Antonina Tumanova
In Kyiv, the main Christmas tree was set up on St. Sophia Square, and Mayor Vitali Klitschko noted that it was smaller than usual, but carried a life-affirming message.
More than 100 houses in Gostomel, Kyiv region, remain unrepaired due to contractor fraud, and an audit revealed violations worth more than UAH 21 million.
An explosion occurred in Kryvyi Rih due to the occupants' rocket fire, no one was injured, said the head of the district Yevhen Sytnychenko.
The Russian military presence in Mizhvodne, Crimea, has increased, with locals observing the arrival of soldiers and military trucks patrolling the area, often in civilian vehicles.
In Voronezh, a truck collided with a Russian Guard convoy, killing one civilian and injuring the driver and five guardsmen. The accident occurred because the truck driver was speeding and did not take into account the weather conditions.
Law enforcement agencies in Chernivtsi opened a case of animal cruelty after an injured pigeon was found on a city street, and investigative actions are underway to identify the perpetrators.
The EU is unlikely to suspend Hungary's voting rights despite Viktor Orban's position on Ukraine, as the Union is committed to unity, says Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to the Ukrainian president.
Russia has requested information about NATO submarine zones during the construction of Nord Stream 2, which could jeopardize the security of Germany and NATO.
Mykhailo Podolyak noted that recognizing Putin's illegitimacy would entail many legal issues.
In the village of Hriady, two children were calling for help on a local reservoir. Arriving at the scene, the rescuers brought the children to the shore and handed them over to doctors, and after examination, they were taken by their parents.
A Belarusian court sentenced Aleksandr Goncharov to 5 years in a maximum security colony for financing the Kalinowski Regiment.
Ukraine's Boryspil International Airport will resume operations as soon as a stable security situation is achieved, which includes strengthening missile defense and drone defense to counter Russian attacks. The American company AECOM will assist in the reconstruction of the airport.
Ukrainian ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets condemned the shooting of Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered as a war crime in violation of the Geneva Conventions and demanded that the Red Cross and the UN take action.
The Polish authorities will intensify truck inspections at the Polish-Ukrainian border in response to the demands of the transportation industry, and will also address the issue of unfair competition in the transportation sector at the EU level.
President Zelensky called on Ukrainians to heed the warnings of air raids and thanked everyone who helps the country's defense and resilience in the face of Russian aggression.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant announces the resumption of military operations against Hamas after the group violated the ceasefire by failing to release hostages. The Israeli Defense Forces reports significant tactical successes and the safe return of 110 hostages.
There will be no mass celebrations in the capital this year, including no fairs, food courts or attractions in the country's main squares.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov met with British Ambassador Harris to thank him for the UK's support and discuss military cooperation and procurement transparency. Umerov introduced two of his deputies who will be in charge of arms and equipment management.
24 national teams will take part in the tournament. 21 of them are already known. Three more will be determined in March after the play-offs. Among the contenders is the team of Ukraine.
A fire at the Garage-500 car market in Russia has engulfed 740 square meters. No casualties were reported.
Petro Kotin, president of Energoatom, called the power outage at Zaporizhzhia NPP a step in the direction of the Fukushima accident. Since the beginning of the occupation, there have been eight power outages at the plant.
A 70-year-old woman was hospitalized after being wounded by Russian shelling in Tyahynik, Kherson region.
The bad weather in Ivano-Frankivsk region has left 55 settlements without power, and emergency crews are working to restore power and clear the roads. The roads are now passable.
Explosions are heard in Krasnodar, Russia. There is no official statement from the Russian authorities yet.
In Ivano-Frankivsk, rescuers pulled two people who fell into the Cheremosh River on a tractor from the water.
Residents report an explosion in the northern part of occupied Melitopol.
Russian troops shelled Chernihiv region, injuring a family, including a 4-year-old child. Local police assisted in their evacuation.
Ukraine has blocked former President Poroshenko's trip abroad over fears of Russian provocations aimed at weakening international support for Ukraine and stirring up internal discord. The SBU warned that the trip could have been used by Russia to spread divisive narratives.
On the night of December 3, heavy snow and icy roads are expected in the Carpathian region, Volyn and Rivne regions; residents are advised to stay home.
Over the next three days, rain, sleet, fog and ice are expected in Ukraine without a significant drop in temperature. Heavy precipitation is expected in the west of the country and light rain in the southeast.