Olga Rozgon
In Kyiv region, a woman sustained a penetrating wound to her right thigh after slipping on a metal fence post; rescuers freed her and handed her over to paramedics.
The police exposed a group accused of producing counterfeit goods under well-known brands with a profit of about one million hryvnias per month. The operation resulted in the seizure of goods worth about UAH nine million.
In 2023, the United States experienced its 37th and 38th mass shootings, the highest annual total since 2006, with recent incidents in Dallas, Texas, and Vancouver, Washington.
Odesa police detained the organizer of a scheme that allowed men of military age to leave Ukraine through fictitious employment in key private firms. At least 5 men left under this scheme. The cost of fictitious employment with subsequent travel abroad was 4500 USD.
In the Rivne region, a Skoda Octavia drove into the oncoming lane and collided with a minibus, causing the driver of the car to be injured and hospitalized. Both drivers were sober at the time of the incident.
In Kharkiv, a 72-year-old man was sentenced to 8. 5 years in prison for hacking his friend to death with an axe during an argument while intoxicated and then dismembering his body. He was arrested after his daughter found the remains and called the police.
Armenian National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan will not attend the CSTO meeting in Moscow on December 19.
An American tourist from Boston died as a result of a shark attack while paddleboarding near a resort in the Bahamas. The woman was seriously injured, and despite medical attempts to resuscitate her, they failed to save her.
PlayStation users have reported unexplained account blocking and loss of access to purchased games. Sony has not publicly commented on the issue.
The meteorological winter in Kyiv began ten days earlier than usual, with the average daily temperature dropping below 0°C on November 19. Despite the early winter, autumn was warmer than usual, with a deviation of +2.7°C, and was the second warmest since 1881.
In 2024, the Ukrainian government plans to support small and medium-sized enterprises with 15,000 development grants, First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has announced. The programs include affordable lending, microgrants for business, and assistance in the production of agricultural machinery.
Three people, including two children, died in a fire in a private house in Solotvyno, Tyachiv district, Zakarpattia region. The cause of the fire is likely to be a violation of fire safety rules during the operation of stove heating.
Human rights groups have filed a lawsuit against the Dutch government for supplying spare parts for F-35 aircraft to Israel, accusing it of complicity in military violations in Gaza. The Dutch Ministry of Defense denies that the F-35s are associated with serious violations of humanitarian law.
Starting January 6, kindergartens for older preschool children will open at five metro stations in Kharkiv, an initiative of the city council aimed at continuing education in the face of constant shelling.
Due to significant losses, the Russian military is building a new hospital in occupied Crimea with 150 beds, but it will not be enough to treat the wounded. Local residents face limited access to medical care amid growing military needs.
A 400-year-old sculpture of the Sorrowful Christ, restored in Poland, has returned to Lviv and will be presented at a museum exhibition in January 2024.
Police in Kyiv's Obolon district detained a man who attacked a customer and brandished a gun in a restaurant. The police secured the scene and called investigators to clarify the situation.
The Ukrainian special forces unit "Kraken" is training intensively for night operations, striving for the element of surprise, as evidenced by the fighting in the Soledar sector.
China accused a U. S. warship of illegally entering disputed waters in the South China Sea near the Second Thomas Shoal, escalating regional tensions.
ISIS militants claimed responsibility for an explosion at a Catholic mass in Marawi City in the Philippines, killing four people and injuring dozens. The explosion occurred in a university gym during the service.
A suspect in the murder of a soldier who was stabbed 15 times and thrown into a pond has been arrested in Kyiv. The fatal clash occurred over a debt during a visit to collect documents.
The Netherlands has provided Ukraine with three modular field hospitals and six medical evacuation vehicles to strengthen the medical capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine during the conflict with Russia. The equipment has cold-resistant features, 36 beds with active ventilation and a dedicated medical staff unit.
In Zaporizhzhia, the SBU dismantled an illegal transportation channel used to transport collaborators and others between Russia and the occupied regions of Ukraine for USD 350 per trip. Three suspects related to this operation were charged under the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
The European Gymnastics Federation has rejected a proposal to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to return to competition, despite the decision of the International Federation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland has launched an online course to teach the application of international sanctions, in particular against Russia, with the possibility of obtaining a certificate upon completion.
Archaeologists in Changzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, have discovered 40 ancient tombs, stilted buildings, and wells dating back to 4500-5500, shedding light on the transition from the Songjie to the Liangzhu culture.
Starting December 1, payments to IDPs in Ukraine will be automatically extended for six months for certain categories, including the disabled, children and those caring for young or seriously ill children, without the need to submit an additional application.
A platoon commander in Odesa region is suspected of illegally selling 20 tons of diesel fuel to his unit during the Russian invasion. He reimbursed the state over UAH 1.4 million and faces up to 8 years in prison.
Israel has resumed military operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, claiming that Hamas violated the ceasefire by not releasing all female hostages and firing rockets at Israel. The IDF's goal is the complete destruction of Hamas.
ATES reported on intelligence from the headquarters of Russia's 810th Separate Marine Brigade in Sevastopol, Crimea, noting high levels of security and activity, as well as difficulties with troop rotation and internal discontent among personnel.