Map of military operations in Ukraine as of December 18, 2024.

During the last day, Russian occupiers carried out one missile strike and 40 airstrikes on the territory of Ukraine. They also dropped 53 guided aviation bombs and conducted over 3,500 shelling attacks on our military positions and populated areas.

New details of the war in Ukraine

A total of 183 combat clashes took place in the past day. Our defenders continue to successfully hold back the enemy and inflict strikes. This is reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Tense situation at the front

The most difficult situation is currently observed in the areas of Pokrovsk and Kurakhove. Russian occupiers have also increased their activity in the directions of Kramatorsk, Toretsk, and Vremivka.

Kharkiv direction

The enemy stormed the positions of our units near Vovchansk. Defenders successfully repelled the attack. Airstrikes were also carried out in the area of Vovchansk Huts.

Kupiansk direction

The enemy conducted three offensive actions near Petropavlivka and Lozova. One combat clash is ongoing to this moment.

Lyman direction

With the support of aviation, Russian occupiers stormed the positions of the Defense Forces 21 times near Zeleny Hay, Terniv, Novoihorivka, Makiivka, and Serebryansky forest. Currently, three combat clashes are ongoing. The enemy also attacked the settlements of Serhiivka, Terni, and Ivanivka, dropping a total of seven guided aviation bombs.

Seversky direction

The enemy attacked the settlements of Hryhorivka, Bilohorivka, Siversk, and Verkhnokamianske. Three out of nine combat clashes are still ongoing. The occupiers' aviation conducted strikes with 11 guided bombs on the settlements of Fedorivka, Riznykivka, Vyimka, and Serebryanka.

Kramatorsk direction

Yesterday, the enemy attacked in the areas of Chasiv Yar and Stupochki. Three attempts by the Russians to break through were unsuccessful. Six guided aviation bombs were also dropped near Pazeno and Vasyukivka.

Toretsk direction

Yesterday, the enemy attacked the positions of Ukrainian units near Toretsk. There are currently two combat clashes ongoing. In the area of Romanyvka, the occupiers dropped one aviation bomb.

Pokrovsk direction

The enemy attacked the locations of Myrolyubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Dachenko, Novo Trud, Novovasyliivka, Pishchane, Novoolevka, Novopustynka, Chumatske, Ukrayinka, Sukhiy Yar, and Novoelyzavetivka 35 times. Our defenders repelled 23 assaults, with another 12 combat clashes ongoing. Preliminary data indicates that 349 occupiers were killed, of which 149 are irrevocably. Enemy equipment was also damaged.

Kurakhiv direction

The enemy made 26 attempts to break through our defense near Sontsivka, Staryi Terniv, Kurakhove, and Yantarne. This led to 23 losses for the occupiers. Enemy equipment was also destroyed and damaged.

Vremivka direction

The enemy conducted 22 attacks on our units near Kostiantynivka, Sukhi Yaliv, Storozhove, Novosilky, Temyrivka, Novopillia, and Novodaryivka. Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding the line. Currently, nine combat clashes are ongoing.

News from other directions

The situation in other directions remains unchanged.

Today, military personnel from the 422nd Separate Battalion of Unmanned Systems and the 124th Separate Brigade of Territorial Defense were awarded for their significant military work.

We remind you that the full-scale war in Ukraine is ongoing for the 1029th day.