Ukraine's appellate courts are experiencing a critical shortage of judges due to the lack of appointments for 10 years. In some regions, criminal proceedings may come to a standstill due to the inability to form panels.
In the Kyiv region, air defense systems shot down enemy missiles and UAVs during a 15-hour alert. The debris damaged 4 private houses, an agricultural enterprise, and power lines, with no casualties.
Foreign Minister Sibig called for the urgent transfer of NASAMS, HAWK or IRIS-T systems to Ukraine. Russia has struck at energy infrastructure, particularly in Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions.
As a result of the Russian missile attack on power facilities, 50% of consumers in Ternopil region were left without electricity. Consumption was restricted in the region from stages 1 to 3 simultaneously.
The schedule of stabilization blackouts in Kyiv has been suspended due to the Russian attack. Currently, the city is experiencing emergency power outages outside the schedule.
The Ukrainian Air Force has warned of a group of enemy missiles moving from Kherson region toward Mykolaiv region. This is happening against the backdrop of a massive Russian attack across Ukraine, during which explosions were recorded in various regions.
Russia has been amassing missiles and drones for a massive attack on Ukraine, according to the head of the National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Center. On Friday morning, explosions occurred in Odesa, Kyiv region and western Ukraine.
An air alert has been declared throughout Ukraine, and explosions have been reported in Odesa and Khmelnytsky region. Air defense systems are operating in Kyiv region, and missile traffic is spotted over the western regions.
On December 15, a new railway route Kyiv-Budapest with compartment and luxury cars will be launched. Tickets are already on sale, starting at UAH 2800, and the train will provide convenient connections to other European cities.
A sharp cold snap is expected in Ukraine with frosts down to -8° and strong wind gusts of up to 20 m/s. Forecasters have issued a storm warning of the first level of danger, with ice on the roads.
An air raid alert has been declared in the capital of Ukraine, and all citizens are asked to go to shelters.
About a thousand Ukrainians have returned to the temporarily occupied territories. Out of 4.9 million IDPs, 29,000 people have returned to their previous places of residence, most of them to conditionally safe areas.
Wreckage of Russian drones in the Pechersk district of Kyiv fell on an open area, without fire or casualties.
After the brain death of a 13-year-old boy from Odesa region, his parents agreed to organ donation. Thanks to this decision, five patients of different ages received life-saving heart, lung, kidney, and liver transplants.
BBC Ukraine has announced the winners of the 20th BBC Book of the Year 2024 literary award in three categories. Each winner will receive a prize of £1000, and publishers will be able to use the award logo.
Mobile pharmacies for villages without stationary pharmacies have been launched in Myronivska community in Kyiv region. The project is being implemented by MHP-Community and Ukrvaktsyna, and 120 people from 10 villages used the services in the first three days.
Movement of enemy drones was spotted in the airspace of Kyiv region. Air defense forces are working on targets, and there is a threat of attacks from the eastern and northeastern directions.
The declaration of firearms continues in Ukraine, with citizens declaring 640 units and 42,000 rounds of ammunition in the first two weeks. The declaration procedure is simplified, and the number of weapons is not limited.
A woman who extorted money from the wife of a captured Azovstal defender was detained in Kyiv region. The offender promised to help with the return of the soldier for UAH 1 million, using fake connections in a Russian prison.
Hetmantsev created a club for business with preferences, but assures that the rules are the same for everyone.
The head of the German Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Svenja Schulze, visited Kyiv to hand over aid for the restoration of energy infrastructure. She intends to personally monitor the targeted use of the funds.
The director of KCSA's Transport Infrastructure Department announced plans to complete the Vynohradar metro in 2. 5 years. Construction will begin in October at the expense of the contractor, and KCSA will pay for the work after inspection.
A new chairman of Barristers Attorneys at Law has been elected.
Cloudy weather with temperatures ranging from -4 to +5°C and snowfall is expected in Ukraine. Ice is expected on the roads in most regions, and rain and sleet in the south and east.
In Zakarpattia, rescuers found and rescued a 37-year-old tourist from Kyiv who got lost in the mountains. The man with suspected frostbite was handed over to doctors.
Ukraine's energy system is on the brink due to shelling, but there is a possibility to get rid of the blackout schedules in the absence of new attacks. The Ministry of Energy is working on repairs and receiving assistance from partners.
Kyiv region is implementing a large-scale program to support war veterans and military personnel. In 2024, the region received funds for 478 apartments and is developing a network of veterans' hubs.
Police detained a 40-year-old Kyiv resident for beating a Staffordshire terrier. The injured three-year-old dog was seized and transferred to a specialized shelter.
Ukraine plans to produce anti-tank grenade launchers and mines in cooperation with Germany. By 2025, the capacity of the Ukrainian defense industry will be about $30 billion.
Law enforcement officers exposed a criminal organization that sold tickets for international trains for 300-500 euros. Due to the illegal schemes, Ukrzaliznytsia lost more than UAH 73 million in profit.
