Summary
On December 11, Ukrainian sea drones attacked a Russian oil tanker in the Black Sea, damaging the vessel. Ukrainian forces are also dealing with increased Russian attacks in eastern Ukraine. Discussions are ongoing about a post-war reconstruction plan involving Ukraine and the United States.
Key Facts
- Ukrainian sea drones hit and disabled a Russian oil tanker in the Black Sea.
- The tanker was part of a "shadow fleet" helping Russia export oil, according to Ukraine.
- Ukrainian shelling reportedly killed three people in a hospital in the Russia-controlled Kherson region.
- Ukrainian forces are resisting a large Russian attack in the eastern city of Pokrovsk.
- Russian drones targeted the gas transport system in Ukraine's Odesa region.
- Ukraine and the U.S. are working on a post-war reconstruction plan and related documents.
- European leaders and President Trump held talks about efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
- The U.S. House of Representatives approved a defense spending bill including $400 million annually for Ukraine's military aid over the next two years.
