Major Military Situation Updates - December 13, 2024, 21:50:01 UTC
Krasnoarmiisk (Pokrovsk) Direction:
Ukrainian forces initiated counterattacks near Shevchenko and Novovasylivka, establishing positions on the northern outskirts of Shevchenko and in proximity to Novovasylivka.
Russian forces retaliated with artillery and drone strikes, resulting in intense fighting along the entire line south to Krasne (Sontsivka). Ukrainian reserves were deployed near Shevchenko to counter Russian advances.
Russian forces advanced to within 2km of Pokrovsk's outskirts, with small groups infiltrating the city. They captured Novotroitskoye, Zarya, and Shevchenko.
Positional fighting was observed near Krasnoarmiysk, with shelling on Russian forward positions on the Krasnoarmiysk-Kurakhove railway and on the outskirts of Novyi Trud. An advance exceeding 2km was achieved on the southern flank of Krasnoarmiysk.
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that Russian forces improved their tactical position, leading to Ukrainian losses of up to 515 soldiers.
Russian forces are solidifying positions east of highway M-30 and pushing towards Novoukrainka.
Russian forces have secured the area north of Petrovka and continue to attack towards Dachnoye and Zelenoye. They are making advances near Novotroitskoye and south of Voznesenka.
A video shows Russian infantry sustaining heavy casualties near Pokrovsk.
Russian forces are advancing south of Pokrovsk, with ongoing battles near Shevchenko, Pischane, Novotroyitske, Novooleksiyivka, Novyy Trud, Dachenske, Lysivka, Myrolubivka, Promin, and Pokrovsk itself.
Russian forces advanced approximately 2 kilometers near Pushkino.
Russian forces have reached the outskirts of Pushkino.
Russian forces have liberated Veselyi Gai.
The Russian advance on the southern approach to Krasnoarmeisk has extended over 700 meters, reaching the central part of Lysivka.
Russian forces are actively attacking Krasnoarmeisk.
Ukrainian forces have destroyed a bridge leading to Pokrovsk.
Russian forces report the destruction of a Ukrainian platoon near Velyka Novosilka.
Ukrainian forces replaced the commander of the "Donetsk" Operational Tactical Group (OTG) with Alexander Tarnavsky.
Russian forces are consolidating control in Toretsk, controlling the Zabalok district and reportedly advancing near Dzerzhinsk, gaining control of the surrounding slag heaps and the central mine along with its spoil heaps.
A new Russian offensive is underway near Toretsk.
Fighting is ongoing on the northern and western edge of the Fire-Resistant Compound in Chasov Yar.
Russian forces advanced near Kalinina in the Artemovsk sector.
Russian forces advanced around Scherbinovka in the Horlivka sector.
Russian forces advanced north of Rivnopil in the western approaches to Velyka Novosilka.
Russian forces likely have full control of Pushkino.
A Russian battalion commander reported demoralization among Ukrainian forces in Kursk Oblast despite the presence of elite units.
Russian forces advanced into the region near the village of Aleksandria.
Russian forces renewed aviation strikes and dropped guided bombs on Stepnogirsk and Mala Tokmachka.
Ukrainian forces repelled 14 Russian army assaults, mostly on the Zaporizhzhia direction, near Novodarivka and Novopola.
Ukrainian forces repelled 5 Russian army assaults.
Russian forces report they have repelled 20 Ukrainian attacks.
A Ukrainian Su-24 bomber was shot down near the village of Zolotoye, Donetsk Oblast.
Russian forces are expanding their bridgehead, advancing towards Pokrovsk.
Russian forces are not directly assaulting Pokrovsk but are using DRGs (sabotage and reconnaissance groups).
Russian forces are advancing from the south of Novotroitske towards the west into the fields, approaching Novooleksiyivka from the north (near Novotroitske) and from the east (near Pushkino).
The nature of the Russian assaults involves a significant amount of infantry with a small amount of vehicle support.
