Russia loses 1,300 soldiers in Ukraine war over past 24 hours
Russia suffered approximately 1,187,780 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and December 13, 2025, with 1,300 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
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13 December 2025
MoD buys over 600,000 items of adaptive clothing for wounded soldiers
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has purchased and organized the delivery of more than 600,000 items of adaptive clothing to military medical facilities in 2025 as part of the "Wounded Soldier's Kit" project.
Drone operators destroy Russian shelters, anti-aircraft gun on southern axis
Drone operators from Ukraine's State Border Guard Service destroyed a shelter and a ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft gun belonging to Russian invaders on the southern front.
Witkoff, Kushner to travel to Berlin for talks on Ukraine – media
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in Berlin this weekend.
Trump on peace deal for Ukraine: Many people want this
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that a peace deal for Ukraine being advanced by the United States could work and that, in his opinion, many people want to see it work.
Over 83% of sunflower harvest completed in Donetsk region
In the Donetsk region, sunflower has been harvested from 58,000 hectares, or 83.3 percent of the planned area, while corn has been collected from 5,300 hectares, or 42.7 percent of the forecast.
Mariupol resident sentenced to 18 years for alleged “state treason” in Russia
A resident of Mariupol has been sentenced in the Russian Federation to 18 years in a strict-regime penal colony on fabricated “state treason” charges, despite the absence of any independent investigation.
13-year-old child hidden by his father evacuated from Kupiansk
A 13-year-old boy and his father have been evacuated from Kupiansk, where active hostilities continue. Their home has been destroyed.
43 underground schools being built in Kharkiv region - Zelenska
In the Kharkiv region, 43 underground schools are being built, financed as part of the comprehensive “Offline School” policy, of which five projects are being implemented with the support of The Howard G. Buffett Foundation.
Law on mobile internet speed control will not affect tariffs – Ministry of Digital Transformation
The Ministry of Digital Transformation has dismissed rumors that new requirements for internet speed would force operators to raise service prices, saying there are no grounds for such claims.
Ukraine’s real GDP growth accelerates – Ministry of Economy
In November 2025, Ukraine’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth accelerated to 5.3%, compared with 2.3% in October. The main drivers were agriculture, domestic trade, construction, and manufacturing.
12 December 2025
Several railway sections to Pivdennyi port without power due to enemy strikes
Several railway sections have been de-energized as a result of Russian strikes on energy infrastructure along the routes to the Pivdennyi port.
War update: 161 clashes on front line, Ukrainian forces neutralize almost 150 occupiers in Pokrovsk direction
On December 12, there were 161 combat engagements between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy attempted 37 attacks.
Russia hits energy facility in Chernihiv region, several settlements without power
A number of settlements in the Pryluky district of the Chernihiv region have been left without electricity as a result of a strike by Russian forces on an energy facility.
Indefinite freeze of Russian assets: European Union reveals details
The EU Council today decided to temporarily prohibit any transfer of the frozen assets of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation to the aggressor state.
US plan envisions Ukraine's accession to EU in January 2027 – AFP
The latest version of the American plan for resolving Russia's war against Ukraine also includes provisions on Ukraine's possible accession to the European Union as early as January 2027.
SBU drones strike Russian oil production platforms in Caspian Sea again – source
Long-range drones of the Alfa Special Operations Center of the SBU successfully attacked the Filanovsky oil production platform for the second time this week.
Ukraine returns seven-year-old child from temporarily occupied territory of Kherson region
A seven-year-old boy was brought back from the part of the Kherson region temporarily seized by Russian forces as part of the President of Ukraine's initiative Bring Kids Back UA.
Russian assets have to remain on EU soil – Mathernova praises Council's decision
EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova stressed the importance of today's decision by the EU Council to immobilize Russian assets without a specific deadline, including because it may contribute to the adoption of a decision on a reparations loan for Ukraine.
Defense Forces refute enemy's claims of capturing Novodanylivka in Zaporizhzhia region
Information about the alleged capture of Novodanylivka in the Zaporizhzhia region by Russian forces does not correspond to reality.
National security advisers from Ukraine, US, European countries discuss further steps of peace plan
A videoconference in the format of national security advisers, with the participation of Ukraine, the United States, and European partners, was held to discuss further steps in working on the peace plan.
Russia attacks three districts of Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian forces attacked with FPV drones and shelled the Nikopol, Synelnykove, and Kryvyi Rih districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery, damaging an enterprise, an educational institution, and residential buildings.
AFU General Staff confirms strike on major Russian oil refinery in Yaroslavl
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has confirmed a strike on the Yaroslavl oil refinery Slavneft-YANOS in Russia, as well as several targets on temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine.
Commander Shapovalov: three priorities for strengthening Ukraine’s Ground Forces
The Ukrainian Ground Forces need to strengthen three key areas: personnel recruitment, training, and technology.
Russian propagandists spread fake about ‘Kremlin chimes’ during farewell ceremony in Kyiv region
Russian propagandists replaced the audio track of a video from a ceremony honoring a fallen Ukrainian defender.
Zelensky: work on ending war, securing guarantees for Ukraine ongoing on three fronts
President Volodymyr Zelensky received reports from Head of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov, noting that efforts to end the war and define security guarantees for Ukraine are progressing in three directions.
Ukraine, U.S. set up joint task force to draft rapid economic action plan
Ukraine and the United States have established a joint working group to develop a rapid economic action plan as part of the process to ensure a sustainable and fair peace for Ukraine.
Russian strike hits Odesa ports: injuries, damage reported
The Russian military launched a strike with Shahed drones and ballistic missiles on two ports in Odesa region, injuring one person and damaging port infrastructure.
Rushing into elections could undermine their legitimacy, play into Russia’s hands, MP says
A 60-90 day timeframe for preparing elections in Ukraine is unrealistic because it would cast doubt on their legitimacy. Premature elections could push Ukraine into a political crisis – something Russia is counting on.
Ukrainian Marines capture several groups of Russian troops near approaches to Myrnohrad
Ukrainian Navy Marines from the 38th Separate Marine Brigade named after Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi captured several groups of Russian soldiers during an attempted breakthrough toward Myrnohrad in Donetsk region.