At night, Russians shelled Sumy region with mortars, causing 13 explosions in various localities, including Krasnopilska, Bilopilska, Esmanska and Znob-Novgorodska.
The number of military clashes and air strikes in the area of the Joint Forces Operation Tavria decreased, although Russian troops continue infantry attacks and artillery shelling, said JFO Commander Tarnavsky.
Kherson was subjected to nighttime shelling by the occupiers, which resulted in three people being wounded, including one person with a head injury and another with limb injuries, as well as damage to infrastructure and a medical facility.
Mykolaiv oblast air defense shoots down two drones; Russian shelling of Ochakiv and nearby villages results in no casualties.
Ukrainian air defense destroyed 12 Russian-launched Shahid drones, the wreckage of which damaged a building and a hospital in Kherson, with no casualties.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine intercepted and destroyed 30 Shahid attack drones used by the Russian army in 11 regions during a night raid.
Russia's losses in Ukraine since February 2022 have amounted to approximately 344,820 personnel and 5,720 tanks, with additional losses in other military equipment.
In the Dnipropetrovs'k region, the wreckage of a downed plane caused a fire at a private enterprise, which was quickly extinguished, and no one was injured.
Ukrainian air defense shoots down 30 of 31 Russian Shahid drones launched overnight, the General Staff says.
Ukrainian missile forces struck 4 military units and 2 ammunition depots in 96 combat engagements.
The commander of the Joint Forces, Lieutenant General Serhiy Nayev, said that 14 Shahid drones were shot down in northern Ukraine, attacking military and civilian targets near Kyiv and Chernihiv.
The United States and South Korea plan to develop joint nuclear defense guidelines by mid-2024 to counter the threat from North Korea, which will include methods for secure information exchange and consultation in crisis situations.
Alex Beatty, a British boy who had been missing for six years, was found in France at the age of 17; he had been living in a spiritual community but left it, missing his family.
A New York court sentences Charles McGonigal to prison for harming national security by conspiring with a Russian oligarch.
US Secretary of State Blinken and German Foreign Minister Burbock discussed Israel's defense against Hamas, the humanitarian needs of Gaza, the protection of civilians, the prevention of new conflicts, and the response to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
Kyiv's air defense system shot down all attacking drones during a nighttime attack on December 16, with no casualties. This is the sixth air attack on the city in December.
Three drone strikes hit the Kursk region of Russia, damaging 8 buildings and infrastructure, including a compressor station and a power line, with no casualties.
The U. S. State Department has approved a $300 million sale to support Taiwan's tactical information systems aimed at promoting regional stability and security. This arms sale could increase tensions between the US and China.
Global container shipping companies are suspending operations in the Red Sea due to Houthi attacks on civilian vessels, and leading companies such as Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are temporarily suspending their cargo transportation.
Mark Zuckerberg is building a large underground bunker as part of a secret complex on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, with luxury amenities and high security, costing more than $270 million.
INTERPOL's Trigger-Salvo II operation in Asia has resulted in more than 1,700 arrests, the seizure of 714 firearms and more than 45,000 rounds of ammunition.
According to the French president, the Hungarian prime minister should show respect for the EU and not try to take it "hostage. " However, Orban has already announced further plans to negotiate with Brussels for funding for Ukraine.
Google will introduce the Pixel 9 series with the exclusive Pixie AI assistant.
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani departs the U. S. District Courthouse after he was ordered to pay $148 million in his defamation case in Washington.
Polish carriers may protest at the Dorohusk border crossing starting December 18 after a regional court ruled against the local mayor's decision to deny the protest. The court's decision is effective immediately, although the mayor may appeal.
Matthew Perry died due to the acute effects of ketamine, which led to his drowning in a Jacuzzi, and the main factors were heart disease and drug exposure. The actor used ketamine therapy to treat mental disorders.
Kyiv faces a constant threat from drones as two more groups of UAVs are on their way from Chernihiv region, Mayor Klitschko says amid explosions across the city.
The Russian air defense claims to have shot down 30 drones that attacked Crimea on December 15 and blames Ukraine for the strikes.
During a firefight in northern Gaza, Israeli troops accidentally killed three Israeli hostages, mistaking them for enemy fighters.
Explosions were heard in Kyiv due to the activation of air defense systems amid an air raid triggered by groups of Russian-launched attack drones.
