Russian attacks leave consumers without power in five regions, Ukrenergo repots
As of the morning of December 19, consumers in five regions of Ukraine were left without electricity as a result of Russian attacks.
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Russians strike central Kherson, damaging residential buildings, critical infrastructure
Russian forces shelled central Kherson with artillery on Friday morning, damaging residential buildings and critical infrastructure.
Russians strike central Kherson, damaging residential buildings, critical infrastructure
Russian forces shelled central Kherson with artillery on Friday morning, damaging residential buildings and critical infrastructure.
U.S. Treasury lifts restrictions on some companies supplying sanctioned goods to Russia
The United States government has lifted restrictive measures against seven companies and two legal entities linked to Russia.
Russian strikes hit 12 settlements across Kharkiv region, leaving one killed, seven injured
Over the past day, 12 settlements in Ukraine’s Kharkiv Region came under Russian attack. One person was killed and seven others were injured.
Drones attack TogliattiAzot Plant, Oryol Thermal Power Plant in Russia – media
On the night of Friday, December 19, a group of drones attacked a number of sites on Russian territory, including the chemical company TogliattiAzot in Russia’s Samara region.
Zelensky’s Visit to Poland: Will Tensions Between Kyiv and Warsaw Ease?
War update: over 190 clashes on frontline, 50 assaults repelled in Pokrovsk sector
On December 18, a total of 193 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontline.
Vadym Skibitsky, Deputy Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate at the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
Russia is stepping up its efforts on the “European front”
Ukrainian air defenses neutralize 108 out of 160 Russian drones
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 108 out of 160 Russian drones between the evening of December 18 and the morning of December 19.
Zelensky on European Council decision: Ukraine has received financial security guarantee for coming years
It is important that Russian assets remain immobilized and that Ukraine has received a financial security guarantee for the coming years.
Two killed, 12 wounded in Russian attacks in Kherson region over past day
In the Kherson region, two people were killed and 12 others wounded over the past day as a result of Russian attacks.
Russia loses 1,220 soldiers in Ukraine war over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,194,520 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and December 19, 2025, with 1,220 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Ukraine will only repay EUR 90B loan once Russia pays reparations – Costa
Ukraine will repay the loan provided by the European Union using frozen Russian assets only after the Russian Federation pays reparations.
Trump signs into law defense budget act providing $400M for Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which includes $400 million in assistance for Ukraine.
Trump urges Ukraine to 'move quickly' for peace, warns Russians may 'change their mind'
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that negotiations to end the war are "getting close to something" and that Ukraine should hurry so that the Russians do not "change their mind."
EU approves EUR 90B in aid for Ukraine – Costa
EU leaders have decided to provide Ukraine with EUR 90 billion in support for 2026-2027, European Council President Antonio Costa has said.
Two Colombian mercenaries fighting for Russia captured in Pokrovsk
In Pokrovsk, soldiers of the 425th Skelia Assault Regiment of the Ukrainian Ground Forces captured two Colombian nationals who were fighting alongside Russia.
Another 20 Belarusian political prisoners released by Lukashenko arrive in Lithuania
On Thursday, another 20 Belarusian political prisoners arrived in Lithuania after being released earlier by Aleksandr Lukashenko as part of an agreement with the United States.
Moldova joins US sanctions against Rosneft, Lukoil
Moldova has joined U.S. sanctions targeting Rosneft and Lukoil.
Assault troops capture two Colombian mercenaries fighting for Russia in Pokrovsk
In Pokrovsk, soldiers of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment “Skelia” of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine captured two Colombian nationals who were fighting on Russia’s side.
Government redistributes UAH 142.3M for reconstruction in Chernihiv and Sumy regions
The Cabinet of Ministers has reallocated UAH 142.3 million from the Fund for Elimination of the Consequences of Armed Aggression to support reconstruction projects in the Chernihiv and Sumy regions.
18 December 2025
UNGA adopts resolution on human rights violations in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories
The UN General Assembly has adopted an updated resolution titled “The Situation of Human Rights in the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine, including the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the City of Sevastopol.”
War update: 183 clashes on frontline, over 100 invaders eliminated in Pokrovsk sector
On December 18, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 183 clashes with Russian troops, with the fiercest fighting raging in the Pokrovsk sector, where 46 attacks occurred.
Russian forces launch drone attack on Odesa, cause civilian damage
Russian troops attacked Odesa with drones in the evening of December 18, damaging civilian infrastructure and residential buildings.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian S-400 launcher
Soldiers of the 15th Separate Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade Black Forest detected and destroyed a launcher of Russia’s S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile system along with its ammunition.
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.
Ukraine, NATO discuss aircraft, missiles to counter Russia’s air attacks
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine discussed the provision of weapons, aircraft, and surface-to-air guided missiles to Ukraine to strengthen air defense during talks with the Director General of the NATO International Military Staff, Lieutenant General Remigijus Baltrėnas.
Lagarde confident EU will agree on reparations loan for Ukraine
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde said she is “fully confident” that European Union leaders will agree on a way to support Ukraine through a reparations loan, given the vital importance of the issue.
Public debt restructuring: Ukraine exchanges GDP-linked bonds
Ukraine has carried out an exchange of GDP warrants issued in 2015, with a total value of USD 2.6 billion, for conventional debt securities due 2030, 2032, and 2034.