Armed Forces of Ukraine

The occupiers detained two employees of the Crimean Railways in Simferopol, accusing them of collaborating with the AFU. The detainees were beaten and held in a pre-trial detention center, but such cases are usually closed due to lack of evidence.

The Ukrainian Air Force reports a threat of ballistic missile attacks from the south. Several Tu-95MS strategic bombers were also spotted taking off from the Olenya airfield.

There were 190 combat engagements registered in the frontline, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors - 46 engagements each. The enemy is actively attacking in all directions, but without success.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief reported enemy losses of about 400 people daily in the Pokrovsk sector in December. Syrskyi noted that this area remains one of the most difficult.

There were 138 combat engagements on the frontline, most of them in the Kurakhove, Pokrovske and Vremivske sectors.

The head of ARMA, Olena Duma, asks for more staff, but cannot effectively manage the existing staff. The agency has high staff turnover and a scandal involving fake disability certificates.

During the period of the full-scale Russian invasion, the Ukrainian Land Forces have almost tripled in size. Today, on December 12, Ukrainians celebrate the Day of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, established in 1997.

The President of Ukraine has published a video of the military on the occasion of the Land Forces Day. Zelensky thanked the defenders for the defense of the country and noted their important role in the Armed Forces.

There were 203 combat engagements in the frontline, with the largest number of attacks in the Kurakhove sector - 49. The enemy launched 2 missile and 15 air strikes, firing 3,500 times.

Within a month, a single online platform for relatives of missing soldiers will be launched in Ukraine. It is also planned to change the procedure of criminal proceedings and payments to the families of the fallen.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine visited the 38th Marine Brigade in the Pokrovsk sector, where fierce fighting continues. Due to the enemy's superior strength, Ukrainian troops have to use non-standard solutions to strengthen their defense.

The Ministry of Defense reported a significant increase in the number of drones in the Armed Forces and plans for further purchases. 30,000 new DeepStrikes have been contracted, and more than UAH 87 billion has been allocated for the purchase of UAVs this year.

There were 140 combat engagements in the frontline, with the most difficult situation in the Kurakhove sector. High activity of Russian troops remains in the Pokrovsk sector, where there were 28 clashes.

Police opened a criminal investigation into the possible issuance of fake disability documents to ARMA officials. The agency's management provided law enforcement with information about five employees with disabilities.

EasyPay has disabled the refund function for Vodafone and Life subscribers due to fraud with the "Winter eSupport" program. Scammers were topping up mobile accounts with government funds and then withdrawing the cash.

Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrsky reported to the President on successful strikes against Russian military and fuel and energy facilities. He also reported on the record losses of the Russian army in November and December.

The company has started paying UAH 1,000 as part of the Winter eSupport program. You can apply through Diia, partner banks or Ukrposhta, and the funds can be spent on medicines, utilities, education and assistance to the Armed Forces.

In 11 months, the Armed Forces of Ukraine received more than 1. 2 million drones of various types, including reconnaissance and attack UAVs. By the end of the year, it is planned to transfer about 100 thousand more drones.

As of December 11, there are no Russian ships in the Black and Azov seas. There are 6 Russian ships in the Mediterranean Sea, 4 of which carry Kalibr cruise missiles.

The military man Alexey “Stalker” criticized Poroshenko's statement about the possibility of stopping the war in a day. He recalled the former president's previous failed “peace plans” that led to tragic consequences.

Over the last day, 99 combat engagements took place, most attacks took place in the Pokrovsk sector - 21 attempts to break through. In the Kurakhove sector, the enemy made 14 attacks and launched air strikes.

An investigation has been completed in Kharkiv region against the head of the occupation administration who handed over ATO/JFO participants to the occupiers. The traitor fled to Russia and will be tried in absentia with the threat of life imprisonment.

A group of people who extorted money from a wounded soldier and his wife were detained in Zhytomyr region. The criminals threatened the couple with physical violence, demanding $3,000 within two weeks.

The Spartan Para Race, a charity obstacle course race, was held in Kyiv region with over 800 participants. The event helped raise UAH 500,000 for drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and brought together veterans, people with disabilities and athletes.

Soldiers of the 42nd Brigade showed the destruction of Toretsk after Russian attacks from a drone. Out of 70,000 residents, only 1,500 remain in the city and refuse to evacuate.

The National Police is investigating the issuance of fake disability documents to ARMA officials. The expert believes that such actions are impossible without the knowledge of the head of the agency, Olena Duma.

Law enforcement detained a criminal group that planned to blow up a volunteer family in Cherkasy region. The criminals prepared 4 improvised explosive devices due to non-payment of a debt for repair work.

The head of Russia's foreign intelligence service, Naryshkin, claims a strategic advantage in all areas of the front. According to him, Russian troops are close to achieving their goals, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces are allegedly on the verge of collapse.

The Special Operations Forces reported technical problems when submitting reports through the Army+ app. Servicemen are asked to contact the SSO hotline in case of system failure.

Over the last day, 175 combat engagements took place, with the largest number of attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - 51. The enemy carried out 37 air strikes and fired over 4,000 times, using 1,617 kamikaze drones.