09:54, 26 Dec
Occupiers launched over 180 missiles and drones at Ukraine: How many were intercepted by air defense?
On the night of December 25th, Christmas, the occupiers launched 184 missiles and drones at Ukraine. Most of them were intercepted by air defense systems. This information was reported by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Telegram channel of Serhiy Lysak, the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration.
09:54, 26 Dec
In Dnipro, there are "serious problems" following the massive shelling, according to Filatov.
In Dnipro, there are "serious problems" following the massive shelling of Ukraine on December 25. Specialized services are currently active in the city. This was reported by Dnipro's mayor, Boris Filatov, on Facebook.
09:54, 26 Dec
Potential schedule changes: what's the situation with power outages?
Currently, there are scheduled power outages in Kyiv, Dnipro, and the surrounding regions. Restoring the energy system will take time, which may lead to alterations in electricity supply restrictions. This information was shared on Facebook by Sergey Kovalenko, the CEO of YASNO.
09:54, 26 Dec
The State Bureau of Investigations apprehended the former head of the Odesa Regional Military Commissariat in Kyiv.
DBR employees apprehended former head of the Odesa Regional TCC and SP, Yevhen Borysov, in Kyiv. He was released from detention today after posting bail.
09:54, 26 Dec
Russian forces launched 35 attacks in the Pokrovsk direction, according to the General Staff, detailing the current situation at the front.
Since the beginning of the day on December 25, there have been 128 combat clashes reported at the front. The Russian occupiers are most actively attacking in the Pokrovsk direction.
09:54, 26 Dec
A Lviv regional council member attempted to flush away a bribe down the toilet during his arrest.
Employees of the State Bureau of Investigations have detained a member of the Lviv Regional Council and his accomplice, the deputy mayor of one of the local communities in the region. They attempted to deceive a local private entrepreneur and fraudulently seize 1.2 million UAH from him. This information was reported by the State Bureau of Investigations.
09:54, 26 Dec
The Security Service of Ukraine has detained a leader of the "Udar" party for accepting a bribe of one million dollars.
The Security Service of Ukraine apprehended the head of a regional branch of a "well-known party" while he was accepting a bribe of $1 million from a private entrepreneur. This information has been reported by the SBU and the Office of the Prosecutor General.
09:54, 26 Dec
Biden has instructed the Pentagon to increase aid to Ukraine following a large-scale missile attack.
U.S. President Joe Biden commented on the recent missile attack on Ukraine, stating that he has instructed the Pentagon to enhance weapon supplies to Kyiv.
09:54, 26 Dec
The murder case of Farion has been reclassified: Zinchenko now faces a life sentence.
Law enforcement officials have reclassified the crime in the case concerning the murder of public figure Iryna Farion. The materials have been submitted to the court. This was reported by the press service of the National Police.
07:21, 26 Dec
Latvia has handed over vehicles seized from drunk drivers to Ukraine, valued at €2.25 million.
Some of the vehicles will be delivered to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, including military units, while others will be allocated for humanitarian needs.
07:21, 26 Dec
UPDATED: An explosion occurred at a shopping center in Vladikavkaz.
According to preliminary information, this explosion was caused by household gas.
07:21, 26 Dec
In Kyiv region, debris from downed targets damaged 12 trucks, a café, and three private homes.
There have been no strikes on critical or residential infrastructure.
07:21, 26 Dec
On Christmas, the enemy launched over 70 missiles and more than 100 drones at Ukraine, reported President Zelensky.
According to the president, over 50 missiles have been intercepted, but there have been some hits.
07:21, 26 Dec
Taxation for residents of "Diia City" has been improved: Zelensky has signed the law.
For individual entrepreneurs and legal entities under the simplified tax system, the changes will take effect starting January 1, 2025.
07:21, 26 Dec
UPDATED: A passenger plane from Azerbaijan Airlines has crashed in Kazakhstan.
The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, is returning to Baku from Russia due to a catastrophe.
07:21, 26 Dec
Ukraine has implemented special confiscation for legal entities: President Zelensky has signed the law.
The aim of the law is to combat the bribery of foreign officials.
07:21, 26 Dec
The former head of the Kyiv metro, Brahinskyi, has been declared wanted.
He is suspected of official negligence.
07:21, 26 Dec
Ukrainian pilots have completed their training on the Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets.
France will deliver Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine in the first quarter of 2025.
07:21, 26 Dec
Air defense forces shot down 59 missiles and 54 drones.
More than 50 enemy drones have been lost in specific locations.
07:21, 26 Dec
Ukraine has received a second tranche of €150 million from the EU, according to Shmyhal.
The funds will be allocated, among other things, to provide free meals for younger students.
07:21, 26 Dec
Russian oligarchs continue to profit from trade with Europe, according to The Insider.
Billion-dollar profits from trade with the EU are being amassed by the most notorious Russian oligarchs—Gennady Timchenko, Alisher Usmanov, and Oleg Deripaska.
07:20, 26 Dec
The Cabinet has extended the ban on the export of salt, gas, and gold until 2025.
The government has approved the licensing of exports and imports of goods for 2025, along with the quota volumes.
07:20, 26 Dec
The Ministry of Finance explained the tax increase: how much and when payments will be due.
Some taxes for Ukrainians will increase starting January 1.
07:20, 26 Dec
High inflation in Ukraine is expected to persist until mid-2025, according to the National Bank of Ukraine.
Prices will continue to rise at a rate exceeding 10% for at least another six months.
07:20, 26 Dec
The Austrian holding company Ostchem, owned by Firtash, has declared bankruptcy.
OSTCHEM Holding GmbH still has a significant tax debt to the Republic of Austria that cannot be settled.
07:20, 26 Dec
Pope Francis, in his Christmas message, urged for peaceful negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
He also called for a ceasefire in the Middle East and the release of hostages.
07:20, 26 Dec
Russia claims it can supply gas to Europe bypassing Ukraine, according to Bloomberg.
This year marks the end of the fuel transit contract through Ukraine.
07:20, 26 Dec
It has been revealed how much money Ukrainians have reclaimed through the "National Cashback" program.
The most active participants in the program continue to be Ukrainians under the age of 45.
07:20, 26 Dec
A Ukrainian was sentenced to 22 years in Russia for alleged terrorism related to the Crimean railway.
The investigation claims that he placed homemade explosives beneath the railway tracks and detonated them while freight trains were passing.
07:20, 26 Dec
India faces challenges in securing oil supplies from Russia, according to Reuters.
The reason is the increase in domestic demand and supply chain issues.