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Ukrainian soldiers operate drones during frontline fighting in the Russia Ukraine war December 2025

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of December 21, 2025

Daily Russia-Ukraine war update for Dec 21, 2025 — fierce frontline clashes, mass drone and missile strikes, critical infrastructure attacks and Ukrainian defenses holding key positions amid intense combat.
Dec 21, 2025
Ukrainian defenders in combat and explosions near Odesa port amid ongoing fighting

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of December 19, 2025

Russia‑Ukraine war latest — December 19, 2025: intense frontline battles, drone and missile strikes, infrastructure hits and strategic moves as Ukrainian forces push back amid fierce clashes across multiple sectors.
Dec 19, 2025
German Chancellor Merz discusses using frozen Russian central bank assets to support Ukraine

Merz Plans to Transfer Russian Central Bank Assets Held in Germany to Support Ukraine

German Chancellor Merz plans to use frozen Russian central bank assets in Germany to boost support for Ukraine, sparking legal debate in the EU and intensifying battles over how to fund Kyiv’s defense.
Dec 18, 2025
Smoke and emergency response on Odesa region bridge after Russian drone strike on civilian car

Russians Strike Bridge in Odesa Region: Mother Killed, Her Three Children Injured

Russian strikes destroy a bridge in Odesa region; a mother is killed and her three children injured in the attack, underscoring the war’s toll on civilians and critical infrastructure.
Dec 18, 2025
Protector unmanned ground system with combat module tested by Ukrainian Armor

Ukrainian Armored Vehicles Expand Range of Heavy Ground Robotic Systems

Ukraine expands its battlefield edge with new heavy ground robotic systems and armored UGVs, boosting range, firepower and unmanned support roles to strengthen frontline defenses and protect troops.
Dec 18, 2025
Kaja Kallas discussing EU reparations loan for Ukraine at Brussels summit

Reparations Loan for Ukraine: Kallas Rules Out Plan B

EU eyes a €90B “reparations loan” for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets as Kaja Kallas ditches any Plan B, doubling down on a bold funding push amid mounting political and legal hurdles.
Dec 18, 2025
Smoke rising over Cherkasy after massive Russian drone attack on critical infrastructure

Russia Launches Massive Drone Attack on Cherkasy, Targeting Critical Infrastructure

Massive Russian drone attack batters Cherkasy’s critical infrastructure, injuring six, sparking fires and power outages as homes and facilities are hit amid ongoing frontline escalation in Ukraine.
Dec 18, 2025
Aerial view of Rostov-on-Don port with smoke from an oil tanker fire after drone attack

Ukrainian Drones Pounds Rostov and Beyond, Oil Tanker Suffers Damage

Russian officials report a massive drone attack on Rostov and other cities, damaging an oil tanker and critical infrastructure — a dramatic escalation in long‑range strikes linked to the Ukraine war.
Dec 18, 2025
Nighttime smoke and damage in Kryvyi Rih after Russian drone attack

Nighttime Attack on Kryvyi Rih: Consequences Reported

“Overnight Russian drones strike Kryvyi Rih, injuring four, damaging homes and public buildings, sparking fires and prompting air defenses to down multiple UAVs as cities across Ukraine face relentless attacks.” EMPR.media
Dec 18, 2025
Ukraine General Staff war update briefing map for Russia‑Ukraine conflict on December 18 2025

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of December 18, 2025

Russia‑Ukraine war update for Dec 18, 2025: fierce frontline battles, drone and missile strikes, key defensive actions and infrastructure hits mark another intense day of combat across multiple sectors.
Dec 18, 2025
Ukrainian SBU drones hit Russian air defense assets at Belbek airfield in occupied Crimea

Ukraine Strikes Russian Air Defense Assets Worth Hundreds of Millions at Belbek Airbase In Occupied Crimea

Ukraine strikes high‑value Russian air defense assets at Belbek airbase in occupied Crimea, destroying radars, missile systems and a MiG‑31 jet — inflicting hundreds of millions in losses and weakening defenses.
Dec 18, 2025
Exhibition at Kyiv Pechersk Lavra on the 14th–15th century Kyiv Principality

Kyiv Pechersk Lavra Hosts Exhibition on the Kyiv Principality of the 14th–15th Centuries

Kyiv’s Pechersk Lavra opens a major exhibition on the 14th–15th‑century Kyiv Principality, showcasing medieval history, religion and statehood roots, and celebrating Ukraine’s cultural heritage.
Dec 17, 2025

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