Lviv

Before Christmas, passenger traffic at the border increased by 15%, especially in the direction of departure. Krakivets, Shehyni, and Rava-Ruska have the longest queues, while Smilnytsia, Hrushev, and Uhryniv are less busy.

On December 19, Ukraine is expected to have mostly warm weather with temperatures ranging from 0°C to +11°C. Precipitation in the form of wet snow is possible in the east, while the rest of the territory will be without significant precipitation.

The Minister of Defense dismissed Lieutenant General Pavlo Tkachuk from the post of head of the National Air Force after an audit and violations were found. The cadets complained of systematic harassment, extortion, and problems with their welfare.

250 participants took part in the Kordon Race charity inclusive obstacle course race in Lviv. The event was aimed at raising funds for mine training simulators for combat units.

The comprehensive eBaby service has helped more than 600,000 Ukrainian families obtain documents for newborns. The service combines 9 services and reduces the processing time from 30 hours to 42 minutes.

During their meeting in Lviv, Zelenskyy and Tusk discussed the common historical past of Ukraine and Poland. Tusk emphasized the importance of resolving historical issues without emotion and mutual respect between the two nations.

There are constant incidents and daily shootings on the Polish-Belarusian border. Poland has already recorded 17 full-scale sabotage attacks and continues to invest in security.

Donald Tusk announced maximum support for Ukraine during Poland's EU presidency from January 2024. According to him, if it were up to Poland, the accession process would take one day.

Donald Tusk announced assistance in the reconstruction of the Heller House, destroyed by a Russian missile strike on September 4. The cost of restoring the historical monument is estimated at UAH 20 million.

The President of Ukraine met with the Polish Prime Minister in Lviv. The parties discussed the situation at the frontline and announced the 46th package of military aid worth EUR 100 million.

The trial of the former head of the Economic Court of Lviv Region, Mykhailo Yurkevych, has been postponed to December 23. He is suspected of extorting a $1 million bribe.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrives in Lviv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The President of Ukraine will meet with the Polish Prime Minister in Lviv to discuss the work of the newly created Ministry of National Unity. They are planning to discuss support for Ukrainians abroad.

A solid fuel boiler in a two-story building caught fire in the village of Lypnyk, Lviv district. Two people suffered second-degree burns of the head, arms and legs and were hospitalized.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Lviv. He visited Mars Field to honor the memory of fallen Ukrainian soldiers.

Criminal proceedings have been initiated against the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade for abuse of office. The commander is suspected of using his subordinates to build his own house instead of serving.

“Ukrzaliznytsia is launching additional flights to six popular destinations during the Christmas and New Year holidays of 2024-2025. The new routes will connect Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, Truskavets, Chernivtsi, and Uzhhorod.

A 24-year-old BMW driver, while intoxicated, caused an accident with 7 deaths near the village of Chyzhykiv. The court imposed on the suspect a measure of restraint in the form of detention without bail.

An accident involving a BMW, a truck and a minibus killed 7 people and injured 3 others. The drunk driver of the BMW, who caused the accident by driving into the oncoming lane, fled the scene but was detained.

A BMW, a DAF and a Mercedes Sprinter collided on the Ternopil-Lviv-Rava-Ruska highway. The accident killed 7 passengers in the minibus, and injured three other people and hospitalized them.

Five families agreed to posthumous organ donation, which saved 17 patients. Among those saved were children and adults.

The HACC imposed a pre-trial restraint on Vasyl Artimovych, head of the Economic Court of Lviv Oblast, in the case of bribe extortion. The judge was taken into custody with a possibility of bail in the amount of UAH 20 million until February 10, 2025.

A scheme to steal 20 tons of fuel per month was exposed in a military unit in Lviv region. Five participants in the scheme, including the head of the fuel and lubricants depot, were sentenced to preventive measures.

A massive Russian attack on Ivano-Frankivsk region resulted in one casualty and damage to critical infrastructure and buildings. The enemy also attacked six energy facilities in the Lviv region.

The enemy attacked 6 critical energy infrastructure facilities in Lviv region. The fires have been extinguished, there were no casualties, but outage schedules have been introduced.

A rocket hit a critical infrastructure facility in Drohobych district, causing a fire. No one was injured, rescuers are working at the scene.

Two enemy missiles that crossed the airspace of the Zakarpattia region were shot down near Mukachevo and the village of Kliucharky. No damage or casualties were reported.

Foreign Minister Sibig called for the urgent transfer of NASAMS, HAWK or IRIS-T systems to Ukraine. Russia has struck at energy infrastructure, particularly in Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions.

On the morning of December 13, the Russian Federation attacked critical infrastructure facilities in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. Strikes on energy facilities in the Lviv and Ternopil regions were also recorded, with no casualties.

Russian forces struck energy facilities in the Lviv region. According to the head of the RMA, Maksym Kozytskyi, there are no casualties, but changes in electricity outage schedules are expected.