Yevhen Ustimenko
On the night of December 8, Ukrainian drones attacked Saratov, Engels, Volgograd, Tula, Rostov Oblast, Moscow, and St. Petersburg. Fires broke out in Saratov and Engels, and Russian air defense systems hit residential buildings in Volgograd.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he does not plan to leave politics in exchange for a possible pardon in corruption cases. He emphasized that his fate would be determined by the citizens of Israel.
The Hungarian authorities do not support participation in financial assistance to Ukraine, thwarting the European "Plan B" to use frozen Russian assets. Budapest refused to join the issuance of joint Eurobonds, which increased tensions within the EU.
Two explosions occurred in the industrial zone of Krasnoyarsk, causing a fire covering an area of over 800 square meters. One person was injured, four cars are burning, and gasoline canisters are exploding.
In Kostiantynivka, a Russian drone attacked a man who was returning from the funeral of his brother, who was killed by a Russian drone. The victim sustained a broken leg and shrapnel wounds, and is currently in the hospital.
At Vydubychi station, a 16-year-old boy died from electric shock after climbing onto a city electric train carriage. Law enforcement officers are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
Representatives of the Plast scout organization have received the Bethlehem Peace Light in Ukraine. Ukrzaliznytsia reported that Plast scouts have been delivering the Light from Bethlehem for almost 40 years.
Soldiers of the 67th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated the village of Tykhe in Dnipropetrovsk region. Russians had previously claimed occupation of this settlement.
On December 8, electricity consumption restrictions will be introduced throughout Ukraine due to Russian attacks. The schedules will be valid around the clock for all consumers.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces blew up a dam on the Vasyukivka River in the Pryvillia area. This was done to stop the advance of Russian occupation forces in the Donetsk region.
On December 7, Russian troops struck the Pechenihy dam in the Kharkiv region, but this will not have a critical impact on the front line. The Ukrainian military had long prepared for possible damage, developing alternative routes and accumulating necessary supplies.
Russia declared the commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert Brovdi, wanted on charges of involvement in the death of propagandist Hanna Prokofieva. Brovdi reacted to the accusations with a quote from Bulgakov's novel.
Before that, the Russians systematically attacked railways only in eastern Ukraine. Now, railway stations throughout the country are under threat.
Strong magnetic storms with a K-index of 5 are expected on December 7 and 8. This can affect the health and well-being of people, especially those sensitive to solar fluctuations.
Mykola Kovzel emphasizes that drivers, freight forwarders, and logisticians are the backbone of the Ukrainian economy, ensuring continuity of supply and stability of business processes. He notes that logistics operates in conditions of constant change, requiring prompt decisions and coordinated interaction between market participants.
For the Trump administration, the main global problem is not Russia and its war in Ukraine, but China.
The White House stated that Europe risks "civilizational destruction" due to decades of economic decline, political censorship, and immigration. This is outlined in the updated US National Security Strategy, signed by Donald Trump.
On the weekend, December 6 and 7, it will be cool in Ukraine, with temperatures at night ranging from 2 degrees Celsius above zero to 4 degrees Celsius below zero, and during the day +2 to +6 degrees Celsius. Dry weather is expected, but with gusty easterly winds, and stormy gusts are possible in the south.
Russian occupiers are advancing in Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast, but the city is almost destroyed. In Kupyansk, the occupiers overestimated their forces, noted Viktor Trehubov.
The German Bundestag has passed a new military service law that provides for a two-tier system with voluntary service and possible conscription. This is intended to increase the size of the Bundeswehr, as 18-year-old men will receive notices of readiness to serve.
The situation in the Pokrovsk direction remains tense, but Ukrainian units control the northern and central parts of the city. The enemy is trying to bypass the settlement from the flanks, but these areas are also controlled.
Edinburgh Airport in the capital of Scotland suspended operations due to problems with the air traffic control computer system. This is Scotland's busiest airport, which served approximately 15.7 million passengers in 2024.
The United States has updated its national security strategy, which envisages the restoration of relations with Russia, the cessation of the war in Ukraine and preventing NATO expansion. The document also emphasizes the independent strengthening of Europe's defense and the importance of the Indo-Pacific region.
The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine has recognized a number of public organizations and societies as critically important for the functioning of the economy. Among them are NGO "Wikimedia Ukraine", NGO "Slidstvo.Info" and LLC "Knyharnya Ye".
The role of the evil sorcerer in the films, TV series, and video games of the "Mortal Kombat" franchise became the most famous in the actor's life.
A volcanic eruption around 1345 caused a climate shock that led to poor harvests. This forced Italian cities to import grain from the Black Sea, spreading the plague that killed up to half of Europe's population.
On Friday, December 5, Greece was hit by storm "Byron", leading to school closures, significant flooding, and disruptions to public services. Heavy rains were observed in Attica, Peloponnese, Crete, and other regions, and the Athens-Corinth highway was closed due to flooding.
Russian occupiers shot a Ukrainian prisoner of war in Svyato-Pokrovske, southwest of Siversk. A soldier of the Ukrainian Defense Forces came out of cover with his hands raised, but immediately after exiting, he received a burst of automatic fire and fell.
People's Deputy Hanna Skorokhod reported searches conducted by NABU, SAPO, and SBU, calling it pressure. She is suspected of leading a criminal group that demanded a $250,000 bribe.
In Ukraine, 11,792 official volunteers have been registered, an 11% increase over the year. Ukrainians collect an average of UAH 2.95 billion monthly on Monobank accounts, and the total amount of donations over 11 months is UAH 32.47 billion.