Kurakhove Direction:
Russian forces made significant advances, securing the southeastern part of Uspenovka and raising their flag at the Kurakhove elevator and at Veselyi Hai. They are attempting to encircle Ukrainian forces near the Kurakhov thermal power plant and within the city's multi-story buildings. The 5th Brigade of the 51st Army of the Southern Military District has raised its flag over the Kurakhove elevator.
Ukrainian forces are withdrawing from portions of Yelizavetovka, Veselyi Hai, Annovka, Uspenovka, and Ostrovsky (Konstantinopolsky), while maintaining control of Yantarne.
Russian forces secured positions in Uspenovka, with Ukrainian forces under high threat of encirclement.
The "Uspenovka pocket" has reportedly been eliminated, with Ukrainian forces trapped there completely defeated. Russian forces raised their flag in the center of Uspenovka.
Russian forces effectively destroyed a Ukrainian grouping of forces between Elizavetovka and Uspenovka, south of Kurakhovo, consolidating control in the southern Kurakhovo district. Fighting continues in the city center.
Russian forces captured Veselyi Gai, south of Kurakhovo.
A new Ukrainian drone, the "Postman," is reported deployed near Kurakhovo, delivering targeted strikes.
Ukrainian forces reported repelling a Russian advance near Konstantinovskoye, though Russians advanced near other settlements.
Russian forces are advancing in the Kurakhove direction, with reports of fighting in Kurakhove itself. Russian advances are reported along the Sukhie Yaly River, with the capture of Annovka and Veselyi Hai confirmed.
Russian forces reportedly advanced near Dzerzhinsk and gained control of the surrounding slag heaps.
Russian forces are attempting to break through Ukrainian defenses in the Uspenovka-Annovka-Veselyi Hai sector.
Russian forces are attempting to cut off the supply route from Dachenske to Yantarne to Uspenovka.
Russian forces advanced on the Vremevsk direction by 4 by 1.6 kilometers.
Ukrainian forces are counterattacking to impede Russian advances.
Russian forces are using mine-clearing techniques in Pavlovka, near Donetsk, as well as direct tank fire.
Russian forces are targeting supply lines to Neskuchne and Storozheve.
Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian crossing over the river Mokrye Yaly with an airstrike.
Russian forces secured the southeastern part of Uspenovka, cutting off Ukrainian escape routes from Annivka.
Russian forces pushed towards the outskirts of Konstantinopolskoye. They also cleared the eastern edge of the village and are fortifying and laying mines.
Reports indicate that Russian forces are advancing in the Kurahov area, with fighting occurring in the town center and near Uspenivka, with a reported push towards the outskirts of Konstantinopolskoye.
Video evidence of Ukrainian tank engagements near Romaniivka and Russian drone strikes against Ukrainian forces near Kurakhovo has been confirmed.
Video showing Russian forces in the area of Kurakhove’s elevator has been released.
A video shows the assault of Russian forces on a Ukrainian position near Kurakhovo.
Reports suggest significant corruption and leadership problems within the 152nd Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
A successful Russian counter-attack in the Kurakhove region has been reported.
Russian forces have reportedly inflicted significant casualties on Ukrainian forces near Kurakhovo.
Russian forces are advancing near Kurakhovo, securing the town's city council, the southern portion of the town, and are positioned along Grueshevaya street and Lermontov street.
Russian forces have also taken the town of Zarya in the Donetsk People's Republic.
Fighting is ongoing near the fire station on Grueshevaya street, and near a school, a lyceum, and the high school on Pushkina street in Kurakhovo.
Fighting is continuing near Yelizavetovka and Sukhyi Yaly.
Over 20 Ukrainian soldiers reportedly killed near Storozheve and Neskuchne.
Russian forces captured five Ukrainian soldiers near Velyka Novosilka, and additional soldiers in other regions of Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces in Uspenovka, Hannevka, Trudove, Veselyi Gai and Romanivka are at risk of encirclement, and the current withdrawal route is inadequate, with Russian forces having entered Uspenovka and fighting on its territory. Ukrainian forces are reportedly experiencing heavy losses as a result of this encirclement.
