Kyiv
The SBI detained the former head of Odesa TCC Borisov after he was released on bail of UAH 39. 3 million. He is charged with new offenses, including organizing obstruction of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Irpin has completed major repairs to an apartment building at 52a Kotlyarevskogo Street that was damaged during the hostilities. All systems of the building, which is home to 380 residents, have been restored.
In Kyiv, an armed man wearing a mask robbed a grocery store of 11 thousand hryvnias. The police detained a 30-year-old foreigner who was staying at a hotel in the capital an hour later.
Beta testing of the Mriya educational app has been completed in Ukrainian schools, where teachers have given 560,000 marks. Fedorov announced the expansion of the app's functionality to preschool education and universities by 2025.
Unmanned aerial vehicles were spotted in the airspace of Kyiv region. Air defense forces are actively working on the identified targets.
On December 26, cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine, with precipitation in some places. Temperatures will be -5° to +6°, with ice and fog possible in the western regions.
On December 26, it will be cloudy in most regions of Ukraine, but without precipitation. Snow with rain is expected in Kherson, Zaporizhzhya, Donetsk and Luhansk regions, and rain in Crimea.
MP Oleksandr Fediyenko stated that demobilization is impossible due to the lack of military personnel. He emphasized the need to introduce a rotational system for military recreation.
A child was injured in an incident on an escalator at the Lybidska metro station and was handed over to doctors. The station was closed for entry due to the need to replace and adjust the escalator elements.
The President of Ukraine took part in the Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony together with the rabbis of Ukraine. The event was attended by chief rabbis from different cities of the country, and the menorah was presented by the President of Argentina.
In Zaporizhzhia, a service dog, Master, who had been working as a sapper for 9 years at the State Emergency Service, was retired. The dog received a gift and will move to a new family.
While performing a mission near Pokrovsk, rescuers from Kyiv region came under artillery fire. The operational vehicle was damaged, but the personnel were not injured.
The Lybidska metro station was temporarily closed to the public due to a passenger's shoes getting caught in the escalator mechanism. Medics and repair specialists are working at the scene, and the station is open only for exits.
Deputy Defense Minister Serhiy Boyev met with the new US Military Attaché Keith Phillips. The parties discussed the military assistance strategy for 2025 and cooperation in the defense industry.
The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) detained in Kyiv the former head of the Odesa Territorial Recruitment Center, Yevhen Borysov, after bail was posted for him. According to the investigation, after being released from the detention facility, he was planning to flee abroad.
British and U. S. diplomats condemned Russia's massive attack on Ukraine on Christmas Day, during which 184 missiles and drones were fired. The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 113 targets, but due to damage to power facilities, power supply restrictions were tightened.
An accident involving a Man truck, a Ford truck, and a Renault truck occurred in Kyiv region. The Ford driver was hospitalized with fractures to his collarbone and arm.
The Patrol Police provided recommendations on how to protect yourself from pickpockets in crowded places. Among the tips is to keep your bag in front of you and place valuables in the inside pockets.
The Borodyansky village council has made important decisions to speed up the reconstruction of the village. Kyiv RSA will restore 58 properties, including residential buildings and social facilities, by 2026.
In Kyiv, the owner of a Central Asian shepherd dog that bit a girl who was defending her dog was convicted. The man was sentenced to 2 years in prison with a probationary period and pleaded guilty.
The state purchases bandages for patients with epidermolysis bullosa from only one Swedish manufacturer. The investigation revealed a possible conflict of interest in the tender procurement through a public association.
The President of Ukraine handed over 30 certificates for apartments to Heroes of Ukraine and families of fallen soldiers. The housing was provided to representatives of various branches of the military, the National Guard and the Border Guard Service.
The SBU detained the head of Vitali Klitschko's UDAR party in Odesa region in a case of extortion of a $1 million bribe. The politician promised to resolve the issue of land lease near Dnipro through KCSA.
DTEK has published new power outage schedules for Kyiv and Odesa region for December 25. After a morning attack by Russia, TPP equipment was seriously damaged, and power engineers are repairing the damage.
The falling wreckage of downed enemy drones in two districts of Kyiv region damaged 12 trucks, a cafe, and 3 private houses. The occupiers also launched a massive attack on Ukraine's energy system.
As of the morning of December 25, low levels of air pollution were recorded in Kyiv. The night before, there was a temporary deterioration due to weather conditions and low wind speeds.
Due to the massive missile attack by Russia on energy facilities, blackout schedules have been introduced in the regions of Ukraine. Ukrenergo provided teams to implement the schedules in Kyiv, Kyiv, Dnipro, Odesa and other regions.
On Christmas Day, December 25, Ukraine is expected to have different weather due to the influence of a southern cyclone. There will be sleet in the western regions, rain in the south, and temperatures from -2° to +10° in Crimea.
The editor-in-chief of Left Bank commented on the situation with her father's scandalous statements about Ukrainian women. Koshkina said that she was receiving threats and curses, although she had nothing to do with the situation.
The rector of the Kyiv National University initiated a review of the case of Professor Mykyta Vasylenko because of his statements about “Ukrainian women hungry for sex. ” The Ethics Commission may decide to dismiss the professor on December 26.