Police officer killed in Russian airstrike on Izium
A police officer was killed as a result of an airstrike on Izium on December 20.
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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 says any territorial compromise must be based on current battle line
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that a possible compromise for Ukraine on territorial issues would be agreeing to stop along the current contact line.
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.
Zelensky: US proposes trilateral meeting of security advisors from Ukraine, US, and Russia
The American side proposed holding a trilateral meeting at the level of security advisors between Ukraine, the US, and Russia.
Zelensky: Ukraine conveys its vision on territories, ZNPP, and reconstruction to US
Ukraine has conveyed its vision on the issues of territories, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), and financing for reconstruction to the US side and is awaiting the results of discussions between the US and Russia.
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.
War update: 128 clashes on front line since morning, more than 50 in Pokrovsk sector
Since the start of the day, 128 combat engagements have been recorded on the front, with fighting ongoing in five directions. The Russian army continues to exert the most pressure on the Pokrovske sector.
Russia wants to drain Europe's resources with its sabotage actions – AP
Recently, Russia has carried out at least 145 incidents that, according to Western officials, are part of a campaign of destabilization in Europe orchestrated by Russia.
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.
Shmyhal visits Shkval battalion command post
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal visited the command post of the Shkval battalion of the 225th Separate Assault Regiment and received a briefing on the situation on the Zaporizhzhia direction.
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.
Sybiha responds to Orban over his statement on Russia's war against Ukraine
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha responded to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who expressed doubt that it was Russia that carried out the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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.
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.
Russian strike on Polohy district in Zaporizhzhia region leaves three civilians injured
In Zaporizhzhia region, Russian forces struck Polohy district, injuring three people.
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.
Japan to provide Ukraine with USD 6B in financial support – Zelensky
Japan will provide additional $6 billion in financial aid to Ukraine in 2026.
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.
Russian forces strike Pivdennyi Port in Odesa region
In the morning of December 20, Russian forces struck infrastructure at the Pivdennyi Port in Ukraine’s Odesa region, with hits recorded on storage tanks.
Logistics in Odesa region to be stabilized within days – Recovery Agency
Repair work on a damaged bridge in Ukraine’s Odesa region is ongoing, and the logistics situation is expected to improve in the coming days.
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.
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.
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.