Slovak-flagged ship damaged in Russian attack on Odesa seaports
A Russian attack on seaports in Ukraine’s Odesa region damaged a ship flying the Slovak flag, Slovakia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed.
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Civilians killed and wounded as Russians hit Kharkiv with glide bombs
In Kharkiv, Russian glide bomb strikes have resulted in fatalities and injuries, with the exact number of casualties still being clarified.
Ukraine’s forces conducting clearing operations in Kupiansk as fighting ongoing nearby
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces are trying to compensate for their setbacks near the town but without success, while clearing operations against the enemy are ongoing inside Kupiansk itself.
Ukraine’s intelligence unit hits major Russian air defense assets in Crimea
Fighters of the Prymary (Ghosts) special unit of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) destroyed a Russian S-300V launcher and other high-value targets in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Romania scrambles F-16 jets amid Russian attack on Ukraine’s Odesa region
Romania scrambled two F-16 fighter jets overnight on December 26 following a new attack by Russian drones on Ukrainian ports in the Odesa region.
In December, Russia recruits mercenaries from 25 countries for war against Ukraine — intelligence
In December, Russia recruited 150 foreign nationals from 25 countries to fight in the war against Ukraine. A further 200 foreigners are reportedly preparing to join the Russian army.
Intense street fighting continues in Huliaipole — Defense Forces
The situation in Huliaipole, Zaporizhzhia region, remains difficult: dozens of combat engagements are recorded in the city every day, while Russian forces are attempting to cut logistical routes and take control of the settlement.
Russians launch missile strike on Uman: Six wounded, including two children
Russian troops launched a missile strike on Uman in the Cherkasy region, injuring six people, including two children.
Russians attack Zaporizhzhia district with guided aerial bomb: One person killed, three more wounded
On Friday, December 26, Russian troops attacked the Zaporizhzhia district with aircraft. As a result of the attack, one person was killed, and three were wounded.
Two explosions reported at military unit in Ussuriysk
On the morning of December 24, two explosions occurred in the city of Ussuriysk, Primorsky region of the Russian Federation, at the parking area of military unit No. 19288 — the 80th Vitebsk Red Banner Command Brigade.
Two explosions heard near Sevastopol in Kacha Airfield area at night
Two powerful explosions occurred near the temporarily occupied city of Sevastopol in the area of the Kacha Airfield on Friday night, December 26.
Enemies suffer heavy losses attempting to advance near Sotnytskyi Kozachok in Kharkiv region
Russian occupation forces are attempting to expand the combat zone in the Kharkiv region, with the enemy sustaining significant losses in the area of Sotnytskyi Kozachok.
Russian army fires on Chernihiv region border 47 times in 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops fired on border settlements in the Chernihiv region 47 times, with 93 explosions recorded.
Occupiers cannot advance from Hrabovske further into Sumy region — Demchenko
Russian occupiers cannot advance from the village of Hrabovske further into the Sumy region. The enemy's forces currently number approximately 100 people.
Air Defense Forces destroy 73 Russian drones out of 99 launched against Ukraine
Air Defense Forces destroyed 73 out of 99 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine since the evening of December 25. A ballistic missile and 26 UCAVs were recorded as having been hit.
Russia attacked ports in Odesa region all night – Kuleba
As a result of a Russian attack on seaports in the Odesa region, vessels flying the flags of Slovakia and the Republic of Palau, as well as grain elevators and warehouses, were damaged.
Drones attack oil refinery in Volgograd, Russia, again
On the night of Friday, December 26, a group of drones attacked the LUKOIL-Volgogradneftepererabotka oil refinery in the Krasnoarmeysky district of the Russian city of Volgograd again.
Russians kill one civilian in Donetsk region and injure three others
Yesterday, December 25, Russian invaders killed one resident of the Donetsk region and wounded three others.
War update: 121 clashes on front line, 28 enemy assaults stopped in Pokrovsk sector
Over the past day, 121 combat clashes occurred between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops, 28 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy also actively pressed on the Kostiantynivka and Oleksandrivka directions.
USF destroys 1,108 enemy targets over past day
Units of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) struck/destroyed 1,108 enemy targets over the past day.
Russia strikes Kherson region: One killed, six injured
In the Kherson region, one person was killed and six others were injured over the past 24 hours as a result of Russian attacks.
Russians attack infrastructure facility in Odesa
In Odesa, Russian forces attacked an infrastructure facility with a strike drone, resulting in a fire.
Russian army loses 840 troops over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to December 26, 2025 amount to approximately 1,202,070 personnel, including 840 in the past 24 hours.
Russians launch 636 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day: One killed, four wounded
Over the past day, Russian occupation forces carried out 636 strikes on 29 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. One person was killed and four others were wounded as a result of enemy attacks on Zaporizhzhia district.
Enemy attacks Mykolaiv with drones, partial power outage reported
Russian forces attacked the city of Mykolaiv and its suburbs overnight with several attack drones, causing a partial power outage for residents of Mykolaiv district.
Occupation authorities in Crimea prepare to expand internet shutdown practices – CNR
In temporarily occupied Crimea, the practice of shutting down or deliberately slowing mobile internet access is becoming a permanent norm.
Border guards destroy Russian gun, EW system, communications equipment in Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector
Operators of the Prime strike unmanned aerial systems company of the 5th Border Guard Detachment destroyed a D-30 artillery gun, an electronic warfare system, communications equipment and enemy shelters in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector.
Border guards repel Russian combined assault in Toretsk sector
Fighters of the Phoenix unmanned systems regiment have repelled another Russian combined assault in the Toretsk sector, destroying a motorcycle column and an enemy tank.
Russia bans use of cryptocurrency as means of payment – intelligence
The Central Bank of the Russian Federation is introducing strict controls and restrictions on the cryptocurrency market; cryptocurrency is now banned from being used as a means of payment.