The air force reports hostile drones and a missile threat in the direction of Odesa region; residents are advised to stay in shelters.
Members of the working groups, together with representatives of local governments, law enforcement agencies and the public, analyzed and blocked inefficient tenders to return money to the budget for more rational spending. Ternopil and Odesa regions have become leaders in saving money.
As a result of Russian shelling in Kherson region, 4 people were killed and 9 wounded, including a child, with 425 shells fired at various targets.
During a night raid, the Ukrainian Air Force shot down 14 of 15 Russian Shaheed drones.
Ukrainian troops repelled 81 enemy attacks along the front line, inflicting losses and holding strategic positions despite intense fighting.
Drone debris from a nighttime attack damaged eight buildings in Dnipropetrovs'k region; air defense shot down four drones.
The Russian shelling of Kherson killed an elderly couple, injured another resident, and rescuers found another body under the rubble.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost 353,190 soldiers and 5,858 tanks.
Ukrainian air defense forces shoot down 15 of 16 Russian drones during a night attack.
In the south, Ukrainian troops shot down six drones; enemy UAVs were neutralized over Mykolaiv, Dnipro and Kirovohrad.
Aviation of the Defense Forces conducted 23 strikes on enemy targets, destroying personnel, weapons and anti-aircraft systems.
Hamas reports losing contact with five Israeli hostages in Gaza after Israeli raids. The fate of the hostages remains uncertain.
19 people, including 8 children, were killed in a Nicaraguan bus crash after the driver exceeded the speed limit and lost control.
An Iranian drone strikes a Liberian-flagged tanker off the coast of India, the Pentagon tells WSJ.
Czech President Signs Law on Assistance to Refugees Wishing to Return to Ukraine.
London police have detained a man suspected of stealing Banksy's new work; he remains in custody while the investigation continues.
Turkey launched retaliatory air strikes against the PKK in northern Iraq after an attack that killed six Turkish soldiers.
Six EU countries have not joined the Declaration on Security Assurances for Ukraine; efforts are underway to get them to join.
Finland offers a one-time allowance of EUR 5. 3 thousand for Ukrainians who voluntarily return home starting from January 1, 2024, under certain conditions.
Taiwan has allocated $1 million to help Ukrainian refugees in Poland to improve their living and educational conditions and prepare for their possible return to their homeland.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6. 3 occurred off the coast of Taiwan, with no damage or casualties reported.
Polish carriers at the Dorohusk crossing intensify their protest, allowing only one truck every three hours; however, humanitarian and military cargo remains unimpeded.
Austria is stepping up anti-terrorism measures in response to the heightened threat at Christmas, increasing police presence following reports of possible attacks on churches.
Several people are wounded in a shooting at a shopping center in Florida; the suspect has fled and evacuations are underway. Police are investigating and advising people to avoid the area.
In the United States, 32-year-old Alabama resident Kelsey Hatcher, who has a rare anomaly in the development of the reproductive system, gave birth to two children one day apart.
Biden and Netanyahu discussed the phasing of the Israeli campaign in Gaza, emphasizing the need to protect civilians and reduce hostilities.
The Freedom of Russia Legion reported a raid in the Belgorod region, claiming to have killed Russian guards and destroyed a stronghold without loss of life.
Putin signals readiness for a ceasefire in Ukraine, hinting at a truce along the current front line, diplomatic sources and The New York Times report.
The Russian occupiers intend to integrate the occupied territories of Ukraine into their legal system by the end of the year, despite staffing problems.
The Sumy region of Ukraine was shelled by Russian troops 20 times in one day, resulting in 94 explosions in various localities.
