Philanthropists advise to refuse gifts to orphans and children deprived of parental care and offer better methods of support.
On December 6, Ukrainians celebrate the Armed Forces Day and St. Nicholas Day, and children of Odesa region prepare gifts for soldiers
One person was killed and five were wounded in Kherson region as a result of 89 Russian attacks using various heavy weapons, including a rocket.
The losses of the Russian occupiers since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine have reached about 333,840 people, 5,587 tanks and hundreds of pieces of other military equipment, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported, UNN reports.
Air defense forces were deployed during the air raid in Khmelnytsky region, and no casualties or damage to infrastructure were reported.
Ukrainian air defense neutralized 10 of the 17 Shahid drones and intercepted 6 S-300 missiles launched by Russia at night.
Ukrainian troops repelled enemy attacks in six areas, including Kupyansk and Bakhmut, holding strong defenses and inflicting losses on the enemy.
President Zelenskiy is invited to a closed-door briefing in the U. S. Senate to discuss further aid to Kyiv. Senators will soon vote to provide additional financial support.
Aviation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine conducted 12 strikes on enemy forces, targeting their personnel, weapons and anti-aircraft systems, the General Staff reports.
The death toll from the unexpected eruption of Indonesia's Marapi volcano has risen to 23, and rescuers are struggling in dangerous conditions.
Russia's Defense Ministry claims to have shot down 26 Ukrainian drones over the Sea of Azov and Crimea, reporting attempted UAV attacks on Russian territory.
"Ukrnafta has launched a new oil well in Lviv with an initial production rate of 25-30 tons per day, having drilled it in just 32 days. This is the third well drilled by the company in 2023 at the same field.
Russian occupants are checking likes on social media to identify Ukrainian underground fighters in the occupied territories, the National Resistance Headquarters warns. Residents are urged to be careful on the Internet.
USAID is providing Ukraine with 20,000 tons of metal to build defenses around energy facilities against attacks. Ukraine has received the first batch of 5,000 tons of metal, mainly for drone defense.
Hackers with Russian and Chinese ties have infiltrated the British nuclear facility at Sellafield; the extent of the data loss and whether the malware has been removed is unknown. The facility conducts hazardous nuclear activities and stores a significant amount of plutonium.
North Dakota Governor Douglas Bergam suspended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, citing excessive control by the party's National Committee and unfair criteria for participation in the debates. Bergam failed to secure sufficient support in pre-election polls to participate in the debates.
The first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI introduces the two main characters, Lucia and Jason, and the game is set in Vice City, a fictional Miami. The trailer appeared on social media, which gave impetus to the game's imminent official release, which is expected in 2025.
Israel is considering using seawater to flood tunnels in Gaza that could be used by Hamas militants, a controversial method that has not yet been decided, The Wall Street Journal reports.
The explosions in Kerch and Feodosia, Crimea, led to widespread power outages and reports of firing from the Pantsyr-S1 anti-aircraft system.
Niger's junta, which seized power in July 2023, terminated its military partnership with the EU and withdrew the deployment of the EU's EUCAP mission in the country.
Turkey deployed F-16s to Romania to participate in a four-month NATO mission to patrol the Black Sea and deter potential air threats.
Finland, the United Kingdom, and Estonia are conducting military exercises in the Baltic Sea to strengthen their ability to protect underwater infrastructure and deter threats. The exercises are part of the Joint Expeditionary Force's efforts to strengthen defense and surveillance.
Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets announces plans to visit up to 400 Ukrainian prisoners of war held by Russia by the end of the year, following a recent visit to 119 prisoners.
Ukrainian MP Vitaliy Bort extended two official trips to Hungary much longer than the allowed three days, each time staying for a total of 54 additional days. His prolonged stay in Hungary resulted in missing parliamentary sessions and raised questions as he met with a Hungarian MP who is banned from entering Ukraine.
Brazilian President Lula intends to invite Putin to the G20 summit without guarantees of security against arrest. Putin faces an arrest warrant for war crimes issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
An air alert was declared in Vinnytsia region following reports of explosions and a warning from the Ukrainian Air Force about a possible drone attack. The threat remains for Vinnytsia and Khmelnytsky regions.
Lithuania will extend temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 2025, as the EU allows it to be extended for another year. The process of extending temporary residence permits starts next week.
The White House has warned Congress that without legislative action, the United States may not have enough money to supply weapons to Ukraine by the end of the year. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan emphasized the importance of continued support for Ukraine's defense and the US defense industrial base.
The Minister of Culture of Ukraine met with representatives of the International Women's Movement "For Family Values" to discuss the promotion of Ukrainian culture abroad, focusing on elements of folk art such as rushnyks, pysankas and embroidered shirts.
The U. S. State Department urged Congress to provide funding for Ukraine as soon as possible, as 97% of the previously allocated aid has already been used. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller noted Ukraine's progress despite the difficult situation at the front.
