War
Russian airstrikes in Zaporizhzhia: four people wounded, residential buildings damaged
On the night of 24 December, Russian forces conducted at least three air strikes in Zaporizhzhia. Civilians were injured, fires were reported, and infrastructure was heavily damaged.
Fire breaks out at synthetic rubber plant in Tula region after night attack
A drone attack sparks a fire at the Yefremivsk synthetic rubber plant. Authorities confirm fire at the plant and report no casualties
SSU shoots down Russian IL 38N aircraft before submarine explosion in Novorossiysk
The Security Service of Ukraine has revealed new details of the special operation in Novorossiysk. Prior to the attack on the submarine, the only Russian anti-submarine aircraft in the Black Sea worth about $24 million was disabled
Howard Buffett visits Kupyansk suburb with White Angel police unit
American philanthropist Howard Buffett visited the frontline communities near Kupiansk and joined the evacuation of civilians. With the support of his foundation, more than 200 residents of the Kharkiv region have been rescued
Air Force shows video of repelling massive Russian attack
On the night of 23 December, Ukraine's air defence system shot down 621 air targets during a combined Russian attack. Most missiles were intercepted by F 16 fighters
Due to Russian shelling, Zaporizhstal is completely de-energised and has stopped production
A massive attack on energy infrastructure led to an emergency shutdown of Zaporizhstal. Thanks to the prompt actions of the staff, a man-made accident and threats to people were avoided
Babish called the ammunition initiative the right one
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš said that the initiative to purchase ammunition was fundamentally correct, but it should be checked for possible abuse. The issue will be considered by the Security Council on 7 January
A massive attack on the power grid. Emergency power cuts are in effect in Ukraine
Overnight, Russia launched its ninth large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy sector since the beginning of the year. Some regions are almost completely without power, emergency schedules have been introduced across the country
Truce between Thailand and Cambodia not agreed at ASEAN meeting
ASEAN foreign ministers failed to reach an agreement on a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia. The parties agreed to hold a meeting of the border committee on 24 December
Russia seeks to cut Ukraine off from the sea, but the Navy keeps the sea corridor open
Russia has not abandoned its plans to blockade Ukraine from the sea, but the Ukrainian Navy is deterring the threat and ensuring the functioning of the sea corridor through which most foreign trade passes
Zelensky: Ukrainian long-range strikes yield results almost every day, pressure on Russian oil revenues increases
The President said that strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and international sanctions were reducing the Kremlin's financial capabilities. He also initiated a revision of the state calendar to reflect military realities
Zelensky: about 1,100 Russian troops in Pokrovsk, Ukrainian Armed Forces hold positions
The President said that the situation at the front was under control. Ukrainian troops hold back enemy pressure near Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad and make progress in the Kupyansk sector