A pro-Russian source shows Russian forces engaging Ukrainian positions in Kurakhovo.
A pro-Russian source shows Russian forces destroying a Ukrainian armored vehicle in the Kharkiv region with a drone strike.
A pro-Russian source shows drone footage of a Russian strike on a Ukrainian FPV drone relay point in Kurakhovo.
A pro-Russian source shows Russian strikes on Ukrainian soldiers in Kurakhovo.
Ukrainian forces are facing a highly critical situation in the Uspenovka area, with a high risk of encirclement.
Russian forces have advanced into Uspenovka, leading to fierce fighting within the village and a growing risk of Ukrainian forces being encircled.
Russian forces have advanced along the Nagornaya-1 street on the southern outskirts of Kurakhovo and have secured an area at the highway O-05-10.
Ukrainian forces are suffering heavy losses in the Kurakhovo region, with a significant grouping of troops reportedly lost near Elizavetovka and Uspenovka.
Russian forces have blocked the Ukrainian grouping in Uspenovka, south of Kurakhovo.
Russian forces captured Zholte. Ukrainian counterattacks failed. Ukrainian soldiers were captured near Zholte.
Russian forces advanced in central Kurakhovo.
Ukrainian forces are trying to regroup on the Zholte area and have launched a counter attack that was stopped.
Russian forces advanced on the Vremevsk direction by 4 by 1.6 kilometers.
Ukrainian forces are reporting that they are in an operational encirclement near Kurakhovo and are sustaining significant losses.
Drone Warfare:
Extensive Drone Activity: Widespread drone activity is reported across Ukraine, with multiple drones moving towards Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Poltava, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Vinnytsia, Kherson, Dnipro, and Zaporizhzhia regions. New groups of drones are entering Sumy Oblast from the Kursk region, moving west/southwest. Drones are also targeting areas in Cherkasy, Sumy, Poltava, and Chernihiv Oblasts.
Air Raid Alert: An air raid alert has been issued for Kyiv and several other regions, including Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Poltava, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Luhansk, and Crimea.
Russian Drone Movements: A Russian drone was reported moving from Poltava towards Kyiv (Yahotyn). A drone is moving from Poltava towards Kirovohrad. Multiple drones are targeting areas in Kyiv oblast. A drone is targeting Kremenchuk. A drone is moving through the Cherkasy region. A drone is moving through the eastern part of the Kirovohrad region.
Ukrainian Drone Success: Ukrainian forces report destroying a Russian "Plastun-3000" electronic warfare station with an FPV drone and damaging a Russian command post with another drone. They are also using drones to strike Russian tanks in the Novotroitskoye area and a "Baba Yaga" drone near Kupyansk. Ukrainian forces utilized a "Baba Yaga" drone to eliminate Russian troops.
Increased FPV Drone Threat: Ukrainian forces are facing an increased threat from Russian FPV drones and request more countermeasures.
Drone Attacks in Germany: Several unidentified drones were spotted over military objects in Germany, including Rheinmetall plants, a BASF chemical plant, and the US Ramstein Air Base.
FPV Drone Usage: Ukrainian forces are reportedly using FPV drones extensively and require more countermeasures against Russian drones. Ukrainian forces used an FPV drone to destroy a Russian "Baba Yaga" drone. A Russian FPV drone destroyed a Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drone in the Kupyansk region. A Russian FPV drone destroyed an M1 Abrams tank in the Kursk region.
River Crossing Destruction: The Russian army has reportedly destroyed a crossing over the Mokrye Yaly river using an airstrike, preventing troop reinforcements.
Reconnaissance and Guided Strikes: Russian forces are using reconnaissance drones, and then strike with guided missiles on the Polozhsk direction.
Drone Technology: The Russian military is reportedly using "Kulibin Club" donations to develop new drone, electronic warfare, robotic, and tactical transport technology. A new type of Russian drone that uses fiber optics to target vehicles has been reported. A Russian soldier used an RPO-A "Shmel" rocket propelled grenade on a Ukrainian position in Shevchenko.
