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.
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Traffic to Moldova border in Odesa region restricted after Russian attack
In the Odesa region, traffic to certain border crossing points on the Ukrainian-Moldovan border has been restricted following a Russian air attack.
Russian forces strike school in Zaporizhzhia with Molniya drone
The Russian army attacked a school in Zaporizhzhia with a Molniya drone.
Russian drone hits civilian car in Odesa region, mother killed, three children injured
In the Odesa district, a Russian drone struck a civilian car traveling across a bridge, killing a woman and injuring her three children.
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.
Ukrainian, Czech defense ministers discuss cooperation under European SAFE mechanism
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal held talks with Czech Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Jaromir Zuna on the development of security cooperation.
Crew of Ukrainian Mi-24 helicopter dies while performing combat mission
The crew of a Ukrainian Mi-24 helicopter died on December 17 while performing a combat mission.
Zelensky: If Ukraine does not receive tranche in spring, drone production can be reduced
The absence of partner funding next year may affect Ukraine’s drone production and its long-range capabilities.
Zelensky says there is shortage of missiles for specific air defense systems
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that there is a shortage of missiles for specific air defense systems and urged partners to assist either by providing missiles, issuing licenses for their production, or allocating funds for their purchase.
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.
Two civilians killed in Russian shelling of Kherson region
Two men were killed in the shelling of the Kherson region, particularly in Kherson and in the village of Novodmytrivka.
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.
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.
Russian troops strike Borova community in Kharkiv region, two wounded
Two men were wounded as a result of a Russian drone strike on a car in the Borova community of the Izium district in the Kharkiv region.
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.
NATO, EU military structures have stepped up cooperation – senior NATO official
Lieutenant General Remigijus Baltrenas, Director General of the NATO International Military Staff, has said that the military committees of the European Union and NATO are not competing structures but instead strengthened cooperation by complementing one another.
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.
Russia reports drone attack as tanker catches fire in Rostov port
A group of drones carried out attacks on several Russian cities overnight into Thursday, December 18, with a tanker catching fire in Rostov-on-Don.
Air defenses neutralize 63 out of 82 drones used by Russia in overnight attack on Ukraine
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 63 out of the 82 UAVs launched by Russia in an attack on Ukraine beginning on the evening of December 17.
Berlin Talks: Not a Breakthrough yet, but Hopefully some Progress
Is American diplomacy capable of “selling” the Berlin agreements to Moscow?
War update: 134 clashes on frontline in past 24 hours, 38 attacks repelled in Pokrovsk sector
On December 17, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 134 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
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.
Ukrainian border guards wipe out ten Russian shelters on Kursk front
In the Kursk sector of the front, border guards from the Stalevyi Kordon (Steel Border) Brigade delivered precise strikes against Russian invaders and their shelters.
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.
Partisans scout radar in Russia, that can 'blind' air defense if attacked
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement have scouted an active radar station and a communications post of Russia's 339th Radio Engineering Regiment in the Volgograd region.
17 December 2025
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.
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.