The Ukrainian military has released a video with adapted holiday songs to remind the world that the war is ongoing and that Ukraine needs the world's support.
Russian troops continue shelling Donetsk region, causing injuries and damage to residential and administrative buildings in more than a dozen settlements.
Ukrainian troops are defending against the Russian offensive at the Kupyansk, Lyman and Bakhmut directions, successfully holding their positions and inflicting significant losses on the enemy.
Russian forces shelled civilians in Donetsk region 16 times, wounding seven people and damaging 45 civilian objects, including residential buildings and a pharmacy.