Large-scale Russian attack on Ukrainian energy sector: 93 missiles and about 200 drones were fired. Air defense shot down 81 missiles, including 11 cruise missiles destroyed by F-16 fighters.
On the morning of December 13, Russian troops carried out another massive strike on DTEK's thermal power plants. This is the ninth attack on the company's facilities, as a result of which the equipment of the thermal power plants was seriously damaged.
Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and key facilities. The attacks were recorded in Lviv, Ternopil and Ivano-Frankivsk regions.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have destroyed about 100 Russian T-90M Proryv-3 tanks. The defense forces have also captured at least 7 such tanks, including trophies from the Kursk region.
CD Projekt Red presented The Witcher IV trailer at The Game Awards 2024. The main character of the game will be Ciri instead of Geralt, although the release date has not yet been announced.
Russia does not have enough forces in Belarus to threaten Ukraine, reports the State Border Guard Service. On the border with Russia, the most active subversive groups are observed in Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions.
At the meeting in Paris, Trump spoke in favor of the presence of European troops in Ukraine after the ceasefire. He does not support Ukraine's accession to NATO, but wants to see it strong and well-armed.
An attack by enemy drones in the Chernihiv region damaged a farm, killing 11 cows. A gymnasium and several private houses in different parts of the region were also damaged.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 6588 UAH/USD, down 4 kopecks. The euro is set at 43.70 UAH/euro, and the dollar is trading at 41.60-41.62 UAH on the interbank market.
As a result of the Russian missile attack on power facilities, 50% of consumers in Ternopil region were left without electricity. Consumption was restricted in the region from stages 1 to 3 simultaneously.
The Ukrainian Air Force has warned of a group of enemy missiles moving from Kherson region toward Mykolaiv region. This is happening against the backdrop of a massive Russian attack across Ukraine, during which explosions were recorded in various regions.
As a result of the Russian attack on the village of Myrne in Kharkiv region, two employees of a civilian enterprise were wounded. Civilian infrastructure was damaged, details of the damage are being investigated.
The Air Force has spotted a Kinzhal missile flying over Zhytomyr region toward the northern part of Khmelnytsky region. This is happening against the backdrop of a massive Russian missile attack on Ukraine.
Russia has been amassing missiles and drones for a massive attack on Ukraine, according to the head of the National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Center. On Friday morning, explosions occurred in Odesa, Kyiv region and western Ukraine.
Ukraine's energy infrastructure has suffered a massive blow. Power engineers are working to minimize the consequences, and citizens are advised to stay in shelters.
An air alert has been declared throughout Ukraine, and explosions have been reported in Odesa and Khmelnytsky region. Air defense systems are operating in Kyiv region, and missile traffic is spotted over the western regions.
The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces has put aviation and air defense on full alert due to Russia's massive missile strike on Ukraine. All available forces and means are being used to protect the airspace.
Over the past day, 210 combat engagements took place, with the largest number of attacks in the Kurakhove sector - 51. The enemy carried out 35 air strikes and fired 4,170 times at Ukrainian positions.
Russian forces shelled more than 20 settlements in Kherson region, damaging infrastructure and residential buildings. The attacks left one person dead and four wounded, including two from a drone attack in Kherson.
Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov reports an explosion in the city. An air alert has been declared throughout Ukraine, and people are heading for shelter.
A sharp cold snap is expected in Ukraine with frosts down to -8° and strong wind gusts of up to 20 m/s. Forecasters have issued a storm warning of the first level of danger, with ice on the roads.
NPC Ukrenergo is introducing special schedules of power outages with different phases during the day. For industrial enterprises, the restrictions will be in effect from 6:00 to 22:00.
The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announces an air alert throughout Ukraine. A missile threat has been detected in all regions, and people are being asked to take shelter.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released new data on the losses of the Russian occupiers as of December 13. During the day, 1390 soldiers were killed, 5 tanks and 31 infantry fighting vehicles were destroyed.
In the village of Kosenivka, the ruins of a house with the remains of seven representatives of the Trypillian culture were discovered. Traces of burns and injuries were found on the bones, which may indicate a violent death in a fire.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced the creation of a prosthetic and rehabilitation center on the basis of its medical facility. The Protez Foundation will take care of the construction, equipment and staff training.
Deputy Foreign Minister Mariana Betsa met with the UNHCR representative in Ukraine. The parties discussed support for educational centers abroad and assistance to war-affected people in the frontline regions.
Fake volunteer centers have been opened in the temporarily occupied Donetsk to prepare for the 80th anniversary of the “victory”. The centers spread propaganda and distorted history about russia's role in World War II.
Kaja Kallas stated that frozen russian assets should be used to help Ukraine. She also emphasized the importance of the EU's continued support for Ukraine even if the US cuts aid.
The Chinese leader met with russian Security Council Deputy Chairman medvedev to discuss the war in Ukraine. Xi Jinping stated that three principles should be observed to prevent the escalation of the conflict.
