NGU showcases modernized Shylka anti-aircraft gun
Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) Brigadier General Oleksandr Pivnenko showed off the modernized Shylka self-propelled anti-aircraft gun.
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23 December 2025
Downed Russian drone carrying cluster munitions neutralized in Chernihiv region
Explosives experts from the Chernihiv region police defused a downed enemy drone equipped with cluster munitions.
Massive Russian drone attack on Sumy region causes power outages
Power outages occurred in the northern regions of Sumy region as a result of a massive attack by Russian drones.
Drone operators strike Russian Grad multiple launch rocket system near Myrnohrad
In Malynivtsi, Donetsk region, operators of strike drones from the Perun corps unmanned systems battalion of the 79th separate airborne assault Tavriia brigade struck an enemy BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system.
Association of Distributed and Maneuverable Generation Entities established in Ukraine
The establishment of a new public association – the Association of Distributed and Maneuverable Generation Entities (ADMGE) – was announced on Energy Workers' Day. Its goal is to restore power supply to communities, enhance energy security, and strengthen Ukraine's energy resilience.
Budanov comments on recent high-profile corruption scandals in Ukraine
In the fight against corruption, the rule of law and the government’s procedural ability to address issues in a constitutional and transparent manner are essential.
Ukraine receives thermal power plant from Lithuania via EU Civil Protection Mechanism
The European Commission has successfully carried out one of its largest coordinated logistics operations to date, delivering a full set of equipment for a thermal power plant from Lithuania to Ukraine.
Truck crash in Kyiv leaves teenager dead, several injured
A traffic accident involving a truck occurred on Beresteiske Highway in Kyiv, leaving one person dead and four others injured.
Sweden releases sanctioned Russian ship after customs inspection
Swedish customs released the Russian ship Adler, which was under sanctions and inspected by customs officials over the weekend.
Partisan agents conduct recon at key Russian naval facility in Sevastopol
Agents of the partisan movement ATESH carried out comprehensive reconnaissance of the territory of the 13th Ship Repair Plant of the Russian Ministry of Defense’s Black Sea Fleet in temporarily occupied Sevastopol.
Nearly 147,000 people evacuated from frontline areas in six months
From June 1, nearly 147,000 citizens have been evacuated from Ukraine’s frontline areas to safer regions, including more than 16,500 children and over 5,000 people with limited mobility.
22 December 2025
NGU soldiers repel mechanized assault by Russian forces near Dobropillia
Pilots of FPV drones and heavy bombers of the Lasar's Group, under the command of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) “Azov” and in cooperation with adjacent units, repelled a massive assault by Russian occupiers in the Dobropillia area.
Defense Forces do not confirm Russian control over hill in Sumy region
The Ukrainian side has no confirmation of the Russian occupiers' claims that they have allegedly established control over the highest point in the Sumy region near the village of Vysoke.
Zelensky on Ukrainian diplomatic strikes: results seen almost every day
Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the Ukrainian military for their effective long-range strikes on Russian targets and stressed that international pressure is intensifying against Russia's oil and gas exports.
Zelensky: US delegation returns to Ukraine, report on negotiations expected in morning
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the return of the Ukrainian negotiating team from the United States and said he was awaiting a detailed report on the documents drafted, particularly on security guarantees.
Zelensky: Among civilians kidnapped by Russians in Sumy region were children
Ukrainian military forces in the Sumy region refrained from destroying Russian forces in order not to endanger the civilian population remaining in the border village.
Border battles continue in Hrabovske, Sumy region - AFU
Ukrainian defense forces continue to fight Russian occupiers in the area of the village of Hrabivske in Sumy region, while the enemy, taking advantage of its proximity to the border, has evacuated civilians from the village.
Zelensky: about 1,100 Russian troops in Pokrovsk, Ukrainian forces hold defense
Ukrainian forces continue to hold the front under control, maintaining their positions, fending off Russian attacks, and achieving tactical gains in specific areas.
AFU showcase ground robot holding frontline position for 45 days
The Third Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released a video showing how a ground robotic system held a frontline position for 45 days without losing a single soldier.
Civilians injured, homes damaged in Nikopol district amid Russian attacks
Russian forces attacked Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region throughout the day, damaging homes and injuring three people.
Basic set of documents for peace plan ready – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the basic set of draft documents within the framework of Ukraine’s peace plan is ready.
Ukrainian diplomats keep Russia off every international platform in 2025 – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky greeted Ukrainian diplomats on their professional holiday, noting that this year they did not yield a single international platform to Russia on any issue critical to Ukraine.
Ukraine to form broad working group to prepare elections under martial law – Speaker
Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk signed an order to create a working group to prepare a draft law on holding elections during wartime. The group will include representatives of all parliamentary factions and groups without exception, as well as civil society experts.
Zelensky: Ukraine already working on domestic air defense production
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the current task is to organize real production of air defense systems and missiles for them in Ukraine.
Czech ammunition initiative for Ukraine to be reviewed on January 7, PM Babiš says
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš believes that the ammunition initiative for Ukraine was, in principle, a good idea, and that its mechanisms will be discussed by the State Security Council on January 7.
Zelensky reviews candidates for key Air Command “South” post
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said following a meeting of the Staff that several candidates have already been proposed for the position of commander of Air Command “South,” and a decision is being prepared.
Peace Diplomacy-2025: Ukrainian "aikido" in negotiations and "karate" in the security sphere
On past miscalculations and the real levers available to Ukraine on the path to peace
War update: 100 clashes on front lines, fiercest battles are in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, 100 combat engagements have been recorded on the front, with fighting ongoing across seven sectors. The enemy continues to exert pressure on the Pokrovsk sector.
Russians fake news: Ukrainian children are forced to kneel during moment of silence
To spread disinformation, propagandists generated videos and images using AI.
For Europe, deterring Russia means investing more in NATO – Norway’s Chief of Defence
Europe will become stronger if it consistently pursues defense-strengthening goals within NATO.