News War in Ukraine
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine will soon transfer to the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine the powers related to the formulation and implementation of state industrial policy.
On the night of December 10 (from 18:00 on December 9), the enemy carried out an attack using 80 strike UAVs of the Shahed and Gerbera types, as well as drones of other types.
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine held the Digital Defence Forum — an event that brought together the leadership of the Defence Forces, representatives of the General Staff, the Commands of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, government institutions, and partners.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, met with the heads and editors of leading Ukrainian media outlets to share information about the real situation on the frontline and the most important aspects of the Armed Forces’ activities.
Over the past day, the army of the aggressor state lost 1,010 personnel, and 177 operational-tactical UAVs were also shot down.
By the end of December, more than 80% of the contracts for supplying the Armed Forces of Ukraine with material assets in 2026 are expected to be concluded.
Defence industry manufacturers have received more than UAH 1.5 billion in budget support to restore their operations.
During the night of 9 December, the enemy attacked with 110 strike UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, and other types, around 70 of which were Shaheds.
Over the past day, Russian invaders lost 930 personnel killed and wounded.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue efforts to strengthen the military in order to repel full-scale Russian aggression. One of the key areas is quality training.
During the night of 8 December (starting from 18:00 on 7 December), the enemy launched an attack using 149 strike UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera types, and other types of drones.
Over the past day, the enemy’s combat losses amounted to 810 personnel. Ten Russian artillery systems were also destroyed.
The enemy’s combat losses over the past day amounted to 1,080 personnel, 3 tanks, and 2 MLRS.
During the night of 6 December 2025, as part of efforts to degrade the capabilities of the Russian armed forces, units of the Defence Forces of Ukraine carried out a strike on the infrastructure of the Ryazan Oil Refinery in Russia’s Ryazan Oblast.
Over the past day, Russian invaders lost 1,180 troops killed and wounded, as well as 655 pieces of equipment.
Ukraine’s partners have announced new contributions to the PURL initiative, which funds the procurement of U.S. weapons according to the priority needs of the Ukrainian army.
During the night of December 5, the Defence Forces of Ukraine carried out a series of precise strikes on strategic rear-support facilities of Russia.
Over the past day, Russian invaders lost 1,240 military personnel killed and wounded, as well as 558 units of equipment.
Over the past day, Russian invaders lost 1,140 military personnel killed and wounded.
As part of reducing the offensive potential of the Russian aggressor, during the night of December 3, units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the “Dmitriyevskaya” oil depot in Russia’s Tambov region.
Throughout the autumn, the intensity of hostilities increased. In November, the number of recorded combat engagements exceeded this year’s average monthly figures.
Over the past day, Russian invaders lost 1,200 troops killed and wounded.