Reports indicate that 13 Ukrainian drones were intercepted over Belgorod, Rostov, and Astrakhan regions, and a further 14 over Bryansk Oblast, further strengthening Russian air defenses.
A Ukrainian drone strike near the border with Russia targeted an Orlan drone, successfully destroying it.
A successful FPV drone strike by the 56th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade destroyed an M1 Abrams tank in Kursk Oblast.
14th and 16th Special Forces Brigade Drone Operations: The 14th and 16th Special Forces Brigades conducted successful drone operations targeting enemy vehicles, field depots, and manpower near the Sukhie Yaly River and Serebryansk forest respectively.
Successful Ukrainian drone strikes near Vovchansk: The drone strikes resulted in the confirmed deaths of approximately 30 Russian soldiers.
Two Ukrainian drones simultaneously struck a single target.
Russia destroyed a Ukrainian "Plastun-3000" electronic warfare station with an FPV drone.
Ukrainian forces are experiencing an increased threat from FPV drones.
Ukrainian forces are using drones in the area of Kurakhovo.
Ukrainian forces are using drones to strike Russian tanks in the Novotroitskoye area.
A Russian FPV drone destroyed an Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drone in the Kupyansk region.
Ukrainian forces are reporting increased drone activity as new groups of drones are entering the country from the Sumy region, heading west/southwest, with the drone path going through Sumy, and also entering the country from the Kursk region.
Russian operators of FPV drones are reported to have destroyed an Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drone near Kupyansk.
A Ukrainian FPV drone attack on a tank was reported near Novotroitskoye.
The Novoshahtinsk oil refinery in Rostov region was reportedly attacked by drones.
Russian forces have destroyed 10 Ukrainian drones in Rostov and Belgorod regions in the last hour.
Russian forces have reported destroying a Ukrainian armored vehicle with a drone in the Kharkiv region.
The Russian army has presented images of a Ukrainian vehicle they've captured, modified to act as an anti-drone platform.
A Russian FPV drone destroyed an Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drone in the Kupyansk region.
Russian forces are actively attempting to destroy Ukrainian drones, including Baba Yaga and other systems.
Russian forces have destroyed 6 Ukrainian drones over Rostov Oblast and 4 over Belgorod Oblast.
A Ukrainian UAV has crashed in the center of Kyiv, specifically in the Pecherskyi district.
Another Ukrainian UAV is moving towards the central part of Kyiv.
Multiple drones were detected moving towards Kyiv, Sumy, Poltava, Kirovohrad, Cherkasy and Vinnytsia Oblasts
Russian forces are actively deploying drones in the Sumy Oblast, with large formations detected moving southwest into the region, including some moving toward Pryluky.
A high speed object has been detected moving in the Sumy area.
Ukrainian forces are reporting an increase in FPV drone activity.
Ukrainian forces have used FPV drones on Russian vehicles in Kharkiv region.
Russian forces claim to have destroyed Ukrainian vehicles with drones on the Kharkiv front.
Russian forces have used drones to destroy a Ukrainian armored vehicle in a wooded area.
Multiple Ukrainian drones are traveling west from Sumy Oblast.
Multiple Ukrainian drones are traveling southwest from Poltava Oblast.
Ukrainian forces may have used a fiber optic drone to attack a Russian vehicle.
Ukrainian forces may be using modified drones with tail fins and mini-bombs for more effective attacks.
Russian forces have used FPV drones to destroy a Ukrainian armored vehicle in a forest.
Ukrainian forces are using precision-guided FPV drones.
Drone activity is increasing in Sumy, Poltava, Chernihiv and Kharkiv.
New drones are entering the Sumy oblast from Kursk, heading southwest, while additional drones are entering Sumy from the northeast.
A new group of drones is entering Zaporizhzhia from the temporarily occupied territories and heading north.
Drones are moving toward Mirgorod and Kremenchug (Poltava) from the northeast.
Drones are moving from the southeast into Chernihiv and from the southeast into Kharkiv.
