Ukrainian air defenses neutralize 108 out of 160 Russian drones
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 108 out of 160 Russian drones between the evening of December 18 and the morning of December 19.
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Two killed, 12 wounded in Russian attacks in Kherson region over past day
In the Kherson region, two people were killed and 12 others wounded over the past day as a result of Russian attacks.
Another 20 Belarusian political prisoners released by Lukashenko arrive in Lithuania
On Thursday, another 20 Belarusian political prisoners arrived in Lithuania after being released earlier by Aleksandr Lukashenko as part of an agreement with the United States.
Assault troops capture two Colombian mercenaries fighting for Russia in Pokrovsk
In Pokrovsk, soldiers of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment “Skelia” of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine captured two Colombian nationals who were fighting on Russia’s side.
18 December 2025
Russian forces launch drone attack on Odesa, cause civilian damage
Russian troops attacked Odesa with drones in the evening of December 18, damaging civilian infrastructure and residential buildings.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian S-400 launcher
Soldiers of the 15th Separate Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade Black Forest detected and destroyed a launcher of Russia’s S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile system along with its ammunition.
Drone-hit Russian “shadow fleet” tanker sinking in port – media
A tanker belonging to Russia’s “shadow fleet” that was attacked in Rostov-on-Don is reportedly sinking near the marine terminal of the Novoshakhtinsk Petroleum Products Plant.
Lagarde confident EU will agree on reparations loan for Ukraine
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde said she is “fully confident” that European Union leaders will agree on a way to support Ukraine through a reparations loan, given the vital importance of the issue.
Russian forces strike school in Zaporizhzhia with Molniya drone
The Russian army attacked a school in Zaporizhzhia with a Molniya drone.
Russians drop bomb on Kostiantynivka, damaging civilian infrastructure
Russian troops launched an air strike on Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, damaging civilian infrastructure.
Air defense system in Crimea and drone warehouse in Makiivka: General Staff confirms strikes on Russian army targets
On the night of December 18, Defense Forces units struck several air defense targets, a drone storage facility, and other Russian army objects in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
Consequences of Russian night strike shown in Cherkasy
In Cherkasy, the consequences of the enemy's night strikes are being overcome, special commissions are calculating the material losses, and one victim remains in the hospital.
SSU drones strike Russian air defense systems and MiG-31 at Belbek Airfield
On the night of December 18, long-range unmanned aerial vehicles of the Special Operations Center "A" of the Security Service of Ukraine successfully struck elements of Russia’s air defense systems at the Belbek Military Airfield in temporarily occupied Crimea.
U.S. proposes to divide Zaporizhzhia NPP into three parts: Zelensky calls it unfair
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the United States proposed a compromise under which the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant would be divided among three parties — Ukraine, the United States, and Russia. He stressed that he considers such an option unfair.
Russia attacks energy facilities overnight, power outages recorded in three regions
As of the morning of December 18, Russian strikes have left consumers without electricity in the Cherkasy, Mykolaiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Russian forces strike educational institution in Sumy
Russia has carried out strikes on an educational institution in Sumy, with rescuers extinguishing a fire and inspecting the site.
Power outages reported in Mykolaiv region following Russian attack
Power outages have been reported in two districts of Mykolaiv region following a nighttime Russian attack on energy infrastructure.
Russian drone attack on Cherkasy leaves six injured, infrastructure damaged
In Cherkasy, six people were injured as a result of a Russian drone attack, and part of the city has been left without electricity.
Zaporizhzhia hit by Russian aerial bombs, residential building damaged
During an air raid alert in Zaporizhzhia, the sound of an explosion was heard.
Russia’s drone attack on Odesa region leaves seven people injured
In Odesa district, seven people were injured as a result of an attack by Russian drones.
Only 33 of 304 Ukrposhta offices continue operating in Donetsk region
In the territory of Donetsk region controlled by Ukraine, 33 Ukrposhta offices are currently operating – 27 stationary and six mobile – whereas before Russia’s full-scale invasion a total of 304 offices were functioning there.
Dnipro, New York sign cooperation agreement
Dnipro and New York have signed an official cooperation agreement. The mayor of Dnipro called the event a "true miracle."
17 December 2025
Injury toll from Russian bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia rises to 32
The number of people injured in a Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia and the Zaporizhzhia district has increased to 32.
Over 160 apartments damaged in Zaporizhzhia as glide bomb passed through high-rise building
In Zaporizhzhia, 163 apartments were damaged in an apartment building that was hit by a Russian guided aerial bomb during the daytime attack. There is a risk of collapse.
Russian forces launch drone strike on Mykolaiv, nine-story building damaged
Russian forces attacked Mykolaiv with a Molniya drone, shattering windows in a nine-story residential building and damaging a bus.
Ukrainian government outlines plan to create conditions for citizens’ return home
The Ukrainian government and relevant ministries are focusing on both quickly restoring areas destroyed by Russian attacks and implementing long-term reconstruction programs to create conditions for Ukrainians to return home.
Russian attacks leave two dead, four injured in Kherson region
In Kherson region, two people were killed and four others injured throughout the day as a result of Russian shelling, including a healthcare worker.
Russian guided aerial bomb strikes: woman and her child injured, leaving school in Kushuhum
Today, the enemy struck Zaporizhzhia and the Zaporizhzhia region with aerial bombs. One of them hit the school grounds. A woman and her child were injured as they were leaving school.
Ukrainian maritime drones strip Russian fleet of any sense of security – Austrian expert
Ukraine’s successes in naval warfare often remain overlooked, even though it is precisely the innovative use of surface and underwater drones that has forced the Russian fleet to retreat to ports, where it still is not safe.
High-rise building hit: In Zaporizhzhia, number of wounded climbs to 26, more than 130 apartments damaged
As a result of an air strike on Zaporizhzhia, which took place over an hour ago, more than 130 apartments in one of the high-rise buildings have been damaged. The number of wounded is growing.