Julia Shramko
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.
In 2023, a Christmas table in Ukraine will cost about 970 hryvnias, with prices rising by 8-10%. The festive menu includes traditional dishes such as kutia and uzvar, and the most expensive item is fried fish.
132 settlements in Donetsk, Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovs'k regions of Ukraine are without power due to bad weather; the Ministry of Energy assures that the power grid is stable and there are no scheduled power cuts for the population.
The Ukrainian government forecasts that the average monthly nominal wage will increase from UAH 21,809 in 2024 to UAH 30,260 in 2026, with annual growth rates of 8. 5% to 9.1%.
A volcanic eruption occurred on the Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes.
A magnitude 6. 2 earthquake has struck China's Gansu province near the Qinghai border, killing at least 118 people and injuring hundreds more. Low temperatures are hampering rescue efforts in the mountainous region.
Ukrainian forces shoot down two Russian Shahed drones in Khmelnytsky region; no civilians or infrastructure were injured.
Russian troops shelled more than 20 settlements in Kharkiv region, wounding one man in Kupyansk; his condition is moderate.
Russian troops fired 79 times in Kherson region, killing one person.
Russian troops attacked Nikopol with heavy artillery at night, but there were no casualties, after which a lull was reported.