After the Russian airstrike on the Kherson Oncology Center, rumors of increased radiation appeared on social media. The authorities denied this information, and the radiation background remains normal.
The president of the WBC showed a unique belt in honor of the 50th anniversary of the “Rumble in the Jungle”. The trophy will be awarded to the winner of the Usik-Fury fight in Riyadh, where Usik showed a record weight of 102.5 kg.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's CDC reported on the lack of air and missile defense systems in Russia to protect cities and facilities. The main defense systems are concentrated in Moscow and St. Petersburg, while the regions remain unprotected.
A leopard attacked an employee in the Odesa zoo's enclosure while he was cleaning. Police shot the animal to save the victim and another employee who tried to help.
Mariana Betsa is appointed head of the National Commission of Ukraine for UNESCO, replacing Iryna Borovets. Yevhen Tsymbaliuk is appointed Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations Office in Geneva.
The President of Ukraine dismissed ambassadors to Rwanda, Kenya, Slovenia, China, Indonesia, Japan, and Lithuania. New diplomats have been appointed in their place, in particular in Rwanda, the Philippines, Lithuania, Hungary, Slovenia, and Congo.
Russian troops made 11 attempts to storm Ukrainian positions in the Kupyansk sector, trying to penetrate deeper into the territory. All attacks were repelled in the Vovchansk and Borivsk sectors, with no losses of territory.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on the dismissal of Serhiy Kyslytsya from the position of Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN. The decision was formalized by the relevant decree.
Vladyslav Kosyniak-Kamysh called the placement of UPA flags on Polish Rosomak armored personnel carriers handed over to Ukraine a provocation. The minister instructed the Ukrainian attaché in Warsaw to urgently clarify the situation.
In Kazan, 8 drone arrivals were recorded, one of which attacked an industrial enterprise. The city is home to a strategic powder plant that produces components for Kalibr and Iskander missiles.
The Serbian president announces that the Slovak prime minister is scheduled to visit Moscow over the gas issue. Slovakia is looking for a solution after Ukraine announced that it would stop transiting Russian gas from January 1, 2025.
According to the UN, more than 12,340 civilians have been killed and 27,836 injured since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. In November, 42% of the casualties were caused by Russian long-range weapons.
The Ukrainian military successfully attacked Russian positions near Liptsi using unmanned ground vehicles and FPV drones. Ukraine is also developing new types of EW-resistant drones.
The first hearing in the case of MP Tyshchenko regarding the illegal imprisonment of a war veteran has begun in Dnipro.
The government has adopted a new decree on subventions for free meals for primary school students. The document expands the list of educational institutions and improves funding mechanisms with mandatory 70/30 co-financing.
President Zelenskiy announces new air defense agreements after a visit to Brussels. Germany has provided Ukraine with an additional IRIS-T system, and the Foreign Ministry is working on obtaining 19 air defense systems to protect the energy sector.
The occupiers intensified their activities in the Kherson sector, firing about 1,000 shells at the city and trying to force the Dnipro River.
Russian troops continue their offensive in Vovchansk, but are not successful due to the complete destruction of the city. The enemy is forced to move in small infantry groups, as the use of armored vehicles is impossible.
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution to simplify the provision of consular services through the Diia portal. Ukrainians will be able to issue ID cards, passports, driver's licenses and other documents with a minimum number of visits to consulates.
In Sloviansk, a soldier driving a minibus caused an accident that killed two people. Among the dead were the driver of the car and state media journalist Anastasia Volkova.
The Reserve+ app now allows users to update their personal data in the Oberig register. Users will be able to update their phone, email, and address no more than once every 7 days.
The former head of the Sumy region's Office of the State Security Service was served with a notice of suspicion of aiding an MP in taking a bribe. According to the investigation, the MP demanded 14% of the amount of the water supply system repair in Okhtyrka district.
The experts named Ukraine's key tasks for 2025, including scaling up military production and mobilization. They emphasize the importance of entering negotiations from a position of strength and with the support of partners.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied the existence of a real “Christmas truce,” calling it a PR stunt by the Hungarian side. Ukraine has repeatedly asked Hungary to stop manipulating the war and Christmas.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry is working to create a coalition of countries to shoot down Russian missiles and drones in Ukrainian airspace. The Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasizes that such actions are not an escalation or participation in the war under international law.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has confirmed the preliminary date of the visit of Keith Kellogg, special envoy of US President-elect Trump. The visit will take place before Trump's inauguration, the exact date is not disclosed for security reasons.
Oleh Poberezhnyuk, commander of the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade, was released on bail of UAH 908,000. He is suspected of using the military to build a private house and other abuses.
Serhiy Rykov, an ophthalmologist, exchanged two of his paintings for a combat drone for the 72nd Brigade and supplies for 3D modeling. The doctor plans to paint a large canvas to exchange for the tank.
President Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine needs security guarantees not only from Europe but also from the United States as long as the country is not in NATO. Various security issues should be discussed separately with European and American partners.
The President of Ukraine said that there are no more than 12,000 DPRK troops in Russia. According to the special services, there are no prisoners among them yet, but there are already significant losses near Kursk.
