Russian drone attacks rescuers in Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, injuries reported
Russian forces attacked rescuers responding to a fire call in Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, using an FPV drone.
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Hungary blocks EU statement on enlargement over Ukraine
Hungary is blocking the European Union's annual document proposing the enlargement process due to Budapest's rejection of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU.
Enemy continues to attack heat generation facilities in Kherson
In Kherson, Russian forces continue to attack heat generation facilities.
Enemy continues to attack heat generation facilities in Kherson
In Kherson, Russian forces continue to attack heat generation facilities.
Russians kill one resident of Donetsk region over past day
Over the past day, December 16, Russian invaders killed one resident of the Donetsk region.
Drones attack Russia's Krasnodar Krai: Fire breaks out at oil refinery, power outage reported
In Russia's Krasnodar Krai, a drone attack caused a fire at an oil refinery in the city of Slavyansk-na-Kubani, and left 38,800 subscribers without power.
Air defense forces neutralize 37 of 69 Russian drones
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 37 of 69 Russian drones.
Drone attack in Kyiv region: Two houses damaged, no hits on critical infrastructure reported
In the Vyshhorod district of the Kyiv region, two residential buildings were damaged as a result of a Russian drone attack.
Russian strikes on Kharkiv region leave four civilians injured
In the Kharkiv region, four settlements came under Russian attacks over the past day, leaving four people injured.
Dmytro Rohoziuk, commander of the 60th Motorized Rifle Brigade
We must clearly understand: Ukraine is our home, and the primary responsibility for it rests with us
War update: 278 combat engagements on frontline over past day, 82 assaults repelled near Pokrovsk
On December 16, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 278 combat clashes with Russian troops on the frontline.
Russian forces strike 26 settlements across Zaporizhzhia region, leaving six civilians wounded
Over the past day, Russian forces attacked 26 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, injuring six people.
Russian strikes damage homes, infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk region
Overnight, Russian forces once again struck Dnipropetrovsk region, hitting two districts.
Russian strikes damage homes, infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk region
Overnight, Russian forces once again struck Dnipropetrovsk region, hitting two districts.
Russian attacks leave eight civilians wounded in Kherson region
Over the past day, eight people were injured in Kherson region as a result of Russian attacks.
Bipartisan bill introduced in U.S. Senate to sanction Russia's oil imports – Stefanishyna
U.S. Senators have drafted a bipartisan bill imposing sanctions on the purchase or facilitation of Russian oil and petroleum products.
Ukraine’s National Police expose nearly 500 human trafficking cases during war
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the National Police of Ukraine have uncovered more than 490 cases of human trafficking.
Ukrainian border guards wipe out Russian MLRS and APC in Toretsk sector
Fighters from the Phoenix unmanned aerial systems unit of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine have destroyed four more pieces of enemy equipment and weaponry in the Toretsk sector.
U.S. and Europe plan major boost to Ukraine’s military under new security guarantees – NYT
The United States, together with its allies, has prepared a plan of security guarantees for Ukraine that envisions a significant strengthening of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the deployment of European troops in the country, and increased use of American intelligence.
Since beginning of full-scale war, 364 artists and media workers killed in Ukraine
As a result of Russia’s full-scale invasion, 245 artists and 119 media workers, including foreigners, have been killed in Ukraine.
Russia prepares to shut down YouTube
Russia is preparing a complete blockade of YouTube, which would mark the next stage of the systematic digital isolation of the Russian population.
White Angels evacuate over 700 people from Kramatorsk district in autumn
From September to November, police officers from the White Angel special unit evacuated more than 700 people from the Kramatorsk district of Donetsk region due to Russian attacks.
16 December 2025
Russian forces attack Zaporizhzhia with UAV, houses damaged
The Russian army attacked Zaporizhzhia with a drone for the second time in one day.
Power restored to over 220,000 more households in Odesa region
In the Odesa region, electricity supply has been restored to more than 220,000 additional households whose homes were left without power as a result of a Russian attack.
Ukrainian forces eliminate group of Russian soldiers near Siversk
Soldiers with the motor rifle battalion of the 54th Mechanized Brigade named after Hetman Ivan Mazepa of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have destroyed a group of Russian invaders attempting to infiltrate Siversk in the Donetsk region.
UDCG meeting outcome: Ukraine to receive defense assistance from 15 countries
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal has announced new important commitments by partners to support Ukraine's defense.
EU preparing EUR 90B reparations loan for Ukraine, two thirds for military support
France and the European Commission are considering providing a EUR 90 billion reparations loan, backed by frozen Russian assets, to finance Ukraine in 2026-2027.
Funding for Ukraine: Dutch PM calls European Council meeting very important
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has said that the European Council meeting, which will discuss sources of funding for Ukraine for the next two years, is very important.
Pistorius skeptical about idea of deploying Bundeswehr troops to Ukraine – Bild
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius continues to take a cautious stance on the idea of deploying an international contingent to Ukraine should the need arise.
Ischinger: Diplomatic path is possible, but only with pressure on Russia
Russian leader Vladimir Putin will not begin peace negotiations as long as he believes he can achieve his goals by military means, but a diplomatic path to peace is possible.