Russian strikes kill two, injure four in Kharkiv region in past day
Russian strikes in the Kharkiv region on December 26 left two people dead and four others injured.
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Ukrainian forces down 13 Russian drones, 11 veer off course
Ukrainian forces downed 13 Russian drones between 19:00 on December 26 and 09:00 on December 27, while another 11 failed to reach their targets, likely due to electronic jamming.
Russian forces kill three civilians in Donetsk region
Russian invaders killed three civilians and injured two others in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region on December 26.
General Staff reports 171 combat clashes on frontline, most intense in Pokrovsk sector
On December 26, 2024, there were 171 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders.
Schoolchildren in TOT offered contracts with Russian army
During career guidance sessions in the temporarily occupied part of Luhansk region, schoolchildren are being offered contracts with the Russian army.
Russian war casualties in Ukraine up by 1,650 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to December 27, 2024, amount to approximately 782,510 personnel, including 1,650 over the past day.
Russians conduct 169 shelling attacks on Sumy region over past day, civilian killed
Russian forces carried out 169 shelling attacks on border areas and settlements in Sumy region on Thursday, December 26, with a total of 311 explosions recorded.
South Korea's intelligence confirms capture of North Korean soldier by AFU
South Korea's intelligence agency has confirmed that the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) have, for the first time, captured a soldier from North Korea as a prisoner of war.
Bodies of civilians still under rubble in occupied settlements of Luhansk region – regional chief
In settlements on the temporarily occupied territory (TOT) of Luhansk region, bodies of civilians killed by Russian forces remain buried under the ruins of destroyed buildings.
War claims lives of 143 Ukrainian artists, 94 media workers
The ongoing war has tragically taken the lives of 143 Ukrainian artists and 94 media workers, according to the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine.
26 December 2024
Casualties reported as Russian forces hit apartment building in Chasiv Yar with FPV drone
Russian troops have attacked an apartment building in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, with a first-person view (FPV) drone, killing two civilians and injuring two others.
Bomb disposal experts neutralize unexploded Russian Kh-59 missile in Kharkiv
Explosive technicians from Ukraine's State Emergency Service have neutralized a Russian Kh-59 cruise missile that fell on a private household in Kharkiv.
Zelensky presents awards to six service members
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has honored six service members with state awards.
Russian shelling kills civilian in Sumy region
A 59-year-old man was killed in Russia's shelling of the village of Uhroidy, Krasnopillia community, Sumy district.
Zelensky: U.S. increasing military aid to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the United States is increasing the amount of military aid to Ukraine.
War update: 114 clashes recorded so far, fiercest battles seen in Kurakhove, Pokrovsk axes
A total of 114 combat engagements have been reported along the frontlines since day-start on Thursday, December 26, as battles are still in progress in six directions, the fiercest ones in Kurakhove and Pokrovsk axes.
Role of ground drones in combat missions set to increase - expert suggests "swarm" solutions
In the future, the role of ground robotic systems in combat operations will increase while currently, progress in the industry is being held back only by budget constraints.
Enemy attacks Kherson region with artillery, drone, 3 wounded
Three people were injured as a result of Russian shelling of Kherson region - an elderly couple in the Dniprovsky district of Kherson and a 42-year-old man in the village of Komyshany.
Strike on Lgov: AFU announce possible liquidation of deputy brigadier, 17 Russian servicemen
As a result of the destruction of the command post of the 810th Separate Marine Brigade of the Russian Federation Armed Forces in the village of Lgov, Kursk region, the deputy commander of the brigade and 17 other soldiers, most of them staff officers, were probably killed.
Russians launch “Molniya” drone at Kharkiv, damages house
The Russian army struck Kharkiv with a Molniya drone, damaging a house.
Russian troops attack Slatyne in Kharkiv region, 1 killed, 1 wounded
Russian troops attacked Slatyne in Kharkiv region, according to preliminary reports, there are dead and wounded.
Russians massively shelled Sumy region with various types of weapons
The Sumy Regional Military Administration reported a massive shelling of Sumy region with various types of weapons, including guided aerial bombs and drones.
Intense fighting persists in Chasiv Yar as Russian forces prepare for new assaults
Fighting in urban areas continues in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, though no direct clashes were recorded on December 26.
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces publish notes from North Korean soldier on countering drones
The Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have released notes belonging to a North Korean soldier killed in the Kursk region. The notes detail tactics for "shooting down" Ukrainian drones and methods for avoiding artillery fire zones.
Drone strike on Nikopol market: Injury toll rises to eight
The number of those injured in a Russian drone strike on a market in Nikopol has risen to eight.
Ukraine's Air Force strikes ballistic fuel production plant in Russia – StratCom
The Ukrainian Air Force has conducted a precision strike on a ballistic missile fuel production plant in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, located in Russia's Rostov region.
Russian forces intensify urban assaults on Ukrainian positions in Kurakhove
Russian occupation forces are escalating efforts to seize Ukrainian positions in the urban areas of Kurakhove, located in the Donetsk region.
Six injured in Russian drone attack on Nikopol market
Russian forces have attacked Nikopol with a kamikaze drone, injuring six people.
Disinfo watchdog: Russians admit passenger jet crash in Kazakhstan caused by Russia’s air defense
The Russians themselves admit that the Azerbaijan Airlines plane, which crashed near Aktau in Kazakhstan on December 25, was hit by a Russian air defense missile.