Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,380

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 5, 2025 at 02:31 AM

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On December 5, 2025, day 1,380 of the Russia-Ukraine war, fighting continued with both sides reporting attacks. Ukraine claimed to have struck a chemical plant in the Stavropol region of Russia, causing a fire, while Russia targeted Ukrainian transport and infrastructure. Russian attacks on Kherson and Odesa left tens of thousands without power and heating, with a heat and power plant in Kherson reportedly almost completely destroyed. The commander of Ukrainian forces stated that Ukrainian troops were holding positions in the northern part of Pokrovsk. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia would take full control of the Donbas region by force unless Ukrainian forces withdraw.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Sergii Koretskyi 30% Oleksandr Prokudin 30% Naftogaz 40% Odesa ×250% Kherson ×360% Russia ×980% Ukraine ×780%

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russia-ukraine war 100% air attack 70% kherson 70% power and heating 60% chemical plant 60% donbas region 60% terrorism 50% infrastructure 50% odesa 50% military 40%

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90%

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Russia

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