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62 combat engagements recorded at the front: the enemy is active in three directions

62 combat engagements were recorded at the front. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Oleksandrivka, and Kostiantynivka directions, having made 19 attempts in the Pokrovsk direction. In the Siversk-Slobozhanskyi and Kursk directions, the enemy launched an airstrike and carried out 50 shellings.

War in Ukraine • December 9, 02:42 PM • 4039 views
Occupiers infiltrate north of Pokrovsk under cover of fog, assault operations continue - "East" group

Russian occupiers are trying to infiltrate the northern part of Pokrovsk, taking advantage of the fog. Search and assault operations are underway and the enemy is being eliminated in urban areas.

War in Ukraine • December 9, 02:10 PM • 3233 views
Pokrovsk direction accounted for almost a third of 139 battles per day: General Staff mapPhoto

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 139 combat engagements per day, almost a third of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched missile and air strikes and used kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • December 9, 06:35 AM • 3730 views
Bomb blast in eastern Congo kills over 30 after army clashes with militia

Over 30 people have been killed and 20 injured in a bomb blast in Sange, DR Congo. This happened after clashes between the Congolese army and militia.

News of the World • December 8, 07:36 PM • 3608 views
100 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria have been released, but approximately the same number remain in captivity

100 schoolchildren abducted last month from a Catholic school in Nigeria have been released, but over 100 students remain in captivity. Armed men attacked St. Mary's school, abducting 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers.

News of the World • December 8, 07:19 PM • 3985 views
Leader of failed coup in Benin in hiding, fate of hostages unknown

The leader of the failed coup in Benin, Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, is in hiding. The fate of the hostages held by the rebels remains unclear.

Politics • December 8, 06:26 PM • 4153 views
Yemen's airspace closed after separatists seized territory

Yemen's airspace was briefly closed after the separatist Southern Transitional Council group seized territory in Hadramaut province. This exacerbated internal divisions within the anti-Houthi forces and led to hundreds of passengers being delayed.

News of the World • December 8, 06:13 PM • 4265 views
Nigeria sends troops and aircraft to Benin to suppress coup attempt

Nigeria has sent fighter jets and ground troops to Benin after a failed coup attempt. Nigerian President Tinubu is acting due to fears of spreading violence.

Politics • December 8, 04:51 PM • 4122 views
South Sudan's oil exports again under threat as rebels seize Heglig

Operations in Sudan's Heglig have ceased after the Rapid Support Forces group approached, which could interrupt oil exports from South Sudan. Heglig plays a crucial role in the pipeline network through which Sudan exports about 165,000 barrels of oil per day.

News of the World • December 8, 04:16 PM • 3829 views
War between Thailand and Cambodia: airstrikes disrupt fragile truce – sides blame each otherPhoto

Fighting has flared up again between Thailand and Cambodia, disrupting the truce. Thailand launched airstrikes on Cambodia, accusing it of mobilizing heavy weapons, while Cambodia called these actions aggression.

News of the World • December 8, 04:12 PM • 3684 views
Attack on artists of the "Hutsuliya" ensemble: three suspects notified of suspicion

Police identified four individuals involved in the attack on the artists of the "Hutsuliya" ensemble; three young men have already been notified of suspicion of hooliganism. One of the suspects is under round-the-clock house arrest, another is in hiding.

Society • December 8, 03:58 PM • 7098 views
Criminal kingpin extradited to Ukraine: faces up to 10 years in prison

A 36-year-old man, wanted abroad for a number of crimes, including organizing an illegal gambling business and assaulting a client, has been extradited to Ukraine. He faces up to ten years in prison with confiscation of property.

Society • December 8, 10:51 AM • 4443 views
In Lviv region, a group of young men attacked the artists of the Hutsuliya ensemble: police are investigating the circumstances of the incident

In the city of Sheptytskyi, Lviv region, a group of nine people attacked the artists of the Hutsuliya ensemble at a gas station. As a result of the attack, three artists and the driver sustained bodily injuries, and the police opened criminal proceedings under the article "hooliganism."

Society • December 8, 09:13 AM • 4825 views
53 enemy attacks repelled in Pokrovsk direction out of 164 battles on the front: General Staff mapPhoto

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 164 combat engagements over the past day. Ukrainian military repelled 53 attacks in the Pokrovsk direction, and also stopped enemy assault actions in other areas of the front.

War in Ukraine • December 8, 06:20 AM • 4239 views
Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia after soldier's death

Thailand carried out airstrikes on Cambodian military targets after the death of a Thai soldier. Both sides accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement brokered by Trump.

