Air raid alert has been declared throughout the territory of Ukraine due to the threat of the enemy using ballistic weapons. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is calling on the population to be vigilant in all regions.
Military expert Dmitry Snegirev calls for mass training of civilians based on the Israeli experience. A National Resistance Center with free training from veterans has already been opened in Brovary.
In Kryvyi Rih, criminal proceedings have been initiated due to the disruption of the heating season, 443 houses remain without heat. Repair work continues with 66 teams.
Serbia is discussing a new gas supply contract with Russia after the current one expires in March. The country seeks to increase the volume of supplies, while maintaining a balance in relations with Russia and Europe.
The Ukrainian military is conducting a large-scale operation in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. The operation was carefully planned under the leadership of Sirsky to prevent a Russian offensive on Sumy.
The president of Ukraine awarded new military ranks to three commanders and one deputy commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Among the promoted ones are the heads of the MTR, DSHV, OK Vostok and the deputy commander of the Joint Forces.
The head of the National Academy of ground forces Pavel Tkachuk will be dismissed due to complaints about systematic harassment of cadets. Cadets complained about bowling, forced fundraising, and restricted layoffs.
The Ukrainian Embassy in Lebanon has called on Ukrainians to refrain from traveling to Syria due to the worsening situation. Those who are in the country are advised to follow security measures and consider leaving.
Olga Stefanyshyna stated in the Verkhovna Rada that she has weapons and the right to self-defense. The minister of justice stressed the importance of a legal balance between punishment and the right to self-defense.
Director of the NBU's legal department Oleksandr Zima is involved in abuse of office proceedings. The case is related to the liquidation of Concord Bank and pressure on the DGF.
Police have completed an investigation into 11 members of a drug group who supplied drugs from the EU via mail. During 58 searches, prohibited substances worth UAH 5 million were seized.
Maria Melnichenko won the Miss Ukraine 2024 pageant among 18 participants. This is the first beauty contest of this level in Ukraine since the beginning of a full-scale invasion.
Poland will focus on security, energy and competitiveness during its EU presidency from January 2025. Tusk called on Europe to be more "selfish" and solidarity in facing external challenges.
Political expert Petro Oleshchuk said that Poroshenko's visit to the United States will remind Republicans of Ukraine's interference in the 2016 elections. The expert recalled the scandal with the "Black Book" and support for Hillary Clinton.
In Ukraine, hourly power outages continue to operate due to damage to the power system. Electricity is imported from five countries with a total volume of 14,514 MWh.
The president congratulated the military on the day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and thanked them for protecting the state for more than a thousand days. Zelensky stressed that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are the most reliable guarantor of the country's security.
The education for veterans platform offers 1,200 educational programs from institutions all over Ukraine. The minister of Education spoke about the most popular professions and opportunities for training veterans.
Tamila Tasheva and Bohdan Lukashuk took the oath of office of people's Deputies of Ukraine, increasing the number of parliamentarians to 401. Tasheva replaced Oleg Makarov, and Lukashuk - Alena Shkrum.
Frankenburg Technologies will start testing its own anti-aircraft missiles in Ukraine in 2024. The missiles use IS for guidance and can shoot down targets at an altitude of up to 2 km.
In the capital and the region, a yellow danger level was declared due to ice on December 6. Forecasters warn of traffic complications and predict sleet and rain at temperatures from -3° to +7°.
In November, registrations of used cars from abroad decreased by 10% compared to October. Gasoline cars remain the most popular (46%), and the average age of imported cars is 9 years.
German Defense Minister Pistorius did not rule out the possibility of sending German peacekeepers to Ukraine in the future. This issue is not currently being considered, but the final decision will depend on the "conditions that have been created".
Finland has approved the 26th package of defense assistance to Ukraine worth 25 million euros, including winter equipment. The total cost of Finnish aid reached 2.3 billion euros.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official Hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 5975/USD., which is 7 kopecks stronger. The euro exchange rate is set at UAH 43.81/euro.
There were 188 military clashes at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsky and Kurakhovsky directions - 90 attacks. The enemy carried out 2 rocket attacks, 24 airstrikes and more than 4,200 attacks, using more than 2,000 kamikaze drones.
On the night of December 6, Russia attacked Ukraine with 53 Shahed drones and other UAVs from the Orel area. Air Defense Forces destroyed 32 drones in six regions, 16 were lost, and 2 flew to Belarus.
The USA has developed a plan to strengthen Ukraine's military position by providing weapons and new sanctions against the Russian Federation. The plan includes the supply of equipment, military training, and a $20 billion credit from frozen Russian assets.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine updated data on the losses of the Russian invaders as of December 6. The total losses of the enemy reached 750,610 military personnel, 9514 tanks and other equipment were destroyed.
Invaders blocked traffic on the Crimean Bridge, explosions are heard in Kerch near the Zatoka shipyard. In the Kerch Strait, they report the possible appearance of Ukrainian naval drones.
On December 6, cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine with sleet and rain in most of the territory. The temperature will range from -3° to +7°, sometimes icy on the roads.
