Russian generals regularly submit reports to Putin with inflated Ukrainian losses and downplayed Russian failures. Chief of the General Staff Gerasimov has strengthened his position despite criticism.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko reported that Russia launched over 600 drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine, with energy facilities in the west of the country being the most affected. Due to the attack, emergency power outage schedules are being applied throughout the country, which will be canceled after the situation stabilizes.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv on December 23, the number of injured increased to five people, including a 16-year-old girl. A 48-year-old woman was hospitalized with shrapnel wounds, her condition is serious.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called for further support for Ukraine to prevent a Russian attack on NATO countries. He emphasized Germany's importance in increasing defense spending and rapidly building up armaments.
As a result of the night shelling of Zhytomyr region, a child born in 2021 died. Another child and an adult are in hospitals, with five injured in total.
On the night of December 23, Russian troops attacked a critical energy infrastructure facility in Lviv Oblast with combat drones. Maksym Kozytskyi, head of the Lviv Oblast Military Administration, reported on the consequences of the attack.
On the night of December 23, Russian UAVs attacked the south of Odesa region, damaging energy, port, transport, industrial and residential infrastructure. As a result of the strikes, a civilian dry cargo ship, warehouses, roofs and windows in 122 private houses and three high-rise buildings, as well as a garage, were damaged.
In Kyiv, the number of people injured as a result of the Russian attack has increased to three, including a 16-year-old child. One woman was hospitalized, while others received assistance on the spot.
As a result of the Russian attack on the Khmelnytskyi region on the night of December 23, a person born in 1953 died. Power outages were also recorded.
During the night, the Kyiv region was attacked by Russia, as a result of which a woman born in 1949 died in the Vyshhorod district and three people sustained shrapnel wounds. In the Obukhiv district, two private houses were damaged.
In Kyiv's Sviatoshynskyi district, debris fell near a residential building, damaging windows on the fifth floor. Two people were injured and are receiving medical assistance.
Zhytomyr region has been under enemy air attacks for the second consecutive day. Several hits have been recorded, damaging homes and businesses, with 6 people injured, including two children.
As of early December 2025, official delegations led by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy have made over 50 foreign visits. The accounting of expenses for their organization is not kept separately, and information about the preparation of visits is restricted.
Oil prices held steady after rising as the US considers selling confiscated Venezuelan oil, and attacks on Russian vessels and terminals heighten fears of supply disruptions. Brent futures fell to $62.01, and WTI to $57.92.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 205 combat engagements over the past day, 58 of them in the Pokrovsk direction and 31 in the Kostiantynivka direction. The enemy launched 14 airstrikes, used 4563 drones, and carried out 3857 shellings.
As a result of a massive missile and drone attack by Russia on energy infrastructure, emergency power outages have been introduced in several regions of Ukraine. Restoration work will begin after the security situation stabilizes.
On the morning of December 23, the enemy launched a combined attack on Ukraine, causing explosions and damage to civilian infrastructure. This resulted in emergency and unscheduled power outages in a number of regions.
On December 22, Russian troops lost 1,420 soldiers and 453 UAVs, as well as 2 aircraft in the previous period. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 23.12.25 amount to 1,199,280 personnel.
The Kremlin's repeated violation of international law necessitates providing Ukraine with reliable security guarantees to prevent a resurgence of Russian aggression. Russia claims its readiness to legally formalize its intention not to attack EU and NATO countries, but its actions demonstrate the worthlessness of such promises.
There is a split between US President's Special Representative Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the end of the war in Ukraine. Witkoff proposes concessions from Ukraine, while Rubio advocates for increased pressure on Russia.
According to the US President, negotiations on ending Russia's war against Ukraine are proceeding normally. Trump noted that "everyone is tired of this war, it has to stop."
Russian media are actively disseminating publications about the "reconstruction of the theater" in Mariupol. The goal of the campaign is to create an illusion, particularly in the West, that the occupied Ukrainian territories are actively developing under Russian rule.
Economists say Russia's position is weaker than ever, as the Kremlin has spent most of its cash reserves and borrowed funds. Tough new sanctions against Russia's oil sector could lead to an economic crisis next year.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that only Russian dictator Vladimir Putin can immediately end the war, despite joint efforts for a ceasefire. He also emphasized the importance of negotiations in Berlin and the coordination of positions among European partners, the US, and Ukraine.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk announced that the new law on elections during martial law will be a one-off. The working group is preparing a draft law for safe and democratic elections.
As of November 2025, communities and regions have allocated UAH 47 billion to support the Defense and Security Forces. Of this amount, over UAH 41 billion has already been financed, which accounts for almost 90% of expenditures.
On the evening of December 22, the enemy attacked Odesa with attack UAVs, damaging port infrastructure and a civilian vessel. No information about casualties has been reported.
Over the past day, 190 combat engagements took place, the enemy is actively using equipment and aviation. The most difficult situation is in the Pokrovsk direction, where 56 attacks have been recorded.
On December 22, soldiers of the National Guard of Ukraine repelled a Russian assault in the Dobropillia area. 4 tanks were destroyed and 6 IFVs, 6 tanks, an APC, an ATV, and 4 occupiers were hit.
The Milan prosecutor's office concluded that 21 alleged cases of Russian drones flying over the European Joint Research Centre (JRC) were a technical error. The security system of the JRC nuclear site produced false positives due to a common GSM signal booster.
