Ukraine
There were 162 combat engagements in the frontline, with the largest number of attacks in the Pokrovsk sector (52). The enemy launched 37 air strikes and fired over 5100 times at Ukrainian positions.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released data on the losses of Russian troops over the past day. 1690 occupants, 7 tanks, 29 artillery systems and other enemy equipment were destroyed.
On December 28, the weather in Ukraine is expected to be without significant precipitation, with fog and light ice in some places. The air temperature will range from +3 to -2°C, with temperatures in the Carpathians reaching -6°C at night.
The Alabuga plant produced 5,760 Shahed drones in 9 months of 2024, twice as many as in 2023. russia plans to produce 10,000 decoy drones by the end of the year to overcome Ukrainian air defense.
The occupation authorities of the russian Federation are forcing Ukrainian children to join the military-patriotic organization “Unarmiya” in the occupied territories. Children are taught military skills and forced to swear allegiance to russia.
The 46th recruitment center of the Ukrainian army has been opened in Korosten on the basis of the ASC. The center offers more than 10,000 vacancies in the security forces and provides an individual approach to each candidate.
President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with Argentine leader Javier Millais. The parties discussed economic and security cooperation, as well as partnership within Mercosur.
Drones attacked railroad infrastructure in Voronezh region, causing train delays. In Belgorod region, a power line was damaged and two people were injured in the village of Palatovo.
According to John Kirby, a thousand DPRK soldiers were killed or wounded in the Kursk region over the past week. North Korean soldiers carry out “massive infantry attacks without support” and are subjected to “brainwashing.
In the temporarily occupied Rozdolne, Russians have set up a base for the accumulation of infantry. The enemy is trying to advance towards the village of Novyi Komar and in the area of Zelenivka with the support of equipment.
Co-pilot Oleksandr Kalyaninov, a graduate of the Ukrainian State Flight Academy, died in a plane crash in Kazakhstan on December 25. During the crash, he saved dozens of lives in the line of duty.
The United States plans to announce $1. 25 billion in military aid to Ukraine. The package will include ammunition for air defense systems, Stinger missiles, and artillery shells of various calibers.
The 93rd Kholodny Yar Brigade repelled a large-scale mechanized assault near Klishchiyivka. 12 pieces of enemy equipment were destroyed, including 6 T-72 tanks and 6 BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles, and the battle lasted 4 hours.
Over the day of December 27, 158 combat engagements took place, the most intense in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy carried out 37 air strikes and fired over 4,300 times at Ukrainian positions.
The President met with representatives of the Council for Support of Entrepreneurship under Martial Law. They discussed the expansion of the Made in Ukraine platform to the defense and security sector.
Ukrainian soldiers from the 10th Brigade sent Petro Pavel canned pork from the front. The label thanked the Czech people for their support.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister holds phone talks with the US Secretary of State. The parties discussed the provision of air defense systems and increasing pressure on Russia.
The President of Ukraine reported on massive losses of DPRK troops at the front and their killing by his own troops. Russia deliberately sends Koreans into combat without protection and prevents their capture.
During his conversation with Putin, Olaf Scholz stated the need to end the war. The chancellor emphasized that Germany remains the second largest supporter of Ukraine after the United States with 28 billion euros in aid.
Ukrainian troops have already lost half of the seized territory in the Kursk region of Russia. According to Bloomberg, due to the lack of manpower and the presence of North Korean troops, the Ukrainian Armed Forces may be forced to retreat by spring.
Ukraine has a new public holiday to be celebrated annually on May 21. The President signed a decree establishing the Day of Interethnic Harmony and Cultural Diversity.
Ukraine's President said that photos and videos from the crash site of the Embraer 190 plane point to Russian responsibility. Azerbaijan Airlines reported “external interference” as the cause of the crash.
Ukraine has approved a new state standard for the social and psychological rehabilitation of people with gambling addiction. The document was developed by the Center for Responsible Gaming in cooperation with government agencies and scientists.
Putin signs a decree establishing a scientific and expert council under the Russian Security Council, appointing Sergei Shoigu as chairman. The council will deal with issues of “security policy” and “technological sovereignty” of the Russian Federation.
Ukraine will deliver 500 tons of wheat flour to Syria as part of the Grain from Ukraine program and WFP. The aid will reach 33,250 families, with each family receiving 15 kg of flour per month.
The management of the Shevchenko National University of Kyiv has fired Professor Mykyta Vasylenko because of his statements about Ukrainian women “hungry” for sex. The decision is based on the conclusions of the Academic Council and violations of the University's Ethics Code.
The number of criminal cases against Russian deserters doubled in 2024 to 10308. Most cases were opened under the article on desertion, and in July a record of 1,100 new cases was set.
Three modern anti-radiation shelters for educational institutions were installed in Bila Tserkva district. Each shelter is designed for 500 people and equipped with everything necessary for the safe stay of children.
The NBU refutes myths about the new law on motor third party liability insurance, which will come into force on January 1, 2025. The law provides for a gradual transition to electronic policies and an increase in maximum payments to the European level.
In 2024, we launched 18 new Ukrainian-language audio guides to cultural sites around the world. We also donated hundreds of Ukrainian books to libraries in 8 countries as part of the Ukrainian Bookshelves project.