Russians kill one resident of Donetsk region over past day
Over the past day, December 16, Russian invaders killed one resident of the Donetsk region.
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Drones attack Russia's Krasnodar Krai: Fire breaks out at oil refinery, power outage reported
In Russia's Krasnodar Krai, a drone attack caused a fire at an oil refinery in the city of Slavyansk-na-Kubani, and left 38,800 subscribers without power.
Air defense forces neutralize 37 of 69 Russian drones
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 37 of 69 Russian drones.
Drone attack in Kyiv region: Two houses damaged, no hits on critical infrastructure reported
In the Vyshhorod district of the Kyiv region, two residential buildings were damaged as a result of a Russian drone attack.
Russian strikes on Kharkiv region leave four civilians injured
In the Kharkiv region, four settlements came under Russian attacks over the past day, leaving four people injured.
Dmytro Rohoziuk, commander of the 60th Motorized Rifle Brigade
We must clearly understand: Ukraine is our home, and the primary responsibility for it rests with us
War update: 278 combat engagements on frontline over past day, 82 assaults repelled near Pokrovsk
On December 16, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 278 combat clashes with Russian troops on the frontline.
Russian forces strike 26 settlements across Zaporizhzhia region, leaving six civilians wounded
Over the past day, Russian forces attacked 26 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, injuring six people.
Russian strikes damage homes, infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk region
Overnight, Russian forces once again struck Dnipropetrovsk region, hitting two districts.
Russian attacks leave eight civilians wounded in Kherson region
Over the past day, eight people were injured in Kherson region as a result of Russian attacks.
Ukrainian border guards wipe out Russian MLRS and APC in Toretsk sector
Fighters from the Phoenix unmanned aerial systems unit of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine have destroyed four more pieces of enemy equipment and weaponry in the Toretsk sector.
Russia prepares to shut down YouTube
Russia is preparing a complete blockade of YouTube, which would mark the next stage of the systematic digital isolation of the Russian population.
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Russian forces attack Zaporizhzhia with UAV, houses damaged
The Russian army attacked Zaporizhzhia with a drone for the second time in one day.
Power restored to over 220,000 more households in Odesa region
In the Odesa region, electricity supply has been restored to more than 220,000 additional households whose homes were left without power as a result of a Russian attack.
Ukrainian forces eliminate group of Russian soldiers near Siversk
Soldiers with the motor rifle battalion of the 54th Mechanized Brigade named after Hetman Ivan Mazepa of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have destroyed a group of Russian invaders attempting to infiltrate Siversk in the Donetsk region.
Russians attack southern Odesa region with drones, civilian facilities damaged
In the southern part of the Odesa region, today's attack by Russian strike drones damaged civilian and transport infrastructure.
Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region with drones, artillery, causing damage
Russian invaders carried out attacks on the Nikopol and Kryvyi Rih districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region throughout the day, damaging civilian facilities.
Zelensky meets with King of Netherlands
President Volodymyr Zelensky held an audience with King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands at Huis ten Bosch in The Hague.
SOF hits Uragan MLRS, Russian troop concentration site in Donetsk region
The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a BM-27 Uragan multiple launch rocket system and Russian personnel in the Donetsk region.
About 60 citizens return to Ukraine from Russia and occupied territories – Lubinets
Sixty Ukrainian citizens have been returned to Ukraine from Russia and temporarily occupied territories.
War update: 167 clashes reported on front lines, nearly one-third of battles occur in Pokrovsk sector
Since the start of the day, 167 combat engagements have been recorded between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops. The enemy has launched more than fifty attacks on the Pokrovsk sector, while also showing increased activity in the Huliaipole, Kupiansk, Lyman, and Oleksandrohrad sectors.
Defense Forces repel Russian assault near Vovchanski Khutory
Ukraine’s Defense Forces have repelled an attempt by Russian invaders to break through on motorcycles and quad bikes toward Vovchanski Khutory in the Kharkiv region.
Russians lose about 30,000 soldiers each month - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russians lose about 30,000 people killed every month, but Russian leader Vladimir Putin does not care because he believes only in power and money.
Drone attack on Zaporizhzhia, injury toll rises to four
The number of people injured as a result of a Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia has increased to four.
UK to provide GBP 600M for Ukraine's air defense - Healey
The United Kingdom has decided to provide GBP 600 million worth of air defense capabilities to Ukraine to help protect Ukrainians over the winter months.
FirePoint CTO: We can scale up production if funding is available
With sufficient funding, Ukrainian arms manufacturers — including the defense company Fire Point, which produces the long-range Flamingo missiles — are capable of scaling up production. However, partners need to place greater trust in young Ukrainian companies that currently have the most relevant experience in this field.
Syrskyi visits frontline command post
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi visits one of the command posts on the forward edge of the frontline.
Drone attack on Zaporizhzhia: Injury toll rises to four
The number of people injured as a result of a Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia has increased to four.
Zelensky addresses Dutch Parliament
President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the Dutch Parliament.