US President's Special Representative Stephen Witkoff released a report on the meeting with the Ukrainian delegation, where the parties agreed on a framework for security measures and discussed deterrence measures to support lasting peace. Negotiations will resume today for further discussion.
On the night of December 6, the enemy attacked Odesa region with attack drones, damaging an energy facility. Power and heat supply interruptions have been recorded, critical infrastructure has been switched to generators.
During December 5, 184 combat engagements took place at the front, the enemy launched 53 air strikes, dropped 137 guided aerial bombs, used 6602 kamikaze drones, and carried out 4988 shellings. Missile troops and artillery of the Defense Forces hit three enemy artillery systems.
ICC Deputy Prosecutor Najat Shamim Khan stated that the investigation into Russian crimes cannot be stopped by peace talks but can be postponed by the UN Security Council. She added that efforts to establish justice must go hand in hand with peace efforts.
Residents of the occupied cities of Ukraine are appealing to the occupation administrations with requests to restore their housing. In Sievierodonetsk, people complain about the lack of heating and a damaged roof, despite the occupiers' statements about repairs.
On December 5, Russian troops lost 1,180 soldiers and 487 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 06.12.25 are estimated at 1,179,790 personnel.
A 71-year-old woman and three men aged 44, 47, and 50 were injured as a result of enemy attacks on the Zaporizhzhia district. The occupiers carried out 729 strikes on 25 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, including missile, air, and UAV attacks.
Due to the massive shelling of railway infrastructure in Fastiv, Ukrzaliznytsia changed the movement of suburban trains on December 6. Some trains will temporarily not run, while others will change routes, heading to Motovylivka, Fastiv-2, and Kozhanka.
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.
Kirill Dmitriev, an adviser to the Russian dictator, reacted to media reports about German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's distrust of US mediation efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Dmitriev accused Merz of inciting war and sabotaging peace.
In the Kyiv region, three people were injured as a result of a massive Russian drone and missile attack. Among the victims are a woman with shrapnel wounds and a man with a lacerated shin.
Vladimir Putin effectively refused to answer Indian journalists' questions about the Russian army's destruction of homes in eastern Ukraine. He pretended not to understand the question, trying to shift responsibility to Ukraine.
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.
Ukrzaliznytsia is promptly changing the routes of passenger trains that were passing through Fastiv, Kyiv region, due to a massive shelling of the railway infrastructure. Delays are controlled, traffic is not stopped, while a missile threat has been announced throughout Ukraine due to the take-off of an enemy MiG-31K.
On the night of December 6, Ukraine suffered a massive enemy attack. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of a missile threat due to the take-off of a MiG-31K; explosions were heard in Chernihiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv, and the surrounding region.
A meeting of Ukrainian and American delegations on a peaceful settlement of the war has concluded in the USA. The results of the American side's meeting with Russia, the framework of security agreements, and the program for Ukraine's future development were discussed.
Two families from Dnipropetrovsk region, including three children, arrived in Mukachevo by evacuation train. They were met by psychologists, rescuers, volunteers, and medics, who provided the necessary assistance.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 180 combat engagements on December 5, with the greatest activity on the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions. The occupiers carried out 48 airstrikes, used 4808 kamikaze drones, and conducted 4114 shellings.
The New Safe Confinement at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, damaged by a drone in February, has lost its main safety functions, but there is no permanent damage to the supporting structures. The IAEA recommends further work to restore and modernize monitoring systems.
US First Lady Melania Trump spoke with children at the hospital. This is a symbolic visit for the First Lady, who visits hospitals every year before Christmas.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the approval of a new approach to distributing mobilized personnel among military units. Each combat brigade will receive a stable replenishment of personnel monthly, which will allow for planning training and rotations.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy removed Andriy Yermak from the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief and the National Security and Defense Council. This decision is recorded in decrees No. 902/2025 and No. 901/2025 after Yermak's dismissal from the post of Head of the President's Office.
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.
Ukrainian representatives will continue negotiations with the American delegation on Saturday. According to Axios, the talks will take place throughout the weekend.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that a just peace is possible only if hostilities cease along the current front line and further negotiations take place. The rejection of Ukrainian territories is unacceptable for Ukraine.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has improved the procedure for automatic extension of deferrals from conscription during mobilization for guardians and caregivers. The list of documents required for the uninterrupted operation of the mechanism has been clarified.
Irish police have launched an investigation after several drones were detected in a no-fly zone during the arrival of the President of Ukraine in Dublin. Four unidentified military drones violated the restricted airspace near Dublin Airport.
Putin's aide Ushakov stated that Jared Kushner will play a key role in developing the final plan for settling the war in Ukraine. Moscow expects the US to share the results of negotiations with the Ukrainian side.
Vasyl Maliuk reported to President Zelenskyy on the results of the SBU in countering the Russian occupiers. Zelenskyy noted the accuracy of long-range operations and the destruction of Russian logistics.
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.
