Alla Kiosak
A 7. 6 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Japan, reaching an intensity of over 6 on the Japanese scale. A tsunami warning has been issued, with the epicenter located east of Aomori Prefecture.
A serviceman of the district TCC and SP was detained in Zaporizhzhia on suspicion of a serious crime, qualified under Part 1 of Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The incident occurred on December 7, 2025, and the suspect is in a pre-trial detention center.
Lithuanian law enforcement officers have notified a Russian serviceman of suspicion in a war crimes case in Melitopol. He is accused of torturing civilians and prisoners in a "filtration camp" in 2022.
As scientists have established, a decrease in precipitation on the island of Flores, as well as a volcanic eruption about 50,000 years ago, could have caused the extinction of "hobbits. "
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia. This strengthens international pressure mechanisms and creates a political mandate for further action; Ukraine has returned 1,892 children, and over 20,000 reports of deportation are being processed.
People's Deputy Hanna Skorokhod attended an interrogation at NABU. She clarified that only ammunition, a phone, and documents were seized during the search, while money and weapons were not.
Among Ukrainian children, the statistics of tobacco product use are rapidly increasing, and cases of toxic nicotine poisoning are being recorded. New products, such as e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches, attract teenagers, and the amount of nicotine in them often exceeds the declared amount.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as well as the leaders of France and Germany, at Downing Street. The meeting will take place amid negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine and discussing post-war security guarantees.
In Kyiv Oblast, the consequences of Russian shelling in Bila Tserkva, Bucha, and Vyshhorod districts have been eliminated. Over a hundred rescuers and State Emergency Service aircraft were involved in extinguishing fires, and three people were injured.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence congratulated the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the Day of the Armed Forces, calling them the foundation of statehood and a guarantee of sovereignty. The head of the Main Directorate of Intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, emphasized that the security of Ukraine and Europe rests on the courage of the military.
The Russian tanker Kairos, part of the 'shadow fleet', ran aground near the Bulgarian city of Ahtopol. There are 10 crew members on board, but evacuation is not yet possible due to a strong storm.
Ukraine's nuclear power plants were forced to reduce generation capacity due to a massive Russian strike on energy infrastructure. Zaporizhzhia NPP temporarily remained without external power, the 750 kV line remains disconnected.
On December 7, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with clearings and moderate wind. Temperatures will range from light frost at night to above zero during the day, with no precipitation.
The National Bank of Ukraine, on the occasion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Day, presented a special set of commemorative circulation coins with a face value of 10 hryvnias. The coins are dedicated to each branch of the military that is part of the structure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The IAEA team is checking the condition of the electrical substations that power the NPP after recent attacks on energy infrastructure. Experts also found damage to the protective arch structure over the destroyed fourth power unit of the ChNPP.
The GUR's special unit "Ghosts" eliminated an enemy Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. This happened on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near the settlement of Svyatotroitske.
The President of Ukraine addressed the participants of the military prayer breakfast on December 6, thanking them for their unity and support of Ukrainian defenders. He emphasized the symbolism of the day, which combines a state and spiritual holiday.
Ukrzaliznytsia has resumed train traffic through Fastiv station after a massive night attack by the enemy. Railway workers promptly carried out all necessary work, which allowed traffic to return to almost normal mode.
The Patrol Police of Ukraine recommends buying New Year's trees only at official fairs where trees are grown specifically for the holidays. It is important to check for chips or labels on the trees and for fencing around the fairgrounds.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the military, their families, and all citizens during the celebrations of the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He emphasized that the Ukrainian army is the foundation of the state's independence and is deterring the Russian invasion.
Stephen Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Rustem Umerov and Andriy Hnatov. The parties discussed the results of the US meeting with the Russians and steps to end the war, as well as future economic projects and the reconstruction of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian energy system suffered its eighth massive attack since the beginning of the year, which led to damage to energy facilities and an increase in the volume of forced restrictions on electricity consumption. Hourly blackouts and power limitation schedules for industry and business are in effect in all regions.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated the Ukrainian military on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, thanking them for defending the country. He emphasized the importance of remembering the fallen and noted the contribution of various units and women to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A deputy of the Kharkiv City Council was served with a notice of suspicion of high treason and intentional failure to submit annual declarations. According to the investigation, in 2021–2024, the deputy disseminated pro-Russian narratives and facilitated the subversive activities of the Russian Federation.
In 2026, the security and defense sector will receive UAH 2. 8 trillion, of which UAH 1.4 trillion will go to military personnel's monetary allowance. The government assures that payments to military personnel will be made in full without delays.
Since December 1, a program for issuing housing certificates for internally displaced persons, military personnel, and people with disabilities has been in effect. As of this morning, 16.5 thousand applications have been submitted, but the terms for receiving the first certificates remain unknown.
Cardiothoracic surgeon Stanislav Fanta spoke about the dangers of energy drinks for teenagers, which cause stress on the cardiovascular system, dehydration, and the risk of blood clot formation. A legislative loophole allows minors to freely purchase these drinks, leading to heart attacks and the development of diabetes.
Tesla registrations in Europe fell by 12. 3% in November, reaching about 17,000 cars. Excluding Norway, the decline was 36.3%, while in Norway sales increased by 175%.
Dermatologist Yana Kitaieva spoke about proper facial skin care during the cold season, emphasizing the importance of delicate cleansing, intensive moisturizing, and protection. She also revealed common mistakes and highlighted the need for SPF even in winter.
As a result of the night shelling of Odesa by Russian drones, a DTEK energy facility was damaged. More than 50,000 homes were left without electricity, and energy workers are working to restore it.