War in Ukraine
Russia continues its attacks on energy and gas infrastructure, striking Odesa and Poltava regions overnight. Hourly blackout schedules are in effect in all regions of Ukraine, but their duration has significantly decreased in some regions.
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.
SBU drones struck the Filanovsky oil production platform, owned by Lukoil-Nizhnevolzhskneft, halting oil and gas production. This marks Ukraine's first strike on Russian oil production infrastructure in the Caspian Sea.
During the night, Russians attacked energy facilities in Kremenchuk district, causing fires due to falling debris and direct hits. Air defense shot down a significant number of targets, no casualties reported.
The Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) and the Ministry of Sports of Ukraine have released data on over 20 Russian athletes who support the war and have visited occupied territories, yet are seeking to participate in the 2026 Olympic Games. These athletes represent CSKA and Rosgvardia, and actively assist the Russian military.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's plane was unable to land in Moscow due to a drone attack that closed the Russian capital's airports. The aircraft landed in St. Petersburg after an hour of waiting for landing permission.
At 4:00 AM, police received a report of an explosion in a private house in the village of Sokilnyky. No one was injured in the incident, but the roof, facade, and several living quarters were damaged.
Over the past day, 234 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy launched 38 airstrikes and dropped 94 guided aerial bombs. The Russians carried out 3607 shellings and used 3622 kamikaze drones, enemy losses amounted to 1460 personnel.
As a result of the enemy attack in Odesa region, fires broke out at energy infrastructure facilities, which have been extinguished. Two private houses and an administrative building were damaged, there were no casualties.
Former SAPO prosecutor Stanislav Bronytskyi revealed details of a high-profile agreement, approved by the High Anti-Corruption Court on July 5, 2024, concerning the case of former Yanukovych government official Vladyslav Kaskiv and his entourage.
Sergei Lavrov's report to the Federation Council showed that the Kremlin is ready to speak only the language of threats. He accused the West of "animalistic Russophobia" and threatened war for "hostile steps."
On December 10, Russian troops lost 1,460 soldiers and 82 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 11.12.25 are estimated at 1,185,080 personnel.
The 38th evacuation train from Donetsk region arrived in Rivne region, bringing 12 internally displaced persons, including seven people with limited mobility. They were met by rescuers, medics, police, and volunteers, who provided hot food, transportation, and psychological support.
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.
The Russian State Duma has allowed participants in the war in Ukraine and their families not to pay on loans for the entire period of participation in the war and 180 days after. Earlier, Russia allowed writing off debts on loans for fallen war participants.
The Cabinet of Ministers is allocating over UAH 30 million to eliminate the consequences of the Russian missile and drone attack in Ternopil. As a result of the attack on November 19, 38 people died, including 8 children.
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.
Ukraine has submitted its response to the latest draft peace plan to the American side. This document is the result of negotiations with the Trump team and European partners.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed that another meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing" will take place on December 11 to address issues related to peace in Ukraine.
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.
A map of xPON providers will appear in "Diia" to check a building's connection to an energy-independent network, which will increase internet resilience during outages. It will show providers, internet operating hours during blackouts, and allow users to leave feedback.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a decision to strengthen Ukraine's combat aviation. The details remain undisclosed, but forces in the sky are constantly being added.
Putin hinted that calls from 'unfriendly countries' may soon be blocked for Russians. This was reported by the Center for Countering Disinformation.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with the American side regarding the reconstruction and economic recovery of Ukraine. They discussed key issues for recovery, mechanisms, and the vision for reconstruction.
Ukraine's Ambassador to Israel, Yevhen Korniychuk, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This happened after his criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statements about "close personal contact" with Vladimir Putin.
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.
Every Ukrainian man and woman aged 40 and over will receive a personal invitation in Diia on the 30th day after their birthday. After accepting the invitation, UAH 2000 will be credited to the Diia.Card, which can be used exclusively for health screening.
The vessel, flying the flag of the Comoros, was moving in Ukraine's exclusive economic zone towards the Novorossiysk port terminal. It was traveling at maximum speed with its transponder turned off.
Businessman Maksym Shulzhenko, linked to Russia, has filed a lawsuit to reclaim the Atlas Plaza premises, which ARMA transferred to new managers. Shulzhenko is threatening the Atlas Plaza team, who report pressure and intimidation.
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.