A massive Russian attack on Ivano-Frankivsk region resulted in one casualty and damage to critical infrastructure and buildings. The enemy also attacked six energy facilities in the Lviv region.
Negotiations are underway to hold a Ramstein meeting with the participation of state leaders, including Biden. The next meeting is scheduled for December to discuss military assistance to Ukraine.
The State Border Guard Service has been authorized to purchase defense products for the Armed Forces for UAH 23 billion. The agency refuted six common myths about this decision and explained the legality and feasibility of such purchases.
In some areas, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have achieved parity with Russian troops in the use of artillery, changing the ratio from 5:1 to 1:3. The occupiers are compensating for the loss of artillery superiority by using aviation and bombs.
The spokesperson for the Khortytsia military unit denied the information about the presence of Russian subversive reconnaissance groups in Pokrovsk and fighting on the outskirts of the city. Fierce fighting continues in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy is losing up to 400 troops daily.
Ukraine's appellate courts are experiencing a critical shortage of judges due to the lack of appointments for 10 years. In some regions, criminal proceedings may come to a standstill due to the inability to form panels.
Ukraine continues to work on the creation of a new court to hear administrative cases, which is a requirement of the IMF. The Verkhovna Rada sent back all three draft laws on the establishment of the Supreme Administrative Court for revision.
The incidence of influenza and ARVI in Ukraine is 30% below the epidemic threshold, the Public Health Center reports. Influenza viruses of type A and B are circulating in the country, and the incidence rates are lower than last year.
Russian troops are near Pokrovsk and are constantly shelling the city. The enemy uses small group tactics to probe the defense, but suffers significant losses.
Russia does not have enough forces in Belarus to threaten Ukraine, reports the State Border Guard Service. On the border with Russia, the most active subversive groups are observed in Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions.
The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, announced consultations with the team of US President-elect Trump before the inauguration. The main topic of discussion is ending the war on the terms of a just peace and international law.
There are 27226 foreign students enrolled in Ukrainian universities, most of them from China - 10735 people. The most popular specialty among foreigners is medicine, and most students study at KNUTD.
BILD journalists visited Bashar al-Assad's abandoned palace in Damascus after he fled the country. The luxurious residence was looted, partially burned, and a portrait of Putin was thrown and trampled.
Yermak said that Zelenskyy plans to discuss with Biden the possibility of inviting Ukraine to NATO. The president wants to use the last opportunity while Biden is in office.
The IAEA Board of Governors has adopted a resolution on the security of energy infrastructure proposed by Ukraine. Russia and China voted against it, 22 countries supported the document, 10 abstained.
DIU cyber specialists established control over the web servers of the State Duma and the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation. A banner “The country of Russia does not exist” appeared on the State Duma website, and the website of the Constitutional Court was blocked.
The President discussed with battalion and company commanders the training of mobilized soldiers and the provision of drones. Zelenskyy also visited the HIMARS division and inspected the equipment.
The President chaired a meeting of the Staff on air defense and frontline stabilization in Zaporizhzhia region. Zelenskyy also inspected the equipment in the 27th Rocket Artillery Brigade.
The European Court of Human Rights has recognized the ban on the public wearing of the St. George's ribbon in Ukraine as legal. The court dismissed the complaint filed by Yuriy Borzykh, who challenged the ban.
The High Council of Justice has granted custody to Vasyl Artimovych, head of the Economic Court of Lviv region. He is suspected of extorting a $1 million bribe from a representative of a private company.
Donald Trump does not agree with the decision to use American missiles to strike deep into Russian territory. He said he would use support for Ukraine as a lever in negotiations to end the war.
The police have launched an internal investigation into the actions of law enforcement officers who roughly detained a veteran with the call sign Yamaha. During the incident, the man's arm was broken, despite warnings about his disability.
A father and son doctor organized a scheme to issue fake disability certificates to evade mobilization. Over the course of a year, at least 10 men received fake certificates through the MSEC for $10,500 each.
Russian troops have come within 6-10 kilometers of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region. Heavy fighting continues for the city, as it is an important logistical hub for the enemy.
U. S. President Joe Biden has granted pardons to 39 people convicted of non-violent crimes. He will also commute the sentences of nearly 1,500 prisoners who have successfully reintegrated during house arrest.
During the period of the full-scale Russian invasion, the Ukrainian Land Forces have almost tripled in size. Today, on December 12, Ukrainians celebrate the Day of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, established in 1997.
President Zelenskyy said he was looking for ways to end the war quickly after Trump's inauguration. According to him, the newly elected US president understands the importance of supporting Ukraine and seeks a just peace.
The President said that Ukraine cannot legally recognize the occupied territories as Russian, but is ready for diplomatic solutions. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of inviting all of Ukraine to join NATO.
Russian occupants killed 50 priests and destroyed about 700 churches in Ukraine. The priests were tortured for refusing to serve the Moscow Patriarchate.
Ukraine's energy system is on the brink due to shelling, but there is a possibility to get rid of the blackout schedules in the absence of new attacks. The Ministry of Energy is working on repairs and receiving assistance from partners.
