russian troops suffering from exceptional levels of rat, mice infestation – UK intel
In some sectors of the frontline, both Ukrainian and Russian troops have highly likely suffered from exceptional levels of rat and mice infestation in recent weeks.
Russians launch missile attack on Kirovohrad region, air defenses destroy all targets
Russian forces launched a massive missile attack on Kirovohrad region. Ukraine’s air defense forces destroyed all enemy targets. However, the debris damaged houses and cars.
AFU eliminate over 450 invaders in Kupiansk, Bakhmut sectors in past day
In the Kupiansk and Bakhmut sectors, the Defense Forces of Ukraine have eliminated more than 450 Russian invaders and 100 units of enemy equipment.
SBU reveals motives of Russian missile spotter arrested in Kramatorsk
A Kramatorsk resident who has been accused of helping the Russians launch a deadly strike targeting a local restaurant is believed to have acted for ideological reasons, not financial reward.
Ukraine’s troops confront Russian subversive groups even before they cross border in north
Russian subversive and reconnaissance units trying to penetrate into Ukraine from the north get a rebuff even before they are able to cross in, and if they do – anti-subversive reserves of Ukraine’s Defense Forces engage the enemy immediately.
Explosions ring out in Kropyvnytskyi, Kryvyi Rih amid air raid alert
A number of explosions were reported in the cities of Kryvyi Rih and Kropyvnytskyi as residents braced for Russian missile strikes.
Russians open fire at Zaporizhzhia region 130 times on Friday
Over the past day, the Russian invasion forces have launched 130 strikes on 14 settlements across Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region.
In occupied Luhansk region, Russians force locals, convicts into assault squads
In the occupied territory of Luhansk region, the Russian invasion forces force local residents, as well as prisoners held in penal colonies, to join assault squads.
Russians shelling Kherson – explosions heard across city
Russian invasion forces are shelling the city of Kherson. Multiple explosions are reported from the area.
Russian troops gradually advancing in Donbas, Ukrainian forces holding ground on left bank of the Dnipro - ISW
Russian troops have small advances near Avdiivka and Bakhmut, but no significant changes are taking place at the front.
No Russian warships in Sea of Azov, Black Sea
As of 08:00 on Saturday, December 23, there were no enemy warships in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
Kherson region comes under 80 shelling attacks in past day, 6 civilians injured
On December 22, Russian forces shelled Kherson region 83 times, injuring six civilians.
Russia's military death toll in Ukraine rises to about 352,390
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 352,390 Russian invaders in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to December 23, 2023, including 1,040 occupiers in the past day alone.
Ukraine’s Air Force launches 12 strikes on enemy positions – General Staff
The Air Force of Ukraine launched 12 strikes on Russian manpower, weapons and military equipment clusters in the past 24 hours.
Ukraine’s air defense forces down all nine Shahed UAVs in Russian attack on Ukraine
Ukraine’s air defense forces destroyed all nine Shahed combat drones used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine last night.
At least 3,800 Ukrainian civilians survived torture by Russians - PGO
At least 3,800 Ukrainian civilians have survived torture by Russians.
22 December 2023
Enemy shelling of Kherson and its suburbs: Two civilians injured
Today, December 22, two elderly people were injured in Russian shelling of the Kherson urban territorial community.
Four Ukrainians returned home from Russia – ombudsman
Four Ukrainian citizens have been returned home from Russia.
Ukraine’s air defense forces down seven kamikaze drones in Odesa region
Ukraine's air defense force shot down all seven combat drones launched by Russian forces to attack Odesa region.
Defense Forces repel 17 enemy assaults on left bank of Dnipro River – General Staff
On the left bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson region, Ukrainian warriors are firmly holding the defense. In the other six sectors of the front, they repelled more than 50 enemy attacks.
Zelensky, Umerov discuss motivation, terms of service, and recruitment
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and the ministry’s team to discuss the issues of motivation, terms of service determination, and recruitment.
Germany sends another military aid package to Ukraine
Ukraine has received another shipment of military equipment and ammunition from Germany.
Kharkiv region’s Kindrashivka struck by Russian artillery
Russian troops have shelled the Kharkiv region’s village of Kindrashivka with artillery, causing damage to residential houses.
Photographer Vlada Liberova injured on front
Vlada Liberova, a famous Ukrainian documentary photographer and presenter of Ukrinform’s Kramatorsk Station project, has been injured on the front.
NSDC Secretary comments on Ukraine’s ‘hunt’ for three enemy Su-34s
The Armed Forces of Ukraine spent a long time ‘hunting’ for three Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers, which had been downed in the south of the country today.
Russians attack Novoberyslav with drone, injuring man
In Novoberyslav, in the Kherson region, a 68-year-old man suffered an explosive injury, leg and abdominal wounds as a result of a Russian drone attack.