The Russian command does not identify its dead in order to avoid paying compensation to the families, reports Kovalev, spokesman for the General Staff of Ukraine.
Ukrainian troops repelled numerous enemy attacks in various directions, holding their positions firmly, despite the enemy's attempts to encircle key population centers such as Avdiivka. Ukraine's Armed Forces also successfully conducted counter-battery fire and airstrikes against enemy concentrations.
According to the Telegram channel, a trolleybus depot on Shchorsa Street allegedly came under fire.
Russian troops shelled Toretsk in Donetsk region, damaging the fire and rescue unit, but no one was injured. Ukrainian energy infrastructure facilities were also targeted.
A poll by Sociopolis shows that Ukrainian entrepreneurs have a positive attitude toward President Zelensky, but a significantly negative attitude toward MP Danylo Hetmantsev. Entrepreneurs reported that problems such as tax audits and bureaucracy are the most common obstacles.
The forced mobilization of the occupiers in Donetsk region is exacerbating the labor shortage, and the 60% shortage of drivers has led to an almost complete collapse of public transportation. The occupation administration is looking for help from Russian labor migrants, who will be deprived of social status and guarantees.
A poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology found that 72% of Ukrainians would react negatively to the resignation of Commander-in-Chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, and only 2% would be positive. The survey was conducted on December 4-10, 2023 among 1200 adult residents of Ukraine.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has documented new crimes by the head of the Russian Central Election Commission Pamfilova and her subordinates.
Power supply continues to be restored in three regions of Ukraine after weather-related outages.
Russian forces shelled more than a dozen settlements in Donetsk region, wounding one person and damaging residential and industrial areas, reports Igor Moroz.
Ukraine's defense forces are expanding their positions in Kherson and have repelled numerous enemy attacks in various regions, despite Russia's continued missile and air strikes on both military and civilian targets, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure.
A Kharkiv woman faces up to 12 years in prison for passing information about the Ukrainian armed forces to a member of the Wagner PMC, her former lover. She used Telegram to transmit information, in particular, about the movement of troops and military equipment.
According to Vitaliy Barabash, head of Avdiivka CMA, Avdiivka Coke Plant is destroyed. 1223 people remain in Avdiivka under the shelling of Russian troops.
Russian forces shelled three settlements in Donetsk region, including Avdiivka and Kurakhove, using aircraft, Grad rockets and artillery; one residential building was damaged, but no casualties were reported.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, reported more than 140 cases of executions of civilians in Ukraine by Russian troops since February 2022.
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reports that there is currently no shortage of electricity, and that electricity production meets consumer demand, despite the fact that some TPP units are undergoing repairs. Electricity consumption remains high despite warmer weather, which reduces peak loads.
An FSB agent nicknamed "Skif" is sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to recruit informants and an SBU officer to gather intelligence in Odesa region.
132 settlements in Donetsk, Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovs'k regions of Ukraine are without power due to bad weather; the Ministry of Energy assures that the power grid is stable and there are no scheduled power cuts for the population.
Ukrainian troops are defending against the Russian offensive at the Kupyansk, Lyman and Bakhmut directions, successfully holding their positions and inflicting significant losses on the enemy.
The General Staff reports that missile troops destroyed 2 remote mining areas and 1 enemy artillery unit.
British intelligence reports that Russian Storm Z units may re-enter the battle with unhealed wounds and amputations, receiving minimal or no medical care.
UNICEF, together with the Ministry of Education of Ukraine and other agencies, has launched an online course to teach children about mine safety. The course aims to promote safe behavior in areas where there is a risk of mines and unexploded ordnance.
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reports no electricity shortage despite high consumption in winter.
183 settlements in Ukraine are partially de-energized due to bad weather; no further outages are planned.
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, SES pyrotechnics have defused more than 462,000 explosive devices on an area of more than 112,000 hectares.
Russian troops attacked seven settlements in Donetsk region. Ten attacks on civilian targets using rockets, Uragan rockets and artillery were recorded.
"The LPR announced a second attempt to combat high prices amid reports of looting by Russian contractors in Rubizhne, as heavy fighting continues in the region with significant enemy losses.
Russian troops wound another resident of Avdiivka in Donetsk region.
The General Staff of Ukraine reports that the ongoing russian aggression has resulted in 54 battles, missile and air strikes, and civilian casualties; Ukrainian troops have repelled numerous enemy attacks and continue to hold defensive positions.
Ukrainian troops repelled more than 60 enemy attacks in various directions, held their positions and inflicted losses in equipment and manpower on Russian-terrorist forces. The General Staff reported successful strikes on two enemy directions, which led to the disorganization of their forces and means.
