Airborne troops show rare footage of fighting in Pokrovsk
Soldiers of the 25th Airborne Sicheslav Brigade of the 7th Corps of the 25th Separate Airborne Brigade of the Air Assault Forces (AAF) have released rare footage of combat in Pokrovsk.
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Norway to help Ukraine with energy resilience – Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, following a conversation with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, said that Norway will help Ukraine strengthen its energy resilience.
Russia launched about 1,300 drones, 1,200 glide bombs, nine missiles at Ukraine over past week – Zelensky
Over the past week, the Russian Federation launched approximately 1,300 attack drones, nearly 1,200 glide bombs, and nine missiles of various types at the territory of Ukraine. The Odesa region suffered the most.
Ukraine’s air defenses down 75 of 97 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 75 of the 97 drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack that began on Saturday evening.
War update: Ukraine reports 235 frontline clashes in past 24 hours, heavy fighting near Pokrovsk
On December 20, as many as 235 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the front line, including 72 in the Pokrovsk sector.
European Council conclusions on Ukraine: funding, strengthening defense, sanctions against Russia
Solution found, frozen Russian assets will remain frozen
Russians attack two districts of Mykolaiv region, one person wounded
During the day, the enemy attacked two districts of Mykolaiv region with guided aerial bombs and artillery, one person was wounded.
Occupiers carry out 514 strikes on 24 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region in 24 hours, one person killed
Over the past 24 hours, the occupiers have launched 514 strikes on 24 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, killing one person and injuring four.
MoE: Power system remains under control despite intense enemy attacks
Ukraine's energy system continues to operate under intense enemy attacks, but remains intact and under control.
20 December 2025
War update: 220 clashes along frontline, Ukrainian forces repel 60 Russian attacks in Pokrovsk sector
A total of 220 combat engagements were recorded along the frontline, more than a quarter of them in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy lost nearly 130 personnel.
Only Ukrainian citizens allowed to leave Moldova toward Odesa via two border crossings
Currently, only Ukrainian citizens are allowed to leave Moldova toward Odesa via the Palanca – Maiaky – Udobne and Tudora border crossing points. An additional requirement is that vehicles must weigh no more than seven tons.
Stefanchuk, Portuguese PM discuss energy security, trade, Ukraine’s EU accession
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk and Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro discussed energy security and expanding economic cooperation, including opening both countries’ markets to mutual trade, during a meeting.
Russian forces attack Nikopol district, damaging infrastructure, gas station, homes
Throughout December 20, Russian forces attacked Nikopol district in Dnipropetrovsk region, damaging infrastructure, a gas station, and four private homes.
Zelensky: partners have begun to “hold back” missiles
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that partners have begun to “hold back” missiles intended for Ukrainian air defense systems due to Russia's intimidation of Europe with drones.
Portugal to join financing of Energy Fund for Ukraine - Svyrydenko
Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro announced the first contribution to the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine. The amount is EUR 600,000.
Russian strike on bridge in Odesa region: transport links across Dniester partially restored
It is now possible to cross the Dniester River by car, minibus, and small truck; in the near future, conditions for travel along regular routes will also be improved.
Russians attack civilian car with FPV drone, wounding a man in Zaporizhzhia district
In the Zaporizhzhia district, Russian forces attacked a car traveling along a highway with an FPV drone, injuring a 74-year-old man.
Ukraine, Portugal sign statement on joint production of naval drones
Today in Kyiv, Ukraine and Portugal signed a statement on establishing a partnership for the production of naval drones.
Russian forces attack Mykolaiv region with glide bombs, leaving one wounded
In the Mykolaiv region, Russian troops carried out a KAB strike on the Bashtanka district, injuring a civilian.
Central Asia – Center gas pipeline sabotaged in Russia, DIU reports
In Russia’s Volgograd region, the main gas pipeline Central Asia – Center went out of operation due to a suspected explosion.
Ukrainian drone forces destroy Russian bridge-layer, tanks, armored vehicles in Donetsk direction
In the Donetsk direction, operators of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces stopped Russian assault actions and struck enemy tanks, armored vehicles, and an MTU-20 tank bridge-layer.
SSU drones strike two Russian Su-27 jets at Belbek airbase in occupied Crimea
Long-range drones operated by the Alpha Special Operations Center of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) have struck two Russian Su-27 fighter jets at the Belbek military airbase in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Ukraine’s forces strike Russian warship, oil platform in Caspian Sea
Ukraine’s Defense Forces have struck a Russian military vessel and an offshore drilling platform in the Caspian Sea.
Russian army shells Sumy region nearly 50 times in 24 hours, damaging civilian infrastructure
Over the course of 24 hours, the Russian army shelled the Sumy region nearly 50 times, causing extensive damage to civilian infrastructure.
Russian army shells three settlements in Kharkiv region in one day, causing damage
On December 19, three settlements in the Kharkiv region were under Russian attack, damaging an apartment building and a car.
Air defense forces destroy 31 of over 50 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine
Air defense forces destroyed 31 of the 51 drones that the Russians used to attack Ukraine on the evening of December 19.
War update: 165 clashes on front line, most intense fights in Pokrovsk sector
On December 19, 165 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.
Russian attacks leave eight injured, including two children, in Kherson
In Kherson, eight people were injured, including two children, as a result of Russian aggression over the past day, December 19.
Invaders strike Zaporizhzhia region 713 times over past day, 10 wounded
Over the past day, Russian occupiers carried out 713 strikes on 19 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. Ten people were wounded as a result of enemy attacks on Zaporizhzhia city and Zaporizhzhia district.
Drone operators destroy Russian Black Eye EW system, antenna in Pokrovsk sector
Fighters of the Unmanned Systems Battalion of the 35th Separate Marine Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a Black Eye electronic warfare (EW) system and an antenna of the Russian invaders in the Pokrovsk sector.