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Russian forces kill two, injure three civilians in Donetsk region over past day
On December 11, Russian invaders killed two residents of Donetsk region and injured three others.
Russia launches massive drone attack on Odesa region, leaving several communities in blackout
Russia carried out a massive attack on Odesa region with strike drones, damaging an energy infrastructure facility and warehouses. Some settlements were left without electricity.
Russia launches massive drone attack on Odesa region, leaving several communities in blackout
Russia carried out a massive attack on Odesa region with strike drones, damaging an energy infrastructure facility and warehouses. Some settlements were left without electricity.
Ukrainian Ground Forces mark their day amid ongoing war
On December 12, Ukraine marks Ground Forces Day. Established by a presidential decree on October 18, 1997, the holiday honors the contributions of the Ground Forces – the largest branch of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – in ensuring the country’s defense capabilities.
Russia loses 1,400 troops, one aircraft in Ukraine over past day
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, total Russian combat losses in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to December 12, 2025, amount to approximately 1,186,480 personnel, including 1,400 losses in the past 24 hours.
Overnight Russian attacks on Pavlohrad leave one person killed, four injured
Russian forces attacked Pavlohrad overnight, leaving one person dead and several others injured.
Ukrainian border guards destroy two Russian Grad MLRS on Pokrovsk front
On the Pokrovsk axis, pilots from the Phoenix border guard unit destroyed two Russian BM-21 Grad multiple-launch rocket systems.
Ukraine and Nordic-Baltic partners push for tougher sanctions on Russia’s shadow oil fleet
Deputy Head of the Office of the President Ihor Zhovkva held a meeting with directors of Eastern Europe departments of the foreign ministries of the Nordic-Baltic region, who are responsible for shaping policy toward Ukraine.
Ukrainian border guards smash Russian defenses on Southern Slobozhanshchyna front
Aerial reconnaissance operators of the Sky Hawks strike drone unit from the 4th Border Guard Detachment destroyed four positions of Russian invaders on the Southern Slobozhanshchyna fronts.
Overnight Russian attack leaves part of Odesa without electricity and water
As a result of an air attack by Russian forces on Odesa, infrastructure was damaged and part of the city was left without electricity and water supply.
Poland requests that Google blur military sites in street maps
The Ministry of National Defence of Poland has appealed to Google to blur images of military and critical infrastructure in its applications.
Sumy resident who shot at teenagers arrested without right to bail
The Zarichnyi Court of Sumy has chosen a preventive measure for a Sumy resident who shot at teenagers - 60 days in custody without the possibility of bail.
SBU detains two Russian agents who were preparing strikes on TPPs, HPPs in Kyiv region
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained two Russian agents who were preparing strikes on thermal and hydroelectric power plants in the Kyiv region.
Cost of restoring depot and trains in Fastiv estimated at around UAH 400M
The total cost of restoring the passenger depot and 27 destroyed electric train carriages in Fastiv, Kyiv region, following Russia’s large-scale attack is estimated at about UAH 400 million.
11 December 2025
War update: 165 clashes on frontline, Ukrainian forces eliminate 125 Russian troops in Pokrovsk sector
Ukrainian forces engaged in 165 combat clashes with Russian invaders on December 11, with nearly half of them recorded in the Pokrovsk sector.
White House outlines condition for US participation in Europe meeting on Ukraine
The Trump administration may send a representative to a meeting in Europe this week only if there is a "real chance" of signing a peace agreement.
Any peace agreement must not contain seeds of future conflicts – von der Leyen
Europe continues to insist on a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and on the principle that any peace agreement must not contain the seeds of future conflicts.
Trump frustrated with both Russia and Ukraine, wants action, not talk – White House
U.S. President Donald Trump is deeply disappointed with both sides of the Russia-Ukraine war and now wants action instead of talk.
Security guarantees, PURL program, frozen Russian assets: Zelensky addresses Coalition of the Willing
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in his address to the Coalition of the Willing, called for ensuring security guarantees for Ukraine, strengthening cooperation under the PURL program, and moving forward as quickly as possible on the issue of using frozen Russian assets.
Nauseda on peace deal for Ukraine: It must not be another Budapest Memorandum
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, speaking at a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, emphasized the key principles required for an acceptable peace agreement to end Russia's war against Ukraine.
Zelensky holds talks with U.S. team on security guarantees
Ukraine and the United States are strengthening work on a document on security guarantees, which is intended to outline specific actions by partners in the event of renewed Russian aggression.
Austrian parliament condemns Russia's human rights violations on occupied Ukrainian territories
The Austrian Parliament has supported a resolution condemning Russia's human rights violations in the occupied territories of Ukraine and the treatment of Ukrainians in captivity.
Russian forces attack two districts in Dnipropetrovsk region, woman injured
Russian forces fired artillery and carried out drone attacks about 30 times on Nikopol and Kryvyi Rih districts in the Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring a woman.
Ukraine receives U.S. draft of security guarantees — Zelensky
Ukraine has received and will review a draft of security guarantees from the United States, adding its own proposals.
Russia may pull out of negotiations — Zelensky
Ukraine is doing everything possible to work constructively on the text of the peace agreement and defend its own interests, but unfortunately, the entire process could collapse for various reasons.
Siversk remains under control of Defense Forces – military
In the Sloviansk sector, the city of Siversk remains under the control of Ukraine's Defense Forces, and counter-sabotage measures continue.
Size of AFU under possible agreement can be 800,000 personnel — Zelensky
The Armed Forces of Ukraine would number up to 800,000 troops under the draft of a possible peace agreement.
Ukraine submits updated version of peace plan to U.S. — Zelensky
Ukraine has submitted a revised peace plan to the United States, but it is not yet final.
War update: 108 frontline clashes, most fights in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, as of 16:00 on December 11, 108 combat engagements have taken place along the front. The Defense Forces are stopping the enemy, holding the lines, and disrupting Russia's plans.