Overnight drone attack: No damage to infrastructure in Kyiv region
There was no damage to critical and civilian infrastructure in the Kyiv region following an overnight drone attack on Ukraine.
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16 December 2023
No Russian missile carriers spotted in Sea of Azov, Black Sea
As of 08:00 a.m., December 16, 2023, one Russian warship was remaining on combat duty in the Black Sea.
Kherson region comes under enemy fire 83 times, four injured
On December 15, 2023, Russian troops attacked the Kherson region 83 times, having fired 483 projectiles.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to about 344,820
Russia has already lost about 344,820 troops in Ukraine (+930 over the past day).
Thirty Russian combat drones destroyed over Ukraine
On the night of December 16, 2023, Russian occupiers again attacked Ukraine’s territory, having used 31 Shahed-136/131 loitering munitions.
War update: Ukrainian forces hold enemy back near Donetsk region’s Marinka
In the Marinka direction, Ukraine’s Defense Forces are holding Russian invaders back near the Donetsk region’s Krasnohorivka, Marinka and Novomykhailivka. Here, the Ukrainian military repelled 13 enemy attacks.
Ukraine’s air defense units destroy all enemy targets attacking capital last night
On the night of December 16, 2023, Russian combat drones were attacking the city of Kyiv in waves from different directions, and Ukraine’s air defense units destroyed them all.
Kremlin returns to its old rhetoric on Ukraine: ISW comments on Putin's statements
Russian President Vladimir Putin demonstrated notable confidence in publicly discussing Russia's war against Ukraine at a press conference and the Direct Line forum, but failed to clearly define the ultimate goal of the full-scale invasion he has launched.
Pope mentions children killed in Ukraine, Gaza and Yemen
Pope Francis, meeting with the youngest members of the 'Catholic Action' religious movement on Friday, December 15, mentioned the children who died because of wars in the world, including in Ukraine.
Russian subversive groups tried to enter Ukraine seven times in past two weeks - Nayev
In the past two weeks, seven attempts by enemy subversive and reconnaissance groups to cross the border into Ukraine were recorded.
15 December 2023
Ukraine’s Air Force warns of enemy drones approaching Kyiv, Cherkasy regions
Air raid sirens have triggered in the Kyiv and Cherkasy regions, as several groups of Russian combat drones are approaching there.
Russians attack Sumy region with artillery, unguided missiles
On December 15, 2023, Russian troops launched 11 attacks on the Sumy region, namely with artillery, unguided air-to-surface missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles and mortars.
War update: 82 military clashes occur on front
Eighty-two combat engagements have occurred on the front between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops in the past 24 hours. Ukrainian defenders repelled enemy attacks in the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Shakhtarske, Marinka and Zaporizhzhia directions.
Defense Ministry interested in direct contracts with UK arms manufacturers - Umerov
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense is interested in direct agreements with UK arms manufacturers and is ready to sign long-term contracts.
Two civilians injured as Russians shell Nikopol with heavy artillery
Russian forces shelled Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, four times today, injuring an elderly woman and her 16-year-old granddaughter.
Russians injured 1,158 Ukrainian children
Since February 24, 2022, Russians have injured 1,158 children in Ukraine.
Missile intercepted over Kropyvnytskyi district
An enemy missile was shot down in Kropyvnytskyi district, Kirovohrad region, during an air raid alert.
Explosive detonates in teenager's hands in Kharkiv region
An explosive device detonated in the hands of a teenager in the Kharkiv region, and the boy was hospitalized.
Zelensky announces active weeks for Ukraine in foreign policy
President Volodymyr Zelensky assured that work with Western partners to support Ukraine will continue and announced active weeks ahead for Ukraine in foreign policy.
South Korea hands over 10 demining vehicles to Ukrainian rescuers
The Government of the Republic of Korea has handed over 10 demining vehicles to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine as humanitarian aid.
Netherlands provides €2.6 billion for military aid to Ukraine
The Netherlands has provided €550 million for military aid to Ukraine over the past two months. The total amount of support has reached €2.6 billion.
Major Russian breakthrough in Marinka unlikely now - British intelligence
Heavy fighting for control of the destroyed town of Marinka and its surroundings in southeastern Ukraine is still ongoing, but Russia's major progress in this area of the front is doubtful.
Police shows consequences of enemy attack on outskirts of Kharkiv at night
At night, Russians attacked the village of Pyatykhatky in the Kyyivskyy district of Kharkiv, a missile hit the ground, damaging a power line and outbuildings.
Enemy shells Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, injured reported
Russian artillery attacked the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, injuring two women.
In Luhansk region, occupants 'legalize' seizure of mines
Over the next four years, the 'Luhansk People's Republic' will give state-owned coal mining enterprises to private individuals without any competition.
Grenade explosion at Zakarpattia village council investigated as terrorist attack
The detonation of grenades in the administrative building of the Keretsky Village Council of the Mukachevo district in Ukraine's western Zakarpattia region has been qualified as a terrorist attack.
In Tavria direction, enemy keeps up number of attacks for three days in row - up to 80 attacks per day
Defense forces in the operational area of the Tavria operational and strategic grouping of troops destroyed 414 Russian invaders and 23 units of enemy military equipment over the past day.
Sirens of warning system malfunctioned in Mykolaiv
The sirens of the warning system malfunctioned in Mykolaiv.
Opening of negotiations with EU: Austrian ambassador congratulates Ukraine on European Council decision
Austrian Ambassador to Ukraine Arad Benkö congratulated Ukrainians on the historic decision of the European Council to open negotiations on EU accession and assured of support for Ukraine on the path to European integration.
Tusk and Polish Foreign Minister congratulate Ukraine on EU summit's decision on negotiations
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk congratulated Ukraine on the EU summit's decision to open membership negotiations.