Partisans reconnoiter territory of occupiers' anti-aircraft missile regiment in Sevastopol
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement reconnoitered the territory of the Russian 12th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment in the temporarily occupied Sevastopol.
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Three people injured in enemy strikes in Kyiv region
Three people were injured in a massive air attack by Russian forces in the Kyiv region.
Federal court in Florida allows release of materials in Epstein case
A federal court in Florida has allowed the disclosure of grand jury documents from the investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Russia conceals true scale of disability among military personnel – intelligence
The Russian authorities are attempting to hide the real scale of disability among their military personnel resulting from combat operations.
Another group of Ukrainian children returned from temporarily occupied Kherson region
Another group of children, aged 2 to 17, has been returned from the temporarily occupied territories of the Kherson region.
Invaders transfer marines through Mariupol toward Huliaipole again
Mariupol, which was temporarily captured by the Russian army, is now a staging ground for Russian forces as they move toward Huliaipole.
Moldovan police conducts 50 searches in case for unrest preparations during elections
Moldovan police announced more than fifty new searches in a case concerning preparations for mass unrest during the country's parliamentary elections.
05 December 2025
Syrskyi: Russia continues its offensive, using peace talks as cover
Russia shows no signs of winding down its war effort and is using peace talks “as cover.”
Guaranteed monthly reinforcement for combat brigades approved at Staff meeting
Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that the Staff of the Supreme Commander‑in‑Chief approved a system of guaranteed monthly reinforcement for combat brigades.
CinC Syrskyi: Ukraine’s strategy aims to wear down Russian forces
Ukraine’s strategy is to maximally exhaust the Russian army, prevent its advance, and carry out strikes on Russian territory to undermine its defense capability.
Full participation of Ukraine in ICC assembly makes victims' voices louder – Plotnikova
At this year's session of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the ICC, the Ukrainian delegation is participating for the first time as representatives of a state that has officially acceded to the Rome Statute.
Ireland to hold Security Council meeting over drone incident during Zelensky visit
Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin announced a National Security Council meeting to discuss a drone incident that occurred during President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the country.
Russian forces attack Nikopol district with artillery, drones, causing damage
Russian forces attacked the district center and four communities in the Nikopol District, Dnipropetrovsk region, damaging eight houses.
Countering occupiers and collaborators: Zelensky reviews SBU Chief's report
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reviewed a report from SBU Chief Vasyl Maliuk on the agency's work to counter occupiers and collaborators.
Russians shoot Ukrainian soldier during capture on Siversk axis
On the Siversk axis, Russian forces shot a Ukrainian defender who approached with his hands raised to surrender.
Power cuts to be in effect around clock: Ukrenergo publishes schedules for December 6
On Saturday, December 6, electricity consumption restrictions will be in effect nationwide in Ukraine, 24 hours a day.
No civilians remain in Toretsk sector – police
There are no longer any recorded attempts by Russians to pose as civilians in the Toretsk sector—overall, there are no residents left there.
War update: 106 clashes on front lines, Russia’s most intense assaults continue in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, 106 combat engagements have taken place at the front, with Russian invaders maintaining the highest pressure in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian drone strikes truck in Izium, two men killed
Two men were killed in Izium, Kharkiv region, when a drone struck a truck.
Ukrainian Defence Forces strike Temryuk Seaport and Syzran Oil Refinery – General Staff
In the early hours of December 5, units of the Defence Forces of Ukraine targeted infrastructure at Russia’s Temryuk Seaport and the Syzran Oil Refinery.
Defense of Kupiansk is stable, Russians overestimate their capabilities and suffer losses – Tregubov
The situation in the Kupiansk area of Kharkiv region is more optimistic than in other sections, as Russian forces rushed their offensive, overestimated their own capabilities, and are suffering losses in urban districts.
Russians advance in Volchansk and try to gain foothold amid ruins of city — Tregubov
Russian troops are advancing in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, and are trying to gain a foothold among the ruins of the city.
SBU detains Russian agent who tried to blow up vehicle carrying Ukrainian soldiers in Mykolaiv
SBU counterintelligence detained in Mykolaiv a man who, on Russia's instructions, was supposed to plant an improvised explosive device on a service vehicle used by Ukrainian defenders.
Russian sources report drone attacks on Syzran oil refinery, Temryuk port, and Grozny-City in Chechnya
A group of drones struck several fuel and energy facilities in various regions of Russia during the night of December 5.
Air defense neutralize 80 of 137 Russian drones overnight
Defense forces neutralized 80 drones used by Russian troops to attack Ukraine overnight, with enemy impacts recorded at 13 locations.
Russian strikes hit Kharkiv, damage seven settlements in region over past day
Over the past day, Russian forces carried out strikes on Kharkiv and seven settlements in the region, damaging residential houses, power lines, and civilian enterprises.
Russians shell 39 settlements of Sumy region over past day, woman injured
Over the past day, Russian forces attacked the Sumy region nearly 90 times, hits reported at 39 settlements. One person injured.
Russian attacks injure seven civilians in Donetsk region
Over the past day, seven civilians were injured as a result of shelling in the Donetsk region.
Key challenging sectors: the current situation and expert assessments
Here Ukrinform, together with experts, provides an insight into the situation in the most challenging sectors of the front line