Drones are moving from the northwest into Vinnitsya.
Drones are moving from the northeast into Kirovohrad.
Drones are moving from the northeast into Cherkasy.
Drones are moving from the southeast into Zaporizhzhia.
Drones are moving northeast from the Zaporizhzhia region into Dnipro.
Drones are moving from the northeast towards the city of Kharkiv.
Drones are moving from the east towards Chernihiv.
There is a threat of Russian drones in Kherson from the northeast.
There is a threat of drones from the northeast in the Khmelnytska region.
Drones are moving northeast towards Kremenchu and Cherkasy.
Drones are moving towards Starokostyantyniv in the Khmelnytska region from the east.
Drones are moving towards Kryvyi Rih from the southeast.
Drones are moving towards Chernihiv from the east.
There is a threat of Russian drones in Kharkiv from the northwest.
Drones are also moving towards various locations from the west and northwest.
New groups of drones are entering Sumy region from the north, heading south.
New groups of drones are entering the Dnipropetrovsk region from the occupied parts of Zaporizhzhia, heading northwest.
There is a threat of hostile drones in Nikopol, moving from the southeast.
There is a threat of hostile drones in Starokostiantyniv, moving from the east.
There is a threat of hostile drones in Kryvyi Rih moving from the southeast.
There is a threat of hostile drones in Chernihiv moving from the east.
Hostile drones are moving from the north into Sumy Oblast, heading south.
Hostile drones are moving from the northwest into Kharkiv.
There is a threat of hostile drones in Kherson moving from the northeast.
8 mopeds from Sumy Oblast are moving to Poltava Oblast via Romny.
2 mopeds are near Zlatopil, Kharkiv Oblast, heading west.
Several groups of UAVs are in Sumy Oblast, heading towards Poltava Oblast.
A group of UAVs is in Kharkiv Oblast, heading west.
A group of UAVs is in the north of Poltava Oblast, heading towards Myrhorod.
Drones are moving southwest/north in Sumy Oblast.
New groups of drones are entering Sumy Oblast from the Kursk region and heading southwest.
Russian tactical aircraft launched guided air bombs in the Sumy region.
New groups of Russian drones are entering the Zaporizhzhia region from temporarily occupied territories, heading north.
There is a threat of Russian drones from the northeast in Kherson.
Reports of multiple successful drone strikes by Russian forces near the border of the Kursk region.
Ukraine reports receiving 230 additional drones, bringing the total to 125,754 FPV drones.
Depleted Air Defense:** Russian forces used approximately 100 Geran drones to deplete Ukrainian air defenses overnight.
Ukrainian Drone Activity:** Ukrainian drones are active across the country.
Drone Movement: Numerous drones are moving across Ukraine towards Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Poltava, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Vinnytsia, Kherson, Dnipro, and Zaporizhzhia regions, and also towards Sumy and Pryluky.
Black Sea Launch: A large group of drones launched from the Black Sea, moving towards Tatarbunary.
Approach to Cities: Drones are approaching Bila Tserkva, Belyayevka, Borispil, and Kryvyi Rih.
Simultaneous Strikes: Two Ukrainian drones simultaneously struck a single target.
FPV Drone Destruction: Russian operators of FPV drones destroyed a Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drone near Kupyansk.
Vehicle Destruction: Russian forces have used drones to destroy a Ukrainian armored vehicle in a wooded area.
High-Speed Drone Threat: High-speed drones are a threat to Ternopil.
Drone Downings: 13 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight over Kursk, Belgorod, Rostov, and Lipetsk regions. 14 Ukrainian UAVs were destroyed overnight in Bryansk Oblast.
Lviv Region Threat: Multiple Russian drones are threatening the Lviv region.
Ukrainian Drone Strikes: In the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces launched 180 FPV drone strikes and have dropped 125 fragmentation munitions.
Ukrainian Drone Needs: The Ukrainian military is reporting heavy use of FPV drones on their side of the conflict and requires more countermeasures against Russian drones.
Drone Activity: One Ukrainian UAV was destroyed over Crimea.
