Julia Shramko
According to the General Staff of Ukraine, Russian troops suffered about 348,300 casualties and lost 5,798 tanks, as well as thousands of other pieces of military equipment in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Defense Forces destroy two Russian Shahed attack drones in Khmelnytskyi region.
The EU plans to hold a summit on February 1 to discuss a multi-year budget with a proposed 50 billion euros for Ukraine, European Council President Charles Michel said.
Bulgaria will ban fuel exports from Russian oil from January 2024 and stop imports from March 2024 to comply with the EU embargo on Russian oil. In addition, the transit tax on Russian gas will be abolished against the backdrop of negotiations with Hungary to join the Schengen zone.
In the Tauride sector, Russian proxies continue infantry attacks with the support of armored vehicles and aviation, reports Brigadier General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi.
Ukraine's GDP grew by more than 5% in the first 11 months of this year, and growth is expected to continue despite the war.
U. S. lawmakers are unlikely to finalize border security and aid deal for Ukraine this month, Politico writes
"Kyivstar has restored SMS services and is working to restore M2M for business customers after the hacker attack. Some regions still experience problems with access to Home Internet.
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reports no electricity shortage despite high consumption in winter.
EU leaders are looking for ways to oppose Hungarian PM Orban's veto of a 50 billion euro aid package for Ukraine.
Three servicemen and one civilian killed in car-truck collision in Lviv region; SBI investigates accident.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Kuleba emphasizes the need to increase arms production and strengthen military cooperation with allies in response to Russia's war.
Blue Origin intends to re-launch its New Shepard rocket after a year-long break due to an accident.
Austria has cleared the way for the 12th package of EU sanctions against Russia by withdrawing its reservations, allowing the formal approval process to begin. Finalization is expected today
Russian troops wound another resident of Avdiivka in Donetsk region.
Councillor Petro Andriushchenko reported on the lack of shipping in the port of Mariupol in December.
U. S. senators are cautiously optimistic that a border security agreement could be reached, which could also unblock aid to Ukraine and Israel, but consensus on timing remains elusive.
Ukrainian Air Defense neutralizes enemy Shahed UAV in Khmelnytskyi region.
The Ukrainian military shot down a Russian Shahed drone in Mykolaiv region; enemy artillery also shelled the coast of Ochakiv, causing no casualties.
Russian artillery and mortar shelling hits more than 20 settlements in Kharkiv region, damaging an agricultural enterprise; no casualties, but one man injured by an explosive device.
Russian artillery shelled Nikopol at night, no one was injured; damage assessment is ongoing. Other areas of Dnipropetrovska oblast were not shelled.
The EU will soon provide Ukraine with the last 1. 5 billion euros for 2023 under the macro-financial assistance program, as confirmed by EC President Ursula von der Leyen.
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer was not present when EU leaders agreed on sanctions against Russia.
Xi Jinping calls for a comprehensive emergency response as a wave of severe cold weather hits China, causing widespread transportation disruptions and power outages, with temperatures expected to drop to -40°C in some regions.
The Ukrainian Air Force warned Kropyvnytskyi of an approaching missile, calling for shelter.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported a missile fired in the direction of Kryvyi Rih, after announcing an air alert in several regions due to enemy aircraft activity in the Sea of Azov.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomed the decision of the European Council to launch accession negotiations with the EU and called on the European Commission to prepare a mandate for the negotiations as soon as possible.
The EU summit reaches a decision in principle to create a €50 billion financing fund for Ukraine for four years.
The State Border Guard Service now requires a permit to stay in the border zone.
Russian troops shell a residential building in Kherson, injuring two women.