ARMA sold the vessel USKO MFU through Prozorro. Sales for UAH 2.48 million. The new owner will pay UAH 4.42 million in customs duties, which will bring UAH 6.9 million to the budget.
On December 27-28, Ukraine is expected to have wet, cloudy weather with wet snow, black ice, and strong winds up to 15-20 m/s. A drop in temperature is forecast from December 30, and New Year's will be frosty with snow.
A minibus collided with a truck on the Kyiv-Chop highway. As a result of the accident, a 52-year-old passenger died, and two other people were hospitalized.
In Ukraine, due to snow and black ice, 404 road accidents were recorded, 66 of them with casualties. In Kyiv, there were 45 accidents, 6 of them with casualties.
The Kyiv Prosecutor's Office has applied to the court with a request for the arrest and prohibition of the operation of the Ferris wheel in Podil. The reason is the unsatisfactory condition of the supporting metal structure, which is placed on wooden beams with signs of decay and destruction.
The SBU detained an FSB agent who tried to kill a HUR MO of Ukraine officer in Kyiv. The assassination attempt was carried out by a 28-year-old citizen of a Central Asian country, who was promised 50,000 US dollars and legalization in the EU.
In Kyiv, at the Kontraktova Ploshcha metro station, a 35-year-old man stabbed two passengers during a conflict. The victims were hospitalized, and the attacker was detained.
Mykola Leontovych's score of "Shchedryk" has been exhibited at New York's Carnegie Hall. This became possible after the facsimile was transferred to the Carnegie Hall archive.
On December 25, a Christmas procession with stars took place in Kyiv, starting at Mykhailivska Square. The event, organized by the Ivan Honchar Museum, invited families, folklore groups, choral ensembles, and veterans to participate.
A 48-year-old woman who was injured in the Russian shelling of Kyiv on December 23, 2025, has died from her injuries. She sustained shrapnel wounds to the head during a drone attack in the Sviatoshynskyi district.
Free trips within 3,000 km are valid during off-peak periods and are focused on routes to frontline communities. Tickets can be purchased through the Ukrzaliznytsia application
In Lublin, Poland, a fire broke out in a church on Kunickiego Street on Christmas Day, causing services to be canceled. About 70 firefighters are battling the blaze, which is hampered by photovoltaic panels on the roof.
In Kyiv, two men threatened a taxi driver with a pistol and forced him to drive them around the city for free. The attackers also threatened a police officer when the driver sought help.
Tomorrow, December 26, snow, strong winds, blizzards, and warming are expected in Ukraine. The air temperature will rise to 3 degrees below zero to 2 degrees above zero, in Kyiv to zero.
The number of complaints about treatment at the Odesa clinic "Odrex" is growing, with patients and their families reporting premature discharges, doctor indifference, and document falsification. The StopOdrex website has become a platform for publishing these stories, as previous reviews disappeared.
A Kyiv resident injured a police officer by hitting him with a Mitsubishi car and was detained after a pursuit. He is being prepared for a notice of suspicion for resisting a law enforcement officer.
In Kyiv's Sviatoshynskyi district, on Beresteiskyi Avenue, a generator caught fire, and the flames spread to the facade of a residential building. The fire was extinguished over an area of 5 square meters; there were no casualties or injuries.
On Christmas Eve, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine Orchestra presented a festive program "Bells of Christmas" at the "Zoloti Vorota" metro station in Kyiv. The rescuer-musicians performed Ukrainian carols and world hits.
Representatives of the embassies of Great Britain, Germany, and France presented a joint creative greeting for the winter holidays, performing Mykola Leontovych's legendary composition in the Kyiv subway. The recording took place at the Zoloti Vorota station with the participation of Ukrainian musicians.
German Federal President Steinmeier congratulated citizens on Christmas, choosing overcoming challenges as the central theme. He emphasized that supporting Ukraine will not be a short-term task and will require significant efforts from German society.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Ukrainians on Christmas, emphasizing that Ukrainians celebrate Christmas on the same date, as one big family. He noted that everyone has one dream - peace and victory, as well as the day when everyone will gather at home in the first peaceful year.
The StopOdrex website, created by relatives of deceased patients of the "Odrex" clinic, resumed operation after being blocked. Hosting provider HOSTiQ expressed condolences and offered support to the platform.
In Kyiv's Sviatoshynskyi district, a Porsche Cayenne driver died after crashing into a concrete barrier on Beresteiskyi Avenue. The car overturned, and the driver died from the injuries sustained.
Russia views the US 20-point peace plan as a starting point, demanding more restrictions on Ukraine's military forces and guarantees regarding NATO. Ukraine and the US have disagreements on territorial issues and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, but negotiations are nearing completion.
A 31-year-old man cultivated and sold psilocybin mushrooms, disguising them in chocolate bars. The value of the seized substances exceeds one million hryvnias.
A Mitsubishi driver ran over a police officer and then tried to escape. He was detained after a chase in the Dniprovskyi district, with the car door being forcibly opened.
A 35-year-old Kyiv resident has been notified of suspicion of fraud for 30 thousand US dollars under the pretext of supplying drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The man, who had previously been convicted of fraud, promised to deliver 6 Mavik 3t quadcopters but did not fulfill his promise.
Ukraine and the US have disagreements on territorial issues and the status of the Zaporizhzhia NPP in peace talks. Zelenskyy reported on the state of affairs regarding elections and EU accession.
AB InBev Efes Ukraine has launched its annual campaign "Drank? Don't drive!" with interactive activations using "drunk" Drunk Busters goggles at WOG gas stations. The program reminds drivers about the dangers of driving after consuming alcohol and covers Kyiv, Chernihiv, Zhytomyr, and Odesa highways.
Passenger trains are temporarily running on alternative routes, bypassing Korosten in Zhytomyr region. This will extend travel time for 14 routes, but passengers will get home before Christmas Eve.