4 mopeds are flying over Nizhyn in the direction of the Kyiv region.
6 new mopeds from the Sumy region are heading towards the Chernihiv region.
5 Shahed drones are heading towards/through Kremenchuk.
1 Shahed drone is in the Smila district.
1 Shahed drone is flying south of Kharkiv in a westerly direction.
2 Shahed drones are flying north of Balakliya in a westerly direction.
There is a threat from Shahed drones in the Kyiv, Chernihiv, Sumy, Poltava, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, and Kharkiv regions.
Russian forces are actively deploying drones in the Sumy Oblast, with large formations detected moving southwest into the region.
Russian forces are using FPV drones to destroy Ukrainian equipment.
There is an increased air threat, including drones, over the Kursk region.
New groups of Russian drones are entering the eastern part of the Sumy region, moving south/southwest.
Sumy is under threat of attack from the northwest.
There is an increased threat from Russian tactical aviation.
Drone activity continues in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
New groups of Russian drones are entering the eastern part of the region from occupied territory, moving north/northeast.
Drones are moving northwest from the border with Mykolaiv Oblast.
Drones are approaching Kherson from the direction of Zelenovka.
Kherson is under threat of attack from the north.
Russian forces are launching guided air bomb attacks in the Kharkiv Oblast.
Drones are moving west/southwest from the southern part of the region.
Russian drones are targeting Ukrainian positions near Kurakhove.
Ukrainian drones are active across the country.
Numerous drones are moving across Ukraine towards Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Poltava, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Vinnytsia, Kherson, Dnipro, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Drones are moving from the south towards Kyiv.
Drones are moving from the southeast towards Vinnytsia.
Drones are moving from the northeast towards Zytomyr.
Drones are moving towards Sumy from the northwest.
Drones are moving towards Kharkiv from the south.
Drones are moving from the north into Sumy Oblast.
Drones are moving from the south into Kyiv.
Drones are moving west and southwest in Cherkasy, Sumy, Poltava and Kharkiv regions.
Drones are moving northwest in Kherson and Mykolaiv regions.
Drones are moving southwest in Chernihiv regions.
Drones are moving south/northwest in Kirovohrad regions.
Drones are moving in the northeastern parts of the Sumy region.
Drones are moving west from Kharkiv into the Donetsk region.
Numerous drones are moving towards Sumy and Pryluky.
Drones are moving from the southeast towards Kyiv.
Drones are approaching Kherson from the direction of Zelenovka.
Drones are moving from the south towards Kryvyi Rih.
Drones are moving across the border region of Poltava, Sumy, and Chernihiv, moving west/southwest.
Russian forces are actively attempting to destroy Ukrainian drones.
A large number of drones are currently active across Ukraine, moving towards or over Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Poltava, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Vinnytsia, Kherson, Dnipro, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
A large number of hostile drones are approaching or over Sumy, with some approaching the city of Pryluky in that region.
New groups of drones are entering Sumy from the north and northeast, and also approaching Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, and Starokostiantyniv from other directions.
New Drone Activity: A drone is moving west of Irpin, with a southwesterly course. A drone is near Cherkasy. A drone passed Kremenchuk in the direction of Oleksandriia. Two drones are in the north of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, moving west. Two drones are moving from Kharkiv Oblast to Poltava Oblast. Fifteen new drones are moving from Sumy Oblast towards Poltava Oblast. Four drones are near Nizhyn, moving towards Kyiv Oblast. A drone is approaching Chernihiv.
A group of drones is flying towards Chernihiv.
Three drones are circling near Chernihiv.
Three drones are near Nizhyn.
Four drones have moved from Poltava Oblast to Cherkasy Oblast.
Eight drones are heading towards or are passing through Kremenchuk.
Two drones are heading towards or are passing through Myrhorod.
Thirteen new drones have entered Poltava Oblast from Sumy Oblast.
Missile Attacks:
Massive Attack: Ukraine reports a massive Russian attack that involved 93 missiles and 200 drones. 81 missiles were shot down, including 11 cruise missiles shot down by F-16. Russia states that this strike was in response to the Ukrainian use of ATACMS missiles near Taganrog.
