Ukrainian air defenses intercept Russian missile over Dnipropetrovsk region
Ukraine's air defense forces have destroyed a Russian missile in a district of the Dnipropetrovsk region.
War - Latest news
20 December 2023
Lithuania donates field equipment, dry rations to Ukrainian army
On December 20, the Armed Forces of Ukraine received another batch of military aid from Lithuania, consisting of field equipment and several tens of thousands of dry food rations.
In December, Ukraine to produce over 50,000 FPV drones – Minister Kamyshyn
The production of FPV drones in Ukraine has already reached more than 50,000 units per month, and volumes are set to increase significantly next year.
Russia’s space comms center, military unit hit in Crimea - media
On December 20, two strikes affected Russian military units in the temporarily occupied Crimea, as a result of which a Russian border guard was injured and equipment was damaged, including a satellite antenna.
Submarine carrying four Kalibr missiles joins Russia’s naval group in Black Sea
Currently, five Russian warships are remaining in the Black Sea, including a submarine with four Kalibr-type cruise missiles on board.
Russia commits war crime compelling Ukrainians in occupied areas into military – HRW
Russian authorities continue to conscript Ukrainian civilians in occupied areas or otherwise try to forcibly enlist them, including those in detention, into the Russian military.
Zelensky awards 292 more defenders with state awards, 205 of them posthumously
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded 292 defenders of Ukraine with state awards, 205 of them posthumously.
Regional authorities show consequences of Russia’s overnight attack on Kherson
Regional authorities have shared a video showing the consequences of Russia’s recent attack on the city of Kherson.
Russians increase number of artillery attacks in Tavria direction - Tarnavskyi
Russian troops have increased the number of artillery attacks in the Tavria direction.
Ukrainian forces pivot to more defensive posture along front line – UK intel
In recent weeks, Ukraine has mobilised a concerted effort to improve field fortifications as its forces pivot to a more defensive posture along much of the front line.
Rescuers show aftermath of enemy attacks on Kherson region
Rescuers have shown the effects of yesterday's enemy shelling in the Kherson region, one of the largest attacks on the region since the war started.
Transport depot hit as result of enemy shelling in Kharkiv
At night, the enemy shelled one of the most damaged districts of Kharkiv, hitting a civilian object, one of the transport depots.
Russian forces launch 82 attacks on Kherson region
The enemy launched 82 shelling attacks on Ukraine's southern Kherson region on December 19, firing 356 shells from mortars, artillery, Grad multiple rocket launchers, tanks, UAVs and aircraft.
Enemy launches 190 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region in past 24 hours
The Russian army launched 190 strikes on 21 towns and villages in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region on Tuesday, December 19.
Two Russian warships on combat duty in Black Sea, no missile carriers
As of 08:00 a.m., December 20, 2023, two Russian warships were remaining on combat duty in the Black Sea and another one in the Sea of Azov. No missile carriers were among them.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to about 349,190
Russia has already lost about 349,190 troops in Ukraine (+890 over the past day).
War update: Ukrainian forces continue measures to develop bridgehead in Kherson region
In the Kherson direction, within the responsibility zone of Odesa Operational and Strategic Grouping of Troops, Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue carrying out measures to develop a bridgehead.
UNGA condemns Russia’s grave human rights violations in occupied areas
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has updated the resolution condemning Russia’s grave human rights violations in the temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine.
Ukraine’s air defense units destroy 18 enemy Shahed drones attacking country last night
On the night of December 20, 2023, Russian troops attacked Ukraine’s territory with Shahed-type loitering munitions, having launched them from the temporarily occupied Crimea (Chauda, Balaklava).
President sees Ukraine’s victory as de-occupation of all territories, including Crimea, Donbas
There are many opinions on what Ukraine’s victory is, but it is necessary to understand what security guarantees Ukraine will receive in the future.
In Kramatorsk, residents of multi-storey building damaged by shelling get gas back on
The city of Kramatorsk, in the Donetsk region, has restored gas supply to residents of a high-rise building damaged by shelling.
Ukrainian border guards neutralize eight Russian FPV drones on Zaporizhzhia axis
Ukrainian border guards have neutralized eight enemy drones with anti-drone guns on the Zaporizhzhia axis.
Russian drones drop caustic gas onto Ukrainian trenches in the south - CNN
Ukrainian soldiers fighting in the trenches in Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region faced a new threat - the use of poison gas as a weapon.
UK intelligence analyzes Ukraine's success in intercepting Kinzhal missiles
Ukraine has succeeded in intercepting Russia’s Kinzhal missiles, which the Russians call "super weapons".
Artillery shortages may likely prompt Ukrainian forces to prioritize certain sectors on front – ISW
Both Russian and Ukrainian forces have likely expended large portions of their Soviet-era stocks of 122mm and 152mm artillery shells.
Russians want to create concern at captured Azovmash plant - National Resistance Center
The Russian invaders plan to create a "machine-building concern" at the Azovmash plant, which they captured and destroyed.
19 December 2023
Enemy attacks Nikopol with drones and artillery, causing destruction
The Russian army attacked Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, with kamikaze drones and artillery, causing destruction.
Civilian injured as enemy shells Sumy region with artillery, MLRS
A local resident was injured in Russian shelling of Esman community in Sumy region.
Zelensky on returning to the borders of 1991: Strategy cannot change, only tactics
Ukraine's strategy remains unchanged, while further battlefield tactics will be clear after the results of the Defense Forces' combat operations in southern Ukraine by the end of 2023.
Prisoner exchange complicated due to Russia's position - Zelensky
The process of exchanging prisoners with Russia is complicated, but work is ongoing to return Ukrainian prisoners of war.