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On December 6, 161 combat engagements took place at the front, the most difficult situation being in the Pokrovsk direction, where the Russian army stormed 45 times. The enemy launched two missile strikes, 60 air strikes, and carried out 4291 shellings.
In early December, China and Russia held the third round of joint anti-missile drills on Russian territory. The drills were not aimed at any third party.
Oceanographers from MBARI recorded a live seven-armed octopus weighing up to 75 kg at a depth of 700 meters, marking the fourth such instance in 40 years. This octopus, known as Haliphron atlanticus, actually has eight tentacles, but males conceal one for reproduction.
The US Armed Forces are analyzing the use of autonomous weapon systems in the war in Ukraine to apply these developments in their own operations. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth emphasized that AI will play a key role in future wars, calling on allies to increase defense budgets.
In the Chinese city of Hangzhou, the AI-powered robot Hangxing No. 1, designed for traffic control, has begun operations. It is equipped with cameras and sensors, manages traffic and pedestrian flows, and also records rule violations and issues voice warnings.
Apple has faced a mass exodus of top managers and key engineers, including heads of AI and interface design. This is happening amid the possible departure of the chief chip architect and the outflow of AI engineers to competitors.
Since the beginning of December 6, 151 combat engagements have taken place on the Russian-Ukrainian front. Russian troops launched two missile and 27 air strikes, used 55 missiles and 3637 kamikaze drones.
From summer 2026, Zurich Airport will lift restrictions on the volume of liquids in hand luggage thanks to new scanners. Up to 2 liters of liquid will be allowed, and electronic devices and liquids will not need to be removed from luggage.
The US offered Poland 250 used Stryker armored personnel carriers for $1 from the army's inventory being withdrawn from Europe. Poland is preparing to accept the offer after agreeing on logistics and the serviceability of the equipment.
The GUR's special unit "Ghosts" eliminated an enemy Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. This happened on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near the settlement of Svyatotroitske.
Ukrzaliznytsia has resumed train traffic through Fastiv station after a massive night attack by the enemy. Railway workers promptly carried out all necessary work, which allowed traffic to return to almost normal mode.
On December 6, the HUR MOD Cyber Corps and BO Team attacked the Russian logistics company "Eltrans+". Over 700 computers and servers were deactivated, 165 terabytes of data were destroyed, and network equipment was disabled.
Roksolana Pyrtko, CEO of Roksolana shopping mall and Spartak shopping and entertainment center, states that MENA countries are setting the standards for retail spaces for the next decade. She notes that shopping malls in MENA are full-fledged urban hubs with leisure, education, sports, and developed gastronomy, and are also technologically ahead of Europe.
On the night of December 6, Russian troops attacked Dnipro, burning down a warehouse of gauze, bandages, and tires. 114 rescuers and 35 units of State Emergency Service equipment are working at the scene, and aviation has been involved.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi visited units in the North-Slobozhansky and Kursk directions, where he heard reports on the operational situation. The situation in the north of Sumy region remains stable, Ukrainian soldiers are holding their lines and inflicting losses on the enemy.
During December 5, 184 combat engagements took place at the front, the enemy launched 53 air strikes, dropped 137 guided aerial bombs, used 6602 kamikaze drones, and carried out 4988 shellings. Missile troops and artillery of the Defense Forces hit three enemy artillery systems.
Warming up the engine before starting to drive in winter is a debatable issue among drivers. In some European countries, it is prohibited for environmental reasons, while in Ukraine, the decision rests with the driver.
Fire Point handed over another batch of Flamingo cruise missiles to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The company produces FP-1 drones, which are involved in more than 50% of all launches deep into the territory of the Russian Federation.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 180 combat engagements on December 5, with the greatest activity on the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions. The occupiers carried out 48 airstrikes, used 4808 kamikaze drones, and conducted 4114 shellings.
SpaceX is in talks to sell insider shares, which could value it at $800 billion. This would make it the most valuable startup in the world, breaking OpenAI's previous record.
The Spanish trade union UGT FICA Sevilla accuses Sofitec Aero SL, an Airbus supplier, of falsifying data and using expired materials. This concerns parts for the popular Airbus A320 model, which has led to reduced deliveries.
Irish police have launched an investigation after several drones were detected in a no-fly zone during the arrival of the President of Ukraine in Dublin. Four unidentified military drones violated the restricted airspace near Dublin Airport.
The naval forces of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) conducted two-day military exercises, carrying out a massive launch of ballistic and cruise missiles. This demonstrated their readiness to counter external threats.
The Cabinet of Ministers held a meeting on providing for the military, approving a draft law on contracts with clear terms and expanding service opportunities for foreigners. Military training in higher education is also being strengthened, and a Research Center for the Support Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is being established.
The Russian corporation "Roscosmos" canceled the next launch of the "Soyuz" rocket to the ISS, scheduled for December 21, 2025. The reason was an accident at the Baikonur cosmodrome, where the launch pad was damaged.
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin reported on the movement of drones along the flight path of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane, which was en route to Ireland. This issue will be discussed at a meeting of the National Security Council at the end of the month.
The icebreaker "Noosfera" delivered another group of scientists and researchers to the Ukrainian Arctic station "Academician Vernadsky". Also, for the first time, scientists from Mexico were delivered to the station along with Ukrainians.
Trial tests of deep-sea mining lead to a significant decrease in biodiversity. The number of animals in the tracks of mining equipment decreased by 37% compared to untouched areas.
The Norwegian Ministry of Defense will acquire two more submarines and long-range artillery from Germany, increasing the total cost of the order to almost 100 billion kroner. This is due to rising prices for raw materials and defense equipment, as well as the need to counter the activity of Russian submarines.
Russian occupiers are advancing in Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast, but the city is almost destroyed. In Kupyansk, the occupiers overestimated their forces, noted Viktor Trehubov.