In Mykolaiv region, Ukrainian troops destroyed an enemy Shahed drone; Russian artillery shelled Ochakiv, damaging buildings but causing no casualties.
71 attacks by Russian troops in Kherson region resulted in the death of one person and two injuries.
Five drones were shot down in Dnipropetrovs'k region, causing damage and a fire; no casualties were reported.
Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down 28 drones, 2 missiles and 2 enemy aircraft.
From February 24, 2022 to December 25, 2023, Russian troops lost approximately 353,950 people in Ukraine and 5877 tanks, 329 aircraft and other military equipment.
On December 24, light snow is expected in Ukraine, which will turn into sleet and rain on December 25. By December 26, the precipitation will stop and the temperature will rise by 4-6°C, with wind gusts reaching 22 m/s in some places.
Seven teenagers were detained for the brutal murder of a homeless woman in Dnipro. They face ten to fifteen years or life imprisonment.
Polish farmers will suspend their protest at the Medyka-Szegyni border crossing from Sunday, with a possible resumption on January 2-3, 2024, if their demands are not met.
In the Tauride sector, Ukrainian troops are holding the line and conducting active operations, as a result of which the enemy suffered 499 casualties and destroyed 37 pieces of enemy equipment, including a depot with ammunition.
Vostok Air Command destroys an X-59 guided missile over Dnipro district.
Russian troops launch missiles from Crimea toward Kropyvnytskyi.
After the air alert was announced due to the activity of enemy tactical aircraft, audible explosions were reported in Dnipro.
President Zelenskyy has imposed sanctions on 51 individuals and 134 companies, including Russian citizens and legal entities, under Decrees 851/2023 and 851/2023.
The State Bureau of Investigation has uncovered a draft evasion scheme in which the chief of staff of the Kyiv City Military Administration helped members of the city council evade military service by means of fictitious business trips.
Ukrainian troops successfully shoot down two enemy UAVs in Kryvyi Rih district.
Russian missile attacks targeted Kirovohrad region; air defense intercepted the targets, causing damage to property, but no casualties were reported.
Ukraine's power system is operating stably, with no power shortages or blackout schedules. Ukraine also provided assistance to Poland by accepting surplus electricity.
An explosion was reported in Chornomorske, Crimea, after a smoke screen appeared over the Crimean bridge, and an air raid was declared in Sevastopol.
Andriy Raikovych warns of a constant missile threat in Kirovohrad region; explosions are reported in Kropyvnytskyi.
The reports of explosions in Kryvyi Rih were confirmed by the head of the city's Defense Council Oleksandr Vilkul.
Explosions were heard in Kryvyi Rih and Kropyvnytskyi after warning of missile threat.
Crimean bridge closed amid reports of Russian air defense activity.
Ukrainian Air Force warns of missile threat in several regions.
School shelter in Kyiv restored after ceiling collapse incident.
Advisor to Mariupol Mayor reports new symbols on enemy trucks with military supplies heading to Berdiansk.
Russian troops attacked more than 20 settlements in the Kharkiv region, destroying private homes.
Kherson came under enemy fire from the occupied left bank, explosions were heard.
During an air raid in Kyiv, the ceiling of a shelter with children in it collapsed due to a pipe burst; no one was injured. Deputy Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine Timur Tkachenko said that an investigation is underway.
China has banned the export of rare earth magnet production technology, adding to existing bans on mining and separation technologies to protect national security and public interests. This step intensifies the struggle with the West for control over critical minerals.
President Zelenskyy signs a law allowing people from the occupied Ukrainian territories to confirm their education for employment or further education in Ukraine.
