Ukrainian defenders eliminated a pipeline that Russian troops used to infiltrate the northern outskirts of Kupyansk. The Achilles Regiment used three tons of explosives to destroy this route, which allowed the enemy to accumulate forces.
On December 13, 146 combat engagements were recorded on the Russian-Ukrainian front, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The most intense battles took place in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, Lyman, and Sloviansk directions.
US President Donald Trump has announced "very serious retaliation" after two US servicemen and one civilian were killed in Syria. The attack, which the US blames on the Islamic State group, took place in an uncontrolled part of the country.
Hundreds of people in Tbilisi are protesting, demanding an international investigation into the special means used during the dispersal of rallies in late 2024. The Georgian authorities deny the use of chemical agents, and an internal investigation has raised new questions.
Since the beginning of the day, 53 combat engagements have been recorded at the front. Russian troops are actively attacking in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions, where 19 and 12 attacks took place, respectively.
Claims by Russian military commanders of full control over Siversk and Pokrovsk are likely inaccurate. Ukrainian forces continue to fight for the western parts of Siversk and maintain a limited ability to raid Pokrovsk.
In India, fans threw bottles and torn seats onto the field after Lionel Messi spent only 20 minutes at the stadium. Thousands of fans paid up to 12,000 rupees to see the footballer, who arrived for the unveiling of a monument in his honor.
In Dnipropetrovsk region, criminal proceedings have been opened for the torture of a minor. A group of teenagers beat and humiliated a 14-year-old girl, filming it on video.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi visited the positions of Ukrainian military personnel in Donetsk region, where the situation remains difficult due to Russia's transfer of reserves for the offensive. He clarified tasks for commanders and outlined steps to strengthen defense, including logistics and coordination.
Over the past day, December 12, 178 combat engagements took place at the front, 42 of which were assault actions stopped in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian invaders lost 1,300 personnel, three tanks, and 283 UAVs.
Russian servicemen in Kherson Oblast are beaten for refusing to donate money for unit needs, which goes to commanders. Servicemen who refuse to pay are beaten and intimidated, sometimes to within an inch of their lives.
On December 12, the Russian army lost at least 1,300 servicemen and 103 units of automotive equipment. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 13.12.25 amounted to approximately 1,187,780 personnel.
The United States of America temporarily reduced intelligence sharing with Israel in the second half of 2024. This was due to concerns about the methods of warfare in the Gaza Strip and the lack of guarantees regarding compliance with the laws of war.
Donald Trump stated that the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to cease all hostilities and return to the peace agreement concluded in Malaysia. This followed Trump's conversation with the prime ministers of both countries, who are ready for peace and trade with the United States.
A court in Uzhhorod sentenced a woman for leaving her 10-year-old daughter without help, which led to her death after a brutal beating by her stepfather. The mother received 5 years in prison with a probationary period of 2 years and 8 months.
Since the beginning of the day, 93 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. The enemy is actively attacking in the Pokrovsk, Oleksandrivka, and Kostiantynivka directions, carrying out shelling and assault operations.
Ukraine's Defense Forces successfully blocked Russian troops in Kupyansk, Kharkiv Oblast, and cleared the northwestern outskirts of the city. The operation is ongoing, and Ukrainian military personnel continue to identify and eliminate occupiers in the central part of the city.
A British Navy tanker chased a Russian submarine sailing on the surface through the English Channel. The tracking was handed over to a NATO ally after approaching the northwest of France.
Thailand's prime minister has dissolved parliament three months after taking office, paving the way for a general election early next year. The move comes amid new deadly clashes between Thailand and Cambodia.
Over the past day, 174 combat engagements took place on the front line. The enemy launched 1 missile and 38 air strikes, carried out 4524 shellings, involving 4485 kamikaze drones.
On December 11, 2025, 165 combat engagements took place at the front, 48 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched 1 missile and 27 air strikes, used 3 missiles and dropped 58 guided aerial bombs, and carried out 2778 kamikaze drone attacks.
In Odesa, TCC military personnel detained and beat Roman Pokydko, a marine of the 36th brigade, who had been released from captivity six months ago and was undergoing rehabilitation. A service investigation has been launched into the incident and criminal proceedings have been initiated.
Clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have sharply escalated again. Cambodia reported new airstrikes by Thailand, and fierce fighting with artillery erupted along the disputed region.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has announced his intention to resign after a wave of protests, intensifying political chaos ahead of the country's entry into the eurozone. This decision will not affect Bulgaria's entry into the eurozone on January 1.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thousands of Bulgarians have once again taken to the streets to protest against the minority government, accusing it of failing to tackle corruption. The demonstrations continue amid preparations for the introduction of the euro and an upcoming no-confidence vote.
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.
