Enemies attack Chernihiv region with drones, hitting residential areas and critical infrastructure
During a night attack in the Chernihiv region, Russian UAVs struck residential buildings and critical infrastructure, causing fires.
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War update: 184 clashes on front line
Over the past day, on December 5, 184 engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.
Ukraine marks Armed Forces Day
On Saturday, December 6, Ukrainians mark the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukrzaliznytsia warns of complications in several train traffic routes due to enemy attacks
The movement of several trains has been complicated due to strikes by Russian invaders on the railway infrastructure on December 6.
One person killed and two wounded in Russian shelling of Kherson region
One person was killed, and two were wounded in Russian aggression in the Kherson region over the past day, December 5.
Enemies launch massive attack on Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring 11-year-old boy
The enemies launched a massive attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region at night, injuring an 11-year-old boy.
Three people injured in enemy strikes in Kyiv region
Three people were injured in a massive air attack by Russian forces in the Kyiv region.
Another group of Ukrainian children returned from temporarily occupied Kherson region
Another group of children, aged 2 to 17, has been returned from the temporarily occupied territories of the Kherson region.
Invaders transfer marines through Mariupol toward Huliaipole again
Mariupol, which was temporarily captured by the Russian army, is now a staging ground for Russian forces as they move toward Huliaipole.
U.S. oil shows weekly gains amid rising tensions in Venezuela
WTI oil prices are showing weekly growth amid escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela and the expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
Vinnytsia sends five vehicles, 300 FPV drones to frontline
Vinnytsia community has transferred five vehicles and 300 FPV drones to the 14th Bohun Rapid Response Brigade Chervona Kalyna.
05 December 2025
IAEA conducting another special mission at Ukraine’s energy infrastructure sites
From December 1 to 12, 2025, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is carrying out another special mission at Ukraine’s energy infrastructure facilities that are critical for the safety of nuclear power plants.
Poland effectively combating anti-Ukrainian disinformation, Deputy PM says
Poland is effectively countering anti-Ukrainian disinformation spread by Russian bots and trolls in the country’s information space.
Chernobyl confinement loses key safety functions, comprehensive restoration needed – IAEA
According to experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the New Safe Confinement (NSC) at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, which was damaged in a drone strike in February, has lost its primary safety functions. However, its main structures and monitoring systems did not sustain irreversible damage.
Ireland to hold Security Council meeting over drone incident during Zelensky visit
Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin announced a National Security Council meeting to discuss a drone incident that occurred during President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the country.
Russian forces attack Nikopol district with artillery, drones, causing damage
Russian forces attacked the district center and four communities in the Nikopol District, Dnipropetrovsk region, damaging eight houses.
Power cuts to be in effect around clock: Ukrenergo publishes schedules for December 6
On Saturday, December 6, electricity consumption restrictions will be in effect nationwide in Ukraine, 24 hours a day.
No civilians remain in Toretsk sector – police
There are no longer any recorded attempts by Russians to pose as civilians in the Toretsk sector—overall, there are no residents left there.
War update: 106 clashes on front lines, Russia’s most intense assaults continue in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, 106 combat engagements have taken place at the front, with Russian invaders maintaining the highest pressure in the Pokrovsk sector.
Compensation for service members to remain unchanged in 2026, but enhanced contracts to be introduced – Shmyhal
The 2026 state budget does not provide for an increase in monetary compensation for service members. At the same time, improved conditions for contract service are planned.
Russian drone strikes truck in Izium, two men killed
Two men were killed in Izium, Kharkiv region, when a drone struck a truck.
Russians advance in Volchansk and try to gain foothold amid ruins of city — Tregubov
Russian troops are advancing in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, and are trying to gain a foothold among the ruins of the city.
Shmyhal meets with Slovenian Defense Minister in Kyiv
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed further directions for defense cooperation between the two countries with Slovenian Defense Minister Borut Sajovic.
Lithuania plans to declare state of emergency due to balloons from Belarus
The Lithuanian government plans to declare a state of emergency in the country “due to the threat to civil protection” from balloons from Belarus that are disrupting the operation of Vilnius Airport.
Russian sources report drone attacks on Syzran oil refinery, Temryuk port, and Grozny-City in Chechnya
A group of drones struck several fuel and energy facilities in various regions of Russia during the night of December 5.
Air defense neutralize 80 of 137 Russian drones overnight
Defense forces neutralized 80 drones used by Russian troops to attack Ukraine overnight, with enemy impacts recorded at 13 locations.
Russian strikes hit Kharkiv, damage seven settlements in region over past day
Over the past day, Russian forces carried out strikes on Kharkiv and seven settlements in the region, damaging residential houses, power lines, and civilian enterprises.
Russians shell 39 settlements of Sumy region over past day, woman injured
Over the past day, Russian forces attacked the Sumy region nearly 90 times, hits reported at 39 settlements. One person injured.
Key challenging sectors: the current situation and expert assessments
Here Ukrinform, together with experts, provides an insight into the situation in the most challenging sectors of the front line
War update: 167 combat engagements on frontline, heavy fighting in Pokrovsk sector
On December 4, as many as 167 combat engagements took place between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the enemy attacking most intensely in the Pokrovsk sector.