Lieutenant General Igor Kirilov and his assistant were killed in an explosion in Moscow. The SBU had previously suspected Kirillov of using chemical weapons against the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
No Russian warships have been spotted in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 6 Russian warships in the Mediterranean, 3 of which are armed with Kalibr.
The President of Ukraine reported on the losses of North Korean soldiers fighting on the side of Russia. According to him, the Russians are trying to hide the real losses of Koreans in the fighting.
Ukraine has become the fifth country in the world to have its own laser weapon. The Tryzub system is capable of shooting down aircraft at an altitude of more than 2 kilometers, said the commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
On December 14, the Ukrainian military destroyed 181 units of enemy vehicles, a record since the beginning of the invasion. The previous record was 179 units and was set on March 15, 2022.
Russia uses videos of interrogations of Ukrainian prisoners of war as a tool of information warfare to demoralize them. Military personnel in captivity may give testimony under pressure that does not reflect their true position.
The Main Inspectorate of the Defense Ministry will check the facts of bullying and extortion in the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade. Minister Umerov announced the establishment of the Military Ombudsman institution to protect the rights of servicemen.
Lieutenant Colonel Ivan Kovalyov said that Russia does not have the forces to launch a large-scale offensive in the north of Kharkiv region. The enemy is rotating due to losses and trying to create a “buffer zone.
Russian TV channels spread a fake that TCC and JV employees were delivering summonses in Santa Claus costumes. In fact, they were volunteers who were congratulating children on the holidays and collecting gifts for kids from Kherson region.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyy sent a commission to verify information about abuse in the 211th Pontoon Bridge Brigade. The commander of the unit has been temporarily suspended from his duties.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service reported no threats on the border with Belarus and a stable situation. All units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces are in full control of the border from Volyn to Chernihiv.
Over the past week, border guards killed 160 and wounded 220 occupants, destroyed 6 tanks and 30 armored vehicles. Also, more than 30 enemy “Shaheds” were shot down and ammunition depots were destroyed.
Ukrainian defense forces have pushed back Russian troops in the area of Pishchane near Pokrovsk in Donetsk region. The enemy, with a fourfold advantage in manpower, is trying to outflank the city.
Ukrainian troops control Kurakhove in Donetsk region, but are fighting hard to hold their positions. Russia is concentrating its reserves and trying to level the front line by deploying three large military formations.
Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna commented on the statements about lowering the mobilization age. She emphasized that such decisions are made solely with the safety of Ukrainians in mind.
The National Police has launched an investigation into the issuance of fake disability certificates to ARMA officials. Five employees of the agency are being checked, and experts are demanding the resignation of the leadership.
On December 10, the Armed Forces of Ukraine released a video of the elimination of a Russian subversive group in Sumy region. Russian propaganda tried to present the incident as a successful border breakthrough.
Over the last day, 228 combat engagements took place in the frontline, most of them in the Vremivsk and Siversk sectors. The enemy carried out 36 air strikes and fired over 4000 times, losing 1070 occupants.
On the southeastern outskirts of Kurakhove, the occupants are conducting active assault operations, trying to seize a road junction. The enemy is also using subversive reconnaissance groups disguised as civilians to seize administrative facilities.
The Army+ app now allows transferring National Guard soldiers between units. It is planned to add the function of transfers between the Armed Forces and the National Guard, as well as to connect border guards.
More than 9 million people, including 2 million children, have applied for Winter eHelp. Most of the funds are spent on utilities, internet and charity for the Armed Forces.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released new data on the occupiers' losses. Over the past day, the enemy lost 1280 troops, 12 tanks and 32 armored combat vehicles.
The fifth training course on psychological support for servicemen has been launched in the Army+ app. The course includes video tutorials, tests and additional materials to strengthen the moral and psychological state of soldiers.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports enemy aircraft activity in the northeast. There is a threat of air strikes on the frontline territories, the population is urged to observe security measures.
Over the last day, 276 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. The highest level of enemy activity was recorded in the Pokrovsk sector, where the Ukrainian Armed Forces stopped 41 hostile attacks.
On the frontline, the enemy advanced in Kurakhove, near Dvorichna and Lozova. Ukrainian forces repelled an attack near Pishchane and continue to hold their positions.
Due to the language barrier, North Korean soldiers mistakenly attacked the Ahmat battalion, killing 8 Kadyrovites.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports enemy UAV activity over Chernihiv, Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Sumy regions.
The Land Forces expanded the firearms training program for recruits from 20 to 31 shooting exercises.
The enemy conducts numerous air strikes and artillery attacks on Ukrainian positions.