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The EES digital system has been launched at the border with Romania
Several checkpoints have begun collecting biometric data for faster and more secure EU entry control.
The accident left part of Sumy without electricity and water, and the city was attacked by drones
In Sumy and the surrounding area, transport was halted and water was supplied according to a schedule due to the accident, and the region suffered almost 30 Russian strikes
Reserve+ now displays the owner's photo
The update allows photos to be automatically displayed in digital documents and speeds up verification
Zelenskyy declares readiness for elections subject to security and legislative changes
The president emphasised that voting is only possible after security has been ensured and legislation has been updated
Wave of accidents on heating networks in Russia
Millions of people face heat and water outages, authorities acknowledge network wear and tear
A jug containing over 40,000 Roman coins dating back ~1800 years has been found in France
Archaeologists in the village of Senon have discovered three amphorae that served as ‘piggy banks’ in the homes of the ancient Romans — the find provides new insights into everyday life at that time.
An oil spill occurred in the port of occupied Mariupol
The occupying company recorded the leak during work in the port
The UN reported a sharp increase in civilian deaths in Ukraine from summer to autumn
July saw the highest number of casualties since April 2022, with strikes on energy infrastructure leading to prolonged power and water outages
Kharkiv region prepares for possible flooding after dam strike
Authorities warn: up to 13,000 residents at risk, including over 3,000 with limited mobility
The occupiers put up a New Year's tree in the centre of Mariupol near the destroyed drama theatre
In Mariupol, the Russian administration erected a 14-metre Christmas tree next to the site of mass deaths during the 2022 bombing, which caused outrage among local residents and on social media.
The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police detained two foreigners who set fire to administrative buildings on behalf of Russian intelligence
Law enforcement officers exposed agents who were setting fires in western Ukraine to destabilise the situation and were working under the control of Russian supervisors.
A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan: a tsunami warning has been issued
Сейсмічні поштовхи відчувалися навіть у Токіо. Метеослужби попереджають про хвилі до трьох метрів і закликають мешканців прибережних зон негайно евакуюватися.