Number of enemy attacks increased in north, no offensive group spotted - military
In the north, the number of attacks by Russian troops on the border increased yesterday, but no enemy strike group is currently forming to move deeper into Ukraine.
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Russian forces building fortifications at Saky airfield – partisans
In temporarily occupied Crimea, Russian forces are constructing defensive structures at the Saky airfield to protect against potential strikes by the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
27 December 2024
Zelensky: DPRK soldiers are being killed by their own to avoid being captured by AFU
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky heard a report from the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi on the situation at the front, as well as details of the fighting in the Kursk region with the participation of the North Korean military.
Zelensky extends condolences over Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash, mentions MH17
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has extended his condolences to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and the people of Azerbaijan following the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash.
Russia relies on Western equipment to produce Oreshnik missile - FT
The Oreshnik ballistic missile, launched by Russia against Ukraine in November 2024, was produced by Russian companies that still depend on advanced Western equipment.
War update: 100 clashes on frontline since day-start, one-third of attacks in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 100 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the Russian invaders on the frontline, with 34 enemy attacks recorded in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russians intensify shelling of northern border areas, no offensive grouping formation spotted – military
In the northern regions, the number of shelling attacks by the Russian forces along the border increased over the past day. However, there is currently no indication of the formation of an enemy offensive group to advance deeper into the Ukrainian territory.
Russians significantly lack tanks - SDF
Russian occupation forces are experiencing a shortage of tanks.
Russians shell border community in Chernihiv region with artillery
On the afternoon of December 27, the Russian army fired with cannon artillery at the houses of civilians in the border community of Semenivka, Chernihiv region, damaging houses and outbuildings.
In Sumy region, body of deceased man was recovered from rubble of house destroyed by shelling
In the Sumy region, rescuers unblocked the body of a man who was in a house destroyed by an enemy strike.
MoD authorizes “Snail” all-terrain vehicle for use in AFU
The Ministry of Defense has codified and authorized the use of the Ukrainian-made universal mobile platform “Snail” in the Defense Forces.
Russians attack Kherson with drone, 1 wounded
A Russian drone attacked the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, and a 60-year-old man was wounded.
Putin rejects Trump team's 'peace plan' idea – ISW
Russian President Vladimir Putin has explicitly rejected a proposed "peace plan" reportedly considered by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s team to end the war in Ukraine.
Three Russian officers eliminated in Zaporizhzhia region – Ukraine intel
Three Russian officers were eliminated in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region during a precision strike operation.
Storm damages barriers against sea drones near Crimean Bridge – social media
A storm has damaged barriers designed to protect the Crimean Bridge against sea drones.
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.
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.