Azerbaijan Airlines flight JS-8432 was shot down by the Russian Pantsir-S1 air defense system over Russian territory. According to sources, after the missile hit, the plane was not allowed to make an emergency landing in Russia.
The President of Ukraine awarded the military with the Golden Stars of Heroes of Ukraine and Crosses of Military Merit. The award ceremony took place the day after Christmas.
The rector of the Kyiv National University announced the upcoming dismissal of Professor Mykyta Vasylenko due to violation of the code of ethics. The Commission recognized his statements about “hungry Ukrainian women” as unethical.
In Kyiv, work is underway around the clock at the construction sites for the metro to Vynohradar. The construction of the dismantling shaft, waterproofing and soil development works continue.
In Khmelnytsky region, police prevented the sale of a unique artifact from the Great Migration era. The silver overlay with gilding and solar signs dates back to 425-450 and is a rare find.
All Moscow airports have implemented the “Carpet” plan due to the possible threat of a UAV attack. All flights have been temporarily suspended.
Russian troops attacked the residential sector of the village of Slatyno, Kharkiv region. Civilians were killed and wounded, and rescue services arrived at the scene.
In seven Western European countries, support for Ukraine “until victory” has sharply declined. Most Europeans favor peaceful negotiations, even if it means Russia's control over some territories.
Russian troops conducted a massive shelling of the border of Sumy region using multiple rocket launchers and drones. The sounds of explosions were heard in Sumy, and local residents were advised to take shelter.
Russia reported an attack by four drones with explosives on the Desna oil filling station of Transneft-Druzhba. The attack damaged two transformer substations, a car and a window in a residential building.
Two prosecutors and two officials of the Medicinal Inspectorate of Ukraine were notified of suspicion in connection with the scheme to obtain fictitious disabilities. The prosecutors illegally received over UAH 1.4 million in pension payments.
The Democratic Party of South Korea has introduced a bill to impeach acting President Han Dok-soo for failing to appoint judges. The impeachment vote is scheduled for December 27.
Irpin has completed major repairs to an apartment building at 52a Kotlyarevskogo Street that was damaged during the hostilities. All systems of the building, which is home to 380 residents, have been restored.
Following the Christmas Day shelling by the Russian Federation, heat supply is being restored in three regions of Ukraine. 400,000 subscribers in Kharkiv region and half of the houses in Dnipro have already been connected.
Iran and Russia plan to sign a strategic agreement in late January 2025, before Trump's possible inauguration. The document could give Iran access to Russian nuclear technology and new types of weapons.
Eight people were injured as a result of a Russian attack on the central market in Nikopol. Seven are hospitalized, one woman is in critical condition, and three others are in serious condition.
The Ukrainian Air Force conducted a precision strike on an enterprise in Kamensk-Shakhtynsky that produced fuel for Russian ballistic missiles. The facility was used to manufacture components for missiles used to attack civilian targets in Ukraine.
In Kryvyi Rih, the director of a company was notified of suspicion for supplying 20,000 low-quality sleeping bags to a military unit. An examination revealed non-compliance with technical requirements.
After a drone attack in the Belgorod region of Russia, power lines were damaged and 13 settlements lost power. the Russian Defense Ministry announced the alleged destruction of 5 drones over three regions.
During the attack of Russian invaders on the positions of the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade, most of the attackers were eliminated. The sole survivor - a citizen of Egypt - surrendered to the Ukrainian military.
The FSB detained four Russians for preparing terrorist attacks against high-ranking Russian military officers and their families. The suspects are accused of high treason and preparing explosions.
The case of the murder of Irina Farion has been reclassified as a murder motivated by national intolerance. The 18-year-old suspect from Dnipro, who was a member of pro-Russian groups, now faces life in prison.
Due to the Russian attack on Kharkiv's critical infrastructure, 1,055 apartment buildings are left without heat. More than 10 UAV strikes have been recorded in the region, with casualties and injuries.
Mountain rescuers found three Ukrainians who got lost in the Maramures Mountains after crossing the border with Romania. One victim was injured by stones, while the other two suffered from hypothermia.
Drone attacks on the Baltimore military airfield and an industrial enterprise were recorded in Voronezh and Volgograd region.
On December 26, Ukraine will introduce blackout schedules for household consumers and industry. The restrictions are related to the damage to power facilities as a result of a missile attack on December 25.
The owner of the vessel "Oboronlogistika" reported a "terrorist attack" on the bulk carrier Ursa Major in the Mediterranean Sea. The vessel, which was under US sanctions, sank after three explosions, 14 sailors were rescued, and two went missing.
After the accident of Russian tankers in the Kerch Strait on December 15, fuel oil spilled into the sea. According to the forecast by December 31, the pollution will reach the Opuk Nature Reserve and the open waters of the Black Sea.
British and U. S. diplomats condemned Russia's massive attack on Ukraine on Christmas Day, during which 184 missiles and drones were fired. The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 113 targets, but due to damage to power facilities, power supply restrictions were tightened.
An emergency situation has been declared in the Krasnodar region of Russia due to the spill of more than 3,000 tons of fuel oil after two tankers crashed. A 50 km stretch of coastline has been contaminated and oil products continue to rise to the surface.
