First unit of Ukrainian Legion departs for Ukraine – Ambassador
The first unit of the Ukrainian Legion formed in Poland has already departed for Ukraine to continue training.
War - Latest news
24 December 2024
23 December 2024
Border guards show how they destroy enemy equipment, warehouses, hideouts near Kreminna
A unit of the “Phoenix” brigade of the “Pomsta” brigade destroyed a tank, an infantry fighting vehicle, 12 enemy vehicles, as well as its fuel and lubricant depots and infantry near Kreminna.
Drones attacked Millerovo airfield in Russia
The Millerovo airfield in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation is under attack, with shots and explosions.
North Korea’s casualty toll in Kursk region exceeds 3,000 - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, following the meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief on Monday, reported that the number of North Korean soldiers killed or wounded in action in Kursk region now exceeds 3,000.
Information about encirclement of Ukrainian forces on Vremivka front false – military
The information about the encirclement of the Ukrainian Defense Forces units in Makarivka on the Vremivka front, spread by media, is false.
War update: 164 combat clashes on frontline since day-start, fighting ongoing in nine sectors
Since the beginning of the day, December 23, there have been 164 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the frontline, with the most Russian attacks recorded in the Pokrovsk sector.
At least 60% of ammo used by Russia against Ukraine supplied by North Korea – CCD
At least 60% of the ammunition Russia uses to strike Ukraine is obtained from North Korea.
Russian POWs claim North Korean troops fighting alongside them in Kursk region
Soldiers of Ukraine’s 80th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade, part of the Airborne Assault Forces, have captured four Russian soldiers in Kursk region. The captives revealed that North Korean military personnel are fighting alongside Russian forces.
No signs of Russian offensive group formation on northern borders – military
The situation in the frontline Chernihiv and Sumy regions remains stable, with no signs of enemy force concentration for offensive actions.
Russia launched about 2,300 drones in Ukraine in November - British intel
In November, Russia launched about 2,300 unilateral strike UAVs of various types at the territory of Ukraine, which once again exceeded the total number for the previous month.
Russian military intensifies activity near Velyky Potemkin Island - Voloshin
Russian troops in the southern direction continue to attempt to land on Kozatsky Island, and have recently intensified their efforts on Velyky Potemkinsky Island.
Defense Forces do not confirm information about possible encirclement of AFU in Vremivsk direction
The situation in the Vremivsk sector is complicated, with Russian troops conducting more than 40 assault operations a day for several days in a row, but it is not possible to talk about the possible encirclement of Ukrainian troops.
Russian army uses small infantry groups in Kharkiv region
Russian troops are using small infantry groups in the area of responsibility of the “Kharkiv” military operation.
Russian army abandons frontal assault tactics in Kurakhove sector - military
Russian troops in the Kurakhove direction have abandoned the tactics of frontal assaults, instead trying to cut off the logistics of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and deliberately destroying urban development.
Russians attack village in Kharkiv region, man wounded
A man was wounded in Kharkiv region as a result of Russian shelling of Dvorichna, Kupiansk district.
Ship evacuating Russian equipment from Syria breaks down in open sea - intelligence
The cargo ship Sparta, which Russia sent to evacuate its weapons and equipment from Syria, broke down along the way.
Seoul: N. Korea set to dispatch more troops, send suicide drones to Russia
The DPRK is likely preparing for an additional deployment of troops and arms supplies to Russia, possibly including one-way attack drones.
Esman community in Sumy region twice comes under Russian fire Monday morning
In the early hours of Monday, December 23, Russian invaders twice shelled the Esman community in Sumy region, located close to the border.
Power line, households affected amid Russian drone attack in Kyiv region
Four private households and anoverhead power transmission line in Kyiv region sustained damage from downed Russian drone debris.
Ukraine downs 47 Russian drones, 25 veer off course
Ukraine’s Defense Forces shot down 47 Russian drones overnight Monday, while 25 decoy attack drones veered off their course.
Warehouse with parts for Shahed drones worth $16M destroyed in Russia - intelligence
A warehouse with parts for Shahed one-way attack drones worth $16 million has been destroyed in a fire in Russia’s Alabuga economic zone.
General Staff reports 234 combat clashes on frontline, Vremivka sector hottest spot
Over the past day, December 22, a total of 234 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the Russian invaders were recorded on the frontline.
Three people killed in Russian strikes on Kherson region over 24 hrs
Russian forces targeted 28 settlements in Kherson region over the past day, resulting in three deaths and one injury.
Russia’s war casualties in Ukraine up by 1,990 over past day
By December 23, 2024, the total combat losses of Russian forces in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, have reached approximately 776,090 personnel, including 1,990 losses over the past day.
Ukrainian SOF eliminate 77 North Korean soldiers in Kursk region over three days
Operators from the 8th Regiment of Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) have eliminated 77 North Korean military personnel in Russia's Kursk region over the past three days.
Russians launch 400 attacks on Zaporizhzhia region within 24 hrs
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian forces carried out 400 attacks on eight settlements in Zaporizhzhia region.
Over thousand applications submitted to Ukrainian Legion in Poland – Ambassador
More than a thousand applications have already been submitted to the Ukrainian Legion in Poland.
Russian forces use 'hedgehog' traps, explosive drones to target drivers in Kherson
Russian forces have been remotely scattering "hedgehog" traps on roads in Kherson, designed to puncture vehicle tires. After a car hits one of these traps and stops to replace the damaged wheel, drones armed with explosives are deployed to attack.
Russia intensifies militarization of youth for long-term war against Ukraine - ISW
The Kremlin is stepping up its program to popularize service in the Russian army among young people with a view to a long-term war against Ukraine and possible future armed conflicts with Western countries.
Russian Shaheds breach Belarusian airspace, again
Over the past day, at least six Shaheds entered Belarusian airspace from the territory of Ukraine, one of them proceeded more than 170 km through the south of the country.