Seven Balkan countries were hit by heavy snowfalls and storms, leading to a transportation collapse. In Bosnia, 150,000 homes were left without electricity, and the city of Drvar was completely cut off from the world.
The governor of the Belgorod region reported a drone attack on the Graivoronsky district. Six settlements were left without electricity due to the damage to power lines.
Japanese airline JAL suffered a cyberattack that delayed 14 domestic flights and caused problems with international flights. The company has temporarily suspended ticket sales and is working to eliminate the consequences of the attack.
Ukrzaliznytsia and the Ministry of Defense have created additional hospital cars to evacuate seriously wounded soldiers. The railcars are equipped with mobile hospital-level equipment.
Ukrainian engineers have modified a light civilian airplane into a long-range drone. The drone has a stealthy engine, radar protection, and has successfully attacked targets at a distance of over 1200 km.
Plzeňská Škoda JS has delivered 8 new drives for the reactors of the Rivne NPP despite the russian attacks. The company also supplied a special 173-meter-long protective cable and 76 drives.
Chris Columbus explained that Kevin's mother was a successful fashion designer and his father could work in advertising. The director also said that he watched 300 children at the casting, although he wanted to cast Kalkin right away.
russian companies have officially started using cryptocurrencies for international payments following legislative changes. The Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation confirmed the transactions and announced the expansion of the practice next year.
The occupiers created a special program called “university changes” to recruit Ukrainian schoolchildren from the TOT. In 2024, about 3,700 children from the occupied Donetsk region were taken for excursions and consultations on admission to Russian universities.
putin's spokesman calls the $1 billion worth of frozen russian assets transferred to Ukraine “stolen. ” russia intends to launch a legal action over the transfer.
Two backpacks with cocaine worth more than $1. 1 million were found near the Canadian border in Washington state. Patrol officers found 30 packages of a white substance in Linden Forest Park.
After the missile attack on Kharkiv on December 25, central heating was partially restored in 1378 residential buildings. Utilities continue to restore heating around the clock.
moscow and Tehran plan to sign a new strategic partnership agreement at the end of January. The agreement will replace the previous document of 2001 and will cover cooperation in energy, manufacturing, and transportation.
The US President responded to the massive shelling of Ukraine on December 25 and ordered an increase in military assistance. The United States provided hundreds of air defense missiles and plans to supply additional weapons.
President Zelenskyy talks with Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Japan will provide Ukraine with $3 billion from frozen Russian assets and additional assistance for energy equipment.
Dutch Foreign Minister Kaspar Veldkamp said that russia's Christmas attacks prove putin's unwillingness to make peace. The Netherlands will continue to support Ukraine in 2025.
After joining the Schengen area in 2025, Romania will close 30 land border crossings on its borders with Hungary and Bulgaria. The country will strengthen security measures due to the risks of illegal migration.
russian troops launched a massive attack with Shahed kamikaze drones in the evening of December 25. The drones were spotted in Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, and Dnipro regions.
There were 211 combat engagements in the frontline, with the highest activity in the Pokrovsk sector - 55 assault operations. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, using 78 missiles and kamikaze drones.
On Christmas Day, December 25, Ukraine is expected to have different weather due to the influence of a southern cyclone. There will be sleet in the western regions, rain in the south, and temperatures from -2° to +10° in Crimea.
In the Black Sea, 4 Russian ships with Kalibr cruise missiles were spotted, firing a total of 28 missiles. There are 8 Russian ships in the Mediterranean, including 3 missile carriers with 25 missiles.
The Minister of Energy reports a massive Russian attack on Ukraine's energy system. Due to missile attacks from the Black Sea, Ukrenergo has introduced emergency power outage schedules.
Ukrainian troops eliminated 1,600 Russian servicemen over the past day. The total losses of the Russian Federation since the beginning of the invasion have reached 779 thousand occupants, and a significant amount of military equipment has been destroyed.
The Polish Air Force has activated combat aircraft and air defense systems due to Russia's massive missile attack on Ukraine. The measures are aimed at protecting the territories adjacent to Ukraine.
Russian troops fired at least 7 ballistic missiles at Kharkiv. The attack caused fires, damaged infrastructure, and left two men with severe shrapnel wounds.
NPC Ukrenergo announces power supply restrictions due to a large-scale missile attack on December 25. russia launches strikes from the Black Sea and Olenya airfield, using Tu-95MS bombers.
“Roskachestvo is preparing a state standard for shawarma, which is expected to be introduced in 2025. The inspection showed that 27 out of 29 shawarma samples violated sanitary standards.
On the morning of December 25, Russia launched a missile attack on Ukraine from the Black Sea. Tu-95MS strategic bombers took off from the Olenne airfield, and drone attacks continue.
Donald Trump has announced his intention to seek the death penalty for violent criminals after being elected president. This comes after Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal prisoners.
The editor-in-chief of Left Bank commented on the situation with her father's scandalous statements about Ukrainian women. Koshkina said that she was receiving threats and curses, although she had nothing to do with the situation.