North Korean Missile: A North Korean missile was used in the attacks.
Strategic Bomber Activity: Multiple Tu-95MS strategic bombers are airborne, with repeated launch maneuvers in the Caspian Sea.
Kalibr Missile Mobilization: Mobile launch platforms for Kalibr missiles are mobilizing in Novorossiysk.
Ballistic Missile Threat: Ballistic missile threat originates from Crimea.
Multiple Launches: Multiple Russian missile launches are expected, with some targeted at Pryluky, and multiple Kalibr missiles are heading towards the Kirovograd Oblast, with some later changing course to Odesa and Kryvyi Rih.
Kh-101 Missiles: Multiple Kh-101 missiles entered Ukrainian airspace through the Sumy Oblast and are traveling through the Cherkasy, Kyiv, and Kharkiv regions.
Kinzhal Missiles: Kinzhal Missiles are being launched towards western Ukraine, with vectors including Zvyagel, Shepetovka, Ternopil, Stryi, Burshytn, and Zakarpattia.
Cruise Missile Launches: Multiple Cruise missiles are being launched from the Kherson region in the direction of Mykolaiv, and from the Kharkiv region towards Poltava and Dnipropetrovsk regions, with some missiles passing near Bila Tserkva.
Ballistic Missile Launches: Multiple ballistic missiles have been launched towards Odesa from Crimea.
New Missile: A new type of air-to-surface missile is being used in the Kherson region in the direction of Voznesensk and Pervomaisk, and towards Bashtanka.
Targeted Infrastructure: Russia is targeting key Ukrainian infrastructure including transportation and energy networks.
KAB Bombs: Three Ukrainian DSNs (State Emergency Service) workers were injured by a Russian attack using KABs (guided bombs) in Stepnohirsk in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Intense Attack: The Prykarpattya region is facing its most intense attack since the start of the full-scale invasion.
Energy Infrastructure: Attacks were made on energy infrastructure in Lviv, Ternopil and Ivano-Frankivsk Oblasts. 50% of the Ternopil region is without power.
Russian Rationale: Russian forces stated their attacks were in retaliation for Ukrainian ATACMS attacks on Taganrog.
Strike on Fuel/Energy Infrastructure: Russian missile strikes were focused on critical infrastructure targets in the fuel and energy sectors that support the Ukrainian military-industrial complex.
Ukrainian Air Defense Success: A Ukrainian soldier from the Kherson anti-aircraft missile brigade shot down a Russian cruise missile using a "Stinger" MANPADS during a massive missile attack on the morning of December 13th.
Potential New Russian Missile Attack: Monitoring resources suggest that Russia might launch a new missile attack using the "Oreshnik" missile on December 18th, when the Kapustin Yar test site is expected to close.
Poland has scrambled their airforce due to the multiple missile strikes over Ukrainian territory near its border.
A missile or drone attack on Taganrog, Rostov Oblast, resulted in damage to an industrial facility, a boiler plant, and vehicles, possibly using ATACMS missiles.
Two Russian missiles were shot down over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
Ukrainian tactical aviation is conducting guided air bomb strikes in Donetsk region.
Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions using guided air bombs.
A Russian quasi-ballistic missile (9M723-1 Iskander) strike hit a hospital complex, resulting in Ukrainian personnel losses and the death of a high-ranking NATO official.
Missile Movement:** Missiles have reached Sumy, Poltava, and Chernihiv oblasts, with a missile targeted at Pryluky.
Missile Movement: Multiple missiles are passing through the Lviv region in the direction of Stryi, and are also present in the Ternopil, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Khmelnytskyi regions.
Missile Re-routing: Missiles from Kyiv have changed course and moved to the Vinnitsia region, and from there they moved west near the Khmelnitsky region.
Missile Reports: A missile has been reported traveling to Cherkasy from Kyiv region. Missiles are traveling through Zhytomyr and Vinnitsa, heading to the southwest.
