Russian forces attack crossings in Kharkiv region, killing one person
Russian troops attacked crossings in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region on December 23, killing one person.
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23 December 2025
CEC resumes operation of State Voter Register
On Tuesday, December 22, the Central Election Commission (CEC) adopted a resolution resuming the operation of the State Voter Register.
Frontline stable in border village of Sotnytskyi Kozachok in Kharkiv region, regional governor says
In the border village of Sotnytskyi Kozachok in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, Russian invading forces suffered losses while attempting to expand the frontline, with more than 50 soldiers killed over several days.
Zelensky to von der Leyen: Current talks could fundamentally alter situation
President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a conversation with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen that the negotiations which are currently ongoing could fundamentally change the situation, stressing the importance of unified pressure by all partners on Russia to achieve peace.
Ukrainian Defense Forces pull back from Siversk, retain fire control, General Staff reports
In the area of the town of Siversk, Russian invading forces, having a significant advantage in manpower and equipment, continue their offensive operations. In order to preserve the lives of personnel and the combat effectiveness of units, Ukrainian defenders have withdrawn from the settlement.
Russian attack on Kremenchuk enterprise leaves two injured
Russian forces launched a strike on an enterprise in the town of Kremenchuk, Poltava region, in the afternoon of December 23, injuring two people.
MoD launches Motor Sich relocation project to restore weapons production capacity
On December 23, following a proposal from the Ministry of Defense (MoD), the government adopted a package of decisions to strengthen Ukraine's defense industry, including new conditions for the relocation and rapid restoration of the production capacities of Ukrainian arms manufacturers.
Over 1,500 people tortured in Russian detention chambers in Kherson region
In the Kherson region, more than 1,500 people were tortured in Russian torture chambers. The occupiers took people to torture chambers not only to “extract” information or force them to cooperate, but in some cases, the victims or their relatives were forced to pay a “ransom” for their freedom.
Russian tanks and assault vehicles destroyed in Kostiantynivka direction
Soldiers of the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after the Knights of the Winter Campaign, together with adjacent units, repelled a mechanized assault by Russians near Ivanopilia in the Kostiantynivka direction, neutralized the assault troops, and destroyed the tanks.
Russian tanks and assault vehicles destroyed in Kostiantynivka direction
Soldiers of the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after the Knights of the Winter Campaign, together with adjacent units, repelled a mechanized assault by Russians near Ivanopilia in the Kostiantynivka direction, neutralized the assault troops, and destroyed the tanks.
Poland receives request from Ukraine to extradite Russian archaeologist - Media
Poland has received a request from Ukraine to extradite Russian archaeologist Alexander B., whom Kyiv has declared wanted for illegal excavations in Crimea following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Mykola Tochytskyi, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the Council of Europe
If it were not for the decision of the Council of Europe, international law would no longer exist
Five wind farms to be built in Vinnytsia region over next two years – regional administration
Five wind farms with a total capacity of 544 megawatts are to be built in the Vinnytsia region over the next two years.
RMA: Almost 142,000 displaced persons in Vinnytsia region, authorities address housing needs
In Vinnytsia region, more than two thousand internally displaced persons out of 142 thousand remain in temporary accommodation facilities in the region.
Ihnat: Most cruise missiles in today’s Russian attack intercepted by F-16 pilots
The vast majority of Russian missiles during the enemy attack on the night of December 23 were intercepted by F-16 pilots. At the same time, the number of missiles for air defense systems and air-to-air missiles from Western partners is not sufficient to meet Ukraine's current needs.
Russia hardly mobilizes residents of large cities to avoid “destabilizing” political sentiment – UK intelligence
Russia is sustaining massive losses in its war against Ukraine. Yet, it primarily mobilizes residents of poorer regions, meaning that Russians from major cities are disproportionately less likely to fight and die. In this way, the Kremlin is deliberately limiting losses among the politically active urban population.
President receives briefing from Umerov and Hnatov on meetings with Trump representatives
President Volodymyr Zelensky received a detailed briefing from Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, and Andrii Hnatov, Chief of the General Staff, following meetings with representatives of U.S. President Donald Trump. Drafts of several documents have been prepared.
Electricity supply fully restored in Rivne region after Russian attack
Energy workers have fully restored the electricity supply in the Rivne region after a massive Russian attack.
Fourteen houses damaged in Vinnytsia region due to Russian attack
Fourteen houses, including eight residential buildings, were damaged in the Vinnytsia region as a result of a Russian attack this morning.
Large-scale Russian attack: Air Force clarifies number of eliminated enemy targets
Since the evening of December 22, during a massive Russian aerial attack on Ukraine, the Defense Forces neutralized 635 out of 673 aerial attack assets, including almost all cruise missiles.
Russian attack damages DTEK's thermal power plants
Russia has carried out its seventh attack on Ukraine's thermal power plants since early October, damaging the stations' equipment.
Russian shelling damages critical infrastructure and medical facility in Khmelnytskyi region
Critical infrastructure, a medical facility, and residential buildings were shelled by Russia in the Khmelnytskyi region.
Russians strike Kramatorsk industrial zone with drone
On December 23, Russian invaders fired on the industrial zone of Kramatorsk from an Italmas drone in the Donetsk region.
Air Defense Forces neutralize 587 UAVs and 34 cruise missiles used by Russia to attack Ukraine
As of 11:30, according to preliminary data, Air Defense Forces neutralized 621 Russian aerial targets: 587 unmanned aerial vehicles of various types and 34 Kh-101 and Iskander-K cruise missiles launched by Russia against Ukraine since the evening of December 22.
Ship carrying Ukrainian soy damaged in Odesa port after overnight Russian attack
A Lebanon-flagged vessel carrying Ukrainian soy was damaged as a result of the December 23 attack on Odesa's port infrastructure.
Russia launches more than 650 drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine – Zelensky
Overnight and in the morning, Russia launched more than 650 drones at Ukraine, a significant number of them Shahed-type UAVs, as well as more than three dozen missiles. At least 13 regions were targeted.
Drone attack: Number of injured in Kyiv climbs to five, including child
In the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, the number of injured in the Russian attack has risen to five, including a child.
Ukraine's nuclear power plants cut output due to massive attack – Energy Ministry
Due to a massive Russian attack on December 23, Ukraine's nuclear power plants were forced to reduce electricity generation.
Enemies shell three settlements in Kharkiv region, damaging civilian infrastructure
Over the past day, the Russian army shelled three settlements in the Kharkiv region, damaging civilian infrastructure.
Critical energy infrastructure facility hit in Lviv region
A critical energy infrastructure facility in the Lviv region has been hit as a result of a Russian air strike.