In Brovary community, 14 units of special equipment and 76 employees were engaged in snow removal. Utilities are working to ensure safety on roads, sidewalks and bus stops.
Ukrainian officials are discussing possible restrictions on Telegram due to its potential threats. According to intelligence reports, the messenger is used for cyberattacks and to adjust missile strikes, although it is used by 70% of Ukrainians.
On December 10, no power outage schedules will be applied in Volyn region. This will be in effect until a new order is issued by NPC Ukrenergo.
Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Ihor Zhovkva announced the signing of a new security agreement. Ukraine already has 27 such documents that provide military assistance and funding for 2024 and beyond.
The President signed a law on new rules for the qualification exam for judges. Candidates must undergo a cognitive abilities test.
As part of the HOME project, more than 1,800 families whose homes were destroyed received compensation through housing certificates. Ukraine received a second tranche of €30 million from the Council of Europe Development Bank to pay for more than 800 certificates.
Ihor Zhovkva, deputy head of the Presidential Administration, said that he would continue the dialogue with all 32 NATO members on Ukraine's invitation. The position of Germany and the United States is decisive, but membership is impossible until the aggressor is defeated.
Danylo Hetmantsev is introducing initiatives that harm Ukraine's economy and strengthen shadow schemes. Blocking tax invoices, the White Business Club, and the forced purchase of government bonds are causing outrage among businesses.
In Ukraine, 66 settlements in 4 regions are without power due to weather conditions. Electricity consumption increased by 2.8% compared to the previous day, and a significant power shortage remains.
The Geminid meteor shower will peak on the night of December 13-14, with up to 150 meteors per hour. This is one of the most spectacular annual meteor showers generated by the Phaeton asteroid.
Moldova will receive drone interceptors from the European Union in 2025. This will help the country prevent unauthorized flights of foreign UAVs over its territory.
The head of Russia's foreign intelligence service, Naryshkin, claims a strategic advantage in all areas of the front. According to him, Russian troops are close to achieving their goals, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces are allegedly on the verge of collapse.
The NBU has set the official exchange rate at UAH 41. 50/USD and UAH 43.85/€. Various exchange rates are available at banks, exchangers and on the interbank market, with the most favorable rates on the interbank market.
“Lvivoblenergo has canceled the planned power outage schedules for December 10. At the same time, Ukrenergo is announcing restrictions for other regions of Ukraine with different limitations for household and industrial consumers.
The Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of Defense announced that the North Korean military is ready for combat operations in the Kursk region. According to Ukrainian intelligence, 2,000 DPRK troops have been deployed to Russian brigades.
Over the last day, 175 combat engagements took place, with the largest number of attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - 51. The enemy carried out 37 air strikes and fired over 4,000 times, using 1,617 kamikaze drones.
ISW reports a critical reduction in Russia's financial reserves due to the war against Ukraine. Expenditures have exceeded $200 billion, and corruption in the country has increased by 30%.
Ukraine will receive $454 million from the World Bank for healthcare development under the THRIVE project. The money will be used to strengthen the effectiveness of the healthcare system in times of war.
Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1,350 Russian troops and destroyed 5 tanks. Total enemy losses since the beginning of the war have reached 755,940 people and over 9,500 tanks.
Precipitation is expected in Ukraine in the form of rain and sleet, with ice in some places. Temperatures will vary from -1°C to +14°C, with the warmest temperatures in Crimea.
the Russian military deliberately damages boats and engines to avoid storming the islands on the Dnipro River in Kherson region. Three internal investigations into sabotage have been recorded in the 126th Brigade of the Russian Federation.
The Ministry of Education and Science has announced the introduction of a modern system of specialized education for high school students starting in 2027. Students will be able to choose subjects for in-depth study and attend additional courses.
There is one Russian carrier ship without Kalibr cruise missiles in the Black Sea. There are 6 enemy ships in the Mediterranean, 4 of which have 41 missiles on board.
The German Finance Minister reaffirmed guarantees of support for Ukraine in 2025, despite the lack of a permanent budget. The draft envisages a reduction in aid to €4 billion from €8 billion in 2024.
In the occupied Kherson region, Russians are setting up new hospitals in civilian hospitals and basements due to increasing casualties. The occupiers are forcibly collecting blood from the local population for wounded soldiers.
At the December 19 summit, EU leaders plan to reaffirm their support for Ukraine and Moldova. At the same time, they will condemn the actions of the Georgian authorities to suppress protests and suspend European integration.
At a railroad checkpoint to Poland, border guards detained a 25-year-old man who was trying to travel abroad with a woman's passport. The offender also presented a fake gender reassignment certificate.
In the occupied territories of Ukraine, schools are closing their canteens en masse due to lack of staff. The occupation authorities are hiring untrained vocational school students to work in the canteens under the guise of internships.
A young man who set fire to an SUV ordered through social media was detained in Odesa. The offender filmed the arson to confirm the task, but was never rewarded.
The President of Ukraine opposed lowering the conscription age for sending soldiers to the front. He emphasized the importance of providing existing brigades with equipment and training instead of recruiting young soldiers.
