The morning attack on Ukraine's energy system by the Russian Federation resulted in emergency power outages in several communities in Rivne region. Power engineers are working to restore power supply.
One person was killed in a missile attack on energy facilities in Dnipropetrovs'k region. The enemy continues to attack the region's energy infrastructure.
An air alert is issued in Ukraine due to the threat of missile attacks. Cruise missiles X-101/555/55 were launched from the Caspian Sea by a Tu-95MS aircraft.
Air defense forces destroyed an enemy missile over Bukovyna. There were no casualties or damage at the site of the crash in Chernivtsi district.
The Ukrainian Air Force warned of a high-speed target in the direction of Dnipro from the southeast. There were also reports of cruise missiles in Kharkiv region and a missile in the direction of Kremenchuk.
As a result of an enemy attack in Kirovograd region, a gas pipe caught fire and damaged windows in houses. No one was injured or killed, and all services are working at the scene.
Power supply has been fully restored in Ivano-Frankivsk region after the morning rocket attack. Power was restored to residents of Kalush, Burshtyn and Ivano-Frankivsk.
As of the morning of December 25, low levels of air pollution were recorded in Kyiv. The night before, there was a temporary deterioration due to weather conditions and low wind speeds.
The head of the Lviv RMA reported that there were no consequences of the missile attack on the region due to the actions of the military. Earlier there was a threat to Stryi, but it was avoided.
Russian troops attacked the energy infrastructure of Vinnytsia region at night. Thanks to the prompt work of power engineers, electricity supply was restored to all consumers.
Due to the massive missile attack by Russia on energy facilities, blackout schedules have been introduced in the regions of Ukraine. Ukrenergo provided teams to implement the schedules in Kyiv, Kyiv, Dnipro, Odesa and other regions.
Over the last day, 266 combat engagements took place, the enemy carried out 17 air strikes and 4385 attacks. Ukrainian defenders destroyed 1,600 occupants, 4 tanks and other enemy equipment.
An attack by an enemy Shahed drone was recorded in Kharkiv, causing a fire. Mayor Igor Terekhov reports that information about the victims has been clarified.
The “Carpet” plan was introduced at Kazan airport due to the threat of a UAV attack, and flights were delayed. In Grozny, locals report the sound of explosions, possibly from a drone attack.
Russia launched massive strikes on Kharkiv, injuring 6 people in three districts of the city. UAV attacks were also reported in Izium district and Kupyansk, damaging buildings.
The mayor of Ivano-Frankivsk, Ruslan Martsinkiv, reported possible power outages and poor communication after the Russian attack. No arrivals or debris were found in the community.
Snow is expected in the Carpathian regions and rain in the south on Christmas Day. Temperatures will range from -3 to +12 degrees, and no significant weather changes are expected on New Year's Day.
Six people were injured in Kryvyi Rih after the attack. Three of them are in hospital in moderate condition - two women aged 69 and 72 and a man aged 78.
There were 179 combat engagements in the frontline, with the most active fighting in the Pokrovsk sector - 45 attacks. The enemy also fired at settlements in Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions.
The actor held a 14-minute broadcast, during which he smashed his guitar and danced shirtless.
A residential building was damaged as a result of an enemy strike on Kryvyi Rih. Information about the victims is being clarified, the alert is ongoing.
In the center of Lviv, on Angels Square, the city's main 4-meter-high didukh was installed. The ceremony was accompanied by a procession with carols with the participation of children, the military and government officials.
A storm with hurricane-force winds and waves of up to 18 meters hit the California coast. One person was killed, another went missing, and part of the Santa Cruz pier collapsed.
The Army+ app launches the Plus program for the military with access to special offers. Among the partners are Ukrzaliznytsia and Ukrnafta, which provide discounts and preferences for defenders.
President Zelenskyy held talks with Angolan President João Lorenzo. The parties discussed the development of bilateral relations and agreed on a possible visit of the Angolan leader to Ukraine.
In Sumy region, a Russian drone attacked a farm, causing a fire. While extinguishing the fire, rescuers of the State Emergency Service avoided a second strike by the Shahed, but animals were killed.
The IAEA mission documented the damage to electrical substations critical to the operation of Ukrainian nuclear power plants after the Russian attacks in November and December. The experts assessed the intensity of the attacks and the status of the restoration work.
Ukrainians have purchased books 75 thousand times under the Winter eSupport program. Mykhailo Fedorov published a list of the 10 most popular books chosen by citizens.
A fire broke out in the elevator shaft between the first and second floors of the Eiffel Tower due to overheating of the cable. About 1,200 people were evacuated and the fire was extinguished.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed Daniil Menshikov as Deputy Head of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine. He will be responsible for digital development, transformation and digitalization.
