The country's main Christmas tree is expected to be opened today.
Russian troops attacked DTEK's thermal power plant for the sixth time, causing damage but no casualties. As a result of the shelling, residents of nearby settlements were left without heating.
On the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, President Zelensky expressed gratitude to the soldiers, called on commanders to take care of their subordinates, and assured them that victory and the liberation of the occupied territories lie ahead.
President Zelensky congratulated Ukrainian defenders in a video message on the Day of the Armed Forces amid the confrontation with Russian aggression, recording his address from the streets of Kyiv.
Ukraine has launched a new phase of its LED light bulb exchange program, which allows pensioners to receive five LED light bulbs at Ukrposhta offices as part of efforts to improve energy efficiency and reduce the load on the power grid.
Prime Minister Shmyhal said that over 11 months, the country has accumulated almost UAH 2 trillion in state budget resources, including UAH 400 billion in subsidies, while spending UAH 3. 4 trillion, primarily on security and defense.
Japan is supporting Ukraine with two projects: $550 million for agriculture and $1. 2 billion for social benefits in cooperation with the World Bank.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine will provide housing to all those who have been awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine since the beginning of the war, honoring more than 360 people, including the families of fallen heroes. He presented the first certificates for apartments to 12 Heroes and 9 families of the fallen.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reports that the energy system remains balanced despite difficult weather conditions and Russian attacks.
Zelenskyy and the Dutch foreign minister discussed the creation of a special tribunal on russian aggression and Ukraine's need for air defense, as well as the upcoming December European Council meeting on the progress of European integration.
Rescuers dismantled 75 tons of debris from a damaged educational institution in Selidovo, Donetsk, after a rocket attack.
Daniil Hetmantsev believes that the excise tax on autogas should be increased. Moreover, according to him, the idea of increasing the excise tax on gas cars is being discussed at the level of the Cabinet of ministers.
President Zelensky discussed the situation on the front line, Ukraine's defense needs, F-16 fighter pilot training and alternative humanitarian corridors with Dutch Foreign Minister Hanke Brainslot, thanking the Netherlands for its support and hope for the F-16 by 2024.
President Zelensky signed Law No. 10016d on the resumption of scheduled tax audits of enterprises in Ukraine, which comes into force on December 7, As announced by Deputy Chairman of the management board Zheleznyak.
Johnson said that the open US border is an unconscionable and unsustainable disaster. He wants "an immediate end to this madness."
According to the head of government, this is a "flagship project of unity" between the forces of Ukraine and European weapon makers to achieve a just peace.
The SBU and the GUR strike at the offshore oil terminal in Feodosia, disrupting the supply of fuel to Russian troops using drones; significant damage is reported.
The Ukrainian government has allocated UAH 31. 7 million for the construction of fortifications in Zaporizhzhia region to strengthen its defense capabilities.
Judge of the Kyiv Court of Appeal Ihor Palenyk was arrested on suspicion of bribery and a measure of restraint in the form of detention until February 3, 2024 with an alternative of UAH 4 million bail.
Ukrainian border guards in the Kupyansk sector used an anti-drone rifle to shoot down a Russian drone.
Ukraine's Security Service drones struck several military targets in occupied Crimea, including radar systems and a helicopter fleet.
Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin has launched an internal investigation into the publication of a video showing prosecutors receiving numerous gifts for their professional holiday in Kyiv. The video also features MP Hryhoriy Mamka from the banned OPFL party.
Today, the High Anti-Corruption Court started considering a motion to impose a preventive measure on Palenyk. The prosecutor insists that the suspect be arrested with bail in excess of UAH 6.9 million.
Law enforcement agencies are investigating the legality of MP Vitaliy Bort's travel abroad. A pre-trial investigation into the fact of committing forgery has been launched.
Dmytro Lubinets, Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, discussed the return of Ukrainian children deported by Russia with Ambassador of Canada Natalie Tsmoc.
Russian troops attacked the Korabelny district of Kherson, damaging a kindergarten.
In Kyiv, a woman threw a two-month-old puppy out of a 7th-floor window, killing it.
The High Council of Justice has authorized the detention of judge Yuriy Slyva, suspected of bribery. All HCJ members voted in favor of this decision, as well as for the submissions regarding three other judges.
The High Council of Justice approved the arrest of Kyiv Court of Appeal Judge Viktor Hlynianyi on suspicion of bribery; similar measures were taken against two other judges.
Ukrainian state forestry enterprises sold more than 11. 8 thousand Christmas trees for a total of UAH 1.45 million. The leader in sales is Polissia Forestry Office. Average prices range from UAH 164.63 per tree
