Poor weather conditions slowing pace of combat operations in Ukraine – ISW
Poor weather conditions continue to slow the pace of Ukrainian and Russian combat operations across the entire frontline but have not completely halted them.
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04 December 2023
03 December 2023
Four communities come under enemy fire in Sumy region
On December 3, 2023, Russian troops shelled four border communities in the Sumy region.
Death toll in Russia’s shelling of Kherson rises to two
Two civilians have been killed and seven injured in Russia’s recent shelling of the city of Kherson.
War update: 56 combat engagements occur on front
Fifty-six military clashes have occurred on the front between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian occupiers in the past 24 hours.
President Zelensky: Everyone should remember that battle for Ukraine’s fate continues
Intense battles are ongoing in dozens of areas all over the front line. The most challenging sectors are the Marinka, Avdiivka and Bakhmut directions, as well as the south and the Kharkiv region.
Ukraine’s Air Force warns of enemy combat drones approaching from occupied Crimea
Ukraine’s Air Force has warned of unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) launched by Russian invaders from the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Ukraine preparing to strengthen air defense - Zelensky
The preparation of new military aid packages from partners and the strengthening of Ukrainian air defenses are planned for next week.
One killed as occupiers shell Avdiivka, village of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region
The occupiers have shelled Avdiivka and the village of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, killing one person and wounding two others.
Pavliuk: Ukraine's victory is returning to borders of 1991, defeating Russian army
Ukraine's victory means returning to the borders of 1991 and defeating the Russian army.
Occupiers deport 100 more Ukrainians from Kherson region
Some 100 residents of the temporarily occupied part of the Kherson region were "evacuated" to Russia within a month.
Russian troops shell Nikopol district three times on Sunday
Russian troops shelled the Nikopol district, Dnipropetrovsk region, three times on Sunday, December 3.
Number of those injured in shelling of Kherson rises to seven – governor
The number of people injured in Russia's shelling of Kherson has increased to seven.
Injury toll in Russian attack on Kherson rises to five - Yermak
Five people were injured in Russia's shelling of an apartment block in Kherson on Sunday, December 3.
NATO Secretary General: The more we support Ukraine, the faster the war will end
NATO Allies should further support Ukraine in its defensive war against Russian aggression, regardless of the situation on the battlefield.
Buildings of two medical facilities damaged in Russian shelling of Kherson
Buildings of two medical facilities were damaged in Russia’s shelling of Kherson city on Sunday, December 3.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces destroy over 500 units of Russian military equipment in past week
Over the past week, the Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated 7,210 Russian invaders and 534 units of enemy military equipment and weapons, including 94 UAVs and 62 tanks.
Russian forces hit Kherson: One killed, three wounded
The Russian army is shelling Kherson city from the temporarily occupied left bank.
No shortage of electricity in Ukraine's power grid – Energy Ministry
There was no shortage of electricity in Ukraine's energy system as of December 3, and the total volume of generation is sufficient to cover the needs of consumers and industry.
Russia preparing disinformation campaign over reasons behind suspension of POW exchanges – Coordination HQ
Ukraine's Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War has warned that Russian propaganda channels will launch another wave of disinformation shortly regarding the reasons behind the suspension of prisoner of war exchanges.
Enemy infantry more active in Tavria sector - Tarnavskyi
Russian invaders again increased the activity of their infantry in the Tavria sector.
Invaders strike community in Mykolaiv region with Tornado-S rocket launcher
Russian invaders have shelled the Berezan community in the Mykolaiv region, likely using the Tornado-S multiple launch rocket system.
Mortar shelling kills man in Kherson district
An enemy mortar shell hit a garage in the Kherson district, killing a man.
Execution of Ukrainian defenders: Prosecutors probing violation of laws of war
Ukrainian law enforcement officers have launched an investigation into the shooting of unarmed Ukrainian defenders by Russian servicemen.
Russia’s missile strike on Novohrodivka: Rescuers finish dismantling works
Dismantling works at the site of a 3-storey residential house, which had been partially destroyed in Russia’s recent missile strike on the Donetsk region’s Novohrodivka, have been completed.
Zaporizhzhia region comes under enemy fire 86 times
On December 2, 2023, Russian troops launched 86 attacks on settlements across the Zaporizhzhia region.
Five Russian warships combat ready in Black Sea, no missile carriers
As of 08:00 a.m., December 3, 2023, five Russian warships were remaining on combat duty in the Black Sea. No Kalibr-type missile carriers were spotted among them.
Dnipropetrovsk region struck with Russian heavy artillery
On the night of December 3, 2023, Russian invaders shelled the Dnipropetrovsk region’s town of Nikopol and Chervonohryhorivka community with heavy artillery.
Eight Russian drones downed over Mykolaiv region
Last night Ukraine’s air defense units intercepted eight enemy Shahed-131/136 loitering munitions over the Mykolaiv region.
Five explosions in Sumy region as enemy shells border areas
On the night of December 3, 2023, five explosions occurred in the Sumy region’s Krasnopillia community following Russian mortar strikes.
Russia's military death toll in Ukraine rises to 332,040
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 332,040 Russian invaders in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to December 3, 2023, including 930 occupiers in the past day alone.