Kyiv
5 large ice rinks with various entertainment and food courts are opening in Kiev. Prices for skiing range from 250 to 450 UAH, there are discounted tickets and special discounts.
The German Chancellor made an unannounced visit to Kiev for the first time since the summer of 2022. According to Bild, Scholz wants to know Zelensky's position on possible peace talks before Trump's potential victory.
In Brovary, a migrant from Donetsk created a unique cafe where they sell unusual shawarma and exhibit paintings by artists for free. In two years, the institution sold 80 paintings, and now the business is expanding thanks to a grant.
Kyiv University of culture has published a three-volume publication "Mikhail Poplavsky: life in photographs". The photo album reflects the rector's life path from childhood to the present through unique photos.
The Odessa regional state administration has signed a memorandum with KNIISE to control the construction of fortifications. The agreement should ensure transparency and quality of implementation of defense projects in the region.
Germany will provide Ukraine with defense equipment worth 650 million euros in December. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Kiev for the first time since the beginning of a full-scale invasion.
Olaf Scholz made his first visit to Kyiv in 2. 5 years. This is the first visit of the German Chancellor to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion.
The air forces of the armed forces of Ukraine shot down 52 of the 110 drones fired by the Russian Federation on the night of December 2. The attack was carried out from various directions, including Kursk, Orel and Millerovo.
In Ukraine today, mostly cloudy weather is expected with clearings, without significant precipitation. The air temperature will range from -1°C in the east to +6°C in the west of the country.
In Kiev, on December 2, thick fog is expected with visibility of 200-500 meters. Forecasters have declared a yellow danger level and urge drivers to be careful on the roads.
In the Kiev region, the movement of enemy drones was detected, and the air defense forces were activated in response. The population is urged to stay in shelters until the end of the air alert.
An Air Alert has been issued in the capital of Ukraine. The Kyiv city state administration calls on all residents to urgently follow them to a civil protection shelter.
The Air Forces of the armed forces of Ukraine report the movement of attack UAVs in Sumy, Chernihiv, Kiev, Poltava, Cherkasy, Zhytomyr and Ternopil regions. Air defense is in full readiness, citizens are asked to stay in shelters.
In a four-storey cottage in the Shevchenko District of Kiev, a fire broke out, during which 11 people were rescued. One person was injured, and the child was evacuated through a fourth-floor window.
Unmanned aerial vehicles were recorded in the airspace of the Kiev region. The air defense forces are working on targets, and the population is being urged to stay in shelters.
From December 6 to January 6, the Kharkiv Metro will host festive events and concerts. The residence of St. Nicholas will be opened at Metro stations.
On Monday, temporary traffic restrictions will apply in the central part of Kiev due to security measures. The State Security Service warns about possible restrictions for vehicles.
In Kiev, on December 2, there will be stabilization blackouts from 07:00 to 22:00. The restrictions are related to the damage to power facilities during the missile attack on November 28.
On Monday, December 2, in the Kiev region, ice is possible on the roads, the temperature will range from +2° to -3°.
The premiere of the film "a look at Ukraine" about young Ukrainians with HIV, produced by Richard Gere, took place in Bonn. The film tells the stories of participants of the Teenergizer project and highlights the problems of HIV-infected people in war conditions.
In Kiev, the Podolsk bridge crossing was opened for passenger cars and public transport. Now you can get from Troyeschyna to the city center much faster.
In Kiev, traffic was opened on the Podilsko-Voskresensk bridge for passenger cars and public transport. The bridge crossing will remain closed for trucks for the time being.
In Kiev, shopping pavilions on an area of 300 square meters in the Obolonsky District caught fire at night. The fire was extinguished by 28 rescuers and 6 pieces of equipment, there were no injuries.
Kaya Callas, the newly appointed EU High Representative for foreign affairs, visited Kyiv together with European Commissioner Marta Kos and president of the European Council Antonio Costa. Callas declared her support for Ukraine in the war.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 78 Shahed drones and unidentified type drones. Air defense shot down 32 drones, another 45 were lost due to electronic warfare in six regions of Ukraine.
December 1 in Ukraine will be cloudy, without precipitation, with temperatures from -1°C to +7°C. The warmest weather is expected in Lviv and Odessa, and in most regions the temperature will be +1...+3°C.
An Air Alert has been declared in the capital of Ukraine, and the population is being urged to go to shelters. The Air Force reports the movement of an enemy attack UAV from the southern direction.
In the Obolonsky District, kiosks on an area of 100 square meters are burning at the market, the fire is not related to the attack. In the Goloseevsky district, because of the wreckage of drones, cars caught fire and damaged the windows of a house.
An Air Alert has been declared in the capital of Ukraine, and the population is being urged to go to shelters. The Air Force reports the movement of UAVs from the North and South-East in the direction of the city.
The residence of St. Nicholas will be open in the Great Lavra bell tower until December 25. Visitors will be able to write a letter to the Wonderworker, meet him and attend a festive performance.