Julia Kotwicka
US imposes new visa restrictions on South Sudanese officials
The United States imposes visa sanctions on individuals in South Sudan who have not used the country's resources properly. The restrictions apply to those who did not fight corruption and human rights violations.
Kyiv on air alert: high-speed targets moving from Poltava region
An air alert has been declared in the capital of Ukraine, and people are urged to go to shelters. The movement of high-speed targets from Poltava region in the direction of Kyiv region is recorded.
Large-scale evacuation in Australia: hundreds of people leave their homes due to fires
Evacuations have been announced in Victoria due to uncontrolled wildfires near Grampians National Park. About 500 residents of the village of Halls Gap are forced to urgently leave their homes due to the threat of fire spread.
Second strike in Kharkiv: fire in a house, two injured
A second attack by an enemy UAV took place in Kharkiv, setting a private house on fire. Rescuers managed to save the residents, two people were injured.
Ukraine and Lithuania discussed cooperation in 2025
Ukraine's Defense Minister Umerov meets with Lithuania's newly appointed Defense Minister Šakalienė in Kyiv. The two sides discussed military cooperation for 2025, including the supply of drones and electronic warfare equipment.
Trump wants to raise NATO defense spending to 5% of GDP
The Trump team informed European leaders of plans to demand an increase in NATO defense spending to 5% of GDP. Despite previous statements, the new administration intends to continue to provide assistance to Ukraine.
Fire in Saltovsky district of Kharkiv extinguished - SES
A drone attack on a 9-storey building in the Saltovsky district of Kharkiv injured 6 people, including a child. Rescuers localized the fire and rescued three people.
Another blow to Kharkiv: a fire broke out in the Kyiv district
Another hostile attack was recorded in the Kyiv district of Kharkiv, which resulted in a fire. Earlier, four people were injured in the shelling, including a 12-year-old girl.
The number of victims of the attack in Zaporizhzhia has increased: a child is among them
Four people, including one child, were injured as a result of the hostile shelling of Zaporizhzhia. The blast wave damaged the windows of a nine-story building in a residential area of the city.
Terrorist attack in Magdeburg: car crashes into Christmas market, at least 11 killed
In Magdeburg, Germany, a car drove into a crowd of people at a Christmas market, traveling 400 meters. The incident killed 11 people and injured about 80.
Explosions are heard in Poltava
There were explosions in Poltava. Earlier, the Air Force warned of the threat of an enemy attack within the region.
A large-scale drone attack was recorded: 8 regions of Ukraine under the sights of enemy UAVs
The Ukrainian Air Force reports the massive use of attack UAVs in various regions of Ukraine. Enemy drones were spotted in Sumy, Poltava, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Kyiv, and Cherkasy regions.
Usyk and Fury showed record weight before the fight
At the official weigh-in, Usyk weighed the most in his career - 102. 5 kg, while Fury weighed 127.4 kg. The Ukrainian boxer brought a flag to the ceremony in support of Azovstal's defenders.
A 12-year-old girl and three other people were injured in a strike in Kharkiv
In Kharkiv, four people were injured in an enemy strike, including a 12-year-old girl with a shrapnel wound. Rescuers are extinguishing a 30-square-meter fire at the scene.
The IMF will disburse a new tranche of $1.1 billion to Ukraine
Ukraine will receive another tranche of $1. 1 billion from the IMF. The funds will be used to finance state budget expenditures, and the total amount of payments under the program will reach $9.8 billion.
Two injured in Zaporizhzhia as a result of an enemy attack: One of them is a child
A 12-year-old boy and a woman were injured in Zaporizhzhia as a result of enemy shelling. The blast wave damaged the windows of a nine-story building in a residential area of the city.
Forecasters predict rain, warmth and snow for December 20
Today in Ukraine, it is mostly without precipitation, with only sporadic rain and snow in the Carpathians. Temperatures will range from +3° to +14°, with temperatures in Kyiv expected to reach +6°.
Shelling of Kyiv: buildings and cars damaged, some injured
The shelling in Kyiv damaged an office building, a gas pipe and cars in the Holosiivskyi district. Two men were hospitalized, and damage was reported in Dniprovsky and Solomyansky districts.
Morning attack on Kherson: number of victims increases, one dead
Six people were wounded in the shelling of Kherson, one man was killed. The victims include a 55-year-old woman, an 86-year-old man and a 42-year-old man with various injuries.
Rocket attack on Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv: cars caught fire
A rocket attack by Russian troops took place in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv. As a result of the attack, several cars caught fire, information about the victims is being clarified.
China urges Macau to reduce its dependence on gambling
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the new Macau government to diversify the economy of the largest gambling center. The new leader of the city, Sam Hou Fai, is to promote tourism and high technology.
Losses of the terrorist country per day: Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed 2200 occupants
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian occupiers lost 2,200 servicemen. The enemy's total losses since the beginning of the war have reached 770,420 people, and a significant amount of military equipment has been destroyed.
Air defense in Kyiv is in operation due to the threat of a missile attack
The air defense system in the capital of Ukraine has been activated due to the detection of enemy missiles. Residents are urged to stay in shelters until the air raid warning is lifted.
The number of victims of shelling in Kherson has increased: a third wounded appeared
Three people were injured as a result of hostile shelling in Kherson. A 44-year-old man sustained an explosive injury and traumatic amputation of his right fingers.
Large-scale fire in Kyiv region: rescuers localize fire in warehouse after UAV attack
A 15,000-square-meter warehouse in Boryspil district caught fire as a result of a drone attack. The fire was localized by 72 rescuers and 24 pieces of equipment, and no one was injured.
Air alert declared in Ukraine due to MiG-31K takeoff
The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced an air alert throughout Ukraine. The reason was a missile threat due to the takeoff of a MiG-31K fighter jet.
Two injured in morning shelling of Kherson: what is known about their condition
Two local residents were seriously injured during the massive shelling of Kherson. A 76-year-old and a 63-year-old man were hospitalized with mine-blast injuries and other injuries.
Palestinian Americans file a lawsuit against the US government over the failed evacuation from Gaza
Nine Americans of Palestinian descent have filed a lawsuit against the US government over the improper evacuation of Gaza. The plaintiffs accuse the State Department of discrimination and inaction to rescue them and their relatives.
Man in France raped wife for decades and involved accomplices: court sentences him
The court found Dominic Pelico guilty of systematically raping his wife for ten years. The crimes involved 50 accomplices who were also found guilty.
Kherson under massive shelling: there are victims, residential buildings hit
Russian troops are massively shelling Kherson, hitting apartment buildings. There are civilian casualties, and residents are urged to take shelter.