Mariupol

Russian troops in Melitopol detained three minors for alleged sabotage. The propagandists claim that they organized the attacks and tracked down collaborators.

SBU Head Vasyl Malyuk claims that the service is stepping up operations against critical Russian military targets to limit Russia's military potential and accelerate Ukraine's victory.

An explosion at the former Khladokombinat in occupied Mariupol destroyed a Russian military cache and killed at least 10 Russian soldiers, an adviser to the mayor of Mariupol reports.

Explosions were heard in the occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol, and the mayor's adviser said that the shelling was targeted and that the missiles flew over a neighboring village.

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.

Following the recent attacks in Mariupol, the Russians have significantly increased the security of their military bases by adding surveillance equipment and fortifications.

The Avdiivka Coke Plant will be impossible to rebuild after the war ends due to the destruction caused by Russian shelling, Metinvest CEO Ryzhenkov said. The plant's main consumers, Azovstal and Ilyich Iron and Steel Works, also face an uncertain future.

Russian troops wound another resident of Avdiivka in Donetsk region.

Councillor Petro Andriushchenko reported on the lack of shipping in the port of Mariupol in December.

Russian troops wound another person in Donetsk region.