War
War update: Ukrainian forces repel 177 Russian attacks over past day
As many as 177 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the frontline on December 9.
Russian drone strikes civilian facility in Chernihiv region overnight, causing fire
In the early hours of Wednesday, December 10, a Russian drone hit a civilian facility in the Koriukivka district, Chernihiv region, sparking a fire.
Three wounded as Russian forces launch over 870 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region
On December 9, Russia's invading forces carried out 872 attacks on 25 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, with three people wounded in enemy strikes on the Zaporizhzhia district.
Russia loses 1,010 soldiers in Ukraine war over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,183,620 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and December 10, 2025, with 1,010 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
09 December 2025
War update: 164 frontline clashes, 42 attacks repelled in Pokrovsk sector
There have been 164 combat engagements on the frontline today, with the enemy launching 42 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector, where more than 120 Russian troops were eliminated.
Zelensky confirms use of Sapsan ballistic missile
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are currently using long-range Neptun missiles, extended-range Neptuns, the Palianytsia and Flamingo systems, and have now begun employing the Sapsan ballistic missile.
CinC Syrskyi: frontline shortened by 35 km over past month
The length of the frontline has decreased by 35 kilometers over the past month thanks to the actions of Ukrainian forces.
UK MoD reports death of British soldier in Ukraine
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced that a member of the British Armed Forces was killed in Ukraine as a result of a “tragic accident” far from the front line.
CinC Syrskyi: this winter, Defense Forces face some of their most serious challenges
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi said that the Ukrainian Defense Forces are facing “some of the most serious challenges” since the start of the full-scale war.
Situation in Kherson region remains tense, enemy uses aviation, drones – military spox
The situation in Kherson region is tense, particularly on the right bank, where Russian forces are intensively using aviation and drones.
Number of civilian casualties rises significantly over past six months – UN
Between June and November 2025, the number of civilian casualties resulting from Russian aggression against Ukraine increased significantly in both frontline and urban areas.
Russian drones kill two people in Sumy region
Two civilians were killed as a result of attacks by Russian drones in the border areas of Sumy region.
Russian forces attempt to encircle Huliaipole – Voloshyn
Intense fighting continues on the Huliaipole and Oleksandrohrad sectors of the front. Russian troops are trying to cut Huliaipole off from logistical routes and encircle the town.
We have no reason to ease pressure on Russia – Estonian PM
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal considers Russian propaganda narratives about the success of Russia's economy to be a bluff and opposes easing pressure on the Russian Federation.
Trump believes Ukraine needs to hold elections
U.S. President Donald Trump believes that now it is "an important time" for Ukraine to hold presidential elections despite its ongoing war with Russia.
Military prepare backup routes ahead of Russian strike on Pechenihy Dam – Trehubov
Damage to the Pechenihy Dam in Kharkiv region did not come as a surprise to the Defense Forces, the military had prepared in advance for such a scenario and laid out backup routes.
Authorities in Ternopil begin dismantling building struck by Russian missile
In Ternopil, the dismantling of a multi-apartment building at 8 Vasyl Stus Street, which was hit by a Russian missile on November 19, has begun.
Intense fighting ongoing in Vovchansk, Ukrainian forces holding key districts – military spox
Ukrainian units are holding positions in three districts of Vovchansk, while Russian forces are attempting to break through from the north and center.
Russian forces hold only scattered buildings in Kupiansk – military spox
Kupiansk is far from the Russian claims of being “captured” or “encircled,”: Russian invaders are present only in individual buildings and enter the town in small groups.
Ukrainian forces blocking Russian attempts to enter northern Pokrovsk – military
Search-and-assault operations and the elimination of Russian invaders in the urban areas of Pokrovsk continue, with Ukraine’s Defense Forces blocking attempts by the enemy to infiltrate the northern part of the town.
Ukrainian SOF hit Russian logistics sites in Donetsk and Luhansk regions
Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) carried out a series of precision nighttime strikes on Russian military logistics sites in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, destroying drone stockpiles and fuel reserves.
Russians attack critical infrastructure in Chernihiv region
Over the past day, Russian troops have struck critical infrastructure in the Chernihiv region.
Fire station damaged by Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia region
In the Zaporizhzhia region, a fire and rescue station was damaged as a result of a Russian strike.
Air defense forces destroy 84 of 110 Russian drones used to attack Ukraine since evening
Air defense forces destroyed 84 of the 110 Russian drones that the enemy used to attack Ukraine in the evening.
Russian army attacks three districts of Dnipropetrovsk region
At night, the enemy attacked three districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region.
139 combat engagements on front line during day, one-third in Pokrovsk direction
On the front line over the past day, December 8, 139 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.
Russians kill three and wound 16 residents of Donetsk region in past day
Russian invaders killed three residents of Donetsk region and wounded 16 others on December 8.
Russian forces carry out 105 strikes in Sumy region in one day, leaving two injured
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops launched 105 attacks on 33 settlements in Sumy Oblast, injuring two people.