On December 28, a man suspected of attacking a serviceman of the Territorial Recruitment Center (TCR) was detained in Odesa. He inflicted a knife wound on the serviceman in early November.
Due to bad weather, power outages have been recorded in Cherkasy, Volyn, Lviv, Ternopil, Khmelnytsky, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Chernivtsi regions. This was reported by the State Emergency Service.
The Prosecutor General's Office has launched an investigation into the execution of two Ukrainian prisoners of war by representatives of the Russian Armed Forces on December 27, 2025, in the village of Shakhove, Pokrovsk district. The occupiers forced them to undress and then shot them, which is a gross violation of the Geneva Conventions.
Over the past day, 209 combat engagements took place on the front line, a quarter more than the day before. A quarter of all combat engagements were recorded in the Pokrovsk direction.
China has launched live-fire military exercises around Taiwan after the US announced a major arms package for the island. The exercises, dubbed "Mission Justice-2025," involve the army, navy, air force, and rocket forces, serving as a "stern warning" against separatist forces.
In temporarily occupied Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia region, four Russian occupiers with a "Ural" were blown up. This was reported by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
Talks between Trump and Zelenskyy could pave the way for Zelenskyy's first call with Putin in over five years. This would be a diplomatic victory for Trump, who is considered the most successful mediator.
On the night of December 29, Russia attacked Ukraine with 25 Shahed-type attack UAVs. Defense forces destroyed or suppressed 21 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
US President Donald Trump said that Russia would not agree to a ceasefire if Ukraine had to hold a referendum on parts of a peace agreement.
A traffic accident involving three vehicles occurred on the Kyiv-Kharkiv highway near the village of Ivankiv, resulting in one fatality and 13 injuries. The driver of a Mercedes-Benz minibus drove into the oncoming lane, colliding with a Jeep and a Volkswagen.
The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, Kovalenko, stated that fighting for Huliaipole, Pokrovsk, and Myrnohrad is ongoing. Defense forces control the northern part of Pokrovsk, while the enemy resorts to propaganda in Myrnohrad.
In Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, a regular bus with 30 passengers was involved in an accident, overturning on its side. One man died, and five people, including a child, were injured.
A 55-year-old man fell through the ice near the village of Shestovytsia, Chernihiv district. Rescuers found the body in a hole in the ice 150 meters from the shore.
Why Keir Starmer was not present during Zelenskyy's phone call with European leaders, The Telegraph found out.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that much could be resolved in diplomacy before the New Year, and Ukraine is doing everything for this. He noted that decisions depend on partners, important sanctions and pressure on Russia, missiles for air defense, and the finalization of formats for ending the war and security guarantees.
Following a local ceasefire brokered by the IAEA, repair work has begun on the power line near the ZNPP. The IAEA team is monitoring the repairs, which will last several days, to prevent a nuclear accident.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to the Syzran oil refinery in Russia's Samara region on the night of December 28, which led to a fire. Also successfully attacked were a boat storage facility in Chornomorske, a repair unit in Antratsyt, a pontoon crossing near Nikonorivka, and a UAV warehouse in Makiivka.
The Drone Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the defeat of the Russian GRU special forces in the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk region. More than 120 servicemen of the 14th Special Forces Brigade of the Russian GRU were eliminated or wounded.
From January 1, 2026, the salaries of pedagogical and scientific-pedagogical staff will increase by 30%. The government has approved a resolution that provides for an increase in official salaries for all pedagogical and scientific-pedagogical staff of state and communal educational institutions.
In Ukraine, due to bad weather, roads are snow-covered in 9 regions and wet in 12, but passage on state-level roads is ensured. To ensure passage, 1312 units of equipment and 1484 workers have been deployed.
French actress Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91. This was announced by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation on December 28.
In Russia's Rostov region, a freight train locomotive derailed, causing delays for 25 trains. The accident disrupted Russia's railway connection with temporarily occupied Crimea.
Oleksiy Kuleba reported that after the massive Russian attack, most homes in Kyiv and the Kyiv region already have heating, and water supply has been fully restored. It is expected that the heating system will be fully operational everywhere by the end of the day.
During the night, the enemy attacked the energy infrastructure of several regions of Ukraine. Emergency power outages continue in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast, with over 19,000 consumers remaining without electricity.
The presidents of Ukraine and the United States will meet in Florida to discuss a plan to end the war, including Donbas and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The meeting takes place against the backdrop of Russian air attacks and disagreements on key issues.
After a massive attack, 748,000 families in Kyiv are again with electricity. On the left bank of the capital, emergency outages continue to be applied due to network overload.
The Defense Forces hold the northern part of Pokrovsk, blocking enemy attempts to advance westward. In Myrnohrad, the situation is difficult, the enemy resorts to propaganda, but Ukrainian units are strengthening their grouping.
Samsung will introduce two new Music Studio wireless speakers in 2026, developed in collaboration with Erwan Bouroullec. The Music Studio 5 and Music Studio 7 models will feature an aesthetic design and support high-resolution audio.
Over the past day, 160 combat engagements took place at the front, which is a third less than the day before. The most tense situation was observed in the Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, and Kostiantynivka directions.
Due to bad weather, 346 settlements in Lviv, Ternopil, Khmelnytsky, Dnipropetrovsk, Volyn, and Ivano-Frankivsk regions were left without electricity. Regional power grid brigades are working to restore it.
