In 2024, Kyiv withstood 500 air alerts and 200 strikes from Russia. The enemy used more than 1,600 munitions, including the largest attack with 78 missiles simultaneously.
In Kyiv and Volyn regions, five people were detained for setting fire to military vehicles and relay cabinets for a monetary reward. The suspects filmed their actions to report to their “curators”.
Australian actress Rebel Wilson officially married designer Ramona Agruma in Sydney. The ceremony was officiated by the actress's sister, and Wilson's 94-year-old grandmother was a special guest.
Heavy fighting continues in the urban area of Kurakhove, as the occupants try to realize their numerical advantage. Fighting is also taking place in the areas of Dachne and Yantarne.
Azerbaijan has announced changes to the rules of temporary stay for Russian citizens on its territory. The decision was made in response to Russian restrictions on 90-day stay of foreigners during the year.
Since the beginning of the year, 341 cases of arson of military vehicles have been recorded in Ukraine. In 219 cases, suspicion has already been announced, and 184 people are being held accountable.
The Russian government has banned the use of IP telephony for calls to landline and mobile numbers. The ban does not apply to instant messengers, but the authorities are considering blocking international calls.
The DPRK military involved in the war in Ukraine by Russia has problems with the language barrier and lack of experience in modern warfare. More than 3,000 North Korean mercenaries are being trained at training grounds in the Kursk region of Russia.
Turkmenistan Airlines has suspended flights on the Ashgabat-Moscow route for a month. This is the fifth company to restrict flights to Russia after the Embraer E190 crash.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has starred in the Ukrainian comedy Train to December 31. This was announced by TV presenter Yuriy Gorbunov, who thanked the politician for participating in the filming.
The Finnish police have confiscated the tanker Eagle S for an investigation into the damage to the submarine power cable between Finland and Estonia. The vessel is being escorted to the port of Kilpilahti for a technical investigation.
“Gazprom has announced that it will stop supplying gas to Moldova from January 1, 2025, due to alleged debts. Prime Minister Dorin Recean said the country was ready for this and had alternative sources of supply.
Olga Altunina, a representative of citizens' rights, reported on the scale of the loss of housing by Ukrainians due to Russian aggression. At the meeting with U.S. representatives, they discussed social protection programs for IDPs and support for vulnerable groups.
Galushchenko appealed to the EU because of Slovakia's intention to stop supplying electricity to Ukraine. The minister said he was ready to replace Slovak imports with supplies from other neighbors.
Blue Origin successfully conducted a 24-second test of the seven main engines of the New Glenn rocket. The first launch of the super-heavy launch vehicle is expected no earlier than January 6.
Telegram channels of Russian state media have become inaccessible in European countries due to violations of local laws. The blocking affected RIA Novosti, RT, Rossiya 1 and other channels in seven European countries.
In 2024, Ukrainian enterprises produced more than 1. 5 million FPV drones and other types of drones. According to Defense Minister Umerov, 96.2% of all UAVs for the Armed Forces are Ukrainian-made.
“Gazprom will stop supplying gas to Moldova on January 1, 2025, due to non-payment of debts. This could lead to an energy crisis in the country and force it to buy electricity at higher prices.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has responded to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's statement about a possible suspension of electricity supplies. The Ministry reminded that Ukraine pays for electricity and accused Fico of acting in the interests of Russia.
NPC Ukrenergo has introduced emergency power outages in Sumy, Poltava and Dnipro regions on December 28. The outages will be in effect from 15:00 to 18:00 for the 1st and 2nd stages.
During the phone conversation, Putin apologized to the Azerbaijani president for the crash of the Azal plane near Aktau. The plane was trying to land in Grozny when it was attacked by Ukrainian drones.
Since the full-scale invasion, 48 prisoner exchanges have taken place, including 10 in 2024. More than 150 places of detention of Ukrainian prisoners have been identified in Russia and the occupied territories.
British actress Olivia Hussey died at her home on December 27. During her career, she starred in more than 50 projects, including the iconic role of Juliet at the age of 15.
Warren Upton, a survivor of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, has died at the age of 105 from pneumonia. He was the last surviving crew member of the USS Utah battleship, which sank during the Japanese attack.
In the EU, all portable electronic devices must now have a USB Type-C port. The new rules apply to smartphones, tablets, and other gadgets, and from 2026, laptops as well.
A man with serious burns to his legs and upper body was found at Penn Station. The victim was taken to a medical center, his condition is stable, although the cause of the incident is still unknown.
According to Flightradar24, the Azerbaijan Airlines plane was flying over an area where drones were being shot at before the crash. The distress call was made between 8:23 and 8:25 a.m. when the plane was over Grozny.
The commander of Lutyi Company said that in the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy is amassing forces and changing tactics, trying to attack during bad weather due to losses from Ukrainian drones.
The reality TV star and Blink-182 musician attended a family dinner in Santa Barbara wearing identical red sets. The couple came to dinner with their two sons, Rain and one-year-old Rocky.
U. S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Congress of the need for emergency measures starting January 14 due to the debt ceiling. Trump supported the abolition of the debt ceiling, although his supporters opposed it.
