Russia's military death toll in Ukraine rises to 348,300
Ukraine's defense forces eliminated about 348,300 Russian invaders between February 24, 2022 and December 19, 2023, including 1,140 in the past 24 hours.
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19 December 2023
One killed as enemy fires 495 shells at Kherson region in past 24 hours
Russian troops fired 495 shells in 79 shelling attacks on Ukraine's southern Kherson region on Monday, December 18.
Ukrainian air defenses destroy two kamikaze drones in Khmelnytskyi region overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces shot down two kamikaze drones in the Khmelnytskyi region in the early hours of Tuesday, December 19.
Ukraine reports 105 combat clashes on front lines in past 24 hours
Some 105 combat engagements occurred on the front lines on Monday, December 18, with units of the Ukrainian rocket forces hitting two remote mining areas and an enemy artillery piece.
Dutch defense minister: 'Aid to Ukraine is crucial for our own security'
Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren has said that aid to Ukraine is not a charity and is crucial for the Netherlands' own security.
Ukraine's National Guard receives 27 armored vehicles from United24 platform
The United24 fundraising platform has handed over 27 M113 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine's National Guard for the successful and effective performance of combat missions.
Russian Shtorm-Z fighters likely being returned to battlefield even after limb amputations – UK intel
Members of Russian Shtorm-Z units are highly likely being returned to combat duties with unhealed wounds, and even after limb amputations.
Russian SRGs most active in Sumy region – Border Guard Service spox
Recently, Russia has been actively using its sabotage and reconnaissance groups (SRGs) in the Sumy region.
Putin's statements about his reluctance to fight with NATO similar to those he made before invasion of Ukraine - ISW
Russian leader Vladimir Putin's proclamation that Russia has no interest in invading NATO is also very similar to the Kremlin's persistent claims in late 2021 and early 2022 — including right up to the eve of the invasion — that Russia did not intend to invade Ukraine.
18 December 2023
Russians attack Sumy region’s border areas nine times
Over the past day, Russian troops have shelled the Sumy region’s border areas and settlements nine times. Sixty explosions were recorded.
Russian military casualties in Lyman-Kupiansk sector exceed 7,000 since early Dec
Russia has lost over 7,000 troops within the responsibility area of Ukraine’s Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Grouping of Troops since the beginning of December 2023.
Explosion occurs in Kremenchuk-based enterprise
A blast has occurred in an industrial enterprise situated in the Poltava region’s city of Kremenchuk.
War update: Ukrainian forces repel 78 enemy attacks in six sectors
In the past 24 hours, Ukraine’s Defense Forces have repelled 78 Russian attacks in the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Marinka and Zaporizhzhia directions.
Ukraine's military spokesperson says Russia keeps 62,000 troops in Bakhmut sector
Russia currently keeps 62,000 troops on the Bakhmut axis, and their number remains almost unchanged.
Pentagon says it will run out of money for Ukraine aid by Dec 30
The Pentagon said it will run out of money to replace weapons sent to Ukraine by December 30 unless Congress approves new funding.
Ukrainian air defenses intercept Kh-59 missile over Dnipropetrovsk region
Soldiers with Ukraine's Air Command East destroyed a Russian Kh-59 guided air missile launched over the Dnipropetrovsk region on Monday, December 18.
Denmark allocates $264M for IFVs for Ukraine as part of Swedish initiative
Denmark is allocating 1.8 billion Danish crowns ($264 million) to help finance a Swedish initiative to donate CV90 armoured combat vehicles to Ukraine.
Russian military shell Kherson with artillery, civilian killed
Russian forces shelled Kherson city with artillery, killing a 40-year-old man.
UK companies to help Ukraine with artillery systems’ repair, drone production
The UK Government and representatives of the UK defence industry have conducted their first trade mission to Ukraine, during which agreements were signed, including on the maintenance of mine countermeasures vessels, the repair of artillery systems, and the production of drones.
Ukrainian military scale back some operations due to shortfall in foreign assistance - Tarnavskyi
Frontline Ukrainian troops face shortages of artillery shells and have scaled back some military operations due to a shortfall in foreign assistance.
EU calls on Russia to immediately release Radio Svoboda journalist
The European Union calls for the immediate release of Radio Svoboda journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, who is being held in a Russian detention center.
Many citizens no longer view war in existential terms: Defense Ministry comments on mobilization
The problem with replenishing the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is partly related to the fact that many citizens no longer view the war in the existential terms they did immediately after Russia’s invasion in February 2022.
General Staff confirms bugs planted in offices of CinC Zaluzhnyi, staff members
During inspection, covert listening devices were discovered in the offices of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi and staff members.
Russia’s TOS-1A Solntsepyok crushed in left-bank Kherson region
Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces, in cooperation with the Ukrainian Marines, have destroyed Russia’s TOS-1A Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower system on the left bank of the Dnipro River in the Kherson region.
Russians continue active infantry attacks in Tavria sector - Tarnavskyi
Russian troops continued active infantry attacks with the support of armored vehicles and aircraft in the Tavria sector.
Ukrainian soldiers do not allow enemy to break through defense and hold positions on left bank of Dnipro - Humeniuk
Ukrainian troops continue to hold their positions on the left bank of the Kherson region.
Russians have enough drones to attack Ukraine every day – Ukrainian Air Force
The enemy is stockpiling certain weapons systems for strikes against Ukraine and has enough drones to attack the country every day.
Almost all large ships of Russian Black Sea Fleet hidden in Novorossiysk - satellite images
The Russian Black Sea Fleet has hidden almost all "serious ships" in Novorossiysk, including Kalibr cruise missile carriers.
Partisans spot Russian air defenses in Sevastopol
Ukrainian partisans have spotted enemy air defense systems in temporarily occupied Sevastopol.
Russia has two warships in Black Sea, no missile carriers
As of 8:00 a.m. on December 18, Russia has two warships in the Black Sea, but no missile launchers.