According to the mayor of Melitopol, Ivan Fedorov, the healthcare situation in the occupied territories is catastrophic: there is a lack of quality medicines, modern equipment, and at least 1,200 doctors.
Russian troops shelled two communities in Sumy region with mortars, causing 20 explosions; Krasnopilska community suffered 17 explosions and Znob-Novhorodska community - 3.
Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia region 174 times over the last day, wounding two residents and damaging social infrastructure. The attacks included MLRS and UAV attacks on 21 settlements.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov highlighted key achievements over the past 100 days: rapid deployment of new military technologies, transparent procurement systems, digitalization initiatives, targeted recruitment strategies, and growth in domestic arms production. A detailed report on these areas is to be published next week.
According to the International Energy Agency, global demand for coal will reach a record high of 8. 5 billion tons in 2023.
Yemen's Houthi group attacks two cargo ships in the Red Sea: one was hit by a drone and the other by a ballistic missile; a US official confirms that a Liberian-flagged vessel was hit, causing a fire.
According to the National Police, law enforcement officers in Dnipro are identifying the person involved in the theft on the train.
Currently, passengers can use LeoCard transport cards for cashless payments, and in electric vehicles, they can also use a QR code.
From December 11 to 15, the level of gamma radiation at Zaporizhzhya NPP in the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine met the standards, according to Energoatom. Ukraine calls on the international community to put pressure to return the plant to Ukrainian control.
The National Bank of Ukraine has issued a commemorative coin honoring Ukrainian railroad workers. The coin features a stylized trident and a train with the Ukrzaliznytsia logo.
Dutch court rejects demand of human rights groups to stop export of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel from the Netherlands.
Ukrainian police detained a man in Kremenchuk for overturning a Hanukkah menorah while intoxicated. He is facing charges of disorderly conduct.
Volyn border guards exposed smugglers who were manufacturing drones to smuggle cigarettes to the EU, confiscating UAVs and equipment for their production. The confiscated drones will help Ukraine's defense.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov invited Turkey to join the Maritime Coalition to protect shipping and the "grain corridor" from Russian interference. Turkey promised to continue supporting Ukraine.
russian military movements have been spotted: at least 13 trucks with ammunition and a tank are heading to Berdiansk from Mariupol, and russia is deploying air defense systems to Mariupol.
EU leaders agree to discuss a €50 billion support package for Ukraine in early 2024, with a majority supporting a revision of the multi-year financial program for this purpose.
The BBC exposed a Russian disinformation campaign on TikTok using fake accounts that spread lies about Ukrainian officials, which played a role in the dismissal of former Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov.
Japan added 57 Russian, 27 Belarusian and 6 companies from other countries to its sanctions list and banned exports to 494 Russian firms over the invasion of Ukraine.
On the night of December 14, 2023, in Odesa region, a soldier of the Bohdan Khmelnytskyi Air Force Radio Engineering Brigade destroyed an enemy Shahed-136 drone using a DShK machine gun.
The EU promises indefinite support for Ukraine in various areas, as stated in the summit conclusions.
According to Colonel Vitaliy Kyrylov, Ukrainian engineering units are integrating Western experience and adapting to enemy tactics while building new fortifications. They apply the methods of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, taking into account current trends in warfare and enemy weapons.
Journalists reported hearing explosions in Dnipro. Earlier, the Air Force reported a guided missile from the south over Dnipro.
The Ukrainian Maritime Transportation Administration has started certification of ordinary seafarers. Since the beginning of 2023, command seamen have been confirming or upgrading their qualifications and ranks under the new procedure at the Shipping Administration
Russian troops launch Kinzhal missile at Khmelnytsky region.
"Kyivstar has restored home internet and is working to restore mobile internet in the regions. The restoration will start in the western regions and will be followed by other regions.
Vladimir Putin denies allegations of large-scale casualties among children and women in Ukraine, contrasting the situation with the dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
Putin stated that Russia's war in Ukraine will end when the goals of denazification, demilitarization, and neutral status of Ukraine are achieved - goals that remain unchanged.
Putin says Russia does not need a new mobilization.
Putin stated that Russia's war in Ukraine will end when the goals of denazification, demilitarization, and neutral status of Ukraine are achieved - goals that remain unchanged.
Due to the deterioration of weather conditions in Ukraine, the National Police urges drivers to be careful and follow safety measures.
