Ukrainian border guards repel saboteurs' attempt to cross into Kharkiv region
Ukrainian border guards have thwarted an attempt by a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group to infiltrate the Kharkiv region from Russian territory.
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13 December 2024
DTEK’s TPPs damaged in Russia’s recent massive attack
On the morning of December 13, 2024, Russia launched a massive attack on DTEK Group’s thermal power plants (TPPs).
Zelensky on massive attack: Russia fires 93 missiles, Ukraine intercepts 81
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reported that Russia launched 93 missiles and nearly 200 drones in a massive attack on Ukraine, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting 81 missiles.
Russia's missile attack on Ukraine's power grid cuts electricity for half of Ternopil region
A large-scale Russian missile attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure has left half of the consumers in the Ternopil region without electricity.
Sybiha calls for delivery of 20 NASAMS, HAWK, IRIS-T systems to Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has reiterated his appeal to the international community for the transfer of a significant number of air defense systems, including 20 NASAMS units, following a fresh wave of Russian missile strikes on Ukraine.
War update: 210 combat clashes on front lines in past day, most in Kurakhove sector
Ukrainian forces engaged in 210 combat clashes with Russian invaders on December 12, with the largest number of skirmishes recorded in the Kurakhove sector.
Four injured in Russian strike on Myrne in Kharkiv region
Russian forces have launched a strike on Myrne in the Kharkiv region, injuring four people.
Russia’s war casualty toll up by 1,390 in past day
Total combat casualties Russian troops have suffered in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, have amounted to an estimated 760,120, including another 1,390 killed or wounded in action in the past 24 hours.
In Kharkiv, Shahed drone hits roof of apartment block
In the Industrialnyi district of Kharkiv, a Russian kamikaze drone hit the roof of a residential building.
Russia launches massive missile attack on Ukraine: air alert goes off across country
The Russian invasion forces launched a large number of missiles over Ukraine. A MiG-31K potentially carrying Kinzhal missiles took off from the Savasleyka airfield.
Several Russian strategic bombers take off in Russia overnight Friday - Ukraine’s Air Force
A take-off of Tu-95MS strategic bombers, which may carry cruise missiles, was recorded in Russia’s north.
Ukrainian intelligence unveils data on 238 tankers of Russia's 'shadow fleet'
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has launched a new section on Russia's "shadow fleet" on the War & Sanctions portal, unveiling data on the activities of 238 vessels that help Russia and Iran export sanctioned oil.
12 December 2024
General Staff reports 190 combat engagements on frontline on Dec 12
On December 12, there were 190 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the frontline, nearly half of them occurring in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors.
Ukraine’s defense intelligence hacks Russian Duma, Constitutional Court servers
Cyber experts with the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry gained control of the web servers of Russia’s official government portals, including the websites of the State Duma and the Constitutional Court.
CinC Syrskyi: Ukrainian forces preparing for all scenarios in Pokrovsk sector
The Pokrovsk sector has been one of the most challenging areas on the front line for several months, with Russian forces suffering an average of 400 casualties -- dead and wounded -- daily throughout December.
President meets with soldiers from brigade defending Zaporizhzhia region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with soldiers from the 65th Mechanized Brigade defending the Zaporizhzhia region.
Two rescuers injured in Russian strike on Stepnohirsk
Two rescue workers were injured in a Russian attack on Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia region, this afternoon.
Zelensky visits Ukraine's first underground advanced surgical team in Zaporizhzhia region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited Ukraine's first underground advanced surgical group in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region.
Zelensky visits HIMARS division in Zaporizhzhia region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in the Zaporizhzhia region where he met with soldiers from the 27th Rocket Artillery Brigade.
One injured as enemy drone attacks civilian car in Kherson suburb
In the village of Kindiika, located in Ukraine's southern Kherson region, Russian forces attacked a civilian car with a drone, injuring a 54-year-old man.
Over 80 children remain in mandatory evacuation zone of Donetsk region
In the settlements of Donetsk region where mandatory evacuation of children is taking place, 42 families with 87 children are still remaining.
Death toll following Russia’s strike on Zaporizhzhia rises to 11
Rescue workers in Zaporizhzhia recovered the body of a woman from under the rubble of a clinic destroyed by a Russian missile strike. This brings the death toll from the December 10 attack to 11.
Cruise missile designer Shatsky liquidated in Moscow – source
Mikhail Shatsky, Deputy Chief Designer at the Mars Design Bureau and head of the software department, has been liquidated in Moscow. Shatsky was responsible for upgrading Kh-59 cruise missiles to the Kh-69 level and developing new UAVs.
Ukrainian Navy details Russian Kalibr carriers in Black Sea
Russia's naval presence in the Black Sea currently includes vessels primarily focused on carrying cruise missiles, such as three Project 636 Varshavyanka submarines, three small missile warships, and other assets.
Around 316K civilians remain in Donetsk region
Around 316,000 civilians currently remain in Donetsk region, with mandatory evacuation efforts ongoing in the area.
Pokrovsk sector most challenging on Eastern Front – military spox
There have been 169 combat engagements on the Eastern Front, with the heaviest concentration of attacks in the Pokrovsk sector, where 40 assaults have been recorded.
CinC Syrskyi about Pokrovsk front: intense battles requiring unconventional decisions
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, visited the 38th Separate Marine Brigade during his work in the Pokrovsk sector of the front.
Ukrainian border guards destroy Russian tank, two ammo depots
Border guards from the Pomsta (Revenge) Brigade showed the destruction of enemy equipment, infantry, and military infrastructure.
Russian army attacks nine settlements in Zaporizhzhia region in past day
Over the past day, December 11, the Russian invasion forces delivered 188 strikes at nine settlements across Zaporizhzhia region in Ukraine.
Russia firing Oreshnik missile not to become game changer - Pentagon
Russia's use of intermediate-range ballistic missiles will not change the situation in the war, being just another attempt by the Kremlin to intimidate Ukraine.