Ukrainian troops repelled more than 60 enemy attacks in various directions, held their positions and inflicted losses in equipment and manpower on Russian-terrorist forces. The General Staff reported successful strikes on two enemy directions, which led to the disorganization of their forces and means.
On December 9, Russian troops shelled the coast and waters of Ochakiv and the village of Kutsurub, causing no casualties.
As a result of Russian shelling in Kherson region, one person was killed and four were injured, and 264 shells were fired at civilian objects, including an educational institution, during 71 attacks.
Russian troops attacked Nikopol with heavy artillery at night, damaging the company's premises and vehicles, but no casualties were reported.
A French frigate has destroyed two drones flying from Yemen over the Red Sea, the French General Staff reports.
A Chinese Long March-2D rocket successfully launched the Yaogan-39 remote sensing satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center.
Hezbollah promises to intensify attacks on U. S. bases in the Middle East, with the U.S. warning of retaliation. The group has claimed responsibility for 11 attacks on US forces.
A clash in Mexico City between armed criminals and city residents over a payment dispute resulted in the deaths of 11 people, including 8 suspected criminals.
Venezuelan President Maduro and Guyana's President Ali are set to discuss their territorial dispute on December 14. The dialogues are taking place against the backdrop of rising tensions over the resource-rich Esekibo region.
Austria tops the EU's "quality of life" index with a score of 7. 9/10, while Bulgaria has the lowest score of 5.6, while the EU average is 7.1. Life satisfaction is also influenced by factors other than income, such as education and family.
A tornado in Tennessee caused at least six deaths, including a child, and 23 injuries; more than 80,000 people were left without electricity.
The new Intercity route will connect Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Khmelnytsky, and Ternopil. The train will run daily.
Tan Tan, the executive responsible for iPhone and AppleWatch design, will leave Apple in February. His responsibilities will be redistributed among other team leaders.
Three patients were killed in a fire at a hospital in Tivoli, near Rome; about 200 people were evacuated and police are investigating the incident.
According to Ihor Kuzin, 4 thousand people are hospitalized with coronavirus every week in Ukraine.
Russian troops are using a new tactic to infiltrate Ukrainian positions in Kherson, trying to move infantry to the rear with armored vehicles under heavy artillery and aviation fire. However, Ukrainian troops, with the support of air reconnaissance, thwarted these attempts and destroyed the offenders.
Several teenagers have been jailed in Paris for their involvement in the murder of teacher Samuel Pati, who was killed in October 2020 for showing cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad. The sentences range from 14 months to two years. The full trial will continue in late 2024.
Ukrainian troops repelled 23 Russian attacks near Avdiivka and Bakhmut and held their ground against 45 combat engagements along the entire front line, despite rocket, air and artillery fire.
Russian security forces raided the Genichesk district of Kherson region in search of Ukrainian informants, which led to house searches, looting, repression and intimidation.
Yemen's Houthi group threatens to attack all ships heading to Israeli ports, increasing the risk of regional conflict amid tensions with Hamas. Israel views these threats as Iranian-backed actions that affect maritime security.
Liz Magill, the president of the University of Pennsylvania, resigned amid criticism and calls from Congress to remove her from office over her handling of anti-Semitism on campus. Congress has also targeted the presidents of Harvard and MIT, as university sponsors are withdrawing funding over the issue.
Biden used emergency powers to authorize the sale of 14,000 tank shells to Israel, bypassing Congress. The sale is part of a larger $500 million military package, despite scrutiny over the use of U.S. weapons in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar reportedly fled Gaza in a humanitarian aid convoy and is now hiding, possibly in Khan Younis or in nearby tunnels. The Israeli Prime Minister informed the US President that IDF operations in Gaza will continue for another 3-4 weeks and then be curtailed.
A Wall Street Journal poll shows that 47% of Americans prefer Trump to Biden (43%) in the 2024 election, with Trump also leading among those who would vote immediately - 37% to 31%.
Swedish diplomat Johan Floderus has been under investigation in Iran on espionage charges since the spring of 2022, and Sweden and the EU have declared the charges unfounded.
The Russian military attacked seven settlements in the Sumy region of Ukraine on December 9, resulting in 135 explosions from various types of artillery, including mortars and drones.
Ukrainian serviceman Andriy Tkachuk won bronze at the World Daily Running Championships in Taipei, setting a national 12-hour record of 284. 54 km.
The partisan movement assured that Atesh agents in the Tula military enlistment office would pass on fresh information about the enemy.
Kyiv is considering the possibility of introducing a shuttle service between Demiivska and Teremky metro stations due to the forced closure of the recently discovered crack that threatens passenger safety. Restoration and safety measures are a priority task that experts are working on.
Hungarian truckers are planning to strike rather than block the Ukrainian border to protest against the 'transport visa-free regime' with Ukraine, as explained by the vice president of the International Association of Road Carriers of Ukraine.
