The President of Ukraine handed over 30 certificates for apartments to Heroes of Ukraine and families of fallen soldiers. The housing was provided to representatives of various branches of the military, the National Guard and the Border Guard Service.
The Center for Public Health of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine explained how to cope with emotional experiences during the celebration in the context of war. Practical advice and contacts of psychological support hotlines are provided.
Due to powerful solar flares and coronal mass ejections, the aurora borealis is expected to be seen on December 25 in the high-latitude regions of the United States. The phenomenon may recur in two weeks due to the return of an active sunspot.
Head of the OP Andriy Yermak met with the newly appointed Chinese Ambassador Ma Shengkun to discuss bilateral cooperation. The parties discussed China's role in achieving peace and the possibility of a high-level dialogue.
Russia's massive attack on Ukraine is a response to proposals for a “Christmas truce,” Minister Sibiga said. According to him, the Russian missile also violated the airspace of Moldova and Romania.
Romania's Defense Ministry denies that a Russian missile crossed its airspace on December 25. NATO surveillance systems did not detect any border violations, and an investigation is underway.
Ukrainian singer Dmytro Monatic became a father for the third time, he announced on Instagram. The artist posted a family photo with his wife, two older sons, and a newborn baby near a Christmas tree.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu announced that a Russian missile violated her country's airspace during the Christmas holidays. The missile flew in the direction of Chernivtsi, and Poland activated its air force in response to the massive attack.
Russian troops launched a massive missile attack on Kharkiv's energy facilities, firing 12 missiles. A large part of the city was left without heating, and four people were injured.
The Coordination Center confirmed the deaths of 184 Ukrainians in Russian captivity, including 169 military and 15 civilians. The actual number of victims may be much higher due to systematic torture and lack of medical care.
Houses in Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovs'k and Ivano-Frankivsk regions were left without heat supply as a result of Russian missile strikes on Ukraine's energy system. A worker was killed at a thermal power plant in Dnipro.
The President signed laws on combating bribery of foreign officials and liability of legal entities for corruption. The documents are an important step toward Ukraine's membership in the OECD.
Due to the 13th missile and drone attack by Russia this year, restrictions have been imposed on energy facilities in Ukraine. The outage schedules will be in effect until the end of the day, and power engineers are working to repair the damaged equipment.
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.
