Russians advance in Volchansk and try to gain foothold amid ruins of city — Tregubov
Russian troops are advancing in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, and are trying to gain a foothold among the ruins of the city.
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Zelensky and Kyslytsya discuss diplomatic work and negotiations with U.S.
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergiy Kyslytsya, during which they discussed specific areas of diplomatic activity and the negotiation process, in particular with the U.S.
Shmyhal meets with Slovenian Defense Minister in Kyiv
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed further directions for defense cooperation between the two countries with Slovenian Defense Minister Borut Sajovic.
Lithuania plans to declare state of emergency due to balloons from Belarus
The Lithuanian government plans to declare a state of emergency in the country “due to the threat to civil protection” from balloons from Belarus that are disrupting the operation of Vilnius Airport.
SBU detains Russian agent who tried to blow up vehicle carrying Ukrainian soldiers in Mykolaiv
SBU counterintelligence detained in Mykolaiv a man who, on Russia's instructions, was supposed to plant an improvised explosive device on a service vehicle used by Ukrainian defenders.
Emergency power outages in effect in six regions – Ukrenergo
On the morning of December 5, emergency electricity outages are being implemented in Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk regions, and partially in Kirovohrad region.
Russian sources report drone attacks on Syzran oil refinery, Temryuk port, and Grozny-City in Chechnya
A group of drones struck several fuel and energy facilities in various regions of Russia during the night of December 5.
Air defense neutralize 80 of 137 Russian drones overnight
Defense forces neutralized 80 drones used by Russian troops to attack Ukraine overnight, with enemy impacts recorded at 13 locations.
Russian strikes hit Kharkiv, damage seven settlements in region over past day
Over the past day, Russian forces carried out strikes on Kharkiv and seven settlements in the region, damaging residential houses, power lines, and civilian enterprises.
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.
Russian attacks injure seven civilians in Donetsk region
Over the past day, seven civilians were injured as a result of shelling in the Donetsk region.
Agreement on Ukraine could be reached within weeks – J.D.Vance
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance hopes that good news regarding the end of Russia’s war against Ukraine could emerge within the next few weeks.
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.
Ukraine continues negotiations in US for just peace – Zelensky
The Ukrainian delegation will continue negotiations in the United States to clarify the details of the meeting between Trump's representatives and Russia, and to coordinate further steps to achieve a just peace.
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.
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.
Fake claims about “contaminated food from Ukraine” spreading in Polish social media
A new wave of anti-Ukrainian disinformation is spreading in the Polish segment of Facebook, including fake claims about “dangerous products from Ukraine.”
Russia steps up psychological warfare to push narrative of Ukraine’s “inevitable defeat”
Over the next month, the Kremlin will spend significant resources on cognitive operations against Ukraine in an effort to convince Ukrainian society of the inevitability of defeat, as well as to sow discord between the military, the government, and civilians.
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.
Britain may hand GBP 8B of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine – media
The United Kingdom is considering transferring £8 billion (nearly $11 billion) worth of Russian assets frozen on its territory to Ukraine.
Russians steal about 23,000 exhibits from Kherson Regional Museum of Local History
Russians stole about 23,000 artifacts from the Kherson Regional Museum of Local History.
Rada establishes TIC to investigate Russian crimes against journalists
The Verkhovna Rada created a Temporary Investigative Commission (TIC) to investigate crimes committed by the armed formations of the Russian Federation against journalists and other media workers.
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.
Russia turns Cyprus into its Middle Eastern stronghold, Ukrainian Ambassador says
Russia sees Cyprus as a strategic foothold in the Middle East and is attempting to deeply embed itself in the island’s political and economic processes.
Over 14,000 civilians remain in areas of active hostilities in Donetsk region
In Donetsk region, 14,200 civilians remain in areas of active hostilities, with no children among them.