Russian drone debris falls on railroad track, damages house in Kyiv region
In the Kyiv region, a private house was damaged as a result of an attack by Russian drones. Debris from a downed drone fell on a railroad track.
War
War update: 250 clashes along frontlines in past day, fighting most intense in Pokrovsk sector
On December 18, 250 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces units and Russian troops were recorded at the frontline, with the fiercest battles taking place in the Pokrovsk sector.
Ukrainian forces shoot down 45 Russian drones overnight
As of 08:30, the Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down 45 enemy drones used by the Russian army to attack Ukraine on the night of December 19, and another 40 disappeared from radars.
Russian army attacks Chernihiv region's border area, injuring police officer and teenager
On the evening of December 18, the enemy attacked the border area of the Chernihiv region. The shelling resulted in two people being seriously wounded, including a police officer and a 16-year-old boy, and caused damage to a residential building.
One civilian killed, two wounded in Kherson region due to Russian strikes
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces carried out artillery, air, and ballistic missile strikes on Kherson region, resulting in the death of one civilian and injuries to two others.
Russia's war casualties in Ukraine up by 1,530 over past day
The total combat losses of the Russian military in Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to December 19, 2024, amount to approximately 768,220 personnel, including 1,530 lost in the last 24 hours.
Russians launch nighttime strikes on Nikopol, Marhanets community
Russian forces launched nighttime strikes on Nikopol and Marhanets community in Dnipropetrovsk region using heavy artillery and drones.
Ukrainian border guards destroy Russian shelter, ammo depot in Kharkiv direction
In the Kharkiv direction, aerial reconnaissance units of Ukraine's State Border Guard Service destroyed several pieces of enemy equipment, a shelter, and a field ammunition depot of the Russian forces.
National Guard troops halt Russian assault in Siversk direction
In the Siversk direction, the Rubizh Rapid Response Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed vehicles used by Russian forces in their attempt to storm the positions of Ukrainian defenders.
Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih: apartment buildings, hospital damaged
A Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih has caused damage to infrastructure and apartment buildings.
NATO experts to audit Ukraine’s military education system in 2025
In October 2025, NATO experts will conduct an institutional audit of Ukraine's military education system. Following this audit, Ukraine will be eligible to apply for certification of its professional military education courses in line with NATO standards.
North Korean losses in Ukraine's war surpass 200 soldiers – CCD
North Korea has suffered over 200 casualties, including killed and injured personnel, in the war waged by Russia against Ukraine.
18 December 2024
UN: 12.7M Ukrainians expected to require humanitarian assistance next year
The United Nations estimates that if Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine continues, at least 12.7 million Ukrainians will need humanitarian assistance next year.
Series of explosions heard in Kharkiv
A series of explosions was heard in Kharkiv amid the air raid alert.
Air Force shows photos of Scalp and Storm Shadow missiles in action
The Ukrainian Air Force shared photos of Scalp and Storm Shadow missiles being used in combat.
Chemical enterprise in Russia’s Rostov region comes under attack - CCD
Kamensky Combine, one of Russia's largest chemical enterprises located in the Rostov region, came under attack.
Russian aggression acute challenge for NATO, UK – Healey
The UK Secretary of State for Defense, John Healey, believes that Russian aggression remains a pressing challenge both for NATO and for his country in particular.
UK Defense Secretary: training of Ukrainian soldiers to continue regardless of possible ceasefire
Regardless of the developments in the peace process regarding the war Russia is waging against Ukraine, including any potential ceasefire, the training of Ukrainian soldiers by foreign instructors will continue.
Europe considers deploying up to 100,000 troops to Ukraine – Reuters
European leaders are discussing the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire or peace agreement, with estimates suggesting up to 100,000 military personnel may be needed.
Explosive remnants of war in Ukraine killed 16 children, wounded 88 others
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia, 1,087 people have been injured in accidents involving mines and explosive remnants of war. Among them are 16 children who died and 88 others were injured.
Russia has sent 100,000 more soldiers to fight in Ukraine this year - CinC Syrskyi
The intensity of the war unleashed by Russia continues to grow, both in terms of scale and number of enemy troops. Thus, this year, 100,000 more Russian soldiers fought on Ukrainian soil.
Zelensky says he has repeatedly asked US for license to produce Patriot
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he had repeatedly asked the United States to transfer licenses for the production of Patriot systems to Ukraine, but had not received a positive response.
Power grids damaged in Zolochiv community in Kharkiv region as result of massive strike
As a result of a massive Russian strike on the Zolochiv community in Kharkiv region on the evening of December 17, power grids were destroyed and houses were damaged, and the aftermath is still being cleaned up.
Voloshyn: Enemy prepares for round-the-clock attacks in Vremivsk sector
In the hottest Vremivsk sector, the enemy is receiving night vision equipment to storm the positions of the Defense Forces around the clock.
Fighting continues in Kurakhove, enemy fire destroys fortifications of some Ukrainian positions
In the area of responsibility of the Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Grouping of Troops, Russian occupation forces significantly increased pressure in the Kramatorsk, Toretsk and Vremivsk directions. Fighting is taking place in the urban area of Kurakhove.
Russian troops attack Kharkiv again with Molniya drone, damaging shopping mall
On the morning of December 18, Russian troops attacked the city of Kharkiv with a Molniya drone. No casualties have been reported.
Russians execute 177 Ukrainian POWs since war-start – Lubinets
During nearly three years of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as many as 177 confirmed cases of executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) have been documented, 109 of which occurred in 2024.
Intercepts confirm significant North Korean casualties in Kursk region
Recent communications intercepted by Ukraine’s Security Service point to significant casualties suffered by North Korean soldiers deployed in Kursk region.
Russians trying to disrupt evacuation efforts in Kherson region
In Kherson region, the Russian forces are remotely scattering spike traps, known as “hedgehogs,” on roads to hinder the evacuation of people from dangerous areas.