During the large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine, the new European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius was in hiding. The invaders fired 93 missiles and about 200 drones at critical infrastructure.
An industrial facility was damaged in the Ternopil region, and critical infrastructure facilities were damaged in the Carpathian region. Rescuers extinguished the fires, no one was injured.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has extended the ban on the import of goods from the Russian Federation. According to MP Honcharenko, the restrictions will remain in place until December 31, 2025.
The IAEA reports that 5 out of 9 operating power units in Ukraine have been reduced due to the morning attack by Russia. During the attack, Ukrainian forces shot down 81 missiles and 80 drones.
Air defense forces shoot down 6 missiles over Khmelnytsky region during an air alert. The attack damaged the facade and windows of a private house, with no casualties.
Air defense forces in Vinnytsia region successfully shot down 7 missiles and 5 drones during a massive attack. This was reported by the first deputy head of the Vinnytsia RMA, Natalia Zabolotna.
As a result of the 12th massive missile and drone attack by the Russian Federation, power facilities in several regions of Ukraine were damaged. The weather left 198 settlements in 5 regions without electricity.
Russian troops have carried out another massive attack on Ukraine's civilian energy infrastructure. Power companies have begun restoration work and introduced stricter outage schedules.
In the Kyiv region, air defense systems shot down enemy missiles and UAVs during a 15-hour alert. The debris damaged 4 private houses, an agricultural enterprise, and power lines, with no casualties.
The Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will undergo a large-scale transformation in the areas of recruitment, training and technology. The changes will cover management, logistics and social support for the military.
Large-scale Russian attack on Ukrainian energy sector: 93 missiles and about 200 drones were fired. Air defense shot down 81 missiles, including 11 cruise missiles destroyed by F-16 fighters.
An enemy missile attack with negative consequences was recorded in the Ternopil region. There were no casualties, and critical infrastructure is operating normally.
In one of the villages of Ivano-Frankivsk region, debris from a Russian missile attack was recorded. According to the mayor, Ruslan Martsinkiv, there were no casualties as a result of the incident.
Due to the Russian missile attack, there are emergency power outages. According to the updated schedules, 3 out of 6 lines remain without electricity.
The head of the Ivano-Frankivsk RMA warned of hostile attacks and urged residents to take shelter. Local sources confirm reports of explosions in the region.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports the movement of Russian Kinzhal missiles over several western regions. The missiles were spotted over Ivano-Frankivsk, Zhytomyr, and Khmelnytsky regions, moving toward Ternopil and Lviv regions.
The schedule of stabilization blackouts in Kyiv has been suspended due to the Russian attack. Currently, the city is experiencing emergency power outages outside the schedule.
The Air Force has spotted a Kinzhal missile flying over Zhytomyr region toward the northern part of Khmelnytsky region. This is happening against the backdrop of a massive Russian missile attack on Ukraine.
Due to a massive missile attack on energy facilities in Ukraine, the scope of electricity consumption restrictions has been increased. The latest outage schedules are available on the websites and official pages of regional power distribution companies.
Ukraine's energy infrastructure has suffered a massive blow. Power engineers are working to minimize the consequences, and citizens are advised to stay in shelters.
A missile was launched in the direction of Ivano-Frankivsk. The mayor of the city, Ruslan Martsinkiv, reported on the operation of air defense systems.
The heads of the Transcarpathian and Lviv RMAs reported the movement of missiles in the direction of their regions. The population is urged to stay in shelters, with special attention to the city of Stryi.
An air alert has been declared throughout Ukraine, and explosions have been reported in Odesa and Khmelnytsky region. Air defense systems are operating in Kyiv region, and missile traffic is spotted over the western regions.
Over the past day, 210 combat engagements took place, with the largest number of attacks in the Kurakhove sector - 51. The enemy carried out 35 air strikes and fired 4,170 times at Ukrainian positions.
Ukrenergo has introduced new schedules of power outages for households and businesses for December 13. For household consumers, there will be one round of outages in the morning and evening, and two rounds during the day.
The Supreme Court's Grand Chamber upheld the decision to dismiss former Supreme Court Chief Justice Vsevolod Knyazev. Earlier, he was detained on suspicion of taking a bribe.
There were 138 combat engagements on the frontline, most of them in the Kurakhove, Pokrovske and Vremivske sectors.
Time magazine has announced Donald Trump as the Person of the Year 2024. The publication published the cover of the new issue with a photo of the US President-elect.
Babyn Yar and the Odesa Literary Museum have been added to the UNESCO International List of Cultural Property under Enhanced Protection. Previously, 25 Ukrainian cultural heritage sites were added to the list.
Apple has started integrating OpenAI's ChatGPT into its devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The new feature will allow Siri to use chatbot capabilities to work with photos, documents, and create content.