Car catches fire in Mykolaiv region due to Russian drone attack
In Mykolaiv region, a Russian drone attacked the Kutsurubska community, setting a car on fire.
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Russian ballistic missile hits apartment block in Kryvyi Rih
In Kryvyi Rih, a Russian ballistic missile hit a four-storey apartment block. Authorities retain hope that survivors may remain under the rubble.
Russia’s double-tap drone attack targets first responders in Sumy region
In Krolivka, Sumy region, the emergency response team came under a double-tap attack by a Russian kamikaze drone as they deployed at the scene of the initial strike to put out a fire at a local farm.
Russians trying to advance simultaneously on several fronts – military spox
The Russian forces have intensified their offensive actions simultaneously on several fronts.
While retreating from Kherson, Russians kidnap 48 Ukrainian infants from orphanage – Zelensky
The Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia must return home, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated.
Two civilians injured in Kherson region by Russian drone
In the town of Beryslav in Kherson region, two civilians were injured due to the enemy dropping explosives from a drone.
Ukrainian border guards foil Russian motorcycle assault in Siversk direction
Ukrainian border guards used drones to thwart a Russian assault on motorcycles in the Siversk direction.
Battles near Makarivka: Ukrainian Defense Forces conduct stabilization measures to prevent encirclement – AFU
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are conducting stabilization measures and striving to prevent encirclement near Makarivka, close to Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk region.
Ukrainian paratroopers capture 11 Russian soldiers, including Belarusian citizen
Fighters from the 77th Separate Airmobile Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces, in cooperation with adjacent units, captured 11 servicemen of the Russian army, one of whom was identified as a Belarusian citizen.
Putin possibly orders advances through fields, small settlements instead of siezing Pokrovsk – ISW
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin may have tasked the Russian military with securing territorial gains rather than seizing major settlements. Specifically, he may have instructed the military command to delay the seizure of Pokrovsk.
Water and electricity supply disrupted in two districts of Kherson after shelling
After the Russian shelling, there were interruptions in electricity and water supply in the Shumensky district of Korabelny district and Dniprovsky district of Kherson.
AFU defeat convoy of Russian armored vehicles in Vremivsk sector
In the Vremivsk direction, near the village of Novyi Komar, Ukrainian defenders defeated a column of Russian armored vehicles and destroyed enemy personnel.
Pentagon: US to increase missile production, some to be provided to Ukraine
The US Department of Defense announced on Monday that it had awarded Williams International a USD 253.7 million contract under the Defense Production Act (DPA) to increase missile production, including as part of military assistance programs for Ukraine.
Houses damaged in Khmelnytsky region as result of Russian drone attack
In the Khmelnytsky region, a house, a car, and an outbuilding were damaged as a result of an attack by Russian drones.
Russians fired 20 times at border of Chernihiv, Sumy regions over
Over the past day, Russian troops fired 20 times with various types of weapons along the border of Chernihiv and part of Sumy regions, resulting in a total of 75 explosions.
No Russian missile carriers spotted off Crimea coast
Russia has no warships deployed on combat duty in the Black Sea or the Sea of Azov.
Russia’s combat casualty toll in Ukraine estimated at 777,720
Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia is estimated to have suffered a total of 777,720 casualties, including 1,630 killed or wounded in the past day alone.
Europe to increase arms production for Ukraine - Commissioner for Defense
In 2025, about 2 million artillery shells will be produced in EU countries.
First unit of Ukrainian Legion departs for Ukraine – Ambassador
The first unit of the Ukrainian Legion formed in Poland has already departed for Ukraine to continue training.
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Border guards show how they destroy enemy equipment, warehouses, hideouts near Kreminna
A unit of the “Phoenix” brigade of the “Pomsta” brigade destroyed a tank, an infantry fighting vehicle, 12 enemy vehicles, as well as its fuel and lubricant depots and infantry near Kreminna.
Drones attacked Millerovo airfield in Russia
The Millerovo airfield in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation is under attack, with shots and explosions.
North Korea’s casualty toll in Kursk region exceeds 3,000 - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, following the meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief on Monday, reported that the number of North Korean soldiers killed or wounded in action in Kursk region now exceeds 3,000.
Information about encirclement of Ukrainian forces on Vremivka front false – military
The information about the encirclement of the Ukrainian Defense Forces units in Makarivka on the Vremivka front, spread by media, is false.
War update: 164 combat clashes on frontline since day-start, fighting ongoing in nine sectors
Since the beginning of the day, December 23, there have been 164 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the frontline, with the most Russian attacks recorded in the Pokrovsk sector.
At least 60% of ammo used by Russia against Ukraine supplied by North Korea – CCD
At least 60% of the ammunition Russia uses to strike Ukraine is obtained from North Korea.
Russian POWs claim North Korean troops fighting alongside them in Kursk region
Soldiers of Ukraine’s 80th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade, part of the Airborne Assault Forces, have captured four Russian soldiers in Kursk region. The captives revealed that North Korean military personnel are fighting alongside Russian forces.
No signs of Russian offensive group formation on northern borders – military
The situation in the frontline Chernihiv and Sumy regions remains stable, with no signs of enemy force concentration for offensive actions.
Russia launched about 2,300 drones in Ukraine in November - British intel
In November, Russia launched about 2,300 unilateral strike UAVs of various types at the territory of Ukraine, which once again exceeded the total number for the previous month.
Russian military intensifies activity near Velyky Potemkin Island - Voloshin
Russian troops in the southern direction continue to attempt to land on Kozatsky Island, and have recently intensified their efforts on Velyky Potemkinsky Island.