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Over the current day, a total of 248 clashes between Ukraine’s forces and Russian invaders have occurred on the frontline. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, sharing an operational update at of 22:00 on Monday, December 24, according to Ukrinform. It is noted that Russian invaders launched one missile strike, 12 airstrikes, and dropped 29 guided aerial bombs on Ukrainian territory. Additionally, over 640 kamikaze drones were deployed, and approximately 4,000 artillery strikes targeted the Ukrainian positions and settlements. In the Kharkiv sector, Russian forces unsuccessfully attacked the Ukrainian positions five…

Russian forces have increased their use of military equipment in operations along the Toretsk, Kramatorsk, and Siversk fronts, which fall within the responsibility of the Luhansk Operational Tactical Group (OTG). Anastasiia Bobovnikova, Spokesperson for the Luhansk OTG, shared this during a television broadcast, as reported by Ukrinform. "We now observe enemy offensives across all directions — Toretsk, Kramatorsk, and Siversk. These attacks are being carried out with the use of equipment, which was previously a rare occurrence. Initially, such tactics were seen only in the Siversk direction, but now they are being employed across all three, and their assaults have…

The situation in Toretsk, within the operational zone of the Luhansk Operational Tactical Group (OTG), remains the most challenging, with Russian forces having launched 11 assaults since the start of the day, some of which are still ongoing. This update was provided by Anastasiia Bobovnikova, Spokesperson for the Luhansk OTG, during a television broadcast, in response to questions about the current operational situation in Toretsk, reports Ukrinform. "The situation in Toretsk is currently the most difficult because, since the start of the day, the enemy has carried out 11 assaults, and some are still underway. The situation here is extremely…

The Ukrainian military reports no significant increase in attempts by Russian forces to conduct sabotage operations along the northern border. This was stated by Colonel Vadym Mysnyk, Spokesperson for the Siversk Operational Tactical Group of Troops, during a television broadcast, in response to a question about whether Russians are currently attempting sabotage operations near the borders of Sumy and Chernihiv regions, Ukrinform reports. "We have the capability to detect such enemy attempts in a timely manner. We do detect them and repel them effectively. While the enemy's use of sabotage and reconnaissance groups (SRGs) remains consistent, their activity typically increases…

The number of people injured in the Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih on Christmas Eve, December 24, has risen to 15, with 10 of them hospitalized. This was reported by Serhii Lysak, Chief of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, on Facebook, as cited by Ukrinform. "Four people are in critical condition. These include women aged 72, 65, and 42, as well as a 78-year-old man. Doctors are by their side, doing everything possible," Lysak informed. According to the State Emergency Service, which shared updates on Telegram, a child is among the injured. "Another injured individual was rescued from the…

The Russian army attacked Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region 35 times during the day. This was reported on Facebook by the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration Serhiy Lysak, Ukrinform reports. “In addition to Kryvyi Rih, Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region suffered from Russian terror today. The aggressor attacked the district 35 times. They used artillery and drones,” Lysak wrote. He specified that the enemy hit Nikopol, Myrivska, Marhanets, Pokrovsk, Chervonohryhorivka communities. A 31-year-old man was wounded and will be treated on an outpatient basis. An enterprise, a sanatorium, a gas station, four private houses and three outbuildings were…

The number of people injured in the Russian army's attack on Kryvyi Rih on Christmas Eve has already increased to 13. The press service of the Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) reported this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports. “According to the investigation, on December 24, 2024, the Russian military launched a missile attack on the city of Kryvyi Rih. So far, one person has been reported dead. 13 people were injured, including a 16-year-old girl. A residential building, shops, and cars were damaged. Information about the victims and the damage is being updated. People are likely to be trapped under the rubble,”…

The resolution approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on the purchase of unmanned systems and electronic warfare equipment of domestic production will ensure stability, consistency and predictability for all participants in the process. Defense Minister Rustem Umerov wrote about this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports. According to him, this includes simplification of procedures. Thus, commanders of military units can purchase drones and tactical-level electronic warfare without unnecessary bureaucratic approvals from the General Staff and other military authorities. The resolution also provides for expanded access to framework agreements: military units can join agreements concluded by the procurement agencies of the Ministry of…

As a result of a rocket attack on Kryvyi Rih that took place this afternoon, 11 people were injured. This was reported in Telegram by the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration Serhiy Lysak, Ukrinform reports. “Three of the wounded in Kryvyi Rih are in serious condition. In total, 11 victims are known at this moment,” he wrote. Among the victims is a 16-year-old girl. He also added that seven people were hospitalized. The rescue operation is underway. Read also: Two people remain hospitalized after missile strike on Kryvyi Rih As reported, on Tuesday, an explosion occurred in Kryvyi…

In Mykolaiv region, a Russian drone attacked the Kutsurubska community, setting a car on fire. This was reported by the State Emergency Service in Mykolaiv region on Telegram, Ukrinform reports. “Ochakiv firefighters extinguished a car fire that arose as a result of an attack by an enemy FPV drone in the Kutsurubska community of Mykolaiv district,” the report says. It is noted that the rescuers were forced to quickly move to a safe distance due to the repeated activity of enemy UAVs. Fortunately, no one was injured. Read also: While retreating from Kherson, Russians kidnap 48 Ukrainian infants from orphanage…