Ukrainian National Guards thwart Russian mechanized assault, destroy dozens of enemy vehicles
Units of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed dozens of pieces of Russian heavy equipment during another enemy mechanized assault.
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24 December 2025
Russian recruiting scheme exposed in Kenya
In Kenya, a criminal network was uncovered that, under the guise of "high-paying jobs" in Russia, recruited people to take part in the war against Ukraine.
UAF destroys Russian assault groups in Vilcha, Kharkiv region
Soldiers of the 16th Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated small Russian assault groups that had infiltrated the village of Vilcha in the Vovchansk urban community of Kharkiv region.
Air Force strikes positions of Russian drone operators in Siversk
The Defense Forces of Ukraine hit the positions of Russian drone operators in Siversk and Pokrovsk, Donetsk region.
Spox Voloshyn: Huliaipole and Oleksandrivka directions remain hottest in south
In the south, Russian troops continue active assault operations in the Huliaipole and Oleksandrivka directions and are simultaneously preparing for combat in winter conditions, receiving white camouflage uniforms for assault operations.
President: Ukraine's total war losses estimated at $800B
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine estimates its total losses from the war with Russia at $800 billion and hopes to mobilize these funds through various post-war recovery funds.
War update: 126 clashes on frontline over past day; fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors
On December 23, Ukrainian Defense Forces recorded 126 combat clashes with Russian invading troops along the frontline.
Russian army loses 1,090 troops, three tanks over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to December 24, 2025 amount to approximately 1,200,370 personnel, including 1,090 in the past 24 hours.
23 December 2025
War update: Ukraine reports 110 frontline clashes, heavy enemy losses in Pokrovsk sector
On December 23, there were 110 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, including 29 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector.
Ukrainian forces hold ground in central Pokrovsk, expand supply routes to Myrnohrad
Ukrainian Defense Forces are blocking the advance of Russian troops in the central part of Pokrovsk, Donetsk region.
Frontline stable in border village of Sotnytskyi Kozachok in Kharkiv region, regional governor says
In the border village of Sotnytskyi Kozachok in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, Russian invading forces suffered losses while attempting to expand the frontline, with more than 50 soldiers killed over several days.
Ukrainian Defense Forces pull back from Siversk, retain fire control, General Staff reports
In the area of the town of Siversk, Russian invading forces, having a significant advantage in manpower and equipment, continue their offensive operations. In order to preserve the lives of personnel and the combat effectiveness of units, Ukrainian defenders have withdrawn from the settlement.
Russia hardly mobilizes residents of large cities to avoid “destabilizing” political sentiment – UK intelligence
Russia is sustaining massive losses in its war against Ukraine. Yet, it primarily mobilizes residents of poorer regions, meaning that Russians from major cities are disproportionately less likely to fight and die. In this way, the Kremlin is deliberately limiting losses among the politically active urban population.
War update: more than 200 clashes on frontline, fiercest battles are in Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors
A total of 205 combat engagements between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontline over the past day, December 22.
Russian army loses another 1,420 soldiers in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops in manpower from February 24, 2022, to December 23, 2025, reached about 1,199,280 people, 1,420 of whom were eliminated in the last 24 hours.
22 December 2025
NGU soldiers repel mechanized assault by Russian forces near Dobropillia
Pilots of FPV drones and heavy bombers of the Lasar's Group, under the command of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) “Azov” and in cooperation with adjacent units, repelled a massive assault by Russian occupiers in the Dobropillia area.
Zelensky: about 1,100 Russian troops in Pokrovsk, Ukrainian forces hold defense
Ukrainian forces continue to hold the front under control, maintaining their positions, fending off Russian attacks, and achieving tactical gains in specific areas.
Zelensky reviews candidates for key Air Command “South” post
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said following a meeting of the Staff that several candidates have already been proposed for the position of commander of Air Command “South,” and a decision is being prepared.
War update: 223 clashes along frontline over past day, Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka sectors see fiercest fighting
On December 21, Ukrainian Defense Forces recorded 223 combat engagements with Russian invaders along the frontline.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,120 over past day
Total combat losses of Russian forces in manpower from February 24, 2022 to December 22, 2025 have reached approximately 1,197,860 personnel, including 1,120 eliminated over the past day.
21 December 2025
War update: 200 clashes on front line, most active Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka sectors
There were 200 combat engagements on the front line, more than 70 of them on the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.
Russians suffer losses during assault near Sotnytskyi Kozachok in Kharkiv region and retreat – military
Russian troops suffered losses during an attempted assault in the area of Sotnytskyi Kozachok in the Kharkiv region and were forced to retreat.
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.
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.
Russian troops lose 1,130 soldiers and two tanks in day of war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to December 21, 2025, amount to approximately 1,196,740, including 1,130 in the past 24 hours.
20 December 2025
Head of GR Bazilevych: During full-scale war, Russians attacked 400 Nova Poshta branches
The Russian army has destroyed hundreds of facilities belonging to Nova Poshta and killed more than 20 employees at their workplaces.
Syrskyi discusses strengthening cooperation with French delegation
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed the current needs of the Ukrainian military and further strengthening of cooperation with a French delegation led by Chief of the Defence Staff General Fabien Mandon.
CinC Syrskyi discusses AFU weapons needs with British delegation
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed with a British delegation led by Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Richard Knighton the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for weapons for land, air, and sea components.
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 army loses 1,090 troops, one MLRS over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to December 20, 2025 amount to approximately 1,195,610 personnel, including 1,090 in the past 24 hours.