President awarded 25 defenders, two posthumously
Volodymyr Zelensky awarded 25 defenders with state awards, two of them posthumously.
War
Kyiv, number of regions are on alert, air defense is in operation
An air alert has been declared in the capital and a number of regions due to the threat of enemy attack drones.
President: We need more capabilities to shoot down Shaheds, missiles flying at Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine needs more capabilities to shoot down all Russian “terrorist garbage” such as the Shahed and missiles flying at the Ukrainian state.
Zelensky thanks Biden, both parties of US Congress for USD 500 M defense package
The President of Ukraine expressed his gratitude to US President Joe Biden and both parties of the US Congress for the decision to provide our country with a USD 500 million defense package.
Over 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers poisoned due to Russia’s use of chemical agents
Since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, more than 2,000 Ukrainian servicemen have been hospitalized due to chemical poisoning caused by substances deployed by Russian forces, with three fatalities reported.
Italy ready to contribute to future peacekeeping mission in Ukraine – Defense Minister
Italy’s Defense Minister Guido Crosetto stated on Thursday that Italy would be willing to contribute to a future international peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.
Two injured as Russian drone hits car in Kherson
A car was set on fire in the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson on Friday morning after a Russian drone attack, leaving two people with severe burns.
Ukraine starts assembling NATO-standard assault rifles
A JSC Ukrainian Defense Industry enterprise has begun assembling NATO-standard rifles under a licensing agreement with the Czech firearms manufacturer Ceska zbrojovka.
Ukrainian military responds to reports of possible troop encirclement near Uspenivka
The Khortytsia Group of Forces has responded to reports circulating in the media and on social networks about the possible operational encirclement of Ukrainian troops near Uspenivka in the Donetsk region.
Ukrainian air defense soldier shoots down cruise missile with Igla MANPADS
The Ukrainian Air Force has shared a video showing a member of a mobile fire team from the Air Command West destroying a Russian cruise missile using an Igla man-portable air defense system (MANPADS).
Top Ukrainian, Lithuanian commanders discuss Ukraine's critical needs
The Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, met with his Lithuanian counterpart, General Raimundas Vaiksnoras, to discuss Ukraine's urgent needs for weapons, military equipment, and means of destruction.
Russia attacks six energy infrastructure sites in Lviv region
In Lviv region, six energy infrastructure sites were targeted by Russian attacks.
Enemy tries to level front line in Pokrovsk sector - AFU
The Russian army is trying to level the front line in the Pokrovsk sector and reach the administrative borders of Donetsk region.
Ukraine’s MoD allocates UAH 1.1B to brigades for UAV procurement
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has allocated an additional UAH 1.1 billion for brigades to purchase unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Two fires started in Ternopil region due to Russian shelling
As a result of a missile attack in the Ternopil region, two locations caught fire.
Russians attack critical infrastructure facility in Drohobych district, Lviv region
In the morning, the enemy attacked a critical infrastructure facility in the Drohobych district of Lviv region, causing a fire.
Russian SRGs actively deployed on northern front – military
Russians continue to deploy sabotage and reconnaissance groups (SRGs) on the northern border, which is facilitated by worsening weather conditions and natural features.
Ukrainian Defense Forces shoot down 81 Russian missiles, 80 drones during large-scale attack
Ukraine's Defense Forces intercepted and destroyed 80 Russian cruise missiles (Kh-101/Kh-55SM/Kalibr/Iskander-K), one ballistic missile (Iskander-M), and 80 strike drones, including Shahed and unidentified types.
In Odesa district, rocket debris damaged transport company building, 8 trucks
As a result of a Russian missile attack on the Odesa region, the premises of a transport company and 8 trucks were damaged.
Over 100 Russian troops eliminated in Toretsk by Ukrainian NG fighters
Fighters from the 4th Separate Unit of the Special Purpose Center of the Ukrainian National Guard demolished a building in Toretsk, Donetsk region, neutralizing 114 Russian infantry soldiers.
Critical infrastructure site hit in Ivano-Frankivsk region during massive attack
In the early hours of December 13, the Ivano-Frankivsk region experienced its most significant attack since the start of Russia's full-scale war, with a critical infrastructure facility struck.
Ukrainian border guards repel saboteurs' attempt to cross into Kharkiv region
Ukrainian border guards have thwarted an attempt by a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group to infiltrate the Kharkiv region from Russian territory.
DTEK’s TPPs damaged in Russia’s recent massive attack
On the morning of December 13, 2024, Russia launched a massive attack on DTEK Group’s thermal power plants (TPPs).
Zelensky on massive attack: Russia fires 93 missiles, Ukraine intercepts 81
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reported that Russia launched 93 missiles and nearly 200 drones in a massive attack on Ukraine, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting 81 missiles.
Russia's missile attack on Ukraine's power grid cuts electricity for half of Ternopil region
A large-scale Russian missile attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure has left half of the consumers in the Ternopil region without electricity.
Sybiha calls for delivery of 20 NASAMS, HAWK, IRIS-T systems to Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has reiterated his appeal to the international community for the transfer of a significant number of air defense systems, including 20 NASAMS units, following a fresh wave of Russian missile strikes on Ukraine.
War update: 210 combat clashes on front lines in past day, most in Kurakhove sector
Ukrainian forces engaged in 210 combat clashes with Russian invaders on December 12, with the largest number of skirmishes recorded in the Kurakhove sector.
Four injured in Russian strike on Myrne in Kharkiv region
Russian forces have launched a strike on Myrne in the Kharkiv region, injuring four people.
Russia’s war casualty toll up by 1,390 in past day
Total combat casualties Russian troops have suffered in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, have amounted to an estimated 760,120, including another 1,390 killed or wounded in action in the past 24 hours.