Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih: apartment buildings, hospital damaged
A Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih has caused damage to infrastructure and apartment buildings.
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19 December 2024
NATO experts to audit Ukraine’s military education system in 2025
In October 2025, NATO experts will conduct an institutional audit of Ukraine's military education system. Following this audit, Ukraine will be eligible to apply for certification of its professional military education courses in line with NATO standards.
North Korean losses in Ukraine's war surpass 200 soldiers – CCD
North Korea has suffered over 200 casualties, including killed and injured personnel, in the war waged by Russia against Ukraine.
18 December 2024
UN: 12.7M Ukrainians expected to require humanitarian assistance next year
The United Nations estimates that if Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine continues, at least 12.7 million Ukrainians will need humanitarian assistance next year.
Series of explosions heard in Kharkiv
A series of explosions was heard in Kharkiv amid the air raid alert.
Air Force shows photos of Scalp and Storm Shadow missiles in action
The Ukrainian Air Force shared photos of Scalp and Storm Shadow missiles being used in combat.
Chemical enterprise in Russia’s Rostov region comes under attack - CCD
Kamensky Combine, one of Russia's largest chemical enterprises located in the Rostov region, came under attack.
Russian aggression acute challenge for NATO, UK – Healey
The UK Secretary of State for Defense, John Healey, believes that Russian aggression remains a pressing challenge both for NATO and for his country in particular.
UK Defense Secretary: training of Ukrainian soldiers to continue regardless of possible ceasefire
Regardless of the developments in the peace process regarding the war Russia is waging against Ukraine, including any potential ceasefire, the training of Ukrainian soldiers by foreign instructors will continue.
Europe considers deploying up to 100,000 troops to Ukraine – Reuters
European leaders are discussing the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire or peace agreement, with estimates suggesting up to 100,000 military personnel may be needed.
Explosive remnants of war in Ukraine killed 16 children, wounded 88 others
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia, 1,087 people have been injured in accidents involving mines and explosive remnants of war. Among them are 16 children who died and 88 others were injured.
Russia has sent 100,000 more soldiers to fight in Ukraine this year - CinC Syrskyi
The intensity of the war unleashed by Russia continues to grow, both in terms of scale and number of enemy troops. Thus, this year, 100,000 more Russian soldiers fought on Ukrainian soil.
Zelensky says he has repeatedly asked US for license to produce Patriot
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he had repeatedly asked the United States to transfer licenses for the production of Patriot systems to Ukraine, but had not received a positive response.
Power grids damaged in Zolochiv community in Kharkiv region as result of massive strike
As a result of a massive Russian strike on the Zolochiv community in Kharkiv region on the evening of December 17, power grids were destroyed and houses were damaged, and the aftermath is still being cleaned up.
Voloshyn: Enemy prepares for round-the-clock attacks in Vremivsk sector
In the hottest Vremivsk sector, the enemy is receiving night vision equipment to storm the positions of the Defense Forces around the clock.
Fighting continues in Kurakhove, enemy fire destroys fortifications of some Ukrainian positions
In the area of responsibility of the Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Grouping of Troops, Russian occupation forces significantly increased pressure in the Kramatorsk, Toretsk and Vremivsk directions. Fighting is taking place in the urban area of Kurakhove.
Russian troops attack Kharkiv again with Molniya drone, damaging shopping mall
On the morning of December 18, Russian troops attacked the city of Kharkiv with a Molniya drone. No casualties have been reported.
Russians execute 177 Ukrainian POWs since war-start – Lubinets
During nearly three years of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as many as 177 confirmed cases of executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) have been documented, 109 of which occurred in 2024.
Intercepts confirm significant North Korean casualties in Kursk region
Recent communications intercepted by Ukraine’s Security Service point to significant casualties suffered by North Korean soldiers deployed in Kursk region.
Russians trying to disrupt evacuation efforts in Kherson region
In Kherson region, the Russian forces are remotely scattering spike traps, known as “hedgehogs,” on roads to hinder the evacuation of people from dangerous areas.
Kremlin silent on N. Korean troops in Kursk region not to contradict Putin's statements - ISW
The Kremlin is avoiding acknowledging the deployment of North Korean troops in Kursk region, so as not to deny the statements voiced by Russian leader Vladimir Putin that the raid of Ukrainian forces into the region has led to high recruitment rates in Russia.
Ukraine downs 51 Russian drones, another 30 fail to hit targets
The Defense Forces have shot down 51 Shahed kamikaze drones Russia had launched to attack Ukraine since the evening of December 17, and 30 killer drone decoys have disappeared from radar.
War update: 199 combat clashes, almost 50 attacks repelled in Kursk axis alone
Over the past day, December 17, a total of 199 combat engagements have been reported along the frontlines.
Enemy made 306 attacks in Zaporizhzhia region yesterday
During the day, the occupiers struck 306 times at 11 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region.
Russian army loses another 1,580 soldiers in Ukraine over past day
The total combat losses of Russian troops in manpower from February 24, 2022, to December 18, 2024, amounted to about 766,690 people, including 1,580 invaders killed in the last day.
AFU show how marines repelled Russian assault in Kurakhove direction
Ukrainian marines repelled an attempt by the Russian army to break through the defense in the Kurakhiv sector, neutralizing heavy equipment and manpower of the invaders.
There are no Russian missile carriers in Black, Azov Seas
There are no enemy warships in the Black and Azov Seas, and 6 Russian ships in the Mediterranean, 3 of which are Kalibr carriers.
Border guards use drones to destroy Russian hideouts, warehouses near Kreminna
Soldiers of the Phoenix unmanned aerial vehicle company of the Revenge border brigade showed how they destroyed shelters and warehouses with ammunition of the Russian invaders near Kreminna in Luhansk region using attack drones.
Zelensky: No leader in world has right to negotiate with Putin without Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine does not delegate the mandate to negotiate with Russia to anyone, while sitting down at the negotiating table is possible only after agreeing on an action plan and being in a strong position.
British intelligence analyzes losses of Russian military equipment in Ukraine
Since February 2022, Russia has lost more than 3,600 main battle tanks. Losses of Russian military equipment in Ukraine continue to increase.