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The Drone Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the defeat of the Russian GRU special forces in the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk region. More than 120 servicemen of the 14th Special Forces Brigade of the Russian GRU were eliminated or wounded.
In Russia's Rostov region, a freight train locomotive derailed, causing delays for 25 trains. The accident disrupted Russia's railway connection with temporarily occupied Crimea.
The presidents of Ukraine and the United States will meet in Florida to discuss a plan to end the war, including Donbas and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The meeting takes place against the backdrop of Russian air attacks and disagreements on key issues.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 48 Shahed-type attack UAVs, Gerbera, and other drones. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 30 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
A Kapwing study found that over 20% of videos recommended by YouTube to new users are low-quality, AI-generated content. 278 of the 15,000 most popular YouTube channels contain only AI content, generating $117 million in revenue annually.
Rzeszów and Lublin airports resumed operations on Saturday after a temporary halt in fighter jet operations. This happened after Russian strikes on Ukraine, which required ensuring freedom of action for military aviation.
Donald Trump's spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt announced her pregnancy, expecting a daughter in May 2026. She thanked Trump and the chief of staff for supporting family values in the White House.
The ATESH movement disabled a key telecommunications infrastructure facility of the Russian troops in the Zaporizhzhia region. This caused large-scale communication disruptions in the Russian Armed Forces units, particularly in the area of the Berdiansk airfield.
Five people were injured as a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of December 27, four were hospitalized. Damage was recorded in the Holosiivskyi, Obolonskyi, and Desnianskyi districts of the capital.
On the night of December 27, the Russian army attacked Kyiv and the region, as a result of which a man was injured, receiving shrapnel wounds to his back. Damage to buildings was also recorded in Vyshhorod, Boryspil, Bucha, and Obukhiv districts.
The historic FBI headquarters building in Washington will be decommissioned, and employees will move to a facility previously occupied by the disbanded U. S. Agency for International Development. This decision, announced by FBI Director Kash Patel on December 26, will save taxpayer money and better meet the Bureau's needs.
An explosion occurred on a bus in Kyiv's Podilskyi district, the circumstances of which are currently being investigated by law enforcement. Information about possible casualties is being clarified, and emergency services are working at the scene.
In 2025, a number of Hollywood couples broke up, including Cash Warren and Jessica Alba after 16 years of marriage, as well as Sydney Sweeney and Jonathan Davino, who called off their wedding. Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin also split after 8 years and an engagement.
Southern regions of Ukraine are preparing for worsening weather conditions with snowfalls, and in some areas, particularly Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions, snowfalls and ice are already being recorded. In Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions, snow is also observed, roads are being treated with anti-icing agents, and traffic on state-level roads is ensured.
A video is circulating online in which Russian soldiers claim to have captured a command and observation post in Huliaipole. Law enforcement officers are verifying the authenticity of the video and the circumstances of the event, said Vladyslav Voloshyn, spokesman for the Southern Defense Forces of Ukraine.
Telegram users started reporting service outages around 11:00 AM, with a peak in reports reached at 11:24 AM. Complaints concern problems with the website, server connection, and the application.
The SBU detained an FSB agent who tried to kill a HUR MO of Ukraine officer in Kyiv. The assassination attempt was carried out by a 28-year-old citizen of a Central Asian country, who was promised 50,000 US dollars and legalization in the EU.
In a Christmas address, Donald Trump accused political opponents of falsely linking him to Epstein. This came after the US Department of Justice announced a delay in the release of documents related to the financier.
On the night of December 26, Russia attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 99 attack UAVs. The defense forces neutralized 73 drones.
The Federation Council of the Russian Federation initiated a law that obliges owners of large social media channels to post propaganda. This step strengthens the Kremlin's control over bloggers and threatens prison sentences for refusal.
Celine Dion posted a festive video on Instagram, where she appeared as the Grinch. The artist combined humor with a vocal performance of an excerpt from her song "All By Myself," demonstrating optimism despite her illness.
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže announced a ban on entry for 14 Russian citizens. This decision was made ahead of the Luge World Cup stage in Sigulda, which the International Federation allowed "neutral athletes" from Russia to participate in.
2025 was a record-breaking profitable year for billionaires: their combined wealth grew by $3. 6 trillion to $18.7 trillion, thanks to the boom in AI and tech sector investments. Elon Musk increased his fortune by $333.2 billion, reaching $754 billion, becoming the first person with a fortune exceeding $700 billion.
On the eve of Christmas, Iceland recorded its highest December temperature ever, reaching +19. 8°C in the town of Seyðisfjörður. This warming is attributed to tropical air masses and the peculiarities of the local landscape.
The Kardashian family held their annual Christmas party in an intimate format, foregoing a lavish celebration. Khloé Kardashian explained that this was due to her mother Kris Jenner's recent 70th birthday.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen mentioned Ukraine in her Christmas greetings. She expressed hope for a just and lasting peace, as well as for Ukraine's secure future in the EU.
Police are investigating the explosion of an AUDI Q7 car in Korsun-Shevchenkivskyi, which occurred on December 24 at about 10:00 PM. No one was injured in the incident, the vehicle was damaged, and a criminal proceeding has been opened on the fact of attempted premeditated murder.
The rapper deleted her Instagram account amid a wave of criticism following her appearance at the AmericaFest conference.
On the night of December 25, Russia attacked Ukraine with 131 drones, mostly Shahed. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 106 enemy UAVs, and hits were recorded in 15 locations.
Starting January 1, 2026, China will ban the dissemination of explicit content in private online messages, including sexting. Violators face fines of up to $700 and imprisonment, and group administrators are responsible for removing such content.