Operation to liberate Kupiansk ongoing – military spokesperson
The operation to liberate and clear Kupiansk is ongoing, with the enemy being destroyed or surrendering.
War
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.
Ukrainian naval drones hit Russian submarine carrying Kalibr missiles in Novorossiysk
In the port of Novorossiysk, Russia, Sub Sea Baby underwater drones of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) for the first time in history struck a Russian Project 636.3 Varshavyanka class submarine (NATO designation: Kilo). As a result of the explosion, the submarine sustained critical damage and is effectively out of service.
Defense Forces strike Astrakhan gas processing plant in Russia – General Staff
During the night of December 15, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Astrakhan gas processing plant in the Russian Federation.
SBU drones strike Russian oil production platforms in Caspian Sea third time over past week – source
Long-range drones of the SBU's Special Operations Center Alpha have struck oil production platforms operated by Lukoil-Nizhnevolzhskneft in the Caspian Sea for the third time in the past week.
Russian forces intensify strikes in south – Voloshyn
Russian forces have significantly increased the intensity of assaults and the use of weaponry in southern Ukraine. At the same time, the Defense Forces have destroyed hundreds of units of enemy equipment since the beginning of 2025.
Russian forces attack Huliaipole and Stepnohirsk in south – Voloshyn
The situation in the south remains difficult due to active assault operations by Russian troops, which are attempting to take control of Huliaipole and Stepnohirsk.
Russian forces may increase activity in Orikhiv sector – Voloshyn
After regrouping, Russian forces may intensify assault operations in the Orikhiv sector, attempting to move as close as possible to the city of Orikhiv.
Village of Varvarivka on Huliaipole axis not occupied, fighting ongoing – military spox
Russian forces have not occupied the village of Varvarivka on the Huliaipole axis, with heavy fighting ongoing there and on its outskirts.
Nighttime Russian strikes leave two regions without power; situation in Odesa region remains difficult — Ukrenergo
As a result of Russian attacks overnight on December 15, power outages have been reported among customers in the Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions; the situation in the Odesa region remains difficult following the strike on December 13.
Approximately 200 Russian soldiers blocked in Kupiansk, city's liberation proceeds cautiously — Defense Forces
The liberation of Kupiansk is proceeding cautiously to prevent civilian casualties and minimize military losses.
Russian forces fired on Chernihiv region more than 60 times in 24 hours
Over the past day, Russian troops fired 61 times on populated areas in the Chernihiv region, with 96 explosions recorded.
Russians launch second strike on enterprise in Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring employee and rescuer
Russian troops launched a second attack while firefighters were extinguishing a fire at a factory in the Synelnykivskyi district of Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring a rescuer and a factory worker.
Russia reports drone attacks on Moscow and eight regions, hits thermal power plant in Belgorod
Russia reports drone attacks on Moscow and at least eight other regions, with Belgorod claiming that a thermal power plant has been hit.
Russia adapts Soviet R-60 missile for Geranium to destroy Ukrainian helicopters and aircraft
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has released details of a new modification of the Russian UAV “Geranium-2,” equipped with an R-60 air-to-surface missile.
Air defense forces destroy 133 of 153 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine since yesterday evening
Air defense forces destroyed 133 of the 153 drones used by Russian invaders to attack Ukraine since Sunday evening.
Enemy attacks 11 settlements in Kharkiv region in past day
In the Kharkiv region, 11 settlements were under Russian attack yesterday, December 14.
Hennadiy Shapovalov, Ukrainian Ground Forces Commander
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Russian army injures five people in Dnipropetrovsk region over past day
Russian forces attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region with Grad multiple rocket launchers and drones, injuring five people.
War update: 158 clashes on frontline over past day
On the front lines yesterday, December 14, 158 combat engagements of the Ukrainian Defense Forces with Russian invaders were recorded.
Russian attacks injure six civilians in Kherson region
Over the past day, six people were injured in the Kherson region as a result of Russian aggression.
Russians carry out 850 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region, 14 people injured
Over the past day, Russian forces carried out 850 strikes on 23 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Russia loses another 980 troops, two air defense systems over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to December 15, 2025 amount to approximately 1,189,470 personnel, including 980 in the past 24 hours.
Russia uses pseudo-history to pressure neighboring countries — CСD
Russia continues a large-scale campaign to falsify historical memory and use pseudo-history as an instrument of pressure on its neighbors.
Court releases Skorokhod after bail of more than UAH 3M was posted
Bail in the amount of UAH 3,28 million was posted for MP Skorokhod, and she was released wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet.
Russia actively recruits mercenaries in Iran — CСD
In a number of Iranian cities, leaflets have appeared en masse offering to join the Russian army for a $20,000 signing bonus and about $2,000 per month.
Russian drone kills cyclist in Sumy region
A resident of the Velyka Pysarivka community in the Sumy region was attacked by a Russian drone while riding a bicycle. As a result of the enemy strike, the 62-year-old man was killed on the spot.
Russian servicemen returning from front kill or injure more than thousand people – intelligence
In Russia, the return of military personnel from the front has turned into a serious internal threat: “veterans” of the war against Ukraine have already killed or injured more than a thousand people.
Russian occupiers damage centralized water supply system in Kherson
Russian occupiers have once again shelled critical infrastructure in Kherson, damaging the centralized water supply system.