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Enemy drones have been spotted in the sky over Kyiv region. Air defense forces are working to neutralize the threat.
A Ukrainian artist presented Pope Francis with a dove of peace painted on a piece of stained glass from the Church of St. Nicholas in Kyiv. The church suffered from a Russian attack on December 20, 2024.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has put the former head of the Kyiv Metro, Viktor Braginsky, on the wanted list. He has been hiding from the pre-trial investigation authorities since June 20, 2024, following an embezzlement scandal.
A 31-year-old drunken man threw a grenade at his sister and her friend during a conflict in the village of Havronshchyna. The explosion injured three people, including the attacker, who was detained by police.
A temporary deterioration in air quality was recorded in the capital due to meteorological conditions. The level of pollution remains average and does not pose a threat to the health of Kyiv residents.
On December 28, the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Rural Life of Ukraine will host a festive event with carols. Visitors will be able to hear authentic caroling and performances by folk groups from Kyiv region.
Revenues of the restaurant industry in Ukraine increased by 120% in 2023, reaching UAH 31. 6 billion. McDonald's became the market leader with revenues of UAH 12.9 billion, and Kyiv generated 72% of all industry revenues.
Russian propaganda has shifted its focus from justifying aggression to undermining Ukrainians' belief in victory. KIISE warns of hidden narratives aimed at discrediting the government and weakening Western support.
The Kyiv RMA is developing an interactive map of the region's barrier-free accessibility with accessibility indices. The region implemented all 25 measures of the National Strategy for Barrier-Free Space.
Snow is expected in the Carpathian regions and rain in the south on Christmas Day. Temperatures will range from -3 to +12 degrees, and no significant weather changes are expected on New Year's Day.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Reintegration of Ukraine denied information about demands to stop assistance to Ukrainian refugees in the EU. The agencies emphasize the creation of conditions only for the voluntary return of citizens.
The Kyiv National University has initiated proceedings against Professor Mykyta Vasylenko over his pro-Russian statements. The Ethics Commission will analyze the situation and make appropriate decisions in accordance with the law.
In the Kyiv region, 5 private houses in a dacha cooperative were damaged by falling debris from downed Russian drones. During the night attack, air alert was announced twice, with no casualties.
The Avdiivka Humanitarian Hub “VPOraisemo” has been launched in Brovary to help IDPs from Donetsk region. The hub will provide humanitarian and counseling assistance, including social protection, pensions and legal services.
An obstetrician-gynecologist at a private clinic was convicted of misjudging a CTG scan and performing a late cesarean section. Due to the medical error, the newborn baby died 55 days after delivery.
Fog with visibility of 200-500 meters is expected in Ukraine on December 24-25, except for the western and most southern regions. The State Emergency Service has declared a yellow level of danger due to possible traffic complications.
The man offered employment for a senior position in the Ministry of Internal Affairs for 60 thousand dollars, posing as a relative of the minister. The fraudster was detained while receiving a $10,000 advance and sentenced to 7 years in prison.
The police are conducting searches at Kyivmisksvitlo regarding possible overstatement of costs for lighting repairs in 2023-2024. The company is cooperating with the investigation, emphasizing the legality of all procedures.
Electricity consumption remains high due to lower temperatures. Due to weather conditions, two settlements in Kyiv region are without power, and energy is imported from five countries.
Over the past day, Russia attacked Ukraine with 60 attack UAVs from the directions of Bryansk, Millerovo and Prymorsko-Akhtarsk. The defense forces destroyed 36 drones over 8 regions and neutralized 23 imitator drones.
A 43-year-old drunken Kyiv resident was launching fireworks from the window of a house on Porik Avenue. The police detained the offender and seized material evidence, and criminal proceedings for hooliganism were initiated.
Police detained a 51-year-old man with automatic weapons in the yard of a high-rise building in Irpin. Grenades, an assault rifle, pistols and more than 400 rounds of ammunition were seized from the detainee.
90% of surgeries in the military involve combined head injuries. Treatment and rehabilitation of such injuries can take decades and require a multidisciplinary approach.
On December 24, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with rains and sleet in the west and north. Temperatures will range from -2 to +14 degrees, with the warmest temperatures in Crimea.
Ukraine is working on a new Trembita missile with a range to moscow. The basic version has a speed of 400 km/h and a range of 200 km, and production is planned after the completion of tests.
The Pechersk Court of Kyiv extended the detention of Roman Hrynkevych until January 21, 2025. The bail for the suspect in supplying low-quality clothing to the Armed Forces was reduced to UAH 302 million.
“Ukrenergo has announced that it has canceled emergency power outages that were introduced due to damage to equipment caused by shelling. The blackouts affected five regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv.
In the city of Irpin, two multi-storey buildings where 50 apartments were damaged during the Russian invasion have been restored. The project was implemented under the UNITED24 program under the supervision of the United Nations, with a cost of about UAH 33 million.
Zelenskyy chaired a meeting of the Council of State on the situation in Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. Ukraine is ready to support the Syrian people with food and help stabilize the situation in the region.
Enemy drones were spotted in the sky over Kyiv region, and air defense forces are working. Strike UAVs are moving from the east in the direction of Boryspil and Brovary.