Six districts of Kyiv affected by Russian shelling, and attack continues
In Kyiv, the consequences of the Russian attack have been recorded in the Darnytskyi, Dniprovskyi, Solomianskyi, Obolonskyi, Holosiivskyi, and Desnianskyi districts.
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Ukrainian drones strike GRU special forces command post, Russian Black Sea Fleet landing craft
The Unmanned Systems Forces struck a command post of the 14th Brigade of Russian military intelligence (GRU) special forces, as well as warehouses and a military equipment repair base in the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk region, and a deployment site of high-speed landing craft of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Crimea.
Russian army loses 1,240 more invaders and 33 artillery systems
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to December 27, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,203,310 people, of which 1,240 were lost yesterday.
Enemies attack several districts of Kyiv region, damaging houses and enterprises, and causing injuries
The enemies attacked several districts of the Kyiv region, damaging residential buildings, construction sites, and enterprises, and causing injuries.
Human trafficking scheme organizer to stand trial in Donetsk region
Law enforcement officers have detained a suspect, a resident of Kamianske, who recruited women for sexual exploitation in European Union countries.
26 December 2025
Government to raise teachers’ salaries by 30% from January 2026, another 20% from September
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to increase the salaries of teaching staff by 30% starting January 2026, with an additional 20% raise planned from September.
War update: 237 clashes on frontline, Pokrovsk and Lyman sectors see fiercest fighting
On the front line, Ukrainian forces engaged in 237 combat clashes, over 80 of them occurred in the Lyman and Pokrovsk sectors, where the enemy is suffering significant losses.
Russia commits 870 crimes against journalists, media during full-scale war
Over three years and ten months since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Russian forces have committed 870 crimes against journalists and media in Ukraine.
Zelensky discusses negotiation process with Danish PM Frederiksen
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the situation in the negotiation process with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
Zelensky intends to propose putting peace plan to referendum at meeting with Trump
President Volodymyr Zelensky will propose to U.S. President Donald Trump that the entire peace plan be put to a referendum if Russian leader Vladimir Putin agrees to a 60-day ceasefire.
Ukraine to not be obstacle to peace: Zelensky speaks with Rutte ahead of meetings in Florida
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine has never been and will never be an obstacle to peace.
Glide bomb strike on Kharkiv: two killed, injury toll rises to eight
Eight people were injured and two were killed as a result of a Russian strike on the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv.
Ukrainian drones strike GRU special forces command post, Russian Black Sea Fleet landing craft
The Unmanned Systems Forces struck a command post of the 14th Brigade of Russian military intelligence (GRU) special forces, as well as warehouses and a military equipment repair base in the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk region, and a deployment site of high-speed landing craft of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Crimea.
Peace talks: Zelensky coordinates positions with Stubb
During a conversation, President Volodymyr Zelensky informed Finnish President Alexander Stubb about the progress of the negotiation process and Ukraine's contacts with partners.
HUR shows combat operations in Zaporizhzhia sector
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (HUR) has released exclusive footage showing the combat operations of special forces from the Chimera unit in Zaporizhzhia region in the autumn of 2025.
War update: 112 clashes recorded on front line since morning
Since the beginning of the day, 112 combat clashes have occurred between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops. Fighting is currently ongoing on nine directions of the front, with the enemy concentrating the greatest efforts on the Lyman direction and also showing high activity on the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.
Ex-chief of Kharkiv SSU office detained until February 22
The Pechersk District Court of Kyiv has ordered pre-trial detention until February 22 for the former chief of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) in Kharkiv region, Roman Dudin, who was re-arrested while attempting to leave detention on bail.
Slovak-flagged ship damaged in Russian attack on Odesa seaports
A Russian attack on seaports in Ukraine’s Odesa region damaged a ship flying the Slovak flag, Slovakia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed.
Ukrainian Parliament holds first working group meeting on elections
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine held the first meeting of a working group tasked with preparing legislative proposals on the specifics of conducting elections during a special period. Among other goals, the group plans to develop mechanisms to counter Russian interference in the electoral process.
Zelensky: Russia remains silent on 20-point peace plan
The Ukrainian side has not received an official response from Russia to the 20-point draft peace plan aimed at ending the war.
Ukraine’s forces conducting clearing operations in Kupiansk as fighting ongoing nearby
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces are trying to compensate for their setbacks near the town but without success, while clearing operations against the enemy are ongoing inside Kupiansk itself.
Europe ready to finalize security guarantees for Ukraine in January
Ukraine’s allies will meet in January to finalize plans for post-ceasefire security guarantees, including the possible deployment of troops on the ground.
Draft 20-point peace plan 90% ready – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that a draft 20-point peace plan is 90% complete.
Romania scrambles F-16 jets amid Russian attack on Ukraine’s Odesa region
Romania scrambled two F-16 fighter jets overnight on December 26 following a new attack by Russian drones on Ukrainian ports in the Odesa region.
In December, Russia recruits mercenaries from 25 countries for war against Ukraine — intelligence
In December, Russia recruited 150 foreign nationals from 25 countries to fight in the war against Ukraine. A further 200 foreigners are reportedly preparing to join the Russian army.
Two explosions reported at military unit in Ussuriysk
On the morning of December 24, two explosions occurred in the city of Ussuriysk, Primorsky region of the Russian Federation, at the parking area of military unit No. 19288 — the 80th Vitebsk Red Banner Command Brigade.
Air Defense Forces destroy 73 Russian drones out of 99 launched against Ukraine
Air Defense Forces destroyed 73 out of 99 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine since the evening of December 25. A ballistic missile and 26 UCAVs were recorded as having been hit.
Russia attacked ports in Odesa region all night – Kuleba
As a result of a Russian attack on seaports in the Odesa region, vessels flying the flags of Slovakia and the Republic of Palau, as well as grain elevators and warehouses, were damaged.
Drones attack oil refinery in Volgograd, Russia, again
On the night of Friday, December 26, a group of drones attacked the LUKOIL-Volgogradneftepererabotka oil refinery in the Krasnoarmeysky district of the Russian city of Volgograd again.
Andrii Melnyk, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations
Our frontline with Russia also runs through the UN headquarters in New York—straight across the General Assembly Hall