6-year-old Maria from Donetsk region and 14-year-old Veronika from Kherson region were returned from the temporarily occupied territories. The girls were in danger because of the occupation, but are now safe with their families.
The invaders carried out 21 attacks on the Sumy region, 120 explosions were recorded. As a result of the attacks, two people were killed, one was injured, residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged.
During the day, there were 208 military clashes in different directions of the front. The most intense enemy attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsky and Kurakhovsky directions, where there were 32 and 39 clashes, respectively.
The terrorist country launched a ballistic missile with fictitious warheads on the Dnieper river, causing minor damage. putin called it a warning to the West after allowing strikes on russian territory.
Joe Biden announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah.
The Israeli prime minister has warned of a tough response to violations of the cease-and-desist agreement with "Hezbollah". Netanyahu cited three key reasons for the truce: the Iranian threat, resupply, and the isolation of Hamas.
In Kharkiv, an explosion was recorded, which, according to preliminary information, occurred outside the city.
The Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Poland discussed the issue of border control. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiga The parties noted that the transit of agricultural goods from Ukraine should be carried out without obstacles, in accordance with the principles of the EU "Solidarity Paths".
The Verkhovna Rada adopted the budget for 2025 with social spending of UAH 420. 9 billion. Funding to support children, low-income families and people with disabilities has been significantly increased.
The weather in Ukraine today is mostly cloudy with temperatures of 0-2°C. In the east and Crimea, there may be precipitation in the form of wet snow, while the rest of the regions will remain dry.
Over the past day, the invaders lost 1,480 troops, 6 tanks and 20 armored vehicles. Total enemy losses since the beginning of the war have reached 733,830 personnel.
Starting December 15, a daily train service between Lviv and Chisinau with compartment cars will be launched. The train will depart from Lviv at 15:00 and arrive in Chisinau at 11:30 the next day.
Kyiv was attacked by enemy drones from different directions. During the 5-hour air alert, air defense forces destroyed more than 10 drones, with no damage or casualties.
Russian troops carried out 285 attacks on 12 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, using aircraft, drones and artillery. The attacks damaged infrastructure and wounded a 74-year-old man.
There are 2 Russian ships on combat duty in the Black Sea, one of which is equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles. There are no enemy ships in the Azov and Mediterranean Seas.
Following the nighttime shelling in Ternopil, the city's electrical infrastructure was damaged, affecting transportation and utilities. The city is actively restoring the systems and has launched heating stations.
A guerrilla of the ATES movement destroyed the electrical equipment of a relay cabinet in the village of Oleksiyivka in Kherson region. The sabotage is aimed at disrupting the logistics of enemy troops on the Novooleksiyivka-Melitopol railway line.
Tech giants are calling on the Australian authorities to postpone the adoption of a law restricting children's access to social media. The companies emphasize the need for additional time to assess the consequences of such a decision.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports the activity of enemy attack drones over Kyiv, Khmelnytsky and Vinnytsia regions. The population is urged to take shelter, and air defense forces are on alert.
shoigu held talks with Taliban leaders on peace in Afghanistan and U. S. sanctions. The Taliban called on russia to help overcome economic pressure from the United States, which they see as the cause of the crisis.
A fire breaks out at the Tanegashima Space Center test site during the testing of the Epsilon S rocket engine. JAXA has temporarily suspended testing and is investigating the cause of the incident, with no information on injuries.
The newly elected US president plans to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada due to problems with drug trafficking. An additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods is also proposed because of fentanyl supplies.
Enemy troops advanced near Novomlynsk, Dalne, Kostiantynopol, Rozdolne, Petrivka and Kurakhove.
Special Counsel Jack has closed the charges against Trump for election interference and handling classified documents. The decision is related to the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity.
Over the last day, 185 combat engagements took place in the frontline, including 51 in the Pokrovske and 45 in the Kurakhove sectors.
The EU plans to include Chinese companies that help russia produce drones in the 15th sanctions package. Control over russian oil tankers will also be tightened to avoid sanctions circumvention.
The shelling of Kurdish SDF forces in northern Syria killed 11 people, including 7 militants and 4 civilians. The next day, SDF forces killed another 15 militants supported by Turkey.
Explosions were heard in Ternopil and power supply was cut off. The Ukrainian Air Force reported the detection of enemy drones in the region.
Air defense has been activated in Kyiv due to a drone attack. According to Mayor Vitali Klitschko, the militants are entering the city from different directions.
Sounds of explosions were heard in the capital of Ukraine. Earlier, the Air Force warned of more than 10 groups of attack drones moving in the direction of Kyiv region.
