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.
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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.
Russian strikes injure 11 civilians across Kherson region over past day
In Kherson region, 11 people were injured over the past day as a result of Russian aggression.
Ukrainian border guards wipe out Russian drone launch site in Kursk sector
Ukrainian border guards used an FPV drone to destroy a launch site of Russian unmanned aerial vehicles in the Kursk sector.
Russian attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region kill child, injure civilians
Russian forces attacked Synelnykove and Nikopol districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, resulting in civilian casualties, including one person killed and several injured.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,240 over past day
Russia’s total combat losses in personnel from February 24, 2022 to December 5, 2025 have reached approximately 1,178,610, including 1,240 eliminated over the past day.
Ukraine’s USF strike nearly 23,500 enemy targets in November
Throughout November, the Unmanned Systems Forces hit more than 23,000 enemy targets in key sections of the front and deep in the enemy’s rear, inflicting significant material losses on Russia.
Ukrainian border guards wipe out Russian drone launch site in Kursk sector
Ukrainian border guards used an FPV drone to destroy a launch site of Russian unmanned aerial vehicles in the Kursk sector.
Counterintelligence detains two Russian agents in Kharkiv region
The counterintelligence unit of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained two Russian agents who were providing the enemy with coordinates of Defense Forces positions in the Izium direction.
04 December 2025
Russian drones attack Kharkiv, hits reported
Russian occupiers attacked Kharkiv with drones, and impacts were recorded in one of the city's districts.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian ground robot armed with NSV Utes on Toretsk axis
Pilots of the Phoenix border unit destroyed a Russian ground robotic system equipped with a large-caliber Utes machine gun on the Toretsk front.
General Staff confirms strike on chemical plant in Russia's Stavropol region
Defense forces struck one of Russia's largest chemical enterprises, Nevinnomysskiy Azot, during the night of December 4.
Ukraine bets on private sector and localization of defense-production, says DM Shmyhal
Ukraine's key advantage is that it relies on the private sector and strives for complete localization in weapons production.
Eight people wounded in Kherson region during day in Russian attacks
In the Kherson region, eight people were wounded as a result of shelling during the day.
Invaders attack woodworking enterprise in Chernihiv region, two people wounded
In the city of Horodnia, Chernihiv region, Russians struck a woodworking enterprise with drones, injuring two of its employees.
SOF eliminate Russian reconnaissance group that infiltrated Yarova in Donetsk region
In the city of Horodnia, Chernihiv region, Russians struck a woodworking enterprise with drones, injuring two of its employees.
SOF eliminate Russian reconnaissance group that infiltrated Yarova in Donetsk region
Fighters from the 8th Regiment of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed an enemy group that had infiltrated the village of Yarova in Donetsk Oblast, taking advantage of difficult weather conditions.
Ihor Michalchyshyn, Executive Director of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress
We can never say it’s enough support for Ukraine
Drones, Starlink, medical kits: volunteer from Cayman Islands donates nearly $70,000 to UAF
Ukrainian-born volunteer Mila Martsun, who left Ukraine 26 years ago and now lives in the Cayman Islands, has provided nearly $70,000 in aid to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russian forces launch airstrikes on Kramatorsk community, several civilians injured
Russian forces carried out evening airstrikes on the Kramatorsk community in Donetsk region using FAB-250 glide bombs, and later attacked with a drone during the night.
Kherson CHP halts operations after severe damage from Russian shelling
In Kherson, the enemy has attacked the city's combined heat and power plant (CHP) over the past several days, forcing it to suspend operations. As a result, 470 buildings, more than 40,500 homes, have been left without heating.
Russia launches airstrike on Zaporizhzhia district, one person injured
Russian forces attacked the Zaporizhzhia district with glide bombs (KABs), injuring a man and damaging civilian infrastructure.
Drones attack chemical plant in Russia’s Stavropol region
In Nevynnomyssk, Stavropol Krai, unmanned aerial vehicles attacked a chemical plant.
Russian attacks cause power outages in three regions
As of the morning of December 4, consumers in three regions remained without electricity following overnight Russian strikes.
Russian drones target Odesa: six wounded, civilian and energy infrastructure damaged
Six people were injured in Odesa as a result of a nighttime attack by Russian drones.
Air defense forces destroy 114 of 138 enemy drones since yesterday evening
Air defense forces destroyed 114 of the 138 drones used by Russian invaders to attack Ukraine since the evening of December 3.
Australia and New Zealand pledge over USD 70M in military aid to Ukraine
The governments of Australia and New Zealand have decided to provide Ukraine with a new military aid package totaling over USD 70 million.
War update: 170 combat engagements on frontline, 45 in Pokrovsk sector
On December 3, Ukrainian Defense Forces recorded 170 combat engagements with Russian forces.
Ukraine’s Ambassador hints at possible “good news” in military cooperation with Cyprus
Ukraine’s Ambassador Serhii Nizhynskyi hopes for “good news” in the field of defense cooperation with Cyprus in the near future.