News of the World • December 8, 04:38 AM • 6242 views
Ukrainian military blew up a dam on the Vasyukivka River in the Pryvillia area of Donetsk regionPhotoVideo

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.

War in Ukraine • December 7, 04:20 PM • 8235 views
Russia's new "African Corps" accused of rapes and beheadings of civilians in Mali

The Russian "African Corps," which entered Mali after Wagner militants, is accused of systematic killings and abuse of the peaceful local population.

News of the World • December 7, 10:53 AM • 8843 views
Coup d'état in Benin: military announce removal of President Talon and dissolution of government – media

A group of military officers in Benin announced a seizure of power, removing President Patrice Talon and dissolving the government. Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri has been appointed as the new leader, and the country's borders have been closed.

Politics • December 7, 09:52 AM • 5342 views
Chinese fighter jets locked combat radars on Japanese aircraft

Near Okinawa, Chinese fighter jets locked fire control radar systems on Japanese military aircraft. Japan claims it was a provocation, while China states it was interference with training.

Politics • December 7, 08:47 AM • 5646 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled over 160 enemy attacks in one day: the General Staff updated battle mapsPhoto

On December 6, 161 combat engagements took place at the front, the most difficult situation being in the Pokrovsk direction, where the Russian army stormed 45 times. The enemy launched two missile strikes, 60 air strikes, and carried out 4291 shellings.

War in Ukraine • December 7, 07:00 AM • 4522 views
Russian army lost 1080 servicemen in a day of war in Ukraine: Russia's losses as of December 7

On December 6, Russian troops lost 1080 servicemen, 33 artillery systems, and 3 tanks. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 07.12.25 amounted to over 1.18 million personnel.

War in Ukraine • December 7, 05:53 AM • 10054 views
In Sudan, militants shelled a kindergarten and a hospital: over 110 dead, almost fifty children

In Sudan's South Kordofan state, at least 114 people, including 46 children, have died as a result of a series of attacks on civilian infrastructure. The attacks were carried out by the paramilitary group "Rapid Support Forces" (RSF).

News of the World • December 7, 04:26 AM • 12791 views
Activists threw food at the display case with the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London

On December 6, activists threw food at the display case with the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London, leading to the temporary closure of part of the area. Four protesters were detained on suspicion of causing damage.

News of the World • December 6, 07:58 PM • 11675 views
Defense Forces control the northern part of Pokrovsk and block the advance of the occupiers in the city center - "East" group

The Defense Forces of Ukraine control the northern part of Pokrovsk and are blocking the advance of Russian invaders in the city center. The enemy is suffering significant losses, and search and assault operations are underway, along with the elimination of invading groups.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 07:01 PM • 5825 views
Mass shooting at hostel bar in South Africa: 11 dead and 14 injured

A mass shooting occurred at an illegal hostel bar in the Republic of South Africa. 11 people were killed, including three children, and 14 were injured.

News of the World • December 6, 04:06 PM • 5137 views
77 combat engagements took place at the front: the hottest spots are Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions - General Staff

As of 4:00 PM on December 6, 2025, 77 battles have already taken place at the front, with the highest activity in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions. The Defense Forces are taking measures to prevent the enemy from advancing deeper into Ukrainian territory.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 02:49 PM • 5646 views
The situation in the north of Sumy region remains stable despite constant assault actions by the occupiers - Syrskyi

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi visited units in the North-Slobozhansky and Kursk directions, where he heard reports on the operational situation. The situation in the north of Sumy region remains stable, Ukrainian soldiers are holding their lines and inflicting losses on the enemy.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 09:43 AM • 5143 views
Fighting in Congo erupted hours after Trump-brokered "peace deal"

Hours after Congo and Rwanda signed a "peace treaty" in Washington with Trump's mediation, fighting on the ground resumed with significant force, with both sides blaming each other.

News of the World • December 5, 04:59 PM • 4414 views
Came out with hands raised to surrender: the prosecutor's office is investigating the shooting of a Ukrainian soldier by occupiers in the Siversk direction

In the Siversk direction, a Russian soldier shot a Ukrainian Armed Forces fighter who was trying to surrender. The Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office has launched a pre-trial investigation into the war crime.

War in Ukraine • December 5, 03:57 PM • 5541 views
Exiles of dictator Bashar al-Assad from Russia are funding an uprising in Syria, competing for weapons and influence - Reuters

Former Syrian intelligence chief Kamal Hassan and billionaire Rami Makhlouf, who are in exile in Moscow, are spending millions of dollars to create rival combat forces. They are competing for control over a network of 14 underground command rooms and weapons caches.

Politics • December 5, 03:51 PM • 4433 views