Ukraine
The President declared his intention to strengthen Ukraine's position for the transition to diplomacy in 2025. He noted that not all of the “victory plan” for diplomatic steps has been implemented yet.
The President of Ukraine reports positive developments in the discussion of the deployment of a peacekeeping contingent with Macron. European countries are considering sending up to 100,000 troops after the ceasefire.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 85 drones, two Iskander-Ms and an X-59 missile. The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 45 attack UAVs and neutralized 40 imitator drones.
Over the past day, 250 combat engagements took place on the frontline, with 48 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. Russia carried out 35 air strikes and over 4,250 attacks, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces continue their operation in the Kursk region.
Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1,530 Russian servicemen. Also, 5 tanks, 27 armored vehicles, 14 artillery systems and 51 enemy drones were destroyed.
On December 19, Ukraine is expected to have mostly warm weather with temperatures ranging from 0°C to +11°C. Precipitation in the form of wet snow is possible in the east, while the rest of the territory will be without significant precipitation.
Terrorists have taken control of Trudove village and are advancing in the areas of Uspenivka, Kurakhove, Pishchane and Vidrodzhennia.
An air alert has been declared in Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine due to the threat of UAVs. Residents are urged to immediately go to the nearest civil defense shelters.
Repressions are intensifying in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine due to the activity of citizens in social media. The occupation authorities monitor posts and comments, using accusations of “terrorism” as a pretext for arrests.
US nuclear power plants operate at full capacity more than 93% of the time, maintaining this figure since the 2000s. Ukraine also reached 100% capacity factor in the fall-winter period of 2023-2024.
The Ukrainian junior national team won first place at the GAMMA World Mixed Martial Arts Championships in Indonesia. The athletes won 17 gold, 11 silver and 11 bronze medals.
The Ministers of Energy of Ukraine and the United States held an online meeting to discuss the protection of energy facilities from Russian attacks. The parties discussed strengthening air defense and countering Russian energy terror, which has carried out 12 massive attacks this year.
A rocket attack on the town of Romny in Sumy region damaged 9 residential buildings. An aid center has been set up and temporary accommodation in dormitories has been offered to the victims.
In Poltava, a man using an excavator tried to demolish a walnut tree that was obstructing a parking lot. The conflict with local residents escalated into a shooting with a traumatic weapon, and there were victims.
There were 224 combat engagements in the frontline in various sectors. The highest enemy activity was recorded in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy made 45 attempts to break through.
The President of Ukraine met with the NATO Secretary General in Brussels to discuss strengthening air defense. They discussed the delivery of 19 critical infrastructure protection systems and economic support for Ukraine.
The World Bank has approved a new $1. 05 billion DPO operation for Ukraine and an additional $1 billion grant. The funds will be used for economic reforms, railroad development, and renewable energy.
The presidents of Ukraine and France meet to discuss military assistance and European integration. Zelenskyy thanked for the €5 billion in support.
On Boryspilska Street in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, a conflict occurred between two men, one of whom shot the other. The 61-year-old suspect was detained near the crime scene.
A 41-year-old police officer was seriously wounded in a drone attack in Novhorod-Siverskyi district. In Semenivka community, a 16-year-old boy was injured by shelling.
French President Macron met with Zelenskyy to discuss cooperation and joint struggle. France reaffirmed its unwavering position on supporting Ukraine against russian aggression.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expects to deliver 19 air defense systems to Ukraine to protect critical infrastructure.
The President of Ukraine and the NATO Secretary General will hold talks on strengthening Ukraine's security and economy. In addition, the President of Ukraine noted that he had already met with French President Macron.
The court approved a plea agreement with the defendant in the case of former Deputy Minister Lozynsky. The defendant received a 5-year suspended sentence and has to transfer boiler houses worth UAH 45 million to the Armed Forces.
NATO's new command for the coordination of Western military assistance to Ukraine has started work in Wiesbaden. The NSATU structure takes over the functions of the Ramstein group for the military implementation of the decisions taken.
The Minister of Defense dismissed Lieutenant General Pavlo Tkachuk from the post of head of the National Air Force after an audit and violations were found. The cadets complained of systematic harassment, extortion, and problems with their welfare.
According to an InfoSapiens poll, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi has the highest level of trust among Ukrainians - 76. 8%, followed by Budanov - 54.6%, and Zelenskyy - 53%.
The Ombudsman's representative filed a complaint because the TCC staff refused to provide access to a man who was allegedly beaten and forcibly taken to the center. The man was taken to a military unit without the possibility of communication with the Ombudsman's representative.
The head of the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries is being served with a notice of suspicion of aiding and abetting Russian Federation and drug possession. During the searches, large amounts of cocaine were found in Ivan Rudyi's possession.
In Ukraine, 124,265 people fell ill with SARS, influenza and COVID-19 last week, including 73,733 children. Influenza virus circulation was reported in Ternopil, Cherkasy regions and Kyiv.