Seven civilians wounded in Russian strikes on Kherson region over past day
Seven civilians were injured in Russia's attacks on Ukraine's southern Kherson region over the past day.
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Russia loses 1,300 soldiers in Ukraine war over past 24 hours
Russia suffered approximately 1,187,780 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and December 13, 2025, with 1,300 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Drone operators destroy Russian shelters, anti-aircraft gun on southern axis
Drone operators from Ukraine's State Border Guard Service destroyed a shelter and a ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft gun belonging to Russian invaders on the southern front.
Mariupol resident sentenced to 18 years for alleged “state treason” in Russia
A resident of Mariupol has been sentenced in the Russian Federation to 18 years in a strict-regime penal colony on fabricated “state treason” charges, despite the absence of any independent investigation.
13-year-old child hidden by his father evacuated from Kupiansk
A 13-year-old boy and his father have been evacuated from Kupiansk, where active hostilities continue. Their home has been destroyed.
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Several railway sections to Pivdennyi port without power due to enemy strikes
Several railway sections have been de-energized as a result of Russian strikes on energy infrastructure along the routes to the Pivdennyi port.
War update: 161 clashes on front line, Ukrainian forces neutralize almost 150 occupiers in Pokrovsk direction
On December 12, there were 161 combat engagements between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy attempted 37 attacks.
Russia hits energy facility in Chernihiv region, several settlements without power
A number of settlements in the Pryluky district of the Chernihiv region have been left without electricity as a result of a strike by Russian forces on an energy facility.
US plan envisions Ukraine's accession to EU in January 2027 – AFP
The latest version of the American plan for resolving Russia's war against Ukraine also includes provisions on Ukraine's possible accession to the European Union as early as January 2027.
SBU drones strike Russian oil production platforms in Caspian Sea again – source
Long-range drones of the Alfa Special Operations Center of the SBU successfully attacked the Filanovsky oil production platform for the second time this week.
Ukraine returns seven-year-old child from temporarily occupied territory of Kherson region
A seven-year-old boy was brought back from the part of the Kherson region temporarily seized by Russian forces as part of the President of Ukraine's initiative Bring Kids Back UA.
Russian assets have to remain on EU soil – Mathernova praises Council's decision
EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova stressed the importance of today's decision by the EU Council to immobilize Russian assets without a specific deadline, including because it may contribute to the adoption of a decision on a reparations loan for Ukraine.
Defense Forces refute enemy's claims of capturing Novodanylivka in Zaporizhzhia region
Information about the alleged capture of Novodanylivka in the Zaporizhzhia region by Russian forces does not correspond to reality.
National security advisers from Ukraine, US, European countries discuss further steps of peace plan
A videoconference in the format of national security advisers, with the participation of Ukraine, the United States, and European partners, was held to discuss further steps in working on the peace plan.
Russia attacks three districts of Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian forces attacked with FPV drones and shelled the Nikopol, Synelnykove, and Kryvyi Rih districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery, damaging an enterprise, an educational institution, and residential buildings.
AFU General Staff confirms strike on major Russian oil refinery in Yaroslavl
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has confirmed a strike on the Yaroslavl oil refinery Slavneft-YANOS in Russia, as well as several targets on temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine.
Commander Shapovalov: three priorities for strengthening Ukraine’s Ground Forces
The Ukrainian Ground Forces need to strengthen three key areas: personnel recruitment, training, and technology.
Russian strike hits Odesa ports: injuries, damage reported
The Russian military launched a strike with Shahed drones and ballistic missiles on two ports in Odesa region, injuring one person and damaging port infrastructure.
Ukrainian Marines capture several groups of Russian troops near approaches to Myrnohrad
Ukrainian Navy Marines from the 38th Separate Marine Brigade named after Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi captured several groups of Russian soldiers during an attempted breakthrough toward Myrnohrad in Donetsk region.
Zelensky briefed on defense of Kupiansk, ongoing clearing operations
President Volodymyr Zelensky, during a visit to Kharkiv region, received reports on the situation in the part of Kupiansk where Ukrainian forces are currently conducting clearing operations against remaining Russian troops.
Commander of Ukraine’s Ground Forces: Six-month-old tactics no longer work on battlefield
There are areas on the battlefield where Ukraine’s Defense Forces have managed to shift the situation precisely by introducing new approaches and technologies. Today, there is no room left for solutions that were still relevant just six months ago.
AFU: Russians in south begin using column breakthrough tactics
Russian troops in the south have begun to use tactics involving breakthroughs by columns of armored vehicles with large numbers of infantry attempting to gain a foothold in populated areas, which makes it significantly more difficult to dislodge them.
Zelensky visits 14th Mechanized Brigade command post in Kupiansk
President Volodymyr Zelensky, together with Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, visited the forward command post of the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Roman the Great in Kupiansk.
Civilian ship on fire after Russian strike in Odesa
In Odesa, a container ship caught fire in the evening of December 12 as a result of a Russian attack.
Spox Voloshyn: enemy resumes assaults near Antonivsky Bridge, attempts landing on Bilohrudy Island
Russian troops are attempting to land on Bilohrudy Island, have resumed assaults near Antonivsky Bridge, and continue to shell Kherson and surrounding areas, but Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding most of the islands at the mouth of the Dnipro River.
War update: 93 clashes on front line, most on Pokrovsk, Lyman directions
Since the beginning of the day, 93 combat engagements have been recorded on the front, with the enemy exerting the greatest pressure in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions.
Journalists identify names of more than 155,000 Russian soldiers killed in war against Ukraine
Journalists have identified the names of 155,368 Russian soldiers who have been killed since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. One-third of them were volunteers.
Enemy intensifies infiltration attempts in Huliaypole - military reports
In Huliaypole, Russian troops have intensified their attempts to infiltrate the eastern parts of the city, entering residential buildings and supporting their assaults with powerful airstrikes in the Huliaypole and Orikhiv directions.
Zelensky awards state honors to 392 service members, 193 posthumously
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded state honors to 392 service members, 193 of whom were honored posthumously.