An investigation by the Israeli military found that its ground operations influenced Hamas's decision to kill six hostages in Rafah. The bodies were found in an underground mine, and the soldiers were unaware of the hostages' presence.
An unexploded enemy X-59 missile was found on the territory of a private yard in Kharkiv. There were no casualties as a result of the fall, and bomb disposal experts are working to defuse the projectile.
The French training program for Ukrainian pilots and mechanics on the Mirage 2000-5F has been completed in six months. Delivery of the fighters, armed with Scalp missiles and AASM bombs, is scheduled for the first quarter of 2025.
Occupants shelled a kindergarten in Mykhailivka, the building was heavily damaged. Over the past day, Russians attacked 43 settlements in the region, leaving one dead and four wounded.
The Border Police of Moldova reported a possible violation of airspace by two Russian missiles on December 25. The Ministry of Defense of the country denies the violation, stating that the monitoring system did not detect any missiles.
Due to the massive attack by the Russian Federation on energy facilities in Ukraine, up to three stages of simultaneous power outages will be in effect. From 3:00 PM, electricity supply for industry will also be restricted.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled a large-scale attack by the Russian Federation in the night of December 25. Out of 184 enemy missiles and drones launched, 113 targets were destroyed.
Russian forces launched a combined attack on Kharkiv and its suburbs, firing at least 12 missiles. Six civilians were injured, and residential buildings and critical infrastructure were damaged.
A Geely and a Subaru collided on the road between the villages of Tarasivka and Chechelivka. Four people died in the accident and two others were injured.
Russia's massive attack on Ukraine is a response to proposals for a “Christmas truce,” Minister Sibiga said. According to him, the Russian missile also violated the airspace of Moldova and Romania.
Russian troops shelled 4 settlements in Donetsk region, killing one person. In the village of Udachne, rescuers came under repeated fire while fighting a fire.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu announced that a Russian missile violated her country's airspace during the Christmas holidays. The missile flew in the direction of Chernivtsi, and Poland activated its air force in response to the massive attack.
Russian troops launched a massive missile attack on Kharkiv's energy facilities, firing 12 missiles. A large part of the city was left without heating, and four people were injured.
Houses in Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovs'k and Ivano-Frankivsk regions were left without heat supply as a result of Russian missile strikes on Ukraine's energy system. A worker was killed at a thermal power plant in Dnipro.
The President signed laws on combating bribery of foreign officials and liability of legal entities for corruption. The documents are an important step toward Ukraine's membership in the OECD.
In Kremenchuk, an explosion occurred after a warning about the flight of an enemy missile from the northeast. The Air Force also reported a missile threat to Kryvyi Rih.
An air raid alert has been announced in Ukraine due to the threat of the use of ballistic weapons. Launches of cruise missiles from the Caspian direction have also been recorded.
The RF carried out a massive attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas, launching over 70 missiles and 100 drones. Air defense shot down over 50 missiles and a significant portion of the drones, but there are hits and power outages in the regions.
An enemy attack on Poltava region has damaged the energy infrastructure in Kremenchuk district. According to preliminary reports, civilian facilities were not affected, and specialists are working to restore power supply.
DTEK has published new power outage schedules for Kyiv and Odesa region for December 25. After a morning attack by Russia, TPP equipment was seriously damaged, and power engineers are repairing the damage.
Russian troops carry out massive shelling of the Dnipropetrovs'k region in an attempt to destroy the region's energy system. About 20 explosions were recorded in Dnipro.
The falling wreckage of downed enemy drones in two districts of Kyiv region damaged 12 trucks, a cafe, and 3 private houses. The occupiers also launched a massive attack on Ukraine's energy system.
A ballistic missile hits a 4-story residential building in Kryvyi Rih, killing 1 person and injuring 17, including 2 children. The missile hit a building with 32 apartments.
Asaad Hassan al-Shibani called on Iran to respect Syria's sovereignty and not to spread chaos. This is a response to Iranian leader Ali Khamenei's statements about Syrian youth.
Russian troops attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure on December 25 in an attempt to deprive people of utilities. Thermal power plant equipment was severely damaged, and part of the Carpathian region was left without electricity.
In the morning, Russian troops attacked the Carpathian region. As a result of the attack, part of Ivano-Frankivsk region was left without electricity, with no casualties.
Russian forces carried out the 13th massive attack on the Ukrainian energy sector, damaging DTEK thermal power plant equipment. Energy workers have begun restoration work after the shelling.
The Biden administration is planning to impose large-scale sanctions on the Russian energy sector and the “dark fleet. ” The goal is to weaken Russia's export revenues and create leverage for the future Trump administration.
The Patrol Police provided parents with a list of important safety rules for children during the winter holidays. The recommendations include monitoring the location of children, using reflectors, and instructing them on how to behave in emergency situations.
President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on Christmas Eve. The parties discussed support for Ukraine and the possibility of achieving a just peace by 2025.
