Olga Rozgon
There were 207 combat engagements in the frontline, with the largest number of attacks in the Liman and Vremivsk sectors - 36 attacks each. The occupants lost 390 troops in the Pokrovsk sector.
Robert Fico met with Putin in Moscow. The main topic of the talks was the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine to Europe after December 2024.
Salome Zurabishvili said “We are not afraid” in response to the threats of imprisonment from Prime Minister Kobakhidze. The President supported the protesters in Tbilisi and insisted that new parliamentary elections be called.
Russia issues fake documents with Russian names and a place of birth in Tuva to the North Korean military. The true origin was exposed through signatures in Korean in the documents of three liquidated soldiers.
A passenger plane crashed in the Brazilian city of Gramado, killing 9 people on board. The plane hit a chimney, crashed into a house and fell on a furniture store, and 15 more people were affected by smoke.
Russian propaganda spreads information about the preparation of a “powerful strike” on Kyiv using North Korean ballistic missiles. The CPJ calls for not to succumb to provocations and to follow safety rules.
About 200 combat engagements took place over the past day, with 47 attacks in the Vremivsk sector. The enemy was also actively attacking in the Kursk sector, where it made 41 attempts to advance.
IBF champion Daniel Dubois challenged Oleksandr Usyk to a rematch after the Ukrainian's victory over Fury. Usyk agreed and asked Turki Al Al-Sheikh to organize the fight.
The missile cruiser USS Gettysburg mistakenly shot down an F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet from its own strike group. Both pilots ejected and were rescued, one suffered minor injuries.
Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces killed 1,820 Russian soldiers and destroyed 15 tanks. Total Russian losses since the beginning of the war have reached 774,100 troops and thousands of pieces of equipment.
In Ukraine, rains and sleet are expected in most regions on December 22. In the south and Crimea, the temperature will rise to +10°, while in the Carpathians it will be down to -14°.
The United States has allocated $571 million in military aid to Taiwan, delegating the management of the funds to Anthony Blinken. China criticized this decision, calling it a violation of the “one-China principle” and promised to take action.
Jihadist militants carried out a series of attacks on six villages in the central region of Mali, killing more than 20 civilians. The attackers looted and burned the villages in the Bandiagara region, riding in on motorcycles.
Donald Trump has appointed TV producer Mark Burnett as the US Special Envoy to the United Kingdom. Burnett, a winner of 13 Emmy Awards, will be responsible for developing trade, investment and cultural exchange.
Poland's Defense Minister has declared his readiness to shoot down Russian missiles only if they threaten Polish territory. The country has strengthened its air defense system and has the support of NATO allies to protect its airspace.
The Cabinet of Ministers has included magnetic resonance imaging scanners in the list of medical devices to be procured at public expense. The list of medicines for the treatment of multiple sclerosis has also been updated.
In 2024, the area of potentially mined territories in Ukraine decreased by 17 thousand square kilometers to 139 thousand square kilometers. More than 2,500 square kilometers have been cleared of mines and 165 communities in seven regions have been surveyed.
In the rematch, Oleksandr Usyk outperformed Tyson Fury in terms of the number of accurate punches - 179 to 144. The Briton threw more punches in total - 509 against 423 from the Ukrainian.
The Ministry of Justice is working to restore state registries after a powerful Russian cyberattack. According to the deputy minister, full recovery will take about two weeks, and no information has been lost.
Eight concert halls in Sweden have canceled performances by the Russian Heritage Ballet Theater due to possible ties to the Russian state. An investigation revealed that the company's director has a company at an address linked to the Russian military.
A massive explosion and fire at an oil depot occurred in the village of Stalnoy Kony in the Oryol region of Russia after a drone attack. Despite air defense and helicopter support, the drones reached their target.
In occupied Starobilsk, the authorities add housing to the list of ownerless property if the owners were not at home during the inspection. Residents are forced to prove ownership of their homes within a certain period of time.
Poland has introduced fines of up to PLN 500 for “thermal parasitism” - turning off the heating and using the heat of neighbors. The minimum temperature in residential premises should be 20°C, and in bathrooms - 24°C.
The President of Ukraine congratulated Oleksandr Usyk on his victory over Tyson Fury and retention of the title of absolute world boxing champion. Zelensky emphasized the importance of this victory for the whole of Ukraine.
Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk defeated British boxer Tyson Fury in a rematch in Riyadh. The champion retained the WBA Super, WBO, WBC, IBO and The Ring heavyweight titles.
In the Kyiv region, the wreckage of a downed enemy target fell on the roof of a 25-story building, causing a fire. There were no casualties, residents are being evacuated, and the fire is localized.
Seven Chinese nationals were arrested in Guam for trespassing near military installations during a US missile defense test. The detainees arrived on one boat from Saipan, four of whom were near a military base.
A fatal accident involving a bus, a truck, and a car occurred on the BR-116 highway in Brazil. The fall of a granite block from the truck killed 37 people, and 13 other passengers were rescued.
Russian troops launched a massive air strike on Kherson district, launching 11 guided missiles. Seven UAVs hit Antonivka, and two each hit the areas of Sadove and Prydniprovske.
Starting January 1, 2025, the Green Card will be valid only from the next day after issuance. Drivers will need to take out international insurance at least one day before traveling abroad.