Armed Forces of Ukraine

A platoon commander of the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade has been notified of being suspected of abusing three soldiers. The suspect, who was beating and humiliating his subordinates from February to May, is currently hiding from the investigation.

There were 114 combat engagements along the frontline over the last day. The most intense fighting continues in the Pokrovske, Lyman and Kurakhove sectors, where the enemy conducted the most attacks.

The ARMA has taken over the property of former Odesa TCC head Borysov in Spain. The seized property includes a €4 million house, an office and luxury cars.

Tetyana Milshyna from Brovary created the natural cosmetics brand Alanakosmetiks, which has grown from a home hobby to large-scale production. With the support of U&We Hub and grants, the business serves customers all over Ukraine and plans to enter the international market.

In the Kurakhove sector, 31 combat engagements were registered over the last day and the enemy's forces are amassing. The enemy is trying to infiltrate the combat formations of the Ukrainian Armed Forces using thermal imaging cloaks.

Russian troops were spotted amassing in the Kurakhove sector to conduct assault operations. Over the past day, 31 combat engagements took place, and the occupants are using thermal imaging cloaks for night attacks.

The SBI detained the former head of Odesa TCC Borisov after he was released on bail of UAH 39. 3 million. He is charged with new offenses, including organizing obstruction of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Ukrainian Air Force conducted a precision strike on an enterprise in Kamensk-Shakhtynsky that produced fuel for Russian ballistic missiles. The facility was used to manufacture components for missiles used to attack civilian targets in Ukraine.

During the attack of Russian invaders on the positions of the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade, most of the attackers were eliminated. The sole survivor - a citizen of Egypt - surrendered to the Ukrainian military.

Mariia Voitenko, one of the few female machine gunners of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, successfully returned to civilian life. After service, she was employed at the Vinnytsia Poultry Factory, where she received support under the "MHP Poruch" program.

Over the last day, 217 combat engagements took place, with the largest number of attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - 57. The enemy launched 73 missile attacks, 17 air strikes and used 2,105 kamikaze drones.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released data on the losses of the Russian army over the past day. The destroyed equipment includes 10 armored combat vehicles, 63 UAVs and 55 cruise missiles.

The governor of the Belgorod region reported a drone attack on the Graivoronsky district. Six settlements were left without electricity due to the damage to power lines.

Ukrzaliznytsia and the Ministry of Defense have created additional hospital cars to evacuate seriously wounded soldiers. The railcars are equipped with mobile hospital-level equipment.

russian troops launched a massive attack with Shahed kamikaze drones in the evening of December 25. The drones were spotted in Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, and Dnipro regions.

There were 211 combat engagements in the frontline, with the highest activity in the Pokrovsk sector - 55 assault operations. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, using 78 missiles and kamikaze drones.

The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) detained in Kyiv the former head of the Odesa Territorial Recruitment Center, Yevhen Borysov, after bail was posted for him. According to the investigation, after being released from the detention facility, he was planning to flee abroad.

The state paid UAH 388 million in cashback to Ukrainians for the purchase of domestic goods, with payments doubling in November. Payments for December and January have been postponed to the end of February 2025 due to the peculiarities of the budget process.

The Ministry of Defense has authorized the delivery of a new domestic drone, the Shchedryk, to the troops. The UAV has silent engines, is resistant to electronic warfare, and can operate at altitudes that are difficult for enemy air defense to reach.

The StratCom of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed the damage to the location of the command post of the 810th Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces.

An air alert is issued in Ukraine due to the threat of missile attacks. Cruise missiles X-101/555/55 were launched from the Caspian Sea by a Tu-95MS aircraft.

The Ukrainian Air Force warned of a high-speed target in the direction of Dnipro from the southeast. There were also reports of cruise missiles in Kharkiv region and a missile in the direction of Kremenchuk.

Russian troops are conducting assault operations in the Kharkiv sector, both on foot and with equipment. The enemy conducted 5 assaults near Vovchansk and Vysoka Yaruga in the last day.

In the Black Sea, 4 Russian ships with Kalibr cruise missiles were spotted, firing a total of 28 missiles. There are 8 Russian ships in the Mediterranean, including 3 missile carriers with 25 missiles.

Over the past day, 248 combat engagements took place in various sectors, with the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelling most of the occupiers' attacks. The enemy launched missile and air strikes and used 640 kamikaze drones on the territory of Ukraine.

The National Qualifications Agency of Ukraine has registered the professional standard “Military Registration Officer”. The document defines the requirements for military registration specialists at all Ukrainian enterprises.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has awarded the developer of S. T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 the title of Honorary Ambassador in the field of digital diplomacy. The game has become a symbol of resilience and sold over 1 million copies in the first 36 hours.

Russian propaganda has shifted its focus from justifying aggression to undermining Ukrainians' belief in victory. KIISE warns of hidden narratives aimed at discrediting the government and weakening Western support.

There were 179 combat engagements in the frontline, with the most active fighting in the Pokrovsk sector - 45 attacks. The enemy also fired at settlements in Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions.

The head of the Ukrainian Security Center called mobilization and involvement of civilians in the army the main challenges of 2025. To counter Russian attacks, Ukraine needs a large-scale supply of anti-personnel weapons.