Retaliation for ATACMs: Russia has stated that its attacks are in response to Ukraine's use of ATACMS missiles near Taganrog.
Response to ATACMS attack: In response to the use of ATACMS missiles near Taganrog, Russian forces launched a massive strike on Ukrainian infrastructure.
Factory Strikes: Russia has struck a plant used for production of UAV's near Boryspil and another plant for repair of heavy military equipment near Pereyaslav.
Airstrike targeting Infrastructure: A Russian missile strike damaged a critical infrastructure target in the Drohobych district of the Lviv region.
Kharkiv Strikes: Multiple ballistic missile strikes are reported in Kharkiv and Slobozhanske.
Black Sea Launch: "Kalibr" missiles have been launched from the Black Sea, triggering air raid alerts across Ukraine.
Russia is targeting key Ukrainian infrastructure including transportation and energy networks.
Sumy is under attack from FABs.
Russian forces are launching repeated guided air bomb attacks in the Sumy region.
🚀Launch of a guided aerial bomb by enemy tactical aviation in Kharkiv region.
There is a report that a rocket has been spotted in the Cherkasy region, moving northwest, which then traveled to the Kyiv region before moving to the Vinnytsia region, then changed direction to fly west near Khmelnitsky.
Missiles are reported to be passing by the city of Kozyatyn, in the Vinnytsia region and have been reported to have changed course and are heading west from the Vinnitsia region, towards Khmelnitsky.
Russian forces have launched missile attacks on the energy facilities in Lviv and the Ternopil regions, severely damaging their infrastructure and leading to power outages.
Six energy infrastructure sites have been damaged in the Lviv region.
Ukraine has requested imports of electricity amounting to more than 13,400 MWh per hour from 5 neighboring countries following the attacks on their energy grid.
Explosion in Odesa: An explosion occurred in Odesa.
Further explosions were reported in Odesa.
United States:
The US completed successful testing of a ground-based hypersonic missile, the "Dark Eagle," with a reported range of 2800 km and a speed of Mach 17 (glider component reaching Mach 5).
The US has allocated a $500 million aid package to Ukraine.
The Biden administration intends to accelerate arms supplies to Ukraine, to provide Kyiv with a "huge amount of weapons" before Trump's inauguration.
The US opposes the use of US-made missiles by the Ukrainian military inside Russia.
Trump is suggesting that Europe deploy peacekeeping forces in Ukraine to establish a ceasefire.
The US will announce another aid package for Ukraine which will include additional air defense systems, artillery, drones, and armored vehicles.
The US State Department has imposed visa restrictions on officials and security forces from Georgia.
Ukraine has received another military aid package from the US, which will include air defense, artillery, drones, and military vehicles.
US has announced over $440 million in aid for the Ukrainian economy.
Reports suggest that the Biden administration is considering imposing stricter sanctions on Russian oil exports before Trump's inauguration, potentially impacting global oil prices.
President Biden's claim that the US significantly weakened Russia is refuted.
The US Congress is requesting an assessment on reduced support for Ukraine and the threat of aggression from China, Iran, and North Korea.
Trump opposes US-made long-range missile strikes into Russia, citing escalation. Trump was also named Time's Person of the Year.
The team of Donald Trump is holding negotiations with the current US administration and Ukrainian officials to find a way to end the war in Ukraine.
Zelensky will meet on Wednesday with the leaders of France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Poland and the NATO Secretary General in Brussels to discuss further assistance to Ukraine.
The US will announce another aid package for Ukraine today, which will include "additional air defense systems, artillery, drones, and armored vehicles." The aid package is approximately $800 million.
The US House of Representatives has approved a 2025 defense budget without a lend-lease agreement with Ukraine.
A Trump administration may reduce US aid to Ukraine.
Ukraine may face tension with a Trump administration due to perceived support for the Democratic party in the pre-election period.
Trump believes that the main problem is not Ukraine, but Putin, and that Moscow will not agree to peace due to its achievements on the front, - NBC News.
