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The National Bank of Ukraine has issued a commemorative set of coins in the shape of bells for the song "Shchedryk. " The reverse of the central coin features a stylized composition of the first performance of "Shchedryk" by a choir in 1922,
Four emaciated and stressed animals rescued from Donetsk region were transported to the Kyiv Zoo, which provided a well-equipped environment for their rehabilitation.
The German Minister of Justice said that Ukraine's plan to mobilize its citizens in Germany would have no practical consequences, emphasizing the constitutional right not to serve against one's will.
A 60-year-old woman is killed and two others are injured when a 5-ton Christmas tree falls in the city of Audenarde, Belgium; the investigation is ongoing.
Who is Kirill Kernes and why his desire for profit plays into the Kremlin's hands.
The Pentagon's commitment to allocate the remaining $1 billion for Ukraine's defense includes support from Congress for additional funds, with a focus on urgent weapons needs. Pentagon spokesman Ryder said that support for Ukraine also helps to replenish U.S. defense stockpiles.
Kyrylo Kernes, the son of former Kharkiv mayor Hennadiy Kernes, reportedly meets regularly in Vienna with Yevhen Muraiev, leader of the banned pro-Russian Nashi party. Muraiev is charged with treason and faces up to 15 years in prison.
Between November and December 2023, the Ukrainian Armed Forces implemented seven more NATO standards, focusing on areas such as naval communications and fuel quality, bringing the total to 301 standards integrated into NATO interoperability.
The wreckage of the downed Shahid drones in Kyiv caused fires and damage to buildings in three districts, two people were injured. UNN published footage of the aftermath of the drone crash in Solomyansky district, filmed from a quadcopter.
Hundreds of Ukrainians have started their own businesses, including bread baking and eco-farming, thanks to the Make Your Own business idea competition organized by MHP-Community, despite the ongoing military challenges. The winners received funding to implement their innovative projects focused on community needs. A total of 80 business ideas were supported.
Debris from a Russian drone damaged three private houses in Kyiv region, one of which caught fire but was quickly extinguished; no casualties were reported.
In Kyiv, water supply has been restored to Derevlianska Street and traffic has been partially reopened after an accident at a water supply line.
Odesa air defense shot down three drones; the debris hit a grain storage facility, causing a fire that was quickly extinguished without injuries. Drone debris also hit Kyiv, hitting buildings and causing a fire.
Ukrainian forces shoot down 24 of 28 Russian Shahed drones launched on December 22.
Kyiv region was not affected by the night shelling, but three private houses were damaged, and air defense was activated. No casualties were reported.
Two restored crosses were installed on the domes of St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv as part of the urgent restoration of seven rusted crosses that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Russia has launched another drone attack on Kyiv, damaging buildings and causing injuries, but no casualties, reports the head of the Kyiv City State Administration, Serhiy Popko.
A Russian drone attack in Kyiv destroyed the house of journalist Andriy Kovalsky, seriously damaging his apartment, but leaving no one injured.
Explosions were heard in the Odesa region with active air defense, and the wreckage of downed Shahid aircraft fell in the Kyiv area. Air raid alarms were heard in many regions of Ukraine.
As a result of the drone crash in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, debris hit an unfinished non-residential two-story building; windows and facades of neighboring buildings were damaged. Firefighters and an investigative team are working at the scene.
Two people were injured in a Russian drone attack on Kyiv; the damage includes a fire in a high-rise building and broken windows, and the victims are being assessed and documents are being prepared for law enforcement.
The explosions occurred in the Khmelnytsky region amid active air defense operations; residents are urged to stay in shelters due to the ongoing air raid.
The Russian Defense Ministry says it shot down two Ukrainian drones over the Kursk region.
A Russian drone attack on Kyiv resulted in at least one injury and a fire in a multi-story building. The Kyiv City State Administration reported ongoing air attacks and debris in several districts of the city.
The Kyiv City Military Administration released photos of a residential building in the Solomyansky district that was hit by debris from a Russian drone; rescue efforts are underway after the December 22 incident.
The mother-in-law of MP Petro Kotin, who had no visible income, bought a house near Kyiv for almost UAH 7 million during the war, an investigation by Radio Liberty's Schemes project has revealed. Kotin said that her purchase was financed by family savings, cash from relatives and the expected sale of the property.
An apartment building in Kyiv's Solomyansky district may have been hit by drone debris, emergency services are on the scene; Mayor Klitschko and government official Serhiy Popko are investigating.
Explosions occurred in Kyiv amid an air raid when air defense was activated after a drone attack. Mayor Klitschko urged residents to stay in shelters.
On December 22, Kyiv and Dnipro will launch the winter season of children's railways, which will operate on weekends and holidays until the end of January.
MP Oleksandr Dubinsky has released medical documents confirming his beating, and plans to hand over the evidence to law enforcement agencies. Dubinsky agreed to a polygraph test appointed by the NABU to prove the fact of his beating in the pre-trial detention center.