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In 2025, the Ukraine Defense Contact Group held eight meetings, during which partners announced military aid packages for Ukraine totaling billions of euros.
On the Lyman axis, the enemy is attacking with massive amounts of infantry. Poorly trained fighters are being sent forward, abandoned without water or food.
On the night of December 17, the Defense Forces of Ukraine carried out a series of strikes against oil refining and logistics infrastructure facilities of the Russian Federation.
The situation on the Pokrovsk axis remains difficult. The enemy is attempting assault operations both day and night, taking advantage of unfavorable weather conditions, and periodically tries to advance in fairly large groups.
Operators of the 3rd Special Operations Forces Regiment conducted training in close-quarters combat (CQB). During the exercises, the unit practiced maneuvering, additional reconnaissance, and assaulting a simulated settlement.
Defenders — both men and women — who fought for the freedom and independence of Ukraine within the Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine are entitled to a range of benefits and opportunities in the field of healthcare.
No matter how cold and gloomy the harsh winter forest may seem, it can provide reliable shelter for our warriors, instilling calm and confidence in them.
On the night of December 17, Russia attacked Ukraine with 69 strike unmanned aerial vehicles from several directions.
The Ministry of Defense has initiated the launch of a special legal regime, Defence City, a state support instrument for enterprises of the defense-industrial complex. The regime is expected to come into effect on January 5, 2026, following the adoption of the relevant decisions by the Cabinet of Ministers.
Russia’s attempt to take advantage of winter fog and low visibility in the Dobropillia sector ended in failure even before reaching Ukrainian positions. A motorized infantry assault that the occupiers had planned as a rapid breakthrough was stopped and destroyed by the Defense Forces halfway to its objective.
Russian aggression, which began in February 2014, led to a rapid quantitative expansion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Newly formed brigades required combat equipment.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Ukrainian soldiers who are recovering from their injuries at the Dutch military rehabilitation center in Aardenburg.
Under the cover of fog, Russian forces attempted to attack the positions of the 46th Separate Airmobile Podillia Brigade, employing up to ten units of armored vehicles and several dozen infantry troops.
His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands received President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy for an audience at Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague. They discussed the continuation of defense assistance to Ukraine.
Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal reported on important long-term support commitments Ukraine received from partners during the Ramstein-format meeting.
Ukraine and the Netherlands are working on joint defense production and continue preparing the necessary legal infrastructure to bring all those guilty of Russian aggression to justice.
Heavy fighting continues in the Lyman area, within the area of responsibility of the 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade. The enemy is pushing toward the southern outskirts of the city.
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal addressed partners during the 32nd meeting in the Ramstein format and expressed sincere gratitude for support in 2025, which became a record year in terms of assistance volumes.
Over the course of December 15, 504 Russian soldiers were hit, including 229 killed and 276 wounded.
The mechanism for joining and the modern specifics of military service for foreign citizens under contract have been explained.
A joint meeting was held in The Hague between the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof, President of Moldova Maia Sandu, and Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset.
Nineteen-year-old Yevheniia from Ternopil region has joined the ranks of the 32nd Separate Mechanized Steel Brigade. She entered military service under the “Contract 18–24” program, making a conscious choice in favor of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.