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.”
War
05 December 2025
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
War update: 167 combat engagements on frontline, heavy fighting in Pokrovsk sector
On December 4, as many as 167 combat engagements took place between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the enemy attacking most intensely in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian strikes injure 11 civilians across Kherson region over past day
In Kherson region, 11 people were injured over the past day as a result of Russian aggression.
Russian attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region kill child, injure civilians
Russian forces attacked Synelnykove and Nikopol districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, resulting in civilian casualties, including one person killed and several injured.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,240 over past day
Russia’s total combat losses in personnel from February 24, 2022 to December 5, 2025 have reached approximately 1,178,610, including 1,240 eliminated over the past day.
Ukraine’s USF strike nearly 23,500 enemy targets in November
Throughout November, the Unmanned Systems Forces hit more than 23,000 enemy targets in key sections of the front and deep in the enemy’s rear, inflicting significant material losses on Russia.
Ukrainian border guards wipe out Russian drone launch site in Kursk sector
Ukrainian border guards used an FPV drone to destroy a launch site of Russian unmanned aerial vehicles in the Kursk sector.
Over 14,000 civilians remain in areas of active hostilities in Donetsk region
In Donetsk region, 14,200 civilians remain in areas of active hostilities, with no children among them.