Ukraine
The Odesa MSEC exposed a scheme to issue fictitious disability certificates to evade mobilization. The organizer of the scheme, who involved 12 doctors, faces up to 10 years in prison, and the court set bail at UAH 10 million.
An increase in the tax burden on bank deposits and businesses could become a powerful driver for destabilizing the hryvnia exchange rate due to rising demand in the foreign exchange market.
Lavrov announced the preparation of a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between Russia and Iran. The document provides for closer cooperation in the defense sector and interaction at the regional and global levels.
A key document was “lost” in the NABU case against former Minister Solskyi.
Ukraine agreed with NATO to provide Poland with a police mission with aircraft in exchange for MiGs for Ukraine. However, even after that, Poland found new reasons not to hand over the planes.
The European Commission is considering allowing Euroclear to use frozen Russian assets to protect the G7 loan to Ukraine. This could compensate the company for possible losses due to sanctions lawsuits by Russia.
In 8 months of 2023, 215. 6 thousand passenger cars worth almost $3 billion were imported to Ukraine. Germany, the US and China became the largest car exporters.
North Korea has tested an intercontinental ballistic missile with a record altitude of more than 7,000 km. The launch took place against the backdrop of the DPRK's cooperation with Russia and the possible deployment of North Korean troops in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy announced the preparation of a bilateral document between Ukraine and Hungary to lift the blockade on NATO membership. Ukraine has already submitted its proposals to the Hungarian side.
In the morning, Ukrainian drones struck the port of occupied Berdiansk, where a large fire is observed. The occupation authorities confirmed the hit and reported an attack on an administrative building.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi spoke with US General Cavoli about the heavy fighting at the front. The parties discussed strengthening support for Ukraine and responding to Russia's involvement of the DPRK military.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine is in line with seasonal trends, but there is a shortage during peak hours. The power system is stable, with imports from 5 countries totaling 9,542 MWh.
The President of Ukraine has launched regional discussions on an internal Strengthening Plan to complement the Victory Plan.
UN Special Rapporteurs presented reports on human rights violations in russia and belarus. The practice of torture is widespread in russia, and unprecedented repressions are observed in belarus after the 2020 elections.
Ukraine tells the UN that North Korean troops are being deployed to Ukraine's borders. According to Kyslytsia, up to 12,000 DPRK soldiers will arrive at the front under the guise of Russian troops.
The US and South Korean defense ministers called on the DPRK to withdraw its troops from Russian territory. According to the Pentagon, some of the 10,000 North Korean troops have already been deployed in the Kursk region.
China imposed sanctions on Skydio, banning the supply of critical components and batteries. The company is looking for new suppliers and has asked the Biden administration for help.
At night, Russian drones attacked Kyiv, all targets were shot down by air defense forces. Damage to residential buildings, administrative buildings and power lines was reported, with no casualties.
In Cherkasy region, air defense forces destroyed three attack drones. The falling debris damaged a warehouse and the windows of several businesses in Cherkasy district.
Russia attacked the bridge in Zatoka, Odesa region, with Iskander and X-59/69 missiles. In total, the enemy launched 53 air targets, including 43 Shahed drones, of which 17 were shot down.
There were 145 combat engagements in the frontline, with 41 attacks in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy carried out 83 air strikes and fired 5,049 times, using 1,618 kamikaze drones.
Cloudy weather with clearings and localized rains is expected in Ukraine. The temperature at night will be 1-10° Celsius, during the day 8-17° Celsius, with westerly and northwesterly winds gusting up to 18 m/s.
Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1310 occupants and destroyed 19 tanks. Also, 58 artillery systems and other enemy military equipment were destroyed.
The Ministry of Culture has responded to the European Commission's comments on the United News telethon. The Ministry plans to stop supporting the marathon after the end of martial law.
Due to the threat of Russian cyberattacks, Sweden and Norway are reconsidering plans to switch to cashless payments. The governments are recommending that citizens have a supply of cash and use different payment methods.
In Zakarpattia, the Luzhanka checkpoint for empty trucks and the Velyka Palad checkpoint for passengers will be opened. Next year, construction will begin on the Bila Tserkva checkpoint on the border with Romania.
South Korea's defense minister announced a possible exchange of military aid to the DPRK for advanced nuclear technology from Russia.
A bipartisan group of U. S. congressmen asked Biden to allow Poland to use air defense over Ukraine. The lawmakers believe this is necessary to protect NATO's borders and support Ukraine.
Russian army strikes a nine-story building in Kharkiv with a guided aerial bomb, causing casualties, including children. The President called on partners to speed up the decision to help Ukraine.
The U. S. Secretary of Defense announced the deployment of 10,000 DPRK troops to Russia. North Korean soldiers have received Russian uniforms and weapons, some of them are already near Ukraine.