War in Ukraine
Russia's missile and drone attacks, which lead to a shortage of medicines and medical supplies, are an element of pressure on Ukrainians. And they fit into the logic of actions that international documents interpret as signs of a policy of national destruction.
The SBU counterintelligence exposed an agent of the Russian special services who was preparing to kill a Ukrainian serviceman with a homemade bomb in Chernihiv. The FSB created a fake female account on a dating site to lure the serviceman to the scene of the terrorist attack.
The UAF has decided on the venue for the potential two play-off matches of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Ukrainian national team will play its home games in Valencia, Spain, at the "Ciutat de València" stadium.
A draft resolution on the resignation of Minister of Education and Science Oksen Lisovyi was registered in the Verkhovna Rada. The document appeared on the website on December 9, but the text has not yet been published.
The family farm "Soloviine" in Kyiv region, destroyed by a missile strike, has resumed operations and supplies products to Ukrainian companies. The enterprise grows corn for popcorn, pumpkins, and potatoes for "Lux" chips, having increased its land bank to 300 hectares.
The enemy is trying to infiltrate Siversk in small groups, taking advantage of unfavorable weather conditions. Most of these units are destroyed on the approaches, but some assault troops manage to hide in the basements of apartment buildings.
Deputy Head of the Central Election Commission Serhiy Dubovyk said that Ukraine needs six months to prepare for free and safe elections. This is due to the large number of refugees, damaged infrastructure, and military personnel at the front.
Armored blankets provide ballistic protection against fragments, have a fragment resistance class of F5, and retain their properties at extreme temperatures.
Kadyrov organized the invasion of units subordinate to the Russian National Guard, the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Chechen Republic, and the Russian Ministry of Defense into the territory of Ukraine to wage an aggressive war and seize Ukrainian territories.
Police are investigating an attempted murder after a drone hit a house near Lviv, identifying the type of UAV and those involved. The National Police are initiating legislative changes to control the UAV sector, including their registration and responsibility for violations.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced an expected reduction in the duration of power outages in Ukraine this weekend. This is due to the coordination of efforts to restore the energy system and ensure reserves after the shelling.
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.
Russian troops dropped a guided aerial bomb on a store in the Velyka Pysarivka community of Sumy region. A saleswoman and a local resident were killed, and two more people were injured.
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.
As a result of the Russian strike on Fastiv on the night of December 6, 27 suburban train cars were destroyed, with damages estimated at UAH 300 million. The depot and station were destroyed, and UAH 100 million is needed for reconstruction.
In the Huliaipole direction, saboteurs in civilian clothes tried to penetrate the rear of Ukrainian troops. A group of two men was eliminated after their radio station revealed their affiliation with the occupation forces.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that the European side has submitted proposals for a peace plan for Ukraine to the United States. Negotiations with the American side could take place this weekend and continue next week in Berlin.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz had a "constructive" conversation with US President Donald Trump, where they discussed Ukraine and a possible meeting in Berlin. Merz emphasized that Ukraine must decide on concessions, and also criticized Putin and supported the use of frozen Russian assets.
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.
The European Union is developing strategies to persuade Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever to support the allocation of 210 billion euros to Ukraine. If Belgium continues to block the plan, it may be ignored at the EU level, similar to Hungary.
On the night of December 11, the Dorogobuzh TPP in the Smolensk region of the Russian Federation was attacked by drones. This thermal power plant is critically important for the defense industry, providing chemical production that manufactures components for explosives.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia submitted additional proposals to the US on collective security guarantees. He emphasized that the guarantees cannot be limited to Ukraine alone.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever does not rule out legal action if the EU decides to seize Russian assets in Euroclear, emphasizing that the risks cannot be borne solely by Belgium. He considers confiscation a radical and ill-considered step, proposing other options for financing aid to Ukraine.
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.
Poland's Internal Security Agency has detained Russian citizen Oleksandr B. , who is wanted by Ukraine for illegal archaeological excavations in the occupied territories between 2014 and 2019. The damages are estimated at over 200 million hryvnias, and an extradition request is expected.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated the need for security guarantees for all parties in the war in Ukraine. He also noted that Donald Trump sincerely seeks to resolve the conflict through political and diplomatic methods.
Lviv region police classified the drone hit on a house in the village of Sokilnyky as a completed attempted intentional murder. The incident occurred on December 11 at about 04:00; no one was injured, but the roof, facade, and several residential premises were damaged.
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 Industrial District Court of Kharkiv sentenced a man who stole the flag of Ukraine from the grave of a fallen soldier on June 20, 2025. The accused pleaded guilty and was already in prison for robbery.