Martial law
Armored blankets provide ballistic protection against fragments, have a fragment resistance class of F5, and retain their properties at extreme temperatures.
People's deputies Fedir Venislavskyi and Volodymyr Vatras confirmed work on draft laws regarding post-war elections, but Oleksandr Korniienko denies the existence of ready legislative initiatives. The main obstacles to holding elections are the constitutional ban during martial law and the inability to guarantee security.
Fighters of the 'Skelya' assault regiment raised the Ukrainian flag in the center of Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. At the same time, the situation in the region remains difficult. Battles are also ongoing for Myrnohrad.
SAP and NABU exposed a criminal scheme to seize over UAH 102 million during the procurement of dynamic protection for tanks. Three participants in the scheme, including the former general director of the state enterprise, have been notified of suspicion.
First Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Oleksandr Kornienko stated the impossibility of parliamentary elections during martial law, citing the Constitution and the security situation. He emphasized the lack of a legal framework and difficulties with security, military participation, and voting abroad.
Russian occupiers killed a civilian man in the Kupyansk direction, striking with an FPV drone. After that, the Russians mined the strike site with a second FPV drone of the "zhdun" type.
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with three ballistic missiles and 151 drones; two missiles and 83 drones were neutralized. The main direction of the strike was Kremenchuk in Poltava Oblast.
The Trump administration has handed European counterparts documents outlining its vision for Ukraine's reconstruction and Russia's return to the global economy. The proposals have sparked a fierce struggle between America and its allies in Europe.
Ukrzaliznytsia plans to introduce Wi-Fi in sleeping trains from 2026. The company also plans to purchase 60 new carriages and modernize its rolling stock.
US President Donald Trump stated that 82% of Ukrainian citizens demand a peace agreement. He also raised the issue of holding elections in Ukraine, calling on Zelenskyy to be a realist.
On December 10, 2025, 200 combat engagements took place at the front, Russian occupation forces carried out 23 air strikes and used over 1,700 kamikaze drones. The greatest activity of the occupiers was recorded in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy attacked 36 times.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with people's deputies regarding holding elections under martial law. He expects the deputies to offer their vision on this issue.
Putin hinted that calls from 'unfriendly countries' may soon be blocked for Russians. This was reported by the Center for Countering Disinformation.
ATESH partisans report that servicemen of the 205th separate motorized rifle brigade of the Russian Federation in the Kherson direction are being massively hospitalized. They cite illnesses and old injuries to avoid being sent to the front line and rotation.
On December 8, 2025, an All-Ukrainian scientific and practical conference was held, dedicated to the presentation of the "Scientific Concept for the Development of Ukrainian Legislation. " This strategic document, developed by over 90 leading legal scholars, is intended to become the basis for improving and modernizing Ukrainian legislation in the context of European integration and transformational processes.
Political expert Oleh Posternak stated that Ihor Kolomoisky should repent before Ukrainians for his "deeds" that warrant at least one life sentence. The expert recalled the accusations against the oligarch of contract killings, siphoning off billions of hryvnias through PrivatBank, and embezzling 3.3 billion UAH in the cases of Ukrnafta and Ukrtatnafta.
Ukraine will submit a document to the US in the near future after several rounds of peace talks. This will happen after working with Trump's team and European partners.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the continuation of negotiations with the American side regarding Ukraine's reconstruction and economic development. A fundamental document on the parameters for ending hostilities is also being finalized.
The Prosecutor General's Office explained the restriction of access to information on military criminal offenses, provided for in Articles 407, 408 and other articles of Section XIX of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. This is done to protect national security and counter the use of data against Ukraine.
The Department of Defense of Ukraine is for the first time purchasing armored blankets to protect Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel from shrapnel on the battlefield. These multifunctional tent-like products will expand the capabilities for personnel protection.
Ukraine has created a comprehensive support system for the reintegration of children returned from Russian captivity. It includes psychological, medical, educational support and family placement, as well as financial assistance in the amount of UAH 50,000.
As of December 10, 2023, Ukraine has returned 1902 children from the territory of Russia and temporarily occupied territories. Russians opened criminal proceedings against some children and do not provide access to data on deportees.
Denmark faces more external threats than in many years due to rising geopolitical conflicts. NATO military intelligence points to Russia and China as the main threats, as well as uncertainty about the US role as a guarantor of European security.
The Russian Federation is urgently intensifying its work in the Transnistrian region of Moldova, strengthening mobilization measures and UAV production. This is aimed at destabilizing the situation and creating tension on the border with Ukraine.
The defense of Pokrovsk continues, Ukrainian troops control almost 13 square kilometers in the north of the city. The situation in the Myrnohrad area remains difficult, the enemy is conducting intensive assault operations. Yesterday, 122 occupiers were neutralized and enemy equipment was destroyed.
Soldiers of the 8th Special Operations Regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed five Russian servicemen who were trying to infiltrate the rear of Ukrainian positions in Donetsk region. This happened during special operations in a forested area.
Anti-corruption bodies have completed the investigation into the case of five individuals involved in the embezzlement of over UAH 392 million during road repairs in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. The suspects inflated the cost of materials and entered into contracts with a related company.
Fighters of the 412th Nemesis Brigade of the Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed two Tor-M1 SAM systems and one new BUK-M3 SAM system. This is critical due to the enemy's deficit in the production of high-tech SAM systems.
International media called the SBU's "Web" operation the most audacious operation of modern warfare. The SBU hit 41 Russian strategic aviation aircraft using special drones and agents in Russia, resulting in losses of over $7 billion.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has updated the Rezerv+ application, adding the owner's photo to the electronic document. This will make document verification faster and more transparent.