The enemy continues to ignore the laws and customs of war, uses terror tactics, launches strikes, and shells both military and civilian targets. As weather conditions improved, the enemy intensified the use of tactical aviation and FPV quadcopters. The adversary continues to conduct active assault operations with the support of armored vehicles. The enemy increased the number of air strikes and artillery shelling.

During the day of December 22, there were 60 combat engagements. The enemy launched 1 missile and 33 air strikes, launched 23 MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the russian terrorist attacks have wounded civilians. Private residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were destroyed and damaged.

The operational situation in the east and the south of Ukraine remains difficult.

Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes. No signs of formation of an offensive group. Certain units of the armed forces of belarus continue their missions in the areas bordering Ukraine.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the adversary maintains its military presence in the areas of russia bordering Ukraine. The enemy continues its sabotage and reconnaissance activities, shelling Ukrainian settlements from the territory of russia and increases the density of minefields along the state border of Ukraine. The invaders launched an air strike in the vicinity of Kostobobriv (Chernihiv oblast). Around 20 settlements came under enemy artillery and mortar fire, including Klyusy, Karpovychi, Leonivka (Chernihiv oblast), Volfyne, Basivka, Zapsillya (Sumy oblast), Udy, Veterynarne, Vovchansk, Mala Vovcha, Zemlyanky, Topoli (Kharkiv oblast).

Kupyansk axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 8 attacks in the vicinity of Synkivka (Kharkiv oblast). In that area, the enemy used air support in attempts to break through the defenses of Ukrainian troops. The invaders fired artillery and mortars at around 10 settlements, including Dvorichna, Synkivka, Petropavlivka, Ivanivka, Berestove (Kharkiv oblast).

Lyman axis: the adversary conducted no offensives. The enemy fired artillery and mortars at more than 10 settlements, including Nevske, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Torske, Serebryanka, Verkhniokamyanske, Spirne, Rozdolivka (Donetsk oblast).

Bakhmut axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 8 attacks of the adversary near Bohdanivka, Ivanivske, Klishchiyivka and Andriyivka (Donetsk oblast). Also, the adversary launched air strikes in the vicinities of Katerynivka and Toretsk (Donetsk oblast). Around 10 settlements came under artillery and mortar fire, including Vasyukivka, Bohdanivka, Ivanivske, Klishchiyivka, Andriyivka, New York (Donetsk oblast). 

Avdiyivka axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 17 enemy attacks east of Novobakhmutivka, Stepove, Avdiyivka, and 16 more attacks in the vicinities of Pervomaiske and Nevelske (Donetsk oblast). The invaders launched an air strike in the vicinity of Lastochkyne settlement (Donetsk oblast). The occupiers fired artillery and mortars at around 10 settlements, including Keramik, Novobakhmutivka, Berdychi, Lastochkyne, Yasnobrodivka, Netailove (Donetsk oblast).

Maryinka axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold back the enemy in the vicinities of Maryinka and Pobjeda (Donetsk oblast). In that area, the adversary, with air support, launched 4 unsuccessful attacks on the positions of Ukrainian defenders. Also, the occupiers launched air strikes near Heorhiyivka and Novomykhailivka (Donetsk oblast). The settlements of Oleksandropil, Krasnohorivka, Heorhiyivka, Pobjeda, Kostyantynivka, Katerynivka were under artillery and mortar fire from the occupiers.

Shakhtarske axis: Ukrainian defenders repelled an enemy attack west of Staromaiorske (Donetsk oblast). The adversary fired artillery and mortars at around 10 settlements, including Vodyane, Vuhledar, Bohoyavlenka, Prechystivka, Prechystivka, Blahodatne, Rivnopil(Donetsk oblast).

Zaporizhzhia axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled all adversary attacks west of Verbove and Robotyne (Zaporizhzhia oblast). In that area, the adversary made attempts to dislodge Ukrainian troops from their positions. The invaders launched air strikes in the vicinities of Robotyne and Orikhiv (Zaporizhzhia oblast). Around 2 settlements, including Levadne, Hulyaipole, Charivne, Mala Tokmachka, Mali Shcherbaky, Kamyanske (Zaporizhzhia oblast), came under enemy artillery and mortar fire.

Odesa operational-strategic group, Kherson axis: the adversary fired artillery at the city of Kherson and the settlements of Lvove, Tyahynka, Ivanivka (Kherson oblast), as well as the city of Ochakiv (Mykolaiv oblast). Also, the invaders launched an air strike in the vicinity of Krynky (Kherson oblast).

The enemy did not abandon his intention to drive our units from the left bank of the Dnipro, made 17 failed assaults. The attacks were repelled and the enemy retreated having suffered major losses. The Ukrainian troops are holding the line, continuing to retain their positions and firing for effect on the enemy. 

During the day of December 22, the Ukrainian Air Force launched air strikes on 12 concentrations of troops, weapons, and military equipment of the adversary. Also, Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 3 Su-34 fighter-bombers.

The Ukrainian missile troops hit 4 concentrations of troops, weapons, and military equipment, 1 ammunition depot and 2 command posts of the russian invaders.

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