Released POWs to receive additional indivisible 90-day leave — law
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted as a whole a law on the implementation of the right to leave for servicemen released from captivity.
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18 December 2025
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.
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.
Blackout in Odesa region: Artsyz remains without power, “technical solutions” found for other customers
In the Odesa region, following Russia’s massive attack on December 13, power engineers have found technical solutions to restore electricity to the homes of nearly all customers. At the same time, residents of Artsyz have been without electricity for the sixth consecutive day, as a substation in the city has been destroyed.
Blackout in Odesa region: Artsyz remains without power, “technical solutions” found for other customers
In the Odesa region, following Russia’s massive attack on December 13, power engineers have found technical solutions to restore electricity to the homes of nearly all customers. At the same time, residents of Artsyz have been without electricity for the sixth consecutive day, as a substation in the city has been destroyed.
Germany provides Ukraine with additional €70 million in winter assistance
Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) will allocate an additional €70 million to support Ukraine’s energy sector.
U.S. proposes to divide Zaporizhzhia NPP into three parts: Zelensky calls it unfair
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the United States proposed a compromise under which the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant would be divided among three parties — Ukraine, the United States, and Russia. He stressed that he considers such an option unfair.
Russian troops strike Borova community in Kharkiv region, two wounded
Two men were wounded as a result of a Russian drone strike on a car in the Borova community of the Izium district in the Kharkiv region.
Defense Forces in south eliminate more than 240 occupiers and 134 enemy shelters in one day
Over the past day in the south, the Defense Forces eliminated nearly two hundred and fifty occupiers, around fifty units of automotive equipment, and 134 shelters used by enemy personnel.
Zelensky: My address from Kupiansk influenced dialogue with Americans
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that his address, recorded from Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, had a significant impact on international partners, including the United States.
Zelensky: If Russia rejects diplomacy, US and Europe must strengthen Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that additional sanctions against Russia have not yet been imposed because Moscow has not completely ruled out diplomacy, although it is clear that the Russians are not interested.
Ukraine not ready to withdraw from Donetsk region as US seeks compromise – Zelensky
Ukraine is not ready to withdraw from the Donetsk region, while the aggressor state Russia is seeking the complete seizure of Donbas. Against this backdrop, the United States is looking for a compromise solution.
Russia attacks energy facilities overnight, power outages recorded in three regions
As of the morning of December 18, Russian strikes have left consumers without electricity in the Cherkasy, Mykolaiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
NATO, EU military structures have stepped up cooperation – senior NATO official
Lieutenant General Remigijus Baltrenas, Director General of the NATO International Military Staff, has said that the military committees of the European Union and NATO are not competing structures but instead strengthened cooperation by complementing one another.
Russian forces strike educational institution in Sumy
Russia has carried out strikes on an educational institution in Sumy, with rescuers extinguishing a fire and inspecting the site.
Russian forces strike educational institution in Sumy
Russia has carried out strikes on an educational institution in Sumy, with rescuers extinguishing a fire and inspecting the site.
Russian forces strike educational institution in Sumy
Russia has carried out strikes on an educational institution in Sumy, with rescuers extinguishing a fire and inspecting the site.
NATO general highlights Ukrainian combat experience most valuable to Alliance
Lieutenant General Remigijus Baltrenas, Director General of the NATO International Military Staff, praised the work of Ukrainian officers within NATO and emphasized that the main exchange of experience takes place at the joint training and analytical center.
NATO general highlights Ukrainian combat experience most valuable to Alliance
Lieutenant General Remigijus Baltrenas, Director General of the NATO International Military Staff, praised the work of Ukrainian officers within NATO and emphasized that the main exchange of experience takes place at the joint training and analytical center.
Ukrainian forces level front line on Lyman axis, destroy Russian army regiment
During joint assault operations on the Lyman axis, fighters of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) and the Third Army Corps of the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed a regiment of the Russian army.
Ukrainian forces level front line on Lyman axis, destroy Russian army regiment
During joint assault operations on the Lyman axis, fighters of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) and the Third Army Corps of the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed a regiment of the Russian army.
US, Russia may hold talks on Ukraine war in Miami this weekend – Politico
U.S. and Russian officials are expected to meet in Miami this weekend as part of the Trump administration's push to bring an end to nearly four years of war between Kyiv and Moscow.
Russia reports drone attack as tanker catches fire in Rostov port
A group of drones carried out attacks on several Russian cities overnight into Thursday, December 18, with a tanker catching fire in Rostov-on-Don.
Air defenses neutralize 63 out of 82 drones used by Russia in overnight attack on Ukraine
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 63 out of the 82 UAVs launched by Russia in an attack on Ukraine beginning on the evening of December 17.
Berlin Talks: Not a Breakthrough yet, but Hopefully some Progress
Is American diplomacy capable of “selling” the Berlin agreements to Moscow?
War update: 134 clashes on frontline in past 24 hours, 38 attacks repelled in Pokrovsk sector
On December 17, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 134 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
Power outages reported in Mykolaiv region following Russian attack
Power outages have been reported in two districts of Mykolaiv region following a nighttime Russian attack on energy infrastructure.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 950 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to December 18, 2025, amount to approximately 1,193,300 personnel, with 950 eliminated in the past 24 hours.
Russian drone attack on Cherkasy leaves six injured, infrastructure damaged
In Cherkasy, six people were injured as a result of a Russian drone attack, and part of the city has been left without electricity.
Zaporizhzhia hit by Russian aerial bombs, residential building damaged
During an air raid alert in Zaporizhzhia, the sound of an explosion was heard.