10:01, 08 Dec
More light is coming: here's how power outages will be scheduled on Sunday, December 8.
On Sunday, December 8, both residential and industrial consumers will experience power outages. However, the situation will be more manageable for ordinary Ukrainians. This information has been reported by Ukrenergo.
10:01, 08 Dec
Monobank experiences a major outage: users report issues with transfers and payments.
On December 7, Monobank is experiencing significant technical issues. Users are reporting difficulties with viewing incoming funds, transferring money between cards, topping up accounts, and paying for utilities and mobile services. Additionally, it is currently impossible to replenish jars.
10:01, 08 Dec
Yermak suggested that Trump's team continue the war until the borders are restored to their 2022 status: how the head of the Office of the President's ideas were received in the U.S.
Andriy Yermak, the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, visited Washington to establish connections with the upcoming representatives of Donald Trump's administration. His trip included meetings with close associates of the elected U.S. president, notably Jay Dyer Vance and Keith Kellogg, who is expected to become the special representative for Russia and Ukraine. However, the key proposals from the Ukrainian side were met with skepticism.
10:01, 08 Dec
Positive news about prisoner exchanges may come before the New Year, according to Lubinets.
The Human Rights Ombudsman, Dmytro Lubinets, announced that there may be positive news regarding the return of Ukrainians from Russian captivity before the New Year. Negotiations are currently underway with the mediation of the UAE. However, it is important to consider that the aggressor may disrupt the agreements.
10:00, 08 Dec
In Bukovina, a hostile X-101 missile warhead that failed to detonate has been neutralized (video).
In the Dnistrovskyi District of the Chernivtsi region, police explosives experts discovered an undetonated warhead from a Russian X-101 missile. This find occurred while they were inspecting the area where debris from a downed enemy object had fallen. The warhead was transported to a safe location and neutralized.
10:00, 08 Dec
Up to 12 hours a day without power: which cities in Ukraine will experience prolonged outages?
The energy situation in Ukraine is currently unstable, but it could deteriorate further if temperatures drop to -10 degrees or lower. In such a scenario, power outages may become more prolonged. However, this issue primarily affects larger cities rather than all populated areas.
10:00, 08 Dec
After the scandal, the Ministry of Culture has dismissed the head of the Strategic Communications Center, Bykov.
Serhiy Bykov, who was appointed as the acting head of the Center for Strategic Communications on December 6, has been dismissed from his position. This decision came in the wake of a scandal that erupted, with allegations linking him to Viktor Medvedchuk, a close associate of the Russian leader.
10:00, 08 Dec
Russians have advanced in the Pokrovsk direction and in Toretsk, according to DeepState.
Russian invaders continue their assaults in the Donetsk region. Over the past day, they have advanced near five settlements in the Pokrovsk and Vremivka directions. Additionally, the situation in Toretsk has escalated, with the enemy expanding their controlled territory.
10:00, 08 Dec
Russia has arrested the "minister" of the DPR and his aide, accusing them of looting.
In Donetsk, a case has been initiated for the first time against representatives of the so-called DNR occupation authorities. They are accused of looting Ukrainian factories and enterprises during the hostilities. The main suspects have been apprehended.
09:59, 08 Dec
Social services demand that a woman return 18,000 hryvnias received as IDP while living in Odesa, as ruled by the court.
A woman was receiving housing assistance designated for internally displaced persons. However, it was discovered that she had been living in Odesa the entire time. The social services department is demanding the repayment of overpaid assistance totaling 18,000 hryvnias. This information is outlined in a ruling by the Kyiv District Court of Odesa, published on October 21, 2024.
09:59, 08 Dec
In the U.S., Trump's "Plan B" has been revealed if Putin refuses to agree to end the war in Ukraine.
Elected by the American people, President Donald Trump has a backup strategy up his sleeve - a comprehensive "Plan B" in case Russian leader Vladimir Putin refuses to voluntarily end the war in Ukraine. While this plan does not promise an immediate resolution to the conflict, it suggests a total collapse of the Russian economy, which is slowly but surely heading toward disaster, with repercussions that will be felt by all Russians. The second component of Trump's "Plan B" involves significantly increasing military aid to Ukraine—potentially even doubling it—along with imposing stricter sanctions.
09:59, 08 Dec
Russian drones targeted Dnipropetrovsk region, damaging a college and homes, resulting in injuries.
On the night of Sunday, December 8, the Dnipropetrovsk region was targeted by Russian drones. Ukrainian air defense systems were actively engaged in the area. As a result of the drone attacks, windows in residential buildings were damaged, a college was wrecked, vehicles were destroyed, and an elderly woman was injured. The situation was particularly intense in the Kamianske district and Nikopol, where the enemy fired heavy artillery.
09:59, 08 Dec
A Sillpo cashier mistakenly let goods worth 9,854 hryvnias go without scanning them. Here’s what the court decided regarding the incident.
A sales consultant at Silpo incurred losses totaling 9,854 hryvnias by dispensing goods without conducting cash transactions. This is stated in the verdict of the Railway District Court of Lviv, published on November 25, 2024.
09:59, 08 Dec
Russia launched an attack on Ukraine with 74 drones from five different locations. How many were intercepted by air defense?
On the night of Sunday, December 8, the Russian Federation's army launched an attack on Ukrainian territory using Shahed-type strike drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles. The enemy deployed a total of 74 drones from five different locations. Ukrainian air defense successfully repelled the aerial assault, although many enemy drones were lost in various areas. Defenders of Ukrainian airspace operated across eight regions.
09:59, 08 Dec
Russians are advancing on Pokrovsk and making progress in Kurakhove, while the Armed Forces of Ukraine have pushed forward in Kursk, according to ISW maps.
The situation at the front remains tense, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) have achieved some successes. Notably, the Defense Forces have made advances in the Kursk region and have also managed to regain positions previously lost near Velyka Novosilka in the Donetsk region. At the same time, the occupying forces have made progress around Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, as well as in Toretsk and Pokrovsk in Donetsk.
09:17, 08 Dec
Yermak: The Trump team's rhetoric regarding Ukraine has improved.
The head of the OP reported positive outcomes from the meetings between the Ukrainian delegation and the incoