North Korea held a welcoming ceremony for sappers who returned from Russia's Kursk region after demining. Kim Jong Un thanked the troops for their safe return, noting the loss of nine lives.
The delivery of the first of two new Air Force One presidential aircraft from Boeing has been delayed until mid-2028. This decision may annoy US President Donald Trump, who wanted to fly on the new aircraft before the end of his term in January 2029.
Over the past day, December 12, 178 combat engagements took place at the front, 42 of which were assault actions stopped in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian invaders lost 1,300 personnel, three tanks, and 283 UAVs.
On December 12, the Russian army lost at least 1,300 servicemen and 103 units of automotive equipment. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 13.12.25 amounted to approximately 1,187,780 personnel.
On the night of December 13, unknown drones attacked an oil refinery in Russian Saratov. Russian media reported explosions and possible hits on the territory of the Saratov oil refinery.
According to preliminary information, SBU drones damaged critical equipment on both ice-resistant platforms, leading to the suspension of production processes.
Russia attacked Odesa region's civilian port infrastructure with Shaheds and ballistic missiles. A worker was wounded and a container handler was damaged in Odesa port, and a Turkish ferry was damaged in Chornomorsk port.
On December 12, 2025, the National Bank of Ukraine put into circulation a commemorative coin "Security Service of Ukraine. Protecting Ukraine Together!" with a face value of 5 hryvnias. It is dedicated to the activities of the SBU and the unique special operation "Spiderweb", which resulted in the destruction of 41 Russian military aircraft.
As a result of shelling of Donetsk region by Russian occupiers, 2 people were killed and 7 were wounded. The strikes hit Druzhkivka and Kostiantynivka.
The Ministry of Economy has finalized the draft of the new Labor Code, which systematically modernizes the regulation of labor relations. The document provides for the digitalization of key procedures and the expansion of the list of types of employment contracts.
The UK Ministry of Defence has established a new Military Intelligence Service (MIS) that will integrate all of the country's intelligence units. This will accelerate data collection and exchange to counter growing threats.
An opinion column by financial expert and co-founder of Concord Fintech Solutions, Olena Sosedka.
Russian occupiers attacked the Novovodolazka community of Kharkiv Oblast with Geran-2 type drones. As a result of the strike, six people were injured, and one man is in serious condition.
Former head of the State Judicial Administration Oleksiy Salnikov announced the lobbying of Civitta LLC during the audit of the Unified Judicial Information and Telecommunication System. He claims that his position on attracting global auditing companies became the reason for pressure and removal from office.
The administration of US President Donald Trump is forming a coalition to counter China's dominant control over critical minerals and technology sectors. On Friday, the Pax Silica declaration will be signed with the participation of Singapore, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and Israel.
On December 12, a fire broke out at a mechanical plant in Russian Orsk, which produces over 50% of artillery shells of certain calibers and components for MLRS. A large column of black smoke rose over the city; the enterprise is of great importance for the Russian military-industrial complex.
During the night, Russian troops attacked Pavlohrad in the Dnipropetrovsk region with attack drones, killing a 71-year-old man and injuring four people. Five private houses caught fire, one of which was destroyed.
Over the past day, 174 combat engagements took place on the front line. The enemy launched 1 missile and 38 air strikes, carried out 4524 shellings, involving 4485 kamikaze drones.
On December 11, Russian troops suffered significant losses, including 1,400 soldiers, 1 aircraft, and 253 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 12.12.25 are estimated at 1,186,480 eliminated personnel.
A U. S. appeals court sided with Epic Games Inc. in its dispute with Apple Inc., upholding a lower court's ruling. Apple violated an injunction by charging a 27% commission on transactions outside the App Store.
On December 11, 2025, 165 combat engagements took place at the front, 48 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched 1 missile and 27 air strikes, used 3 missiles and dropped 58 guided aerial bombs, and carried out 2778 kamikaze drone attacks.
Microsoft's AI chief, Mustafa Suleyman, stated that the company aims to create a superintelligence that aligns with humanity's interests. He promised to halt work if AI poses a threat, emphasizing that a system that could get out of control would not be developed.
OpenAI has unveiled a new artificial intelligence model, GPT-5. 2, designed to enhance ChatGPT's capabilities in programming, scientific research, and work-related tasks. It handles information retrieval, writing, and translation faster and more efficiently, and better mimics human thought.
US President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks on the progress of bilateral relations. The leaders discussed trade negotiations and cooperation in technology, defense, and security.
In addition, other critical, strategic, and military infrastructure facilities in the swamps were hit tonight, including "one of the filling stations-oil refineries. "
The family farm "Soloviine" in Kyiv region, destroyed by a missile strike, has resumed operations and supplies products to Ukrainian companies. The enterprise grows corn for popcorn, pumpkins, and potatoes for "Lux" chips, having increased its land bank to 300 hectares.
Armored blankets provide ballistic protection against fragments, have a fragment resistance class of F5, and retain their properties at extreme temperatures.
Police are investigating an attempted murder after a drone hit a house near Lviv, identifying the type of UAV and those involved. The National Police are initiating legislative changes to control the UAV sector, including their registration and responsibility for violations.
As a result of the Russian strike on Fastiv on the night of December 6, 27 suburban train cars were destroyed, with damages estimated at UAH 300 million. The depot and station were destroyed, and UAH 100 million is needed for reconstruction.
SAP and NABU exposed a criminal scheme to seize over UAH 102 million during the procurement of dynamic protection for tanks. Three participants in the scheme, including the former general director of the state enterprise, have been notified of suspicion.
