Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, in a video address on the occasion of the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, emphasized that no model of security guarantees for Ukraine is possible without the Armed Forces. He stressed that the Ukrainian army is hardened, trained, and technologically advanced.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated the Ukrainian military on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, thanking them for defending the country. He emphasized the importance of remembering the fallen and noted the contribution of various units and women to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko congratulated Ukrainian servicemen on the Day of the Armed Forces, noting 268 prosecutors serving in the Armed Forces. He thanked the defenders for the life, freedom and country they hold on their shoulders.
Today, Ukraine celebrates Armed Forces Day, established on December 6, 1991. This day is a reminder of the path of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from liberation struggles to a modern army.
Fire Point handed over another batch of Flamingo cruise missiles to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The company produces FP-1 drones, which are involved in more than 50% of all launches deep into the territory of the Russian Federation.
In occupied Alchevsk, Luhansk region, the Alchevsk Iron and Steel Works was likely attacked. Local channels report a UAV attack on the city and publish a video where an off-screen voice indicates a possible hit on the oxygen shop.
The Cabinet of Ministers held a meeting on providing for the military, approving a draft law on contracts with clear terms and expanding service opportunities for foreigners. Military training in higher education is also being strengthened, and a Research Center for the Support Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is being established.
In the Siversk direction, a Russian soldier shot a Ukrainian Armed Forces fighter who was trying to surrender. The Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office has launched a pre-trial investigation into the war crime.
Russian occupiers are advancing in Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast, but the city is almost destroyed. In Kupyansk, the occupiers overestimated their forces, noted Viktor Trehubov.
The SBU counterintelligence prevented a terrorist attack in Mykolaiv by detaining a 20-year-old FSB agent. He was preparing to blow up a car with Ukrainian military personnel by planting an improvised explosive device.
As a result of the Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk region on December 5, a 12-year-old boy was killed and three people were injured. Russians attacked the region with UAVs, artillery, FPV drones, and Grad MLRS at night.
Operators of the 8th Special Operations Forces Regiment of Ukraine destroyed a group of Russian servicemen in Donetsk region who tortured a local resident. Among the liquidated was an African with the call sign "Malik".
In Ivano-Frankivsk, a symbolic amulet Christmas tree was installed, the base of which is pixel fabric, symbolizing the resilience of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Its decoration combines Ukrainian patterns and colorful embroidery, as well as white and blue beads as an amulet.
The Ministry of Defense has allocated an additional UAH 2. 1 billion for the procurement of drones and equipment for the Armed Forces brigades through the DOT-Chain Defense marketplace. In total, almost UAH 6.3 billion has been allocated for these procurements, ensuring fast deliveries without bureaucracy.
Ukrainian units continue to hold the northern part of Pokrovsk and prevent the Russians from advancing in Myrnohrad, said the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi. He held a meeting with commanders where issues of coordinated application, ensuring advancement, and timely replacement of units were discussed.
Obolonsky District Court of Kyiv approved the payment of one-time assistance to the daughter of a National Guard soldier who died during the Russian invasion. The court established the fact that the girl was dependent on her father until the day of his death.
Over the past day, December 3, the Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1140 Russian occupiers. Also, 29 artillery systems and 3 enemy tanks were destroyed.
Two concerts by Z-singer Shaman in Belgorod, scheduled for December 3 and 4, were urgently canceled. The reason given was the threat of provocations from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which the artist stated in a video message.
The Russian General Staff's report of a breakthrough in Lyman is a lie. Ukrainian troops repel up to 40 assaults daily, preventing the occupiers from entering the city.
A large-scale scheme for reselling cars imported from the EU as humanitarian aid for the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been exposed in the Lviv region. The organizer from Cherkasy region and his accomplices used the details of charitable foundations to avoid customs payments, selling cars for cash or dismantling them for spare parts.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that Ukrainian defenders improved their tactical position in Kupyansk, Kharkiv Oblast. Positions within the city have been strengthened and possible routes for enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups to penetrate have been blocked.
On December 2, 191 combat engagements took place at the front, with the greatest activity in the Pokrovsk direction, where the Defense Forces repelled 48 attempts to break through. In this direction, Ukrainian soldiers neutralized 130 occupiers and destroyed a tank, an armored combat vehicle, and 19 drones.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Defense Forces repelled 32 enemy attacks since the beginning of the day. In total, 131 battles took place on the front, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that the widespread use of drones has significantly expanded the "kill zone" at the front. According to him, ground robotic systems are becoming a key element of future warfare.
The Italian government has approved the 12th package of military aid to Ukraine, which includes military materials, equipment, and machinery. The full list of aid is classified for security reasons.
Pavlo Korostylov and Zlatoslava Volosenko were recognized as the best athletes of November by the NOC of Ukraine. Korostylov won gold, silver, and two bronze medals at the World Shooting Championship, while Volosenko won bronze at the European Taekwondo Championship among juniors.
Over the past month, the enemy failed to implement the plan to occupy the Pokrovsk agglomeration, suffering significant losses. In Pokrovsk alone, 519 occupiers were eliminated, which is comparable to the strength of a battalion.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine refuted statements by the Russian military leadership regarding the capture of the settlements of Stavky and Novomykhailivka in the Donetsk region. Commander of the 60th Separate Mechanized Brigade Dmytro Rohoziuk emphasized that there are no grounds for such statements, and Ukrainian units are firmly holding their occupied positions.
In November 2025, air defense forces and aviation of the Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed 9,707 enemy air targets, including 11 Kinzhal missiles and 2,939 Shahed attack drones. Air Force aviation conducted 368 sorties, hitting command posts and concentrations of enemy personnel.
Soldiers of the 57th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine neutralized Russian invaders who tried to raise their flag over a building in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region. Heavy fighting continues in the ruined city, but Ukrainian soldiers control the situation and repel the enemy.
