Turkey has announced the reopening of its embassy in Damascus, which has been closed since 2012. Burhan Keroglu, who was previously the ambassador to Mauritania, was appointed as the charge d'affaires.
In Darnytsia district of the capital, debris from enemy drones was recorded falling. The debris fell on an open area, no one was injured.
In Cherkasy region, local residents hear the sound of explosions. The Air Force reports that several groups of drones are moving from Poltava region toward Cherkasy region.
There were 190 combat engagements in the frontline in various sectors. The highest enemy activity was recorded in the Pokrovske and Vremivske sectors, where 56 and 34 attacks were made respectively.
An air raid alert has been issued in the Ukrainian capital, and residents are being asked to take shelter. The Air Force reported the movement of attack UAVs through Brovary in the direction of Kyiv.
The occupation authorities have banned references to St. Nicholas and Santa Claus in school celebrations. Instead of Ukrainian traditions, russian myths and culture are being imposed on children.
Norway has allocated funds to continue training Ukrainian F-16 pilots and technicians in Portugal. The program will start after the completion of training in Denmark and will include the provision of instructors and technical support.
Iran has passed a law that toughens penalties for women for violating the dress code and “indecency. ” Violators face corporal punishment, fines, prison terms, and restrictions on education and employment.
At least four explosions are reported in the Russian city of Orel at an oil depot. The terrorist country claims to have shot down Ukrainian drones, but eyewitnesses confirm the explosions.
The European Union is planning to adopt a new package of sanctions against the terrorist country over the war in Ukraine. The restrictions will apply to the “shadow fleet”, North Korean mercenaries and those involved in hybrid attacks.
The President of Ukraine appointed Land Forces Commander Mykhailo Drapaty and Deputy Head of the Military Operations Pavlo Palis to the Supreme Military Commission. Oleksandr Pavliuk was dismissed from the staff.
An explosion occurred in the city of Odesa, as reported by Mayor Gennady Trukhanov. Before that, the Air Force warned of a threat approaching the city.
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine met with the EU Commissioner to discuss expanding cooperation in 2025. The parties discussed the use of frozen assets of the Russian Federation, the expansion of the military training mission and attracting investments in the defense industry.
President of Ukraine had a conversation with Evika Silina on strengthening defense capabilities and European integration. Latvia is ready to support Ukraine in its military programs and EU accession negotiations.
An air alert has been declared in the capital of Ukraine, and people are being urged to go to shelters. The Air Force warned of an approaching group of enemy drones in the Kyiv region.
A mass rally in favor of Georgia's European integration continues in the center of Batumi, despite strong winds and heavy rain. The protesters were joined by sailors and psychologists, and a delegation of the European Parliament arrived in Tbilisi to support the rally.
The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces has put aviation and air defense on full alert due to Russia's massive missile strike on Ukraine. All available forces and means are being used to protect the airspace.
Russian forces shelled more than 20 settlements in Kherson region, damaging infrastructure and residential buildings. The attacks left one person dead and four wounded, including two from a drone attack in Kherson.
On December 15, a new railway route Kyiv-Budapest with compartment and luxury cars will be launched. Tickets are already on sale, starting at UAH 2800, and the train will provide convenient connections to other European cities.
Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov reports an explosion in the city. An air alert has been declared throughout Ukraine, and people are heading for shelter.
NPC Ukrenergo is introducing special schedules of power outages with different phases during the day. For industrial enterprises, the restrictions will be in effect from 6:00 to 22:00.
The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announces an air alert throughout Ukraine. A missile threat has been detected in all regions, and people are being asked to take shelter.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released new data on the losses of the Russian occupiers as of December 13. During the day, 1390 soldiers were killed, 5 tanks and 31 infantry fighting vehicles were destroyed.
Enemy troops conducted 205 attacks on 9 localities in Zaporizhzhia region, using aircraft, drones and artillery. The shelling damaged infrastructure and wounded three people.
An air raid alert has been declared in the capital of Ukraine, and all citizens are asked to go to shelters.
The occupiers detained two employees of the Crimean Railways in Simferopol, accusing them of collaborating with the AFU. The detainees were beaten and held in a pre-trial detention center, but such cases are usually closed due to lack of evidence.
On Friday, China lodged a claim against the Philippines, accusing it of provocations in the disputed waters of the South China Sea.
Explosions were reported in Kharkiv, with the strikes falling on the city's neighborhoods. The Air Force warned of a high-speed target, and local authorities urged residents to take shelter.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports a threat of ballistic missile attacks from the south. Several Tu-95MS strategic bombers were also spotted taking off from the Olenya airfield.
In Kharkiv, an enemy drone hit the roof of a five-story building in the Industrial District, causing a fire. No one was injured, and criminal proceedings were opened over the attack.
