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On December 14, 148 combat engagements took place on the Russian-Ukrainian front, with 42 airstrikes and 103 guided bombs. The most intense battles took place in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, Oleksandrivka, and Huliaipole directions.
Drone wreckage was found near the border with Ukraine in Poland's Lublin Voivodeship. Police confirmed that the drone is not related to smuggling, and relevant services are investigating the circumstances of its appearance.
The Russian army began using a double warhead in its drones, the total mass of which reached 100 kilograms.
Latvia has allocated 5 million euros for the purchase of drones for Ukraine, redirecting funds intended for the European Peace Facility. This decision was made due to Hungary's blocking of military support for Ukraine through the EPF.
On the night of December 14, Ukrainian air defense forces neutralized 110 out of 138 drones with which the Russians attacked the country. A missile hit and 10 attack UAVs were recorded at 6 locations.
On December 13, 154 combat engagements were recorded at the front, with the most intense actions in the Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk, Oleksandrivka, and Huliaipole directions. The enemy launched two missile strikes, 37 air strikes, and used 5,180 kamikaze drones.
On December 13, the Russian army lost at least 710 servicemen, 9 artillery systems, and 7 armored combat vehicles. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 14.12.25 amounted to about 1,188,490 personnel.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to appoint a new ambassador to the US due to escalating tensions with Washington. The decision is linked to political tensions, particularly due to differing approaches to the war in Ukraine.
Europe's longest urban cable car, 4. 5 km long, has been opened in a suburb of Paris. It connects communities to the metro and will transport about 11,000 passengers daily, reducing travel time.
Ukrainian defenders eliminated a pipeline that Russian troops used to infiltrate the northern outskirts of Kupyansk. The Achilles Regiment used three tons of explosives to destroy this route, which allowed the enemy to accumulate forces.
On the night of December 14, drones struck an oil depot in Uryupinsk, oil refineries in Yaroslavl and Krasnodar Krai, as well as a thermal power plant in the Smolensk region. In Uryupinsk, a fire broke out at an oil depot due to falling UAV debris, and residents of nearby houses were evacuated.
Elon Musk's xAI company and the government of El Salvador are launching a large-scale educational program for over a million schoolchildren in 5,000 public schools. The project will use the Grok chatbot for personalized learning, adapted to the individual pace and interests of students.
On December 13, 146 combat engagements were recorded on the Russian-Ukrainian front, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The most intense battles took place in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, Lyman, and Sloviansk directions.
The National Bank of Ukraine has issued a new commemorative coin "Ukrainian Cotton. Magura Unmanned Surface Vehicle" with a face value of 5 hryvnias. The coin is dedicated to the engineering prowess of Ukrainian weapons developers and the combat valor of soldiers who have turned naval drones into one of the most effective types of weapons.
The Ukrainian Navy reported that Russia attacked the Turkish vessel VIVA, carrying sunflower oil and en route to Egypt. The drone strike occurred in the open sea, and the crew was unharmed.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated the need to complete the formation of the Cyber Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine by the end of the year. He also discussed issues of fortifications, restoring the combat capability of brigades, and stabilizing the situation in threatened areas.
Nvidia is evaluating the possibility of increasing production capacity for its H200 chips after orders exceeded current production levels. This comes after Trump's statement allowing H200 exports to China, where companies like Alibaba and ByteDance have already shown significant interest.
The 2026 Mazda CX-5 achieved a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, outperforming the Honda CR-V in all major categories. The car showed outstanding results, especially in protecting vulnerable road users.
There are effective ways to connect your smartphone to your TV, regardless of its operating system. This can be done using an HDMI cable, USB, or wireless technologies such as Chromecast, Miracast, or DLNA.
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.