Lilia Podolyak
The Russian army attacked the Kherson region 96 times in one day, hitting residential areas, schools, and infrastructure without causing any casualties.
One person was killed and three were wounded as a result of shelling in Donetsk region by Russian troops, said Igor Moroz, head of the Donetsk regional military-civilian administration. To date, 1791 people have been killed and 4380 wounded in the war in Donetsk region.
Rescuers in Odesa region spent more than 4 hours eliminating the consequences of a nighttime shelling that destroyed 3 houses and a sports warehouse and killed one person.
According to the General Staff, Ukrainian troops engaged in 89 combat engagements and struck 21 enemy targets, destroying personnel, weapons and equipment.
One person was killed in Odesa region when a drone shot down by Ukrainian air defense crashed into a house, causing a large fire. Ukrainian forces shot down 16 drones overnight, and the incident caused additional damage to nearby properties.
According to the latest data from the General Staff of Ukraine, since February 24, 2022, Russia has lost approximately 346,070 troops and 5,739 tanks during the invasion of Ukraine.
A Polish politician was detained after threatening to blow up the Sejm (parliament) and publicly praising a recent crime; he was charged but claims his account was hacked.
The US nuclear-powered submarine USS Missouri arrives in Busan, South Korea, to strengthen defense cooperation amid North Korea's possible missile test.
The Ukrainian Air Force repelled the attack, destroying an X-59 missile and 20 Shahid drones, and preventing an Iskander-K cruise missile from reaching the target.
Australia will expand Operation Kudu in 2024, increasing its training support to Ukrainian troops with a focus on leadership and combat skills. More than 30,000 Ukrainians have been trained with international assistance, including Australian instructors.
Russia's Defense Ministry claims to have shot down 33 Ukrainian drones over Lipetsk, Rostov, and Volgograd, without reporting any casualties.
Medicines, equipment for orthopedic surgery, as well as anesthesia materials and drugs were brought to the medical facility.
A newly created copper rooster containing Christian relics was installed on the spire of Notre Dame, marking progress toward the opening of the cathedral, which will take place in less than a year.
A young man has been arrested in Ottawa on terrorism charges, including conspiracy against Jews and distribution of explosives-related materials. The suspect's identity was not disclosed due to his age.
Aircraft crashes near Lake Parishan in Kazerun district, no casualties reported.
The Emir of Kuwait, Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, died at the age of 86, and his 83-year-old brother, Mishaal al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, was announced as the new emir.
The Moldovan parliament has approved the first National Security Strategy since 2011, designed to counter security risks and promote European integration. The strategy, which was supported by 59 MPs, aims to strengthen defense and fight corruption.
The Ukrainian military has received the first batch of new long-range AQ 400 Scythe drones from Terminal Autonomy, with an initial production volume of 100 units, and plans to increase to 500 per month. The drones have a flight range of 750 km and a payload of up to 32 kg.
Hungary threatens to veto Bulgaria's accession to the Schengen zone over a tax on Russian gas transit, linking the veto to protecting its energy security. The move comes amid discussions in the EU about Ukraine's accession negotiations.
Three masons were killed and two injured when a part of the ancient wall of Kairouan collapsed during repair work at the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tunisia. The collapse may have been caused by recent heavy rains.
Estonia plans to develop mobile drone defense systems based on Ukraine's experience in effectively countering drone swarms. Estonian Defense Minister Ilmar Tamm noted the effectiveness of Ukraine's multi-level air defense system.
In Lviv region, a car carrying military personnel collided with a truck, killing four people, including the deputy head of the State Special Transport Service.
At least 61 migrants, including women and children, have died in a shipwreck off the Libyan coast, most of the victims coming from Nigeria and Gambia. Twenty-five of the rescued people received medical care and were sent to a detention center near Tripoli.
Lockheed Martin's ER GMLRS long-range missile has completed qualification tests, reaching a range of 150 km, and is close to being adopted by the US Army.
Mykolaiv police are investigating the denial of access to a shelter during an air raid, which can be punishable by up to two years in prison.
Monaco Mayor Georges Marsan and four others are accused of corruption and influence peddling, with six of them initially detained and then subjected to several searches.
The Moldovan Ministry of Defense announced that military exercises will be held from December 17 to 22 at the Bulboaca training ground near Transnistria with the participation of the 22nd Peacekeeping Battalion.
British Honorary Consul in Ecuador Colin Armstrong was kidnapped from his farm by unknown assailants amid escalating drug cartel violence.
The United States warned that a nuclear attack by North Korea would lead to the end of the Kim regime and assured that it would respond decisively to any DPRK aggression.
During the air raid in Kropyvnytskyi, residents heard explosions and were advised to stay in shelters and not to share images online. No official details of the incident have been reported.