An air alert has been declared in the capital of Ukraine, as reported by KCSA. The Air Force had previously warned of a possible threat to the city.
A rocket attack on Kryvyi Rih damaged a two-story building, and a teenage girl and a man were rescued from the rubble. Windows in a 10-story building were also damaged.
Hostile hackers have carried out one of the largest cyberattacks on Ukraine's state registries. The Ministry of Justice is working to restore access to critical systems, which may take up to two weeks.
The U. S. Secretary of State said that Ukrainian society must decide between continuing the struggle and finding ways to negotiate. Blinken emphasized the importance of guarantees against repeated Russian aggression.
An explosion sounded in Kryvyi Rih.
The Ministers of Defense of Ukraine and Italy discussed the expansion of military cooperation for 2025. It is planned to strengthen air defense and implement joint projects with Italian defense companies.
Switzerland has announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth 45 million francs. The funds will be used to restore energy infrastructure, repair housing and meet the humanitarian needs of those affected by Russian attacks.
In the Kharkiv region, a Renault Kangoo hit a woman crossing the road in the wrong place in the Saltovsky district. The victim died at the scene, and has not yet been identified.
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops attacked 10 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region using aircraft, UAVs, MLRS and artillery. Residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged, with no civilian casualties.
Two overnight accidents involving buses, a fuel tanker and a truck occurred in Ghazni province. The accidents killed 44 people and injured 76, some in critical condition.
Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1,530 Russian servicemen. Also, 5 tanks, 27 armored vehicles, 14 artillery systems and 51 enemy drones were destroyed.
On December 19, Ukraine is expected to have mostly warm weather with temperatures ranging from 0°C to +11°C. Precipitation in the form of wet snow is possible in the east, while the rest of the territory will be without significant precipitation.
As a result of the occupiers' aggression in Tsyrkuny, Kharkiv region, 4 people were injured.
A fire broke out in a karaoke bar in the capital of Vietnam, killing 11 people. The police detained a suspect in the deliberate arson, and two victims were taken to the hospital.
Terrorists have taken control of Trudove village and are advancing in the areas of Uspenivka, Kurakhove, Pishchane and Vidrodzhennia.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces inflicted significant losses on the DPRK military near Kursk: more than 100 killed and about 1,000 wounded. The reason for the losses was the unpreparedness of North Korean units for modern warfare.
The Israeli military conducted targeted strikes on Houthi positions in the western and central regions of Yemen. Ports, energy infrastructure and military facilities were attacked after a missile was intercepted from Yemen.
An air alert has been declared in Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine due to the threat of UAVs. Residents are urged to immediately go to the nearest civil defense shelters.
Repressions are intensifying in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine due to the activity of citizens in social media. The occupation authorities monitor posts and comments, using accusations of “terrorism” as a pretext for arrests.
US nuclear power plants operate at full capacity more than 93% of the time, maintaining this figure since the 2000s. Ukraine also reached 100% capacity factor in the fall-winter period of 2023-2024.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov met with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong. The parties discussed military cooperation and the possibility of joint arms production.
Donald Trump has initiated a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register, accusing the paper of manipulating polls. The newspaper denies the allegations, citing freedom of speech.
The Ukrainian junior national team won first place at the GAMMA World Mixed Martial Arts Championships in Indonesia. The athletes won 17 gold, 11 silver and 11 bronze medals.
More than 40 explosions were heard on the territory of the Novoshakhtyn oil refinery. A drone attack damaged the AVT-6 atmospheric vacuum oil distillation unit.
An air alert has been issued in the capital of Ukraine, and people are urged to go to shelters. The Air Force warns of a UAV threat in Kyiv and other regions.
The United Kingdom has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, which includes the supply of critical equipment to strengthen its defense. In particular, Ukraine will receive systems to strengthen its navy, air defense, and anti-drone capabilities.
Sirens sounded in central Israel due to the launch of a missile from Yemen, which was intercepted before crossing the border. The Houthis announced the launch of a ballistic missile at a military target in Jaffa.
The nighttime attack in Kryvyi Rih damaged central collectors, power grids and zip lines. High-rise buildings and a hospital were also damaged, but no casualties were reported.
A rocket attack on the town of Romny in Sumy region damaged 9 residential buildings. An aid center has been set up and temporary accommodation in dormitories has been offered to the victims.
An air alert has been declared in the capital of Ukraine. The Kyiv City State Administration urges all residents to immediately go to civil defense shelters.
