Antonina Tumanova
As a result of an enemy attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region, one person was killed in the Samarivskyi district. A store was destroyed, and 7 residential buildings were damaged.
A 15-year-old resident of Vinnytsia injured her leg while descending Mount Hoverla. Rescuers provided her with first aid and transported her to the training and sports base.
As a result of the enemy attack on the Samarivskyi district of Dnipropetrovsk region, 8 people were injured, all hospitalized. Four of them are in serious condition, the rest are in moderate condition.
Israel said the remains of three people handed over by Hamas to the Red Cross in Gaza do not belong to any hostages. This was another setback in the US-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
In Sumy region, Russian drones attacked civilian transport, injuring a 29-year-old man in a car. A drone also hit a minivan, which caught fire, but the driver managed to leave the vehicle.
At least nine people died and dozens were injured at the Swami Venkateswara temple in India due to a rush of worshippers during the celebration of a sacred Hindu day. The tragedy was caused by the collapse of an iron grate, leading to an uncontrolled crowd.
Ukrainians can now apply for a deferral from mobilization at CSAPs, as well as through the Reserve+ application. On the first day, almost 4,000 applications were submitted, and over 720,000 deferrals were automatically extended.
In the evening, the aggressor attacked the Samarivskyi district of Dnipropetrovsk region, a fire broke out, a store was damaged, there are dead and injured. Throughout the day, Nikopol region also suffered from enemy attacks, as a result of which a woman died and a man was injured.
In October, the Russian army lost over 31,000 personnel, which is equivalent to three divisions. Also destroyed were 230 armored combat vehicles, 800 artillery systems, 29 MLRS, and 93 tanks.
Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of Tanzania's presidential election, securing 98% of the vote. Opposition parties have rejected the results, calling the vote a sham, while international observers have expressed concerns about the lack of transparency and unrest.
A new procedure for processing and extending deferrals from mobilization has come into force in Ukraine. Over 720,000 deferrals have been extended automatically, with most applications submitted via Reserve+.
After enemy attacks, power supply is temporarily absent in parts of Sumy district and Sumy. Hospitals and emergency services are operating, critical infrastructure is being switched to backup power.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has apologized to US President Donald Trump for an anti-tariff advertisement that used a quote from Ronald Reagan. The ad, funded by the province of Ontario, led to a suspension of trade talks and Trump's threat to impose additional 10% tariffs on Canadian imports.
Agents of "ATESH" from the 51st Combined Arms Army of the Russian Federation report that the Russian command has ordered the execution of female military personnel who refuse to go into battle in the Pokrovsk direction. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced a comprehensive operation to destroy enemy forces in Pokrovsk.
A 38-year-old woman has been officially charged and taken into custody for complicity in the organized robbery of the Louvre. A man previously detained in the case was released without charges.
In Russia's Murmansk region, a boat with 9 tourists and a captain sank during a whale watching tour. All people on board were rescued.
Over the past day, 81 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Oleksandrivka, and Kostiantynivka directions. In the Northern Slobozhanskyi and Kursk directions, the Armed Forces of Ukraine advanced by 200 meters.
As a result of the Russian attack on Mykolaiv, the number of injured has risen to 19 people, including a 9-year-old girl. Four of the injured received outpatient care, while the others remain in the hospital.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the provision of 100% of funds for gas imports. Ukraine is counting on EU support and is negotiating with Norway and other European countries.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi announced that a comprehensive operation to destroy enemy forces in Pokrovsk is underway. The defense of the agglomeration will be supported by additional units and weapons.
President Zelenskyy announced a new winter support program "UZ-3000", which will allow every Ukrainian to travel 3000 kilometers by rail within Ukraine for free. The program is currently being developed by "Ukrzaliznytsia".
UNESCO has added two Ukrainian events to its Calendar of Anniversaries 2026–2027. These are the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra reserve and the 150th anniversary of the birth of the composer Mykola Leontovych.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed the government to form a winter support package that will include direct aid, special programs for vulnerable groups, and the preservation of fixed prices for gas and electricity. The "UZ-3000" program from Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) has also been announced, which will provide 3,000 km of free travel, and medical programs will be expanded starting in January.
Ukrainian TV presenter Lesia Nikitiuk and her fiancé Dmytro Babchuk baptized their son Oscar in St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery. Babchuk said that he named his son Oscar, breaking the family tradition of naming men Mykhailo or Dmytro.
Bulgaria is considering requesting an exemption from new US sanctions against Russian oil company Lukoil due to fears of fuel shortages. The sanctions could lead to the shutdown of the Burgas refinery, which supplies up to 80% of the country's fuel.
Former head of the State Fiscal Service Roman Nasirov was sentenced to 6 years in prison and a fine of UAH 17,000 for abuse of power. He was taken into custody in the courtroom, but the civil lawsuit of PJSC "Ukrgasvydobuvannya" was left unsatisfied.
Since the beginning of the day, 137 combat engagements have taken place, the occupiers have used 2339 kamikaze drones and carried out 3281 shelling attacks. In the Pokrovsk direction, 46 attempts to advance were recorded, 104 occupiers were neutralized.
Russia is experiencing a significant shortage of doctors and teachers, but instead of developing qualified personnel, the authorities are relying on cheap labor. The country is increasing quotas for labor migrants and simplifying requirements for medical personnel, allowing paramedics to perform the functions of doctors.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko emphasized the importance of international cooperation in investigating Russian war crimes. He noted that Lithuania was one of the first to join the joint investigative team, and its decision to prosecute a suspected war criminal is historic.
The Ukrainian government has temporarily banned the export of unprocessed timber, introducing a zero quota until the end of the year. This decision is aimed at meeting the needs of the population and businesses in winter, as well as supporting the environment.