Ukraine

Almost the entire island zone of the Dnipro River in Kherson region is under the fire control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Every day, the occupiers make 5-7 attempts to land on the islands, including Kozatsky Island, but without success.

The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the new Prime Minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba. They discussed Russian shelling, assistance and the DPRK's participation in the war against Ukraine.

After the accident of Russian tankers in the Kerch Strait on December 15, fuel oil spilled into the sea. According to the forecast by December 31, the pollution will reach the Opuk Nature Reserve and the open waters of the Black Sea.

There were 128 combat engagements registered in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovske, Lymanske and Vremivske sectors. The enemy made 266 artillery attacks in the Kursk sector.

Access to YouTube has been severely restricted in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine and popular VPN services have stopped working. Lantern and NTHLink are completely blocked, and only some paid VPNs are available.

The Ukrainian Weather Center forecasts the average temperature in January 2025 to be between -3° and +2°, depending on the region. Monthly precipitation is expected to be within the normal range of 32-79 mm.

British and U. S. diplomats condemned Russia's massive attack on Ukraine on Christmas Day, during which 184 missiles and drones were fired. The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 113 targets, but due to damage to power facilities, power supply restrictions were tightened.

Cybercriminals send fake notices to Ukrainians about debts to Nova Poshta. The company denies any involvement in the mailing and provides recommendations on how to protect against cyberattacks.

An emergency situation has been declared in the Krasnodar region of Russia due to the spill of more than 3,000 tons of fuel oil after two tankers crashed. A 50 km stretch of coastline has been contaminated and oil products continue to rise to the surface.

The Patrol Police provided recommendations on how to protect yourself from pickpockets in crowded places. Among the tips is to keep your bag in front of you and place valuables in the inside pockets.

An outbreak of acute intestinal infection has been reported in a Chernihiv kindergarten, with 6 children and 1 adult falling ill. All the victims were hospitalized, and anti-epidemic measures are being taken at the facility.

A representative office of the temporarily occupied Donetsk region was opened in St. Petersburg. The structure will organize trade missions and propaganda activities to “legalize” the occupation.

Ukrainians are outraged by legislative initiatives that could lead to the closure of pharmacies.

Due to a large-scale Russian cyberattack on state registries, the Ministry of Justice has published a list of available notary services. Notaries can certify wills, powers of attorney, and certify copies of documents.

The French training program for Ukrainian pilots and mechanics on the Mirage 2000-5F has been completed in six months. Delivery of the fighters, armed with Scalp missiles and AASM bombs, is scheduled for the first quarter of 2025.

Pope Francis delivered his Christmas message at the Vatican, calling for an end to the war in Ukraine. The pontiff called for negotiations and dialogue to achieve a just peace.

The Border Police of Moldova reported a possible violation of airspace by two Russian missiles on December 25. The Ministry of Defense of the country denies the violation, stating that the monitoring system did not detect any missiles.

In Kyiv, the owner of a Central Asian shepherd dog that bit a girl who was defending her dog was convicted. The man was sentenced to 2 years in prison with a probationary period and pleaded guilty.

The Deputy Minister of Energy said that Russian shelling is the only factor causing restrictions in the energy system. Despite the high readiness for the heating season, the enemy is trying to disrupt the integrity of the power system with complex attacks.

Russian comedian Maxim Galkin posted a Christmas greeting in Ukrainian on Instagram. Earlier, he also supported the Ukrainization of streets in Odesa.

Ukrposhta has presented the final stamp issue of the year, the five-stamp New Joy Has Come. The issue was created based on a carving by artist Natalia Aksenenko and is dedicated to Ukrainian Christmas traditions.

The state paid UAH 388 million in cashback to Ukrainians for the purchase of domestic goods, with payments doubling in November. Payments for December and January have been postponed to the end of February 2025 due to the peculiarities of the budget process.

Ella Libanova said that the demographic crisis in Ukraine cannot be overcome naturally. The only solution is large-scale immigration to the country.

Due to the massive attack by the Russian Federation on energy facilities in Ukraine, up to three stages of simultaneous power outages will be in effect. From 3:00 PM, electricity supply for industry will also be restricted.

The state purchases bandages for patients with epidermolysis bullosa from only one Swedish manufacturer. The investigation revealed a possible conflict of interest in the tender procurement through a public association.

Ukraine has received the second tranche of EUR 150 million from the EU under the Early Recovery Program. The funds will be used to feed schoolchildren, rebuild infrastructure and support the agricultural sector.

Ukrainian air force destroyed 42 missiles over Dnipropetrovs'k region during a large-scale Russian air strike. Overall, 113 out of 184 enemy targets were shot down in Ukraine, including 59 missiles and 54 drones.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled a large-scale attack by the Russian Federation in the night of December 25. Out of 184 enemy missiles and drones launched, 113 targets were destroyed.

The Ministry of Defense has authorized the delivery of a new domestic drone, the Shchedryk, to the troops. The UAV has silent engines, is resistant to electronic warfare, and can operate at altitudes that are difficult for enemy air defense to reach.

The StratCom of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed the damage to the location of the command post of the 810th Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces.