In the Kerch Strait, two Volgoneft vessels were severely damaged by strong waves. There are crew members on board each ship waiting to be rescued.
During the week, Russia used 630 guided aerial bombs, 550 attack drones, and more than 100 missiles against Ukraine. Zelenskyy called on the world to unite and strengthen Ukraine's air defense.
Explosions were heard in Kharkiv, hitting the Kyiv district. The Air Force announced a missile alert for six regions of Ukraine, including Kharkiv.
A series of murders took place in the Dunkirk area: two port security guards and two migrants in Lune Plage were shot dead. A fifth victim is found in Wormhout, the suspect has surrendered to the authorities.
A BMW, a DAF and a Mercedes Sprinter collided on the Ternopil-Lviv-Rava-Ruska highway. The accident killed 7 passengers in the minibus, and injured three other people and hospitalized them.
Parasta Ahmadi was arrested after a video of her concert was published, where she performed without a hijab. The artist was detained in the city of Sari, and two musicians from her band were also arrested in Tehran.
Oksana Markarova reported massive attempts by pranksters to contact Ukrainian government officials on behalf of American officials. The embassy uses only verified communication channels and reports such cases to law enforcement.
An attack by drones on an OMON base and the 2nd regiment has been recorded in the capital of Chechnya. The local authorities have not yet provided any comments on the incident.
Trump's team is actively consulting with Kiev and the Biden administration on a plan to end the war. The details of the plan have not been disclosed yet, but sources confirm the seriousness of the new president's intentions.
The Biden administration plans to deliver thousands of missiles, hundreds of thousands of shells, and hundreds of armored vehicles to Ukraine in 5 weeks. The Pentagon is using sea and air routes to expedite the delivery.
The Ukrainian president will meet with the leaders of key European countries, NATO and the EU to discuss support for Ukraine. The meeting will take place against the background of possible changes in US policy after Trump's return.
Salome Zurabishvili criticized the Tbilisi mayor's plans to light the Christmas tree during protests near the parliament. The President proposed to postpone the celebration to December 17 and change the location.
Roskomnadzor has blocked Viber in Russia for “violating the law. ” The messenger, owned by the Japanese company Rakuten, is used by 26% of the Russian population.
Salome Zurabishvili does not recognize the December 14 presidential election and refuses to step down. She declares that she will remain president until democratic elections are held, supporting mass protests.
In the Kyiv region, 81 cash certificates for housing were handed over to Ukraine's defenders. In 2024, the government plans to allocate UAH 5.7 billion to provide housing for about 2,500 war veterans.
The President of Ukraine held the first meeting of the Technological Bet with a focus on protecting the sky from enemy attacks. Scientists and weapons manufacturers participated in the meeting to discuss countering “shaheds” and missiles.
Ukrenergo has announced a schedule of power outages for December 14 with varying numbers of outages throughout the day. The restrictions are due to damage to power facilities caused by Russian attacks.
About a thousand Ukrainians have returned to the temporarily occupied territories. Out of 4.9 million IDPs, 29,000 people have returned to their previous places of residence, most of them to conditionally safe areas.
The European Parliament delegation arrives in Tbilisi and supports a pro-European rally on Rustaveli Avenue. The protesters demand sanctions against the Georgian Dream, and MEPs recognize only the institution of the president as legitimate.
The Israel Defense Forces said it could strike Iran's nuclear facilities after weakening its allies in the region. The Israeli Air Force is increasing its readiness for potential strikes despite Iran's denial of developing nuclear weapons.
President Biden approved another package of military aid to Ukraine, which will include air defense, artillery, drones, and armored vehicles. The White House confirmed that it will continue to provide assistance until the end of the administration's term.
Wreckage of Russian drones in the Pechersk district of Kyiv fell on an open area, without fire or casualties.
After the brain death of a 13-year-old boy from Odesa region, his parents agreed to organ donation. Thanks to this decision, five patients of different ages received life-saving heart, lung, kidney, and liver transplants.
BBC Ukraine has announced the winners of the 20th BBC Book of the Year 2024 literary award in three categories. Each winner will receive a prize of £1000, and publishers will be able to use the award logo.
Developer Nick Shelia created the MNT social network to coordinate pro-European protests in Georgia. The app helps filter out disinformation and is available for download on the App Store and Google Play.
The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, said that there is currently no peace plan from the Trump team, and the Ukrainian side has not seen it. Yermak also expressed hope for fruitful cooperation with the newly appointed special representative Keith Kellogg.
The foreign ministers of 6 European countries and the EU representative sign the Berlin Declaration. The document provides for increased military and financial assistance to Ukraine, as well as support for its Euro-Atlantic integration.
Movement of enemy drones was spotted in the airspace of Kyiv region. Air defense forces are working on targets, and there is a threat of attacks from the eastern and northeastern directions.
The President of Ukraine inspected the aftermath of the December 10 missile attack on Zaporizhzhia by Russia, which killed 11 people. Zelensky ordered to find new premises for the affected hospital and help with equipment.
The Minister of Agrarian Policy announced the creation of an EU-style payment agency for transit distribution of funds. The project is planned to be implemented in 2025 as part of the integration requirements.
