Antonina Tumanova
Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with S-300 missiles from Belgorod. No casualties have been reported so far.
Ukraine has not exceeded the epidemic threshold for influenza, ARVI and COVID-19 - the weekly number of hospitalizations does not exceed 5,000 cases.
Kharkiv comes under rocket fire, which was confirmed by Mayor Igor Terekhov and the head of the regional military administration, who urged residents to stay in shelters.
In the Tbilisi Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, an icon depicting Stalin was sprayed with paint, which led to a police investigation.
U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is hospitalized with complications after prostate surgery.
ARMA seeks to terminate contracts with Ukrnafta due to ineffective management of assets of the sanctioned pro-Russian activists Glusco and Russia's Tatneft, as the company fails to meet expected revenues to the state budget of Ukraine.
Russia is stepping up forced mobilization in occupied Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, targeting farmers to replenish troop losses. Failure to comply with the requirements threatens with fines and forced conscription.
Army aviation struck at 9 enemy areas, missile units struck at enemy manpower and artillery.
Ukraine reported 64 military clashes and civilian casualties as a result of Russian attacks, including air strikes and shelling, amid a difficult situation in the east and south of the country.
Residents of Odesa region have received over UAH 30 million in compensation for property damaged as a result of hostilities through the e-Restoration system, which includes almost 2,500 objects.
The interlocutors noted that cooperation between Ukraine and Poland is an important element of the common European home.
In Sevastopol, sandbags protect an idle mobile power plant from possible shelling. The 129.3 MW power plant runs on diesel fuel.
Zelenskyy and Iohannis discussed strategic achievements and the expansion of Ukrainian exports through Romania, as well as EU accession and defense cooperation.
Zelenskyy discussed strengthening supplies to the front and air defense at a meeting of the Chiefs of Staff. The focus was on the distribution of shells and drones, as well as the protection of cities and infrastructure.
A scandal erupted in Georgia's main cathedral after an icon depicting Stalin appeared, and debates about its origin and consequences unfolded amid Christmas celebrations.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has formed a team of delegates led by Andriy Yermak to negotiate security guarantees with other states.
A gas pipeline accident in the Samgiri district of Tbilisi has left 19,000 homes without gas. Full restoration is expected by 22:00 on January 9.
Ukraine's power grid remains stable after the recent shelling, with only weather-related interruptions. Citizens are asked to save electricity.
Explosions have been heard in Belgorod, Russia, and officials are advising residents to seek shelter.
Rescue operations have been completed in the Pokrovsk district. Forensic experts continue to identify the victims.
An international group of ministers from Canada, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom initiated a dispute with Iran at the ICAO over the illegal downing of Flight 752.
In Mykolaiv region, truck/bus traffic on several highways has been halted due to bad weather. In addition, 30.8 thousand people are without electricity.
Zelenskyy and the Emir of Qatar discussed the return of children deported by Russia and ensuring Ukraine's role in global food security.
Belarus is building a military town near the border with Ukraine, possibly to house a garrison to protect the border, with construction expected to be completed by 2027.
Ukrenergo reports a 13. 4% increase in electricity consumption amid a sharp cold snap and urges consumers to save energy to prevent overloading the system.
Mykhailo Podoliak warns that Russia, leading an aggressive alliance, will escalate conflicts around the world if it does not lose the war.
Zelenskyy discussed increasing arms production in Ukraine with defense officials, aiming to make the country's armed forces rely more on domestic weapons.
Prime House host Giorgi Nazgaidze was attacked by a group of people in Tbilisi. He was saved by a driver, and an investigation is underway.
Ukraine holds Russian prisoners of interest for exchange, and negotiations are ongoing. Ukraine is looking for creative ways to repatriate its citizens.
Russia has returned the missile carriers to the base due to bad weather, but is ready to launch up to 40 Kalibr missiles at Ukraine when the weather gets cold.