Olga Rozgon

Russian troops carried out 518 strikes on 9 settlements in the Zaporizhia region, including airstrikes and UAV attacks. Infrastructure destruction was recorded, but civilians were not injured.

In the temporarily occupied Berdyansk, explosions were heard at night in the area of a transformer substation. After that, in several districts of the city, the lights went out and there were problems with the internet.

There are two Russian ships in the Black Sea that are carriers of Kalibr cruise missiles. There are no enemy ships in the Azov and Mediterranean seas.

The assistant for the United States and Britain in the Georgian defense forces left his post due to the decision of the authorities to stop European integration. Protests continue in Tbilisi, 43 people were detained.

Scientists have discovered a shift in the Earth's rotation axis by 80 centimeters to the East due to the large-scale use of groundwater. From 1993 to 2010, more than 2,150 gigatons of water were pumped from underground reservoirs.

The employment rate of Ukrainians in Poland has reached 78%, which is higher than among Poles. Half of pre-war migrants plan to stay in the country, while 56% of refugees are still undecided about their future.

The rebels have reached the center of Aleppo, all roads and the airport are closed. Russia has promised to provide additional military assistance to Assad within 72 hours, and government forces have been ordered to retreat cautiously.

The SBU detained an ex-teacher of the University who collected data on air defense positions in Nikolaev for the enemy. During the search, evidence of intelligence activities in favor of the Russian Federation was seized.

Senator Graham, after a visit to Israel, announced Trump's intentions to reach an agreement on the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip by 2025. He also discussed the possibility of normalizing relations between Israel and Arab countries.

In Kiev and several regions of Ukraine, an Air Alert has been declared due to the threat of PLA. Air defense is working on the outskirts of the capital, and the population is being urged to stay in shelters.

There is not a single registered religious community of the UOC-MP left in the Lviv region. Of the 54 communities that existed before the full-scale invasion, 27 joined the OCU, and 27 independently stopped their activities.

Ireland is holding early parliamentary elections with a record turnout of 3. 7 million voters. According to exit polls, the opposition Sinn Fein is in the lead with 21.1%, ahead of the ruling parties by a fraction of a percent.

Riyadh abandoned an ambitious defense treaty with the United States in exchange for normalizing relations with Israel. Instead, Saudi Arabia is pushing for a more modest agreement on military cooperation.

A delegation from 14 Latin American countries arrived in Kyiv to participate in the Parliamentary Conference. Zelensky discussed with representatives issues of cooperation, the formula for peace and the return of deported children.

In Botswana, the cause of the mysterious death of more than 350 elephants in 2020 was discovered. The study showed that the animals died due to toxic cyanobacteria in watering holes, which is associated with climate change.

Louise Hague has resigned over a 10-year-old fraud case where she falsely claimed to have stolen her work phone. The minister pleaded guilty and decided not to harm the image of the government.

The president of Ukraine introduced Supreme Commander-in-chief Alexander Potiy to the headquarters. The new member is the chairman of the State Special Communications Service and has 25 years of service experience in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Deputy Prime Minister of Poland announced an open cyber war with Russia and a threefold increase in the number of attacks since 2022. A special cybersecurity program has been launched to protect local governments.

There were 172 military clashes at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsky and Kurakhovsky directions. The invaders lost 497 soldiers, destroyed 4 armored vehicles, an artillery system and 12 vehicles.

The Norwegian parliament has increased aid to Ukraine from 1 1. 4 billion to 3 3.2 billion in 2024. Part of the funds will be used for the production of Ukrainian drones and air defense systems.

A selection of multi-genre movies to watch on winter weekends. The presented films include the historical drama "Bridge of spies", the fantastic thriller "The Day After Tomorrow", fantasy and Western.

Oslo authorities have banned the use of disposable cups, which are used annually by about 3 million people. The city plans to introduce a system of reusable containers with automatic return and deposit machines.

Russian troops launched 350 strikes on 8 settlements in the Zaporizhia region, using UAVs, MLRS and artillery. Infrastructure destruction was recorded, but there were no civilian casualties.

A rare copy of" Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone " in 1997 sold at auction in Britain. The book, once purchased for 10 pounds, turned out to be one of 500 copies of the first hardcover edition.

In the Black Sea, 3 Russian ships-carriers of Kalibr cruise missiles with a total salvo of up to 16 missiles were recorded. There are no enemy ships in the Azov and Mediterranean seas.

Joao Marinho Neto from Brazil is officially recognized as the oldest man in the world at the age of 112. The former farmer has six children, 22 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Four volunteers and an entrepreneur sold humanitarian aid from the UN in the Nikolaev market. During the searches, food and UAH 5 million in cash were seized.

In the 205th Motorized Rifle Brigade of the Russian Federation in the occupied Kherson region, soldiers are leaving their positions en masse. The reason was beatings, threats and non-payment from commanders, Atesh reports.

Veterans and participants of military operations can park free of charge in municipal parking lots in Kiev. To activate the benefit, you need to share your ID card with "Diya" via "Kiev digital" and select up to 5 cars.

In eastern Uganda, there was a large-scale landslide caused by heavy rains. 15 people were killed, more than 100 were missing, and 40 households were completely buried underground.