War
Russia attacks Ukraine with nearly 500 drones and about 40 missiles, with Kyiv as the main target
On the night of 27 December, Russia carried out one of its largest attacks yet, using nearly 500 drones and about 40 missiles. There were hits in Kyiv, 28 injured, power outages and problems with water and heat supply.
Thailand and Cambodia agree new truce after 20 days of fighting on the border
Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement that came into force on 27 December. According to Reuters, at least 101 people have been killed in 20 days of fighting, and more than half a million have been displaced.
Russian attack leaves almost a third of Kyiv without heat and de-energises part of the left bank
After the Russian attack, almost a third of Kyiv is without heat supply, and there are emergency power cuts on the left bank. There are 19 injured in the capital, 11 hospitalised. More than 320,000 consumers are without power in Kyiv region
WhiteRex commander Denis Kapustin killed in Zaporizhzhia sector
Commander Denys Kapustin, call sign WhiteRex, was killed in the Zaporizhzhia sector while performing a combat mission. According to preliminary data, the cause was an FPV drone strike
Russian night attack on Kyiv and region: at least 11 injured, fires in many neighbourhoods
On the night of 27 December, Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv and Kyiv region. At least 11 people were injured in the capital, including two children. High-rise buildings, a dormitory, private homes and cars were damaged
Zelenskyy ready for referendum on Trump's plan under ceasefire
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he could put Donald Trump's peace plan to a referendum if Russia agrees to a ceasefire for at least 60 days. Territorial issues and security guarantees remain a key concern.
Trump, Zelenskyy set to meet in Florida to agree on US peace plan
Donald Trump may host Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Mar-a-Lago on Sunday to finalise the US peace plan. Kyiv says document is 90 per cent agreed, key dispute is over Donbas
KABs strike on Kharkiv: two dead, adults and a baby wounded
Russian troops attacked the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs. Two people were killed and at least four wounded, including a nine-month-old child. A busy road and cars were damaged.
Russian attacks on Odesa region ports: vessels flying the flags of Slovakia, Palau and Liberia damaged
Russian attacks on southern Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged vessels flying the flags of Slovakia, Palau and Liberia. Warehouses and energy facilities were damaged, with no casualties
Rocket attack on Uman: six wounded, including two children
On 26 December, six people, including two children, were injured in Uman as a result of a Russian missile strike. Residential buildings are damaged, emergency services and a commission to record the damage are working in the city
Oil slick in the Black Sea after Russian attack stretches for 55 kilometres
After the Russian attack, the oil slick in the Black Sea reached 55 km along the coast of Odesa region and covered almost 130 square kilometres. Scientists warn of long-term environmental consequences
Russia's strike on energy sector: two DTEK facilities damaged in Odesa region, power outages in five regions
Russian troops attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Two DTEK power facilities in the south of Odesa region were severely damaged, and consumers in five regions lost power in the area
