Zelenskyy signs a law postponing the date of the tax increase for individual entrepreneurs from October 1 to January 1, 2025. The military tax will increase to 5%, and separate rates will be set for individual entrepreneurs of groups I-IV.
The morning attack on Ukraine's energy system by the Russian Federation resulted in emergency power outages in several communities in Rivne region. Power engineers are working to restore power supply.
In Ukraine, there is a problem with the training of specialists in individual eye prosthetics - ophthalmologists. Every year, the country needs 4-6 thousand eye prostheses, costing about 700 euros each.
An air alert is issued in Ukraine due to the threat of missile attacks. Cruise missiles X-101/555/55 were launched from the Caspian Sea by a Tu-95MS aircraft.
An air raid alert has been announced in Ukraine due to the threat of the use of ballistic weapons. Launches of cruise missiles from the Caspian direction have also been recorded.
GSC Game World has confirmed that it does not plan to release S. T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 on PS5, focusing only on PC and Xbox versions. The game has already become a commercial success, selling over a million copies in the first 48 hours.
The RF carried out a massive attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas, launching over 70 missiles and 100 drones. Air defense shot down over 50 missiles and a significant portion of the drones, but there are hits and power outages in the regions.
As a result of an enemy attack in Kirovograd region, a gas pipe caught fire and damaged windows in houses. No one was injured or killed, and all services are working at the scene.
The falling wreckage of downed enemy drones in two districts of Kyiv region damaged 12 trucks, a cafe, and 3 private houses. The occupiers also launched a massive attack on Ukraine's energy system.
The NBU set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 9875 UAH/USD, which is 1 kopeck stronger. In exchange offices, the dollar is trading at 42.15-42.25 UAH, the euro - at 44.00-44.20 UAH.
The head of the Lviv RMA reported that there were no consequences of the missile attack on the region due to the actions of the military. Earlier there was a threat to Stryi, but it was avoided.
Asaad Hassan al-Shibani called on Iran to respect Syria's sovereignty and not to spread chaos. This is a response to Iranian leader Ali Khamenei's statements about Syrian youth.
Due to the massive missile attack by Russia on energy facilities, blackout schedules have been introduced in the regions of Ukraine. Ukrenergo provided teams to implement the schedules in Kyiv, Kyiv, Dnipro, Odesa and other regions.
Russian troops attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure on December 25 in an attempt to deprive people of utilities. Thermal power plant equipment was severely damaged, and part of the Carpathian region was left without electricity.
On Christmas Day, December 25, Ukraine is expected to have different weather due to the influence of a southern cyclone. There will be sleet in the western regions, rain in the south, and temperatures from -2° to +10° in Crimea.
Russian forces carried out the 13th massive attack on the Ukrainian energy sector, damaging DTEK thermal power plant equipment. Energy workers have begun restoration work after the shelling.
Over the last day, 266 combat engagements took place, the enemy carried out 17 air strikes and 4385 attacks. Ukrainian defenders destroyed 1,600 occupants, 4 tanks and other enemy equipment.
The Minister of Energy reports a massive Russian attack on Ukraine's energy system. Due to missile attacks from the Black Sea, Ukrenergo has introduced emergency power outage schedules.
Ukrainian troops eliminated 1,600 Russian servicemen over the past day. The total losses of the Russian Federation since the beginning of the invasion have reached 779 thousand occupants, and a significant amount of military equipment has been destroyed.
The Polish Air Force has activated combat aircraft and air defense systems due to Russia's massive missile attack on Ukraine. The measures are aimed at protecting the territories adjacent to Ukraine.
NPC Ukrenergo announces power supply restrictions due to a large-scale missile attack on December 25. russia launches strikes from the Black Sea and Olenya airfield, using Tu-95MS bombers.
On the morning of December 25, Russia launched a missile attack on Ukraine from the Black Sea. Tu-95MS strategic bombers took off from the Olenne airfield, and drone attacks continue.
The belarusian dictator pardoned more than 200 participants in the 2020 protests. Analysts believe that this is an attempt to ease Western sanctions, especially on Belavia and potash fertilizers.
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.
Over the past day, 248 combat engagements took place in various sectors, with the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelling most of the occupiers' attacks. The enemy launched missile and air strikes and used 640 kamikaze drones on the territory of Ukraine.
In Arkhangelsk, an unknown person threw a Molotov cocktail at the United russia office where humanitarian aid was stored. The arson damaged the premises and burned part of the cargo for the occupiers.
The National Qualifications Agency of Ukraine has registered the professional standard “Military Registration Officer”. The document defines the requirements for military registration specialists at all Ukrainian enterprises.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command has announced the appearance of Santa's sleigh over Ukraine. Santa Claus is making a Christmas trip from the North Pole on a sleigh with nine reindeer.
The occupants intensified their assaults and started using equipment in the Toretsk, Kramatorsk and Siversk directions. In Toretsk, 11 assaults took place overnight, and the fight is on for every house.
An 18-year-old orphanage inmate from Kherson region committed suicide after being illegally taken to Russia. The Prosecutor General's Office has launched a war crime investigation into the death of the Ukrainian teenager.
