There were 224 combat engagements with the Russian invaders over the last day, with the largest number of attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - 55. The enemy lost 167 troops and equipment in this sector.
The German Defense Minister said that Russia's war against Ukraine is no longer a regional one, but a threat to the whole of Europe. Putin has switched to a war economy and is waging a hybrid war with disinformation.
In 2024, the police opened 4,700 criminal proceedings for illegal handling of weapons. Law enforcement officers seized 569 weapons, 1,500 grenades, and almost 200 kg of explosives.
The Center for Countering Disinformation denied the fake about the departure of the US, British, French and German embassies from Ukraine. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that all foreign diplomats continue to work on the ground.
A fight broke out in the Sky Loft hotel in Kyiv and escalated into a shooting. The suspect, Dmytro Rashevsky, wounded three people, one of whom died, before fleeing and being put on the wanted list.
Finnish airline Finnair is canceling about 300 flights due to a pilot strike on December 9 and 13. The strike will affect the plans of 33 thousand passengers during the Christmas period.
Russian troops fired 16 times at the border areas of Sumy region, 69 explosions were recorded. The attacks were conducted in six communities using artillery, mortars and FPV drones.
In the city of Mandra, members of the Greek Communist Party attacked Ukrainians during a commemoration of the Holodomor victims. A Ukrainian diplomat is among the victims, and the embassy demands an investigation into the incident.
The President of Ukraine expressed dissatisfaction with the weak support for Ukraine at the G20 summit in Brazil. Zelenskyy criticized President Lula da Silva's position and called for more decisive action against Russian aggression.
The Cabinet of Ministers has updated the criteria for reserving persons liable for military service for the period of martial law. Businesses must confirm their critical importance by February 2025, and the salary of the reserved employees must be at least UAH 20 thousand.
Over the last day, 194 combat engagements were registered in the frontline, most of them in the Kurakhove, Pokrovske and Vremivske sectors. The enemy carried out 67 air strikes and made 4,560 attacks.
Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1,420 soldiers, 20 tanks and 24 artillery systems. Total Russian losses since the beginning of the war have reached almost 730,000 personnel.
Donald Trump has nominated investor Scott Bessent for the post of US Treasury Secretary. Bessent is the head of the Key Square Group hedge fund and a recognized expert in geopolitics and economics.
In Crimea, a quota has been set for district police officers - three “volunteers” per day to participate in the war against Ukraine. The police force people to go to war under the threat of imprisonment.
The French president criticized Haiti's decision to dismiss the prime minister and blamed local authorities. Haiti summoned the French ambassador to protest Macron's unfriendly remarks.
The United States warns that Chinese hackers are preparing for a potential conflict over the compromise of critical infrastructure. The US Cyber Command takes offensive and defensive measures against China's cyber operations.
New York City will introduce a $9 toll for entering Manhattan starting early next year. This decision was approved at the federal level to reduce congestion and improve air quality.
The self-proclaimed president of Belarus has announced a possible complete shutdown of the Internet in the event of mass unrest during the upcoming elections. In 2020, similar restrictions were already applied with his personal authorization.
Over the last day, 187 combat engagements took place, the enemy launched 52 air strikes and 748 kamikaze attacks. The most intense attacks were recorded in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors.
The humanitarian needs of the population in the frontline areas of Ukraine are growing due to the ongoing hostilities. The 42nd UN convoy delivered aid to Belozerka, home to about 10,000 people.
The Kharkiv Operational Tactical Directorate denied the information about the presence of North Korean troops in the region. The message was spread by an unofficial person acting outside his or her competence.
Hungarian Foreign Minister calls US sanctions against Gazprombank an attempt on the country's sovereignty. Hungary is discussing the situation with Turkey, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria and Serbia over the threat to energy security.
During the day, the occupiers shelled 10 communities in Sumy region, 127 explosions were recorded. The Krasnopilska, Yunakivska and Velykopysarivska communities suffered the most.
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Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1050 soldiers, a tank, 5 artillery systems and an air defense system. Total losses since the beginning of the war have reached 728,300 people and thousands of pieces of equipment.
The Pentagon has confirmed the provision of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine for use exclusively on its own territory. The decision was made due to a change in the tactics of Russian troops on the battlefield.
Elon Musk has criticized Australia's bill to ban social media for children under 16. The owner of social network X considers it a covert way of controlling the Internet and threatens fines of up to $32 million for violations.
The BBC reports 43 North Korean tanker voyages to Russia from March to November 2024. According to the Open Source Center, Russia has supplied the DPRK with more than a million barrels of oil in exchange for military aid.
There are 28 Russian ships in the Black Sea, including 6 Kalibr carriers with a total salvo of 23 missiles. There are 2 ships in the Mediterranean, one of which carries 16 cruise missiles.
Several powerful explosions occurred in Sumy at night as a result of a drone attack. Bodies were found at the sites of two explosions, rescuers are working and an emergency response headquarters is being set up.
