The Patrol Police of Ukraine recommends buying New Year's trees only at official fairs where trees are grown specifically for the holidays. It is important to check for chips or labels on the trees and for fencing around the fairgrounds.
Roksolana Pyrtko, CEO of Roksolana shopping mall and Spartak shopping and entertainment center, states that MENA countries are setting the standards for retail spaces for the next decade. She notes that shopping malls in MENA are full-fledged urban hubs with leisure, education, sports, and developed gastronomy, and are also technologically ahead of Europe.
A massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure has led to emergency power outages in several regions. The established blackout schedules are currently not in effect, and energy workers are working to restore stable power supply.
The Zaporizhzhia NPP, occupied by the Russians, was temporarily left without external power supply overnight, marking the 11th such incident since the start of the military conflict. After a half-hour outage, the ZNPP reconnected to the 330 kV power line, but the 750 kV line remained disconnected.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the military, their families, and all citizens during the celebrations of the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He emphasized that the Ukrainian army is the foundation of the state's independence and is deterring the Russian invasion.
Stephen Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Rustem Umerov and Andriy Hnatov. The parties discussed the results of the US meeting with the Russians and steps to end the war, as well as future economic projects and the reconstruction of Ukraine.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko reported the destruction of a railway junction station and two electric trains in Fastiv, Kyiv Oblast. Suburban service has already been restored, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs clarified that the enemy destroyed the railway station building.
On the night of December 6, Russia attacked 10 regions of Ukraine with drones and missiles, injuring at least 8 people. More than two dozen houses, energy facilities, the railway station in Fastiv, and warehouses were damaged.
President Zelenskyy reacted to Russia's massive attack on December 6, stating that Russians are launching missiles at peaceful cities on St. Nicholas Day to inflict pain on millions of Ukrainians. The strikes damaged civilian infrastructure, including the railway station in Fastiv, enterprises, and residential buildings in various regions.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, in a video address on the occasion of the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, emphasized that no model of security guarantees for Ukraine is possible without the Armed Forces. He stressed that the Ukrainian army is hardened, trained, and technologically advanced.
The Ukrainian energy system suffered its eighth massive attack since the beginning of the year, which led to damage to energy facilities and an increase in the volume of forced restrictions on electricity consumption. Hourly blackouts and power limitation schedules for industry and business are in effect in all regions.
On the night of December 6, the Ukrainian Air Force shot down 615 out of 704 air targets, including 585 UAVs and 29 cruise missiles. Missile and 60 attack UAV hits were recorded at 29 locations, as well as debris falling at three locations.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated the Ukrainian military on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, thanking them for defending the country. He emphasized the importance of remembering the fallen and noted the contribution of various units and women to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
On the night of December 6, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on energy facilities in 8 regions. As a result of the attack, consumers in 6 regions were left without power, and energy workers are carrying out restoration work.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko congratulated Ukrainian servicemen on the Day of the Armed Forces, noting 268 prosecutors serving in the Armed Forces. He thanked the defenders for the life, freedom and country they hold on their shoulders.
US President's Special Representative Stephen Witkoff released a report on the meeting with the Ukrainian delegation, where the parties agreed on a framework for security measures and discussed deterrence measures to support lasting peace. Negotiations will resume today for further discussion.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Moldova approved a draft law on the denunciation of the Agreement with the Government of the Russian Federation on cultural centers. The Minister of Culture of Moldova stated that the Russian cultural center carried out activities that undermine the country's sovereignty.
During December 5, 184 combat engagements took place at the front, the enemy launched 53 air strikes, dropped 137 guided aerial bombs, used 6602 kamikaze drones, and carried out 4988 shellings. Missile troops and artillery of the Defense Forces hit three enemy artillery systems.
ICC Deputy Prosecutor Najat Shamim Khan stated that the investigation into Russian crimes cannot be stopped by peace talks but can be postponed by the UN Security Council. She added that efforts to establish justice must go hand in hand with peace efforts.
Residents of the occupied cities of Ukraine are appealing to the occupation administrations with requests to restore their housing. In Sievierodonetsk, people complain about the lack of heating and a damaged roof, despite the occupiers' statements about repairs.
Warming up the engine before starting to drive in winter is a debatable issue among drivers. In some European countries, it is prohibited for environmental reasons, while in Ukraine, the decision rests with the driver.
On December 5, Russian troops lost 1,180 soldiers and 487 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 06.12.25 are estimated at 1,179,790 personnel.
On Saturday, December 6, most of Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness without precipitation. The air temperature will reach +1..+6 degrees, in Zakarpattia, southern Odesa region and Crimea up to 6..11 degrees Celsius.
Today, Ukraine celebrates Armed Forces Day, established on December 6, 1991. This day is a reminder of the path of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from liberation struggles to a modern army.
Kirill Dmitriev, an adviser to the Russian dictator, reacted to media reports about German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's distrust of US mediation efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Dmitriev accused Merz of inciting war and sabotaging peace.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the importance of financial support for Ukraine for European security. She also stated that Belgium's situation regarding frozen Russian assets must be resolved in such a way that all European states bear the same risk.
In the Kyiv region, three people were injured as a result of a massive Russian drone and missile attack. Among the victims are a woman with shrapnel wounds and a man with a lacerated shin.
Vladimir Putin effectively refused to answer Indian journalists' questions about the Russian army's destruction of homes in eastern Ukraine. He pretended not to understand the question, trying to shift responsibility to Ukraine.
Ukrzaliznytsia is promptly changing the routes of passenger trains that were passing through Fastiv, Kyiv region, due to a massive shelling of the railway infrastructure. Delays are controlled, traffic is not stopped, while a missile threat has been announced throughout Ukraine due to the take-off of an enemy MiG-31K.
On the night of December 6, Ukraine suffered a massive enemy attack. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of a missile threat due to the take-off of a MiG-31K; explosions were heard in Chernihiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv, and the surrounding region.
