The Air Force added that several of the enemy targets reported earlier were likely simulated by enemy electronic warfare.
The Southern Defense Forces reported on the work of air defense in Mykolaiv region.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets with American generals at a military base in Germany; talks with Chancellor Scholz are not scheduled as he is in Brussels.
A car carrying Russian officials hit an anti-tank mine near the border with Ukraine, causing the occupants to suffer injuries and amputations. The mine was reportedly planted to prevent infiltration.
Zelenskyy also congratulated Moldova and added that "history is made by those who do not get tired of fighting for freedom. "
The EU starts accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, grants candidate status to Georgia, and starts negotiations with Bosnia as soon as the relevant criteria are met.
According to the press service, Kyivstar's network is recovering from the largest cyberattack in the telecom industry. More than 90% of mobile base stations in the government-controlled territory are in working order.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy made an unannounced visit to Germany. He visited Wiesbaden, where the headquarters of US military assistance to Ukraine is located.
Russian troops shelled Toretsk, damaging the windows and interior of the fire station.
The Fund financed the installation and commissioning of solar power plants with uninterruptible power supply systems based on batteries at these two infrastructure facilities.
The court also ordered the head of the SBU pre-trial investigation department to provide the suspect with the necessary medical treatment and nutrition due to his deteriorating health.
During his visit to Norway, President Zelenskyy thanked Norwegian defense companies for their assistance and invited them to establish production in Ukraine, emphasizing interest in cooperation in the defense and energy sectors, including post-war reconstruction and the green transition.
According to Pletenchuk, the Russian army has recently replenished its fleet with production in Tatarstan, where they are building a small missile ship of the Karakurt class.
Zelenskyy and Italian Prime Minister Meloni coordinated their positions on the eve of an important European Council meeting to discuss steps toward Ukraine's accession to the EU. They also discussed the Formula for Peace and preparations for the Global Peace Summit.
Explosions have been heard in Odesa. Authorities urge residents to stay in shelters.
The Air Force warned of drones headed for Odesa and urged residents to take cover.
The overall goal of the fundraising is to raise UAH 220 million for FPV drones with ammunition for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 3,000 FPV drones with thermal imagers and 2,000 with daytime cameras will be purchased abroad and equipped with Ukrainian-made cumulative and high-explosive warheads.
Kyivstar started restoring voice communication across Ukraine at 18:00 and plans to resume data and SMS transmission within a day after that. The company advises restarting phones and disabling VoLTE for better connectivity.
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has warned that denying Georgia the status of an EU candidate would be a defeat for the nation and a victory for Russia, which could use the disappointment for propaganda. This issue will be discussed at the EU summit on December 14-15.
The EU is preparing contingency plans in case Hungary blocks €50 billion in aid to Ukraine, including funding from individual member states and the use of confiscated assets. Deputy Prime Minister Stefanishyna emphasizes the need for coherence and a reduction in the annual need for funds.
At the same time, the Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada expressed confidence that there would be enough votes in the session hall to support the bill.
In Poland, MP Grzegorz Braun used a fire extinguisher to put out a Hanukkah menorah in the Sejm, leading to his suspension from the session and a potential lawsuit for violating religious rites.
Ukrainian journalists will return to the Verkhovna Rada when it ceases to be a target for enemies, said the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk.
The EU is seeking to accelerate the production of ammunition for Ukraine and will use the European Peace Fund to increase military support, as well as invest in the EU's defense capabilities and industrial base.
Donald Tusk's opposition government has won a vote of confidence in the Sejm. The swearing-in of Tusk and his cabinet by President Duda is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday.
Russian drones attacked Odesa region, wounding two people and damaging civilian infrastructure.
US President Joe Biden urged Congress to approve additional funding for Ukraine to leave Putin without a "big Christmas present. "
US President Joe Biden signs an agreement to provide $200 million in aid to Ukraine during talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Kyivstar said it aims to fully restore fixed-line services on December 13, 2023, and plans to pay compensation to affected subscribers.
The Southern Defense Forces reported on the operation of air defense in Odesa.
