Missile strike in Odesa region: Death toll rises to eight, 27 injured
Eight people have died and 27 were injured as a result of a Russian missile attack on a port infrastructure facility in Odesa district.
War
Invaders strike Zaporizhzhia region 713 times over past day, 10 wounded
Over the past day, Russian occupiers carried out 713 strikes on 19 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. Ten people were wounded as a result of enemy attacks on Zaporizhzhia city and Zaporizhzhia district.
Russian army loses 1,090 troops, one MLRS over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to December 20, 2025 amount to approximately 1,195,610 personnel, including 1,090 in the past 24 hours.
Drone operators destroy Russian Black Eye EW system, antenna in Pokrovsk sector
Fighters of the Unmanned Systems Battalion of the 35th Separate Marine Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a Black Eye electronic warfare (EW) system and an antenna of the Russian invaders in the Pokrovsk sector.
Border guards destroy eight shelters, three Russian invaders
Fighters of the Steel Border brigade destroyed eight shelters and three Russian invaders.
Border guards destroy two Russian MLRS in Lyman sector
Two multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) of the Russian occupiers were destroyed in the Lyman sector by pilots of the border guard unit Phoenix.
Defense Forces destroy Russian ammunition depot in Kupiansk sector
Defense Forces of Ukraine have destroyed a Russian ammunition depot in the Kupiansk sector. Soldiers of the 77th Separate Airmobile Dnipro Brigade of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed an ammunition storage site of the Russian invaders in the Kupiansk direction using drones.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces reveal Lyman covered in drone “web” amid ongoing fighting
Operators of the drone battalion of Ukraine’s 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade “Steel Lions” have shown the current state of the town of Lyman in Kramatorsk district of Donetsk region.
Russian troops pay commanders each month to stay away from front – Atesh
Russian military personnel pay their commanders every month to avoid taking part in combat on the Zaporizhzhia axis.
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DM Shmyhal inspects fortifications and visits air defense command post in Zaporizhzhia direction
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal inspected the construction of fortifications in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Russians attack Kherson region with artillery and drones throughout day, eight wounded
Russian troops shelled the Kherson region with artillery, including rocket artillery, and attacked with drones throughout the day, injuring eight people.
Enemy attacks four districts of Dnipropetrovsk region during day, damaging gas pipeline and power lines
Russian troops attacked four districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery throughout the day, damaging houses, a gas pipeline, and power lines.
NATO denies drop in arms supplies to Ukraine after U.S. policy shift
NATO has stated that the volume of weapons supplies to Ukraine has not decreased despite changes in U.S. policy following Donald Trump’s return to power.
Dronivka and Serebrianka in Donetsk region are not captured by enemy – military
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding positions within Dronivka and Serebrianka in the Donetsk region, as well as on adjacent lines.
War update: 52 clashes on front line, fighting is most intense in Kostiantynivka sector
Since the beginning of the day, Ukrainian Defense Forces have engaged in 52 combat clashes with Russian invaders, with the highest activity reported in the Kostiantynivka sector.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian armored vehicles near Pokrovsk
Near Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, Ukraine's Defense Forces carried out a special operation to destroy a large concentration of armored vehicles belonging to Russian invaders.
Rescuers from 12 regions work in Odesa region after massive Russian attacks - Klymenko
Rescuers from 12 regions of Ukraine are working in the Odesa region after massive Russian attacks. More than 660 Points of Invincibility have been established in the region.
SBU strikes third Russian oil production platform in Caspian Sea – source
Long-range drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine's (SBU) Alpha Special Operations Center have struck a third Russian oil production platform in recent weeks on the Caspian Sea shelf, owned by Lukoil.
Zelensky: Ukraine has intelligence on Oreshnik missile deployment in Belarus and share information with partners
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he knows where the Russian ballistic missile Oreshnik will be deployed in Belarus and that this information is being shared with partners.
Nawrocki says MiG jets could be sent to Ukraine in exchange for counter-drone systems
On the issue of transferring MiG-29 fighter jets, Poland is seeking a framework of reciprocal partnership and hopes the matter can be resolved.
About 85,000 consumers in Odesa left without heat due to Russian shelling
As a result of massive shelling of Odesa, about 85,000 subscribers remain without heat supply and 64,000 without electricity. Repair work is continuing at an accelerated pace.
Four people injured in Zaporizhzhia due to Russian strike
At least four people were injured as a result of an air strike on Zaporizhzhia on Friday.
SSU strikes Russian shadow fleet tanker for first time in neutral waters of Mediterranean Sea
The Security Service of Ukraine has carried out a new, unprecedented special operation, more than 2,000 kilometers from Ukraine's territory.
Australia delivers last batch of Abrams tanks to Ukraine
Australia has completed the transfer of M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks to Ukraine as part of its military aid package.
Fighting continues in southern part of Pokrovsk — military
In Pokrovsk, Ukrainian forces control the northern part of the city. Fighting is ongoing in the southern part.
Russia introduces total control over all mobile phones - CCD
The Russian authorities are preparing a new stage of tightening control over mobile communications – this time through the mandatory registration of mobile phones in a state database.
Russian army launches air strike on Zaporizhzhia
The Russians have launched an air strike on Zaporizhzhia. A building has been damaged, and a fire has broken out.
Ukrainian forces repel Russian mechanized assault in Dnipropetrovsk region
Soldiers of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade named after Kish Otaman Ivan Sirko repelled a Russian mechanized assault in Dnipropetrovsk Region, destroying five enemy vehicles and eliminating 35 invaders.
Russians strike central Kherson, damaging residential buildings, critical infrastructure
Russian forces shelled central Kherson with artillery on Friday morning, damaging residential buildings and critical infrastructure.