Russian troops continued to advance in seven directions along the Ukrainian front line, with the fiercest fighting still taking place around Avdiivka.
Russians have intensified aerial reconnaissance, deploying a record number of drones along the entire front line, especially in the southern direction along the Dnipro River, according to a spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force.
The General Staff reported that the most intense fighting took place at the Avdiivka, Maryinka and Kupyansk directions, where Ukrainian troops repelled numerous Russian attacks along the entire frontline over the past day.
95 combat engagements took place on the frontline, according to the morning report of the General Staff.
Over the past day, Ukrainian troops repelled 64 attacks by Russian-terrorist forces in many parts of the frontline in eastern Ukraine.
President Zelensky honored the defenders of Lastochkino, Novomykhailivka, Synkivka and Robotyne who withstood the most powerful Russian attacks at their positions near these settlements.
Ukrainian troops repelled most of the Russian attacks along the entire front line in Bakhmut, Maryinka, Avdiivka and Zaporizhzhia on Monday, reports the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
KCMA reported on the work of air defense in Kyiv.
Over the past week, the Drone Army's attack drones have killed about 150 Russian soldiers and about 400 strongholds.
Ukrainian troops repelled 21 attacks near Avdiivka, while the enemy unsuccessfully tried to improve their tactical positions in many areas of the frontline.
Ukrainian troops destroyed more than 50 Russian soldiers and a drone control center in Kherson region.
The Mariinka sector remains the hottest spot in the frontline, where Ukrainian troops repelled 14 enemy attacks over the last day, destroying 12 armored vehicles during one assault near Kostiantynivka.
Russia is stepping up attacks on civilians in southern Ukraine, using drones and artillery. The situation remains tense.
Two former law enforcement officers were served suspicion notices for organizing the export and destruction of Berkut's "black company" weapons.
Seven teenagers were detained for the brutal murder of a homeless woman in Dnipro. They face ten to fifteen years or life imprisonment.
Vostok Air Command destroys an X-59 guided missile over Dnipro district.
After the air alert was announced due to the activity of enemy tactical aircraft, audible explosions were reported in Dnipro.
Ukraine has expanded the eOselya mortgage program to include houses and townhouses not older than 3 years.
Ukrainian troops successfully shoot down two enemy UAVs in Kryvyi Rih district.
Ukraine's power system is operating stably, with no power shortages or blackout schedules. Ukraine also provided assistance to Poland by accepting surplus electricity.
Ukrainian Air Force warns of missile threat in several regions.
Russian troops shelled Nikopol and several settlements in the Dnipropetrovs'k region, damaging infrastructure.
The Ukrainian Air Force warned of a missile heading toward Kryvyi Rih and advised citizens to stay in shelters amid reports of enemy aircraft activity in the region.
Hyperloop One, having failed to receive contracts to build a working hyperloop, closes down, lays off staff and sells its assets. The company, which once promised high-speed travel, managed to conduct only a small test before closing.
Kyrylo Kernes, the son of former Kharkiv mayor Hennadiy Kernes, reportedly meets regularly in Vienna with Yevhen Muraiev, leader of the banned pro-Russian Nashi party. Muraiev is charged with treason and faces up to 15 years in prison.
Hundreds of Ukrainians have started their own businesses, including bread baking and eco-farming, thanks to the Make Your Own business idea competition organized by MHP-Community, despite the ongoing military challenges. The winners received funding to implement their innovative projects focused on community needs. A total of 80 business ideas were supported.
On December 22, Kyiv and Dnipro will launch the winter season of children's railways, which will operate on weekends and holidays until the end of January.
Privatization in Ukraine through Prozorro. Sale in 2023 brought in almost UAH 3.3 billion, with 914 objects sold, including 350 state-owned objects. The funds raised replenish the state and local budgets and are used to attract investment.
Russia plans to produce 683 cruise missiles and more than 215,000 aircraft bombs and unguided missiles in 2024, indicating a continuation of military operations.
Russia intends to seize Kharkiv and may recruit those who fled abroad to destabilize the situation in the city using false information attacks, political expert Igor Reiterovich believes.