General Staff: 214 clashes along front lines, enemy putting pressure in four sectors
Since the start of the day, 214 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The enemy has not reduced pressure in four sectors.
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15 December 2024
Zelensky: Difficult situation remains in Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors
The battlefield situation remains difficult in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors, as well as in the area of the Kursk operation.
Russian reconnaissance groups attempt to infiltrate Kurakhove disguised as civilians – General Staff
In Kurakhove, Donetsk region, the Russian forces are actively conducting assault operations on the southeastern outskirts of the town and attempting to infiltrate sabotage and reconnaissance groups (SRG) under the guise of civilians. The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are conducting counter-sabotage measures.
Russians shell Nikopol district throughout day with heavy artillery, drones
The Russian forces attacked Nikopol district using kamikaze drones and heavy artillery.
War update: 152 clashes on front on Dec 15, most in Pokrovsk, Kurakhove sectors
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 152 combat clashes on the front, with the Russian forces concentrating their attacks in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors.
Russians destroying ecosystem of Azov-Black Sea region - Navy
The Ukrainian Navy has commented on the crash of two Russian tankers Volgoneft-212 and Volgoneft-239 with oil products in the Kerch Strait on December 15.
Intelligence: Railroad tracks blown up in Ulianovsk, Russia
On December 14, an explosion in the Russian city of Ulianovsk destroyed a railroad track, and the logistics of the Russian army suffered another complication.
Poland has handed over 1,300 pieces of military equipment to Ukraine since beginning of war - Polish DM
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Poland has transferred 1,300 pieces of military equipment to Ukraine, including tanks, self-propelled artillery systems, airplanes, and helicopters.
Defense forces repel Russian assault in Siversk sector
Soldiers from the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade “Edelweiss” repelled a massive assault by Russian invaders in the Siversk sector and destroyed four enemy infantry fighting vehicles, 13 motorcycles and one MT-LB multi-purpose light armored tractor.
Enemy shells Donetsk region ten times in past day
Over the past day, Russian troops fired ten times on settlements in the Donetsk region, damaging dozens of residential buildings. No casualties were reported.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian train carrying fuel, damage railway line from Crimea - sources
The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry, in collaboration with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and other components of the Defense Forces, destroyed a train carrying 40 tanks of fuel and incurred damage to a railway line from temporarily occupied Crimea to Zaporizhzhia.
Ukrainian forces shoot down 56 Russian drones overnight Sunday
The Defense Forces of Ukraine have intercepted and neutralized 56 drones used by the Russian military in attacks against Ukraine since the evening of December 15.
One person injured in Russian missile strike on Kharkiv
The Russian military fired a missile at the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv, injuring one person.
Russian tank shells village in Kherson region
Russian forces damaged a private house with tank fire in the village of Dudchany, Beryslav district. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Russia uses 630 bombs, 550 drones, over 100 missiles against Ukraine over week – President Zelensky
From December 9 to 15, Russia has launched nearly 630 guided aerial bombs, approximately 550 strike drones, and over 100 missiles of various types against Ukraine.
Russians continue shelling Pokrovsk, residents urged to evacuate
Russian forces are deliberately targeting residential areas in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, making the evacuation of local residents increasingly urgent.
ISW assesses potential consequences of DPRK troops deployment in assaults against AFU
North Korea's ability to learn from combat operations alongside Russia will significantly deteriorate if North Korean troops are deployed in exhausting infantry assaults.
Over 300 explosions: Russians shell border areas of Sumy, Kharkiv, Chernihiv regions nearly 100 times over past day
Russian invaders carried out 99 attacks on the border areas of Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions over the past day, resulting in a total of 322 explosions.
Drones attack Grozny – social media
In the Chechen capital Grozny, drones attacked the OMON base and the 2nd Regiment of the Special Patrol Police Service on Sunday morning.
General Staff reports 292 clashes on frontlines in Ukraine on Dec 14, enemy most active on four fronts
On December 14, a total of 292 combat clashes were recorded on the frontlines, with the hottest areas being the Siversk, Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, and Kursk directions.
Russian war casualties in Ukraine up by 1,280 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian troops in manpower from February 24, 2022, to December 15, 2024, have reached approximately 762,440 people, including 1,280 invaders eliminated over the past day.
Russia withdraws its warships from Black, Azov Seas
There are no enemy warships in the Black and Azov Seas.
Air defense was used in Dnipropetrovsk region, there are destructions in Dniprovsky district
Late in the evening and in the morning, air defense was active in Dnipropetrovsk region. Due to the Russian attack, there is destruction in the private sector in the Dnipro district.
Border guards destroy ammunition depot, 7 Russian hideouts in Kharkiv region
Aerial reconnaissance men of the Kharkiv Border Guard Detachment destroyed an ammunition depot and seven hideouts of Russian invaders using Vampire drones.
Border guards destroy ammunition depot, mortar launcher, Russian vehicle in Kharkiv region
Aerial reconnaissance aircraft of the Kharkiv Border Guard Detachment destroyed an ammunition depot, a mortar, and a car of the Russian invaders.
SSU officers destroy 254 Russian invaders, 18 tanks, 209 vehicles in week
The soldiers of the Special Operations Center “A” of the Security Service of Ukraine destroyed 254 Russian invaders, 18 tanks and 209 Russian vehicles during the week.
Fedorov: talks about offensive on Zaporizhzhia are enemy's PSYOP
Rumors about a possible attack on Zaporizhzhia have been circulating since March and are hostile to the PSYOP.
Norway to train Ukrainian F-16 pilots in Portugal
In 2025, Norway will train Ukrainian pilots and ground specialists on F-16 fighter jets in Portugal. Previously, the training took place in Denmark.
14 December 2024
Marines destroy six Russian armored personnel carriers in Kursk region
Soldiers of the 36th Separate Marine Brigade named after Rear Admiral Mykhailo Bilynsky repelled a powerful mechanized attack by Russians in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation, destroying six amphibious assault vehicles and two vehicles.
Russians fired 76 times in Sumy region during day, there are destructions
During the day, Russians fired 76 times at the border areas and settlements of Sumy region.