Russian forces shelled more than a dozen settlements in Donetsk region, wounding one person and damaging residential and industrial areas, reports Igor Moroz.
On December 20, at night, the town of Ochakiv came under enemy artillery fire, with no casualties.
The UN General Assembly adopts a resolution condemning Russia's human rights violations in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, demanding an end to forced deportations and the return of Ukrainian children and civilian hostages.
The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that former US President Donald Trump should be disqualified from running for office due to his alleged role in inciting violence in 2021, suspending the decision until January 2024 to allow for an appeal. Trump's campaign considers the decision "wrong" and plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Ukrainian troops shoot down an enemy Shahed UAV in Kryvyi Rih district, Dnipro region.
Russian troops attack Kherson with drones, damaging buildings and injuring 9 people.
Kyivstar works to resolve communication problems in western and southern Ukraine.
Ukrainian air defense shot down six Shahed drones over Kherson region, and Russian shelling wounded 16 people, including four children.
According to the head of the Kirovohrad Regional State Administration, Andriy Raikovych, air defense was operating in Kirovohrad region during the night.
Air Defense Forces neutralize two Shahed drones in Khmelnytsky region at night.
Russian troops launched a missile attack on Kharkiv, in the area that suffered the most from the shelling, Mayor Igor Terekhov said. Rescuers are working at the scene, and there has been no information on casualties or damage.
According to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, since February 2022, Russian troops have suffered losses in Ukraine of approximately 349,190 personnel and 5,814 tanks.
Ukrainian troops destroy 18 out of 19 Shahed drones launched by Russian troops from Crimea.
A Bulgarian court has suspended further dismantling of the Soviet Army monument in Sofia, but all figures from the monument have already been removed.
Paris hoteliers are upset over plans to triple the city's tourist tax on hotel stays next year, coinciding with the 2024 Olympic Games, as they fear it will damage France's competitiveness and image.
The volcanic eruption in Iceland, which began late on Monday, may pollute the air in Reykjavik.
EU extends suspension of duties on US steel and aluminum until March 2025.
Ukraine has introduced a new permitting system for waste management that requires companies to meet certain performance standards. The reform, aimed at controlling waste disposal and aligning with European directives, allows for online permit applications through the Ecosystem.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved an action plan for 2023-2024 to implement the cybersecurity strategy.
The Ukrainian government has approved a draft law on withdrawal from the 1998 CIS agreement on indirect taxes related to trade between member states.
The Government of Ukraine has approved a draft law introducing self-governance in the healthcare sector, which focuses on self-regulation of healthcare professionals and protection of stakeholders' rights.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has announced that an interactive map of shelters will be available in Diia. The map will allow Ukrainians to evaluate shelters and leave feedback on them.
The Ukrainian government has decided to compensate local communities affected by the redistribution of military personal income tax revenues.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted a resolution to provide additional assistance to de-occupied and war-affected communities, as well as to improve the compensation of reverse subsidies for October-December and compensation for personal income tax shortfalls. The funds will be used to pay salaries to public sector employees and utility bills.
Russian army shells Kupyansk-Vuzlovyi, wounding a 48-year-old woman and damaging buildings, including a hospital.
According to Vitaliy Barabash, head of Avdiivka CMA, Avdiivka Coke Plant is destroyed. 1223 people remain in Avdiivka under the shelling of Russian troops.
Ukraine's Black Sea corridor contributed to the export of 10 million tons of cargo.
Kyivstar has restored 99% of its base stations and all basic services after the hacker attack and plans to lift restrictions on mobile internet speeds soon.
Ukraine's economy is projected to grow by 4. 6% in 2024 with further acceleration in the following years, and inflation is expected to decline steadily over the next three years.
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reports that there is currently no shortage of electricity, and that electricity production meets consumer demand, despite the fact that some TPP units are undergoing repairs. Electricity consumption remains high despite warmer weather, which reduces peak loads.
