The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released data on the losses of the Russian army over the past day. The occupiers lost 1,650 soldiers, 14 tanks and other equipment, with total personnel losses reaching 782,510.
russian authorities have introduced a system of payment to police officers for the forced mobilization of residents of the occupied territories. For each detainee who signs a contract, the investigator receives 10 thousand rubles.
There is one russian Kalibr cruise missile carrier ship in the Black Sea with a volley of up to 4 missiles. There are no enemy ships in the Azov Sea, and 8 vessels in the Mediterranean.
putin rejects a proposal to postpone Ukraine's membership in NATO for 10 years as a condition for ending the war. ISW also reports on russia's seizure of Kurakhove and massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Cloudy weather is forecast in Ukraine with fog and sleet in some areas. Temperatures will range from -3° to +2°, with fog in the north and west of the country.
NATO's Transformation Commander has stated the need to have weapons to respond to the Russian threat. Europe will not be able to defend itself with defense systems alone because of its size.
The EU will strengthen the protection of submarine communications in the Baltic Sea after damage to cables suspected to be caused by russia. It plans to improve threat detection systems and expand international cooperation.
russia plans to hold a teleconference between the occupied Crimea and Western countries to justify its aggression. The occupiers are looking for partners in the West to spread the narrative of “Nazism in Ukraine.
The Peruvian government has declared an environmental emergency due to an oil spill by the state-owned company Petroperu. 10,000 square meters of the ocean surface were polluted, 7 beaches and local fauna were affected.
The Moldovan parliament has adopted the National Defense Strategy for 2024-2034, which recognizes Russia as the main threat. The document envisages an increase in defense spending and integration into EU military structures.
Over the past day, the occupiers shelled 12 communities in Sumy region, 311 explosions were recorded. A civilian was killed and residential buildings were damaged as a result of the attacks.
Apple shares have risen by 16% since November, adding $500 billion to the company's market value. The growth is attributed to the enthusiasm for AI and expectations of a new iPhone “supercycle.
On the night of December 27, air defense forces began operating in the Kyiv region due to the detection of enemy UAVs. At 02:10, the KRMA reported the downing of enemy drones.
US President-elect Donald Trump plans to cut US military aid to Ukraine and shift it to European countries. Trump declares the priority of resolving the war, but does not disclose details of the negotiation process.
russian troops seized Ukrainka village in Pokrovsk district of Donetsk region. The occupiers' advance was also recorded in several other settlements in the region.
Late in the evening of December 26, the occupiers attacked the industrial infrastructure of Zaporizhzhia. According to preliminary reports, there were no casualties, and the extent of the damage is being established.
In Norway, a bus carrying foreign tourists went off the E10 highway and ended up in the water, killing three people. Among the passengers were citizens of 8 countries, 11 people were hospitalized, and the rescue operation is ongoing.
Israeli military aircraft attacked Houthi military facilities in Yemen, including the airport in Sanaa and ports on the west coast. The strikes were aimed at infrastructure used to smuggle Iranian weapons.
The Azerbaijani government is waiting for russia to admit that it shot down an Azerbaijani airline plane with an air defense system. The incident occurred in an area where russia regularly uses air defense against Ukrainian drones.
The President held a meeting on creating economic and social incentives for the return of citizens to Ukraine. It is planned to discuss systemic solutions with representatives of Ukrainian business.
The russian military launched Shahed kamikaze drones from the east and northeast of Ukraine. UAVs were spotted in Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy, Dnipro, Poltava, and Cherkasy regions.
There were 164 combat engagements in the frontline, including 39 assaults in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 35 air strikes and fired over 4,600 times at Ukrainian positions.
Following the damage to the EstLink 2 cable, Estonia plans to increase oversight of undersea infrastructure with NATO. The government held an emergency meeting and discussed protection measures with the allies.
The President of Ukraine has appointed Yuriy Vitrenko as Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna by Decree No. 881/2024. This appointment is part of a large-scale diplomatic reshuffle in Ukrainian missions abroad.
Israeli airline El Al temporarily suspends flights to moscow because of russia's possible involvement in the downing of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane. The decision will be reconsidered after a new assessment of the situation next week.
A Russian drone strike on a multi-story building in Chasovyi Yar killed two men. Two more local residents were injured in the limbs, one of them was hospitalized.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released data on the losses of the Russian army over the past day. The destroyed equipment includes 10 armored combat vehicles, 63 UAVs and 55 cruise missiles.
In the Tartus area, forces loyal to the ousted Assad regime ambushed the police. 14 police officers were killed and 10 others were injured in the attack.
On December 26, it will be cloudy in most regions of Ukraine, but without precipitation. Snow with rain is expected in Kherson, Zaporizhzhya, Donetsk and Luhansk regions, and rain in Crimea.
There is one Russian Kalibr cruise missile carrier ship in the Black Sea with a volley of up to 4 missiles. There are 8 Russian ships in the Mediterranean, including 3 missile carriers.
