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NASA has lost contact with the Maven spacecraft, which has been orbiting Mars for over a decade. The probe not only studied the planet's atmosphere but also served as a key communication relay for the Curiosity and Perseverance rovers.
A map of xPON providers will appear in "Diia" to check a building's connection to an energy-independent network, which will increase internet resilience during outages. It will show providers, internet operating hours during blackouts, and allow users to leave feedback.
In Volyn, a military truck crashed into a concrete fence of a private house, killing the 56-year-old driver on the spot. The SBI is investigating the circumstances of the fatal accident that occurred on December 10 in the village of Sokyrychi.
The reclamation of the Hrybovytskyi landfill is in its final stage, said Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba. The project involved the restoration of the entire landfill area and the cleaning of adjacent areas affected in 2016 during the landslide, as well as areas where leachate lakes formed.
MHP's financial hub in Cherkasy, "MHP-Service", employs about 800 specialists who serve more than a hundred enterprises in Ukraine and abroad. Director Mykhailo Teslevych notes that the quality of tasks in the regional hub is not inferior to those in the capital, offering a stable team and a comfortable city to live in.
Google has introduced an AI Plus plan in India priced at less than $5 per month for new users. This move is aimed at competing with low-cost AI offerings, particularly OpenAI's ChatGPT Go subscription.
The Department of Defense of Ukraine is for the first time purchasing armored blankets to protect Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel from shrapnel on the battlefield. These multifunctional tent-like products will expand the capabilities for personnel protection.
Ukraine's foreign trade deficit in goods for January-November 2025 reached $38. 6 billion, which is 52.6% more than last year. Imports amounted to $75.4 billion, exports - $36.8 billion, trade turnover - $112.2 billion.
The defense of Pokrovsk continues, Ukrainian troops control almost 13 square kilometers in the north of the city. The situation in the Myrnohrad area remains difficult, the enemy is conducting intensive assault operations. Yesterday, 122 occupiers were neutralized and enemy equipment was destroyed.
Fighters of the 412th Nemesis Brigade of the Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed two Tor-M1 SAM systems and one new BUK-M3 SAM system. This is critical due to the enemy's deficit in the production of high-tech SAM systems.
Polish state-owned defense company PGZ plans to increase exports of military equipment tested in Ukraine and dual-use products. The company aims to increase the share of exports and dual-use products to one-third of its revenue.
A Russian-made Il-76 military transport aircraft crashed on December 9 near Port Sudan. The probable cause of the crash was a technical malfunction, and the entire crew was killed.
International media called the SBU's "Web" operation the most audacious operation of modern warfare. The SBU hit 41 Russian strategic aviation aircraft using special drones and agents in Russia, resulting in losses of over $7 billion.
US Ambassador Tom Barrack said that Turkey must abandon the Russian S-400 air defense system. This is a condition for the country's return to the F-35 program.
Poland is negotiating with Ukraine on the transfer of MiG-29 aircraft that have reached their operational limit. In exchange for the aircraft, Poland seeks to obtain drone and missile technologies from Ukraine.
Finland has purchased hundreds of SkyWiper Omni Max jammers and Airfence drone detectors to strengthen its defense capabilities. This is a response to the growing threat of drones after Russia's invasion of Ukraine and incidents in the airspace of other NATO countries.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi met with Ukrainian media to discuss the real situation at the front and refute Russian disinformation. He emphasized the importance of responsible information dissemination and explained why not all successes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine can be immediately disclosed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine uses Neptune missiles, the Palyanytsia drone missile, the Flamingo cruise missile, and the Sapsan operational-tactical missile system for strikes on Russia. He noted that the Neptunes are working well but did not disclose the quantity so that the enemy would not know all the details.
Boeing received 164 aircraft orders in November, including 65 777X jets from Emirates, while Airbus faced quality issues and lowered its delivery target. Overall, Boeing reached 1,000 gross orders, while Airbus has 797.
The President of Ukraine held a conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The parties discussed further diplomatic work and concrete steps needed to end the war.
The U. S. Department of Defense has selected Alphabet Inc.'s Gemini for Government system to provide artificial intelligence capabilities for its civilian and military personnel. This platform, known as GenAI.mil, will help the military quickly analyze video and images.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that unmanned systems account for up to 60% of enemy casualties. According to him, Ukraine is increasing their use and is ahead of Russia in the use of FPV drones.
Ford and Renault Group have entered into a strategic partnership to expand Ford's electric vehicle offering in Europe. The cooperation involves the development of two affordable Ford electric vehicles on Renault's Ampere platform and joint efforts in the light commercial vehicle segment.
The Syzran Rosneft refinery has suspended oil processing due to equipment damage caused by a drone attack on December 5. Repairs to the plant, which has a capacity of 8.5 million tons per year, could take several weeks.
22 people, including a pregnant woman, died in a massive fire that broke out on Tuesday in an office building in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta. The fire engulfed the seven-story building, causing panic and thick black smoke.
Russian troops attacked a funeral service vehicle with an FPV drone. As a result of the attack, a 58-year-old man was injured and is receiving the necessary assistance.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation, EPAM Ukraine, and WINWIN AI Center of Excellence held the Diia. AIContest hackathon, where they developed innovative AI services for the Diia application. The winners received grants and the opportunity to implement their developments, including an AI document translator, a parking violation recording service, and a legal document constructor.
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces successfully hit enemy targets in the occupied territories on the night of December 8. A UAV depot of the 9th Russian brigade in Donetsk and 6,000 m³ of fuel in Simeikino, Luhansk region, were destroyed.
Cyberpolice exposed a resident of Bukovyna who hacked social media accounts and sold them on a hacker forum. The man created malicious software, administered a bot farm, and became an "arbitrator" of the forum; he faces up to 15 years in prison.
A large-scale production and sale of illegal tobacco has been uncovered in Khmelnytskyi region. Over 120 tons of products and equipment worth over UAH 25 million have been seized.