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22 December 2025
Yermak's aides and advisers dismissed, Leshchenko, Podolyak, and Bevz assigned to other positions
Following Andriy Yermak's dismissal from the post of Head of the Office of the President, his aides and advisers were also dismissed. However, Serhii Leshchenko, Mykhailo Podolyak, and Oleksandr Bevz were transferred to other positions within the Office of the President.
Russian troops shell Sumy community, damaging houses and power lines
Russian troops attacked the Sumy community with multiple launch rocket systems, damaging residential buildings and power lines.
DIU: Russia adapts Molniia drone for aerial reconnaissance
Russia has adapted the Molniia strike drone for aerial reconnaissance.
Russian attack sparks fires at energy facilities in Odesa region, fertilizer warehouses damaged
In Odesa and the Odesa region, a massive Russian attack sparked fires at energy infrastructure facilities and damaged warehouse buildings storing fertilizers and agricultural machinery.
Containers with flour and oil catch fire at port of Pivdennyi due to Russian shelling
On the night of December 22, the Russian army attacked the port and energy infrastructure of Odesa region, setting fire to containers with flour and oil.
Russian attack sparks fires at energy facilities in Odesa region, fertilizer warehouses damaged
In Odesa and the Odesa region, a massive Russian attack sparked fires at energy infrastructure facilities and damaged warehouse buildings storing fertilizers and agricultural machinery.
Enemy strikes over 80 times in nine communities in Sumy region in 24 hours
Russian troops carried out more than 80 strikes on 20 settlements in nine territorial communities of the Sumy region between the morning of December 21 and the morning of December 22.
DIU: Russian Su-30 and Su-27 fighter jets destroyed at Lypetsk airfield
On the night of December 20-21, two Su-30 and Su-27 fighter jets burned at a Russian military airfield near Lypetsk.
DIU: Russian Su-30 and Su-27 fighter jets destroyed at Lypetsk airfield
On the night of December 20-21, two Su-30 and Su-27 fighter jets burned at a Russian military airfield near Lypetsk.
Air defense forces destroy 58 of 86 Russian drones since yesterday evening
Air defense forces destroyed 58 drones used by Russian troops to attack Ukraine since last night, with enemy strikes recorded at 12 locations.
Russian army shells two settlements in Kharkiv region in past day, causing damage
Over the past day, the Russian army launched rocket salvo attacks on two settlements in the Kharkiv region.
Volodymyr Handohiy, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Peacekeepers will not be deployed to Ukraine until Europe begins to act independently of the United States
War update: 223 clashes along frontline over past day, Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka sectors see fiercest fighting
On December 21, Ukrainian Defense Forces recorded 223 combat engagements with Russian invaders along the frontline.
Russian strikes hit 31 settlements in Kherson region: one dead, three injured
Over the past day, Russian forces used drones, artillery, and aircraft to strike 31 settlements across Kherson region, killing one person and injuring three others.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,120 over past day
Total combat losses of Russian forces in manpower from February 24, 2022 to December 22, 2025 have reached approximately 1,197,860 personnel, including 1,120 eliminated over the past day.
Russians shell Dnipropetrovsk region overnight, causing fires and damage
Russian forces shelled four districts of Dnipropetrovsk region overnight, sparking fires and causing destruction.
Critical infrastructure damaged in Odesa due to Russia’s nighttime attacks
In Odesa, a critical infrastructure facility was damaged as a result of two nighttime enemy attacks, leaving part of one of the city’s districts without electricity.
“Share the Light” installation unveiled at Kyiv’s Central Railway Station
A light art installation titled “Share the Light” has been unveiled on the façade of Kyiv’s Central Railway Station.
Witkoff says “Russia remains fully committed to achieving peace in Ukraine”
Witkoff said that “Russia remains fully committed to achieving peace in Ukraine” and highly values U.S. efforts to resolve the conflict.
Starmer, Trump discuss Ukraine peace efforts, global security
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, during which the two leaders discussed Russia’s war against Ukraine and efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace.
Misappropriation of works by artist Ivan Marchuk constitutes encroachment on national cultural heritage – UINR
The works of Ukrainian artist Ivan Marchuk are of nationwide value, and therefore their misappropriation constitutes an encroachment on Ukraine’s cultural heritage.
China sets record for gold imports from Russia in November – media
In November 2025, China purchased gold from Russia worth a record $961 million, marking the largest deal in the history of bilateral trade in the precious metal.
“Ukraine Days” in U.S. Congress and mass rallies have greatest impact, activist says
Advocacy efforts for Ukraine within U.S. government institutions have a long history and cover many directions, with the greatest impact coming from personal meetings between Ukrainian activists and members of Congress, as well as large-scale rallies.
Cyprus to continue supporting Ukraine during its EU Council presidency – President Christodoulides
Cyprus will continue to support Ukraine during its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union, which begins on January 1, 2026.
Elysee Palace employee arrested for stealing table silver
In France, three men, including an employee of the Elysee Palace, will stand trial in connection with the theft of table silverware and dishes from the presidential residence.
South Korea, Russia hold talks on DPRK’s nuclear program – media
Authorized delegations from South Korea and Russia recently held closed-door talks in Moscow on North Korea’s nuclear program and other pressing regional security issues.
Occupiers begin selling tickets at Mariupol Drama Theater, site of mass killing of civilians
Russian occupiers have begun selling tickets for performances at the Mariupol Drama Theater, the site of the mass killing of civilians.
21 December 2025
Russian drone strike leaves two wounded in Kherson
In Kherson, two people were injured as a result of a Russian drone strike.
War update: 200 clashes on front line, most active Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka sectors
There were 200 combat engagements on the front line, more than 70 of them on the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.