Russia uses up all pre-war stocks of T-90 tanks, most of T-80s - media
Russian troops have lost almost half of their stocks of heavy military equipment, including all pre-war stocks of T-90 tanks and a significant part of T-80s.
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Explosions heard in Kryvyi Rih
Sounds of explosions have been reported in the city of Kryvyi Rih amid an air raid alert.
Satellite images show aftermath of drone strike on Russia’s Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery
The latest satellite images have revealed the consequences of the recent attack on the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia’s Rostov Region on December 19. At least one fuel tank was destroyed.
Russian missile attack: explosions in Dnipro
A number of blasts were reported in the city of Dnipro amid the ongoing air raid alert.
Nearly dozen blasts in Kharkiv as Russia fires off missiles
Russia launched a massive missile attack on the city of Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine, where a series of explosions were reported Wednesday morning.
Ukraine braces for missile strike as Tu-95MS bombers take off in Russia
In the early hours of Wednesday, December 25, several Tu-95MS strategic bombers took off from the Olenya airfield in Russia.
24 December 2024
War update: 248 clashes on frontline, 12 airstrikes
Since the start of the day, a total of 248 clashes between Ukraine’s forces and Russian invaders have occurred on the frontline.
Russian forces intensify assaults with equipment on Toretsk, Kramatorsk, Siversk fronts
Russian forces have increased their use of military equipment in operations along the Toretsk, Kramatorsk, and Siversk fronts, which fall within the responsibility of the Luhansk Operational Tactical Group (OTG).
Fierce fighting for every building in Toretsk – military spox
The situation in Toretsk, within the operational zone of the Luhansk Operational Tactical Group (OTG), remains the most challenging, with Russian forces having launched 11 assaults since the start of the day, some of which are still ongoing.
Russian attempts at sabotage operations on northern border few – military
The Ukrainian military reports no significant increase in attempts by Russian forces to conduct sabotage operations along the northern border.
Casualty toll in Kryvyi Rih following Russian strike rises to 15
The number of people injured in the Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih on Christmas Eve, December 24, has risen to 15, with 10 of them hospitalized.
Enemy attacked Nikopol district 35 times during day with artillery, drones, one man wounded
The Russian army attacked Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region 35 times during the day.
Strike on Kryvyi Rih: number of wounded rises to 13
The number of people injured in the Russian army's attack on Kryvyi Rih on Christmas Eve has already increased to 13.
Procurement of Ukrainian drones, electronic warfare: Umerov tells what will change for manufacturers and military
The resolution approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on the purchase of unmanned systems and electronic warfare equipment of domestic production will ensure stability, consistency and predictability for all participants in the process.
Rocket attack on Kryvyi Rih: 11 injured, three in serious condition
As a result of a rocket attack on Kryvyi Rih that took place this afternoon, 11 people were injured.
Car catches fire in Mykolaiv region due to Russian drone attack
In Mykolaiv region, a Russian drone attacked the Kutsurubska community, setting a car on fire.
Russian ballistic missile hits apartment block in Kryvyi Rih
In Kryvyi Rih, a Russian ballistic missile hit a four-storey apartment block. Authorities retain hope that survivors may remain under the rubble.
Russia’s double-tap drone attack targets first responders in Sumy region
In Krolivka, Sumy region, the emergency response team came under a double-tap attack by a Russian kamikaze drone as they deployed at the scene of the initial strike to put out a fire at a local farm.
Russians trying to advance simultaneously on several fronts – military spox
The Russian forces have intensified their offensive actions simultaneously on several fronts.
While retreating from Kherson, Russians kidnap 48 Ukrainian infants from orphanage – Zelensky
The Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia must return home, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated.
Two civilians injured in Kherson region by Russian drone
In the town of Beryslav in Kherson region, two civilians were injured due to the enemy dropping explosives from a drone.
Ukrainian border guards foil Russian motorcycle assault in Siversk direction
Ukrainian border guards used drones to thwart a Russian assault on motorcycles in the Siversk direction.
Battles near Makarivka: Ukrainian Defense Forces conduct stabilization measures to prevent encirclement – AFU
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are conducting stabilization measures and striving to prevent encirclement near Makarivka, close to Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk region.
Ukrainian paratroopers capture 11 Russian soldiers, including Belarusian citizen
Fighters from the 77th Separate Airmobile Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces, in cooperation with adjacent units, captured 11 servicemen of the Russian army, one of whom was identified as a Belarusian citizen.
Putin possibly orders advances through fields, small settlements instead of siezing Pokrovsk – ISW
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin may have tasked the Russian military with securing territorial gains rather than seizing major settlements. Specifically, he may have instructed the military command to delay the seizure of Pokrovsk.
Water and electricity supply disrupted in two districts of Kherson after shelling
After the Russian shelling, there were interruptions in electricity and water supply in the Shumensky district of Korabelny district and Dniprovsky district of Kherson.
AFU defeat convoy of Russian armored vehicles in Vremivsk sector
In the Vremivsk direction, near the village of Novyi Komar, Ukrainian defenders defeated a column of Russian armored vehicles and destroyed enemy personnel.
Pentagon: US to increase missile production, some to be provided to Ukraine
The US Department of Defense announced on Monday that it had awarded Williams International a USD 253.7 million contract under the Defense Production Act (DPA) to increase missile production, including as part of military assistance programs for Ukraine.
Houses damaged in Khmelnytsky region as result of Russian drone attack
In the Khmelnytsky region, a house, a car, and an outbuilding were damaged as a result of an attack by Russian drones.