In the German city of Magdeburg, a car drove into a crowd of people at a Christmas market. According to preliminary data, 11 people were killed, 60 were injured, and the driver was arrested.
A group of 56 MPs filed a petition with the Constitutional Court to review the constitutionality of involving foreigners in competitions for government jobs. The petition concerns the participation of international experts in the formation of anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies.
The President of Ukraine has approved the appointment of more than 30 new Ukrainian ambassadors. Among them are Nariman Celal to Turkey, Alyona Getmanchuk to NATO, and Andriy Melnyk to the United Nations.
The German chancellor has reiterated his intention to continue dialog with the russian president. The Estonian prime minister believes that only military support for Ukraine will force russia to start negotiations.
On the western border of Ukraine, outbound passenger traffic has increased by 15% compared to the usual level. Smilnytsia and Uhryniv checkpoints remain the least busy.
In the Kerch Strait, the Guinea-Bissau-flagged Gam Express sent a distress call. This is the third vessel to have problems in the strait since the accident of two Russian oil tankers on December 15.
Famous Kharkiv director Svitlana Oleshko has passed away in Warsaw. The founder of the Arabesque Theater and initiator of the Kharkiv Theater Institute, she left a significant mark on Ukrainian culture.
The NBU's electronic payment system will operate around the clock during the New Year holidays. The State Treasury has set temporary restrictions on December 30-31 due to the end of the reporting year.
The Presidents of Ukraine and the Czech Republic held a video conversation on the supply of artillery shells and military training. They discussed the opening of a representative office of the Ministry of National Unity in the Czech Republic.
In Boryspil district of Kyiv region, drones attacked a warehouse, causing a 15,000-square-meter fire. A total of 72 rescuers and 24 pieces of equipment were on the scene.
On the territory of Belarus, 1500 Christmas parcels were delivered to Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war. Letters from relatives were also handed over and lists of prisoners and missing persons were discussed.
UA:PBC has announced the names of 9 finalists of the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. The tenth participant will be chosen by Ukrainians by voting in Diia, and the full list will be announced by January 17.
The Tarusin family-type orphanage moved from Donetsk Oblast to Vasylkiv because of the war. The state purchased a new spacious house with all the amenities for the family of 10 children.
Ukrainian military experts provided the US with evidence of the use of Western components in Russian weapons. Foreign parts were found in the Orlan-10 UAV, including guidance and navigation systems.
The occupiers have allegedly attacked the digital databases of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, which has left many state registries inoperable. The ministry claims a large-scale failure at the level of the network infrastructure serving the registries.
An explosion occurred in Murmansk near the base of the Russian Northern Fleet, which controls the Arctic sea lanes. The base is a key facility for launching Kalibr missiles at Ukraine and contains command centers and ammunition depots.
The National Bank of Ukraine has issued a commemorative silver coin with a face value of 10 hryvnias with a Christmas composition and a symbolic image of a warrior. The mintage is 10 thousand pieces, and sales will begin on December 20 in the NBU's online store.
The body of journalist and soldier Andriy Nikitin was found in the village of Bashmachka in Dnipropetrovs'k region. He had been wanted since December 12, when he left his parents' house and never returned.
DTEK will temporarily provide only minimal information about the state of the power system for security reasons. The company promises to inform about the return to the stabilization outage schedules if necessary.
A Russian court has arrested the captain of the Volganeft-212 tanker that crashed in the Kerch Strait. The arrest will last until February 17, 2025, due to violations of safety rules that led to the death of a crew member.
The NEURC has approved new tariffs for Ukrenergo for 2025. The company assures that the change in tariffs will not affect the cost of electricity for household consumers.
The President of Ukraine met with the Czech Prime Minister in Brussels to discuss further support. Ukraine needs 19 additional air defense systems to protect energy facilities.
Russia continues to use DPRK troops in the war against Ukraine in the Kursk region. North Korean units lack ammunition for anti-tank grenade launchers on the front lines.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expects to deliver 19 air defense systems to Ukraine to protect critical infrastructure.
Yasno CEO Serhiy Kovalenko said that no power outages are planned for December 19. The information was confirmed in the Kyiv Digital app.
The Minister of Defense dismissed Lieutenant General Pavlo Tkachuk from the post of head of the National Air Force after an audit and violations were found. The cadets complained of systematic harassment, extortion, and problems with their welfare.
SES engineers discovered and neutralized an enemy drone with a warhead in one of the districts of Kyiv region. The dangerous object was seized and destroyed at a special site.
A series of explosions were reported in Kharkiv. The Air Force warned of an enemy drone in the east of Kharkiv region.
Vasyl Lomachenko, a three-time world champion, has announced the end of his boxing career at the age of 36. The athlete fought his last fight in May 2024, defeating George Kambosos.
The presidents of France and Ukraine will meet one-on-one in Brussels on the margins of the EU and Western Balkans summit. Macron may miss an important NATO meeting on Ukraine because of a trip to Mayotte.
