84,000 consumers remain without power in Odesa region after nighttime Russian attack
In the Odesa region, 84,000 customers remain without electricity due to an enemy attack on the night of December 12.
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12 December 2025
Office of President refutes media claims that Ukraine agreed to buffer zone in Donetsk region
Journalists from Le Monde misinterpreted the remarks of Mykhailo Podolyak, Adviser to the Head of the Office of the President, suggesting that Ukraine is allegedly ready to agree to the creation of a demilitarized zone in the Donetsk region.
Russian troops attack Nova Vodolaha community in Kharkiv region with drones, several people injured
On December 12, the Russian army struck the Nova Vodolaha community in the Kharkiv region, injuring at least four people.
Spox Demchenko: enemy DRG activity significantly decreases recently
State Border Service spokesman Andriy Demchenko said that the activity of enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups (DRG) has significantly decreased recently.
Defense Forces liberate Kindrashivka and Radkivka in Kupiansk sector
Units of the Khartia Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine have liberated Kindrashivka, Radkivka, and several blocks in northern Kupiansk, which has enabled them to cut off Russian supply routes and markedly stabilize the situation in the Kupiansk sector.
SOF and partisans strike two Russian vessels transporting weapons in Caspian Sea
A unit of the Special Operations Forces, operating jointly with the Black Spark resistance movement, carried out a special operation in which two Russian vessels transporting weapons and military equipment were struck near the shores of the Republic of Kalmykia in the Caspian Sea.
CCD: Russia spreads false claims about Ukraine allegedly preparing to detonate “dirty nuclear bomb”
Russian media are spreading statements by the Russian Ministry of Defense with fabricated accusations against Ukraine about alleged preparations to use weapons of mass destruction.
Terrorist attack in Kyiv’s Darnytskyi district: Three suspects detained
The Kyiv Police and the Security Service of Ukraine have detained three individuals suspected of organising a terrorist attack in the Darnytskyi district of the capital.
Russians destroy Kostiantynivka block by block: what city looks like now
The National Police published photos of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast, which was destroyed by Russian troops.
Russians destroy Kostiantynivka block by block: what city looks like now
The National Police published photos of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast, which was destroyed by Russian troops.
Russians destroy Kostiantynivka block by block: what city looks like now
The National Police published photos of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast, which was destroyed by Russian troops.
Plant producing artillery shell casings is on fire in Russia’s Orsk – social media
A fire has broken out at a mechanical plant in the Russian city of Orsk, where artillery shell casings of specific calibers are manufactured.
EU backs indefinite freeze of Russian assets
EU ambassadors have agreed to indefinitely freeze Russia’s sovereign assets, removing the main obstacle to providing Ukraine with a “reparations loan” worth €210 billion.
Enemies attack one of state-owned mines, fire breaks out, workers wounded
Due to enemy drone strikes on the night of December 12, a fire broke out on the territory of one of the state-owned coal mines, and two workers were wounded.
In Crimea, drone destroys Russian An-26 transport plane — social media
In temporarily occupied Crimea, a drone destroyed a Russian An-26 transport plane at the Kacha Airfield.
Russian shelling causes power outages in three regions — Ukrenergo
As of the morning of December 12, customers in the Odesa, Donetsk, and Kharkiv regions were left without power due to Russian attacks.
Drone attack: Russians damage twentieth DTEK substation in Odesa region
Due to the Russian attack on the Odesa region, a substation has been damaged, and as of this morning, 90,000 users remain without electricity.
Air Defense Forces destroy 64 out of 80 Russian drones
Air Defense Forces destroyed 64 of the 80 drones used by Russians to attack Ukraine since the evening of December 11.
War update: 174 clashes on front line, fierce fighting continues in six sectors
There were 174 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defence Forces and Russian invaders over the past day. The enemy exerted pressure in the Pokrovsk sector, while intense fighting continues in the Lyman, Kostiantynivka, Oleksandrohrad, Huliaipole, and Orikhiv sectors.
Drones attack Yaroslavl: Fire breaks out at one of Russia's largest oil refineries
On the night of December 12, drones attacked Yaroslavl, northeast of Moscow. The attack targeted the local oil refinery Slavneft-YANOS, which is one of the five largest oil refineries in Russia.
Drones attack Yaroslavl: Fire breaks out at one of Russia's largest oil refineries
On the night of December 12, drones attacked Yaroslavl, northeast of Moscow. The attack targeted the local oil refinery Slavneft-YANOS, which is one of the five largest oil refineries in Russia.
Updated US national security strategy changes a lot for Ukraine and Europe. It will be difficult, but not hopeless
Washington chooses isolation, harshly criticizes allies and seeks “strategic stability” with Moscow. What does this mean for Kyiv?
Russian forces kill two, injure three civilians in Donetsk region over past day
On December 11, Russian invaders killed two residents of Donetsk region and injured three others.
Russia launches massive drone attack on Odesa region, leaving several communities in blackout
Russia carried out a massive attack on Odesa region with strike drones, damaging an energy infrastructure facility and warehouses. Some settlements were left without electricity.
Russia launches massive drone attack on Odesa region, leaving several communities in blackout
Russia carried out a massive attack on Odesa region with strike drones, damaging an energy infrastructure facility and warehouses. Some settlements were left without electricity.
Ukrainian Ground Forces mark their day amid ongoing war
On December 12, Ukraine marks Ground Forces Day. Established by a presidential decree on October 18, 1997, the holiday honors the contributions of the Ground Forces – the largest branch of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – in ensuring the country’s defense capabilities.
Russia loses 1,400 troops, one aircraft in Ukraine over past day
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, total Russian combat losses in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to December 12, 2025, amount to approximately 1,186,480 personnel, including 1,400 losses in the past 24 hours.
Overnight Russian attacks on Pavlohrad leave one person killed, four injured
Russian forces attacked Pavlohrad overnight, leaving one person dead and several others injured.
Ukrainian border guards destroy two Russian Grad MLRS on Pokrovsk front
On the Pokrovsk axis, pilots from the Phoenix border guard unit destroyed two Russian BM-21 Grad multiple-launch rocket systems.
Ukraine and Nordic-Baltic partners push for tougher sanctions on Russia’s shadow oil fleet
Deputy Head of the Office of the President Ihor Zhovkva held a meeting with directors of Eastern Europe departments of the foreign ministries of the Nordic-Baltic region, who are responsible for shaping policy toward Ukraine.