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
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.
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.
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.
After December 13 attack, 288,000 users in Odesa region remain without power
In the Odesa region, following the Russian attack on December 13, 288.2 thousand households remain without electricity.
Russians attempt to break through northwest of Pokrovsk – military
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces show the greatest activity on the western outskirts of the city. In particular, the enemy is attempting to break through toward Hryshyne, northwest of Pokrovsk. Russians are also increasing pressure on the southeastern areas of Myrnohrad.
Bezuhla blocks Verkhovna Rada rostrum and demands dismissal of Syrskyi
Member of Parliament Mariana Bezuhla has blocked the rostrum of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, demanding military reform and the dismissal of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi.
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.
UK military chief urges stronger preparation for possible conflict with Russia
UK Chief of the Defence Staff Richard Knighton warns that the country must better prepare to counter the threat of conflict, especially from Russia.
Shelling leaves entire controlled part of Donetsk region without power – Ukrenergo
As of the morning of December 16, the government-controlled part of the Donetsk region has been left completely without electricity as a result of Russian shelling.
ISW: Russia will unlikely agree to peace deal that does not give it control over Ukraine
Russia is unlikely to agree to any peace deal or security guarantees for Ukraine that would not ensure Moscow's full control over Ukraine in the future.
Russian drones attack household appliance warehouse in Odesa region
As a result of a Russian drone attack on December 16, a fire broke out at an enterprise in the Odesa region.
Strike on Russian submarine: Ukrainian Navy reveals details of operation in Novorossiysk
Ukraine's operation to strike a Russian submarine in the port of Novorossiysk was quite complex and multi-layered. This is already the second enemy submarine destroyed by Ukrainian forces.
Special Operations Forces eliminate group of Russian soldiers near Pokrovsk
The Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have released footage showing the destruction of a group of Russian invaders near Pokrovsk.
Injury toll from Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia rises to three
The number of people injured in an overnight drone attack on Zaporizhzhia has risen to three.
Air defenses neutralize 57 out of 69 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 57 out of the 69 drones launched by Russia against Ukraine starting on the evening of December 15.
War update: Ukrainian forces repel 40 assaults on Pokrovsk axis over past day
Ukraine's Defense Forces engaged in 151 combat clashes with Russian invaders along the front lines on Monday, December 15.
Russian troops lose another 1,150 soldiers and a submarine in day of war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to December 16, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,190,620 people, including 1,150 people over the past day.
Fire breaks out in high-rise building in Zaporizhzhia after Russian drone attack, several people injured
In Zaporizhzhia, a fire broke out in a high-rise building as a result of an attack by a Russian drone. Two people are known to have been injured.
Zelensky supports Merz’s idea of Christmas truce
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that he supports German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's idea to introduce a Christmas truce.
Another group of children returned from occupied left bank of Kherson region
Another group of children aged 11 to 17 has been rescued from the temporarily occupied left bank of the Kherson region.
Russia restricts calls from 'unfriendly' countries – intelligence
In Russia, a ban is being introduced on incoming international calls from 47 so-called "unfriendly" countries without the prior consent of the subscriber, citing the fight against telephone and internet fraud.
15 December 2025
Ukrainian forces receive reinforcements, hold back Russian pressure in Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have received reinforcements and are holding back the pressure of Russian troops in the area of the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration.
Operation to liberate Kupiansk ongoing – military spokesperson
The operation to liberate and clear Kupiansk is ongoing, with the enemy being destroyed or surrendering.
Invaders attack Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery throughout day, one person killed
The Russian army attacked areas of the Dnipropetrovsk region throughout the day. A man was killed in Nikopol as a result of an artillery strike.