Norway to help Ukraine with energy resilience – Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, following a conversation with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, said that Norway will help Ukraine strengthen its energy resilience.
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Russia launched about 1,300 drones, 1,200 glide bombs, nine missiles at Ukraine over past week – Zelensky
Over the past week, the Russian Federation launched approximately 1,300 attack drones, nearly 1,200 glide bombs, and nine missiles of various types at the territory of Ukraine. The Odesa region suffered the most.
Ukraine’s air defenses down 75 of 97 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 75 of the 97 drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack that began on Saturday evening.
War update: Ukraine reports 235 frontline clashes in past 24 hours, heavy fighting near Pokrovsk
On December 20, as many as 235 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the front line, including 72 in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian troops lose 1,130 soldiers and two tanks in day of war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to December 21, 2025, amount to approximately 1,196,740, including 1,130 in the past 24 hours.
MoE: Power system remains under control despite intense enemy attacks
Ukraine's energy system continues to operate under intense enemy attacks, but remains intact and under control.
20 December 2025
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.
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.
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.
War update: 165 clashes on front line, most intense fights in Pokrovsk sector
On December 19, 165 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.
Missile strike in Odesa region: Death toll rises to eight, 27 injured
Eight people have died and 27 were injured as a result of a Russian missile attack on a port infrastructure facility in Odesa district.
Russian army loses 1,090 troops, one MLRS over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to December 20, 2025 amount to approximately 1,195,610 personnel, including 1,090 in the past 24 hours.
Drone operators destroy Russian Black Eye EW system, antenna in Pokrovsk sector
Fighters of the Unmanned Systems Battalion of the 35th Separate Marine Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a Black Eye electronic warfare (EW) system and an antenna of the Russian invaders in the Pokrovsk sector.
Defense Forces destroy Russian ammunition depot in Kupiansk sector
Defense Forces of Ukraine have destroyed a Russian ammunition depot in the Kupiansk sector. Soldiers of the 77th Separate Airmobile Dnipro Brigade of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed an ammunition storage site of the Russian invaders in the Kupiansk direction using drones.
Russian army destroys or damages 704 religious sites in Ukraine during war
By the end of 2025, 704 religious sites in Ukraine had been destroyed or damaged as a result of Russian aggression, with around 200 completely destroyed.
19 December 2025
DM Shmyhal inspects fortifications and visits air defense command post in Zaporizhzhia direction
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal inspected the construction of fortifications in the Zaporizhzhia region.
NATO denies drop in arms supplies to Ukraine after U.S. policy shift
NATO has stated that the volume of weapons supplies to Ukraine has not decreased despite changes in U.S. policy following Donald Trump’s return to power.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian armored vehicles near Pokrovsk
Near Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, Ukraine's Defense Forces carried out a special operation to destroy a large concentration of armored vehicles belonging to Russian invaders.
Polish President comments on his attitude toward Ukrainian refugees
President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, commented on his attitude toward Ukrainian refugees and their contribution to the Polish economy.
Zelensky: Ukraine has intelligence on Oreshnik missile deployment in Belarus and share information with partners
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he knows where the Russian ballistic missile Oreshnik will be deployed in Belarus and that this information is being shared with partners.
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.
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.
18 December 2025
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.
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.
Zelensky says there is shortage of missiles for specific air defense systems
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that there is a shortage of missiles for specific air defense systems and urged partners to assist either by providing missiles, issuing licenses for their production, or allocating funds for their purchase.
Air defense system in Crimea and drone warehouse in Makiivka: General Staff confirms strikes on Russian army targets
On the night of December 18, Defense Forces units struck several air defense targets, a drone storage facility, and other Russian army objects in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
SSU drones strike Russian air defense systems and MiG-31 at Belbek Airfield
On the night of December 18, long-range unmanned aerial vehicles of the Special Operations Center "A" of the Security Service of Ukraine successfully struck elements of Russia’s air defense systems at the Belbek Military Airfield in temporarily occupied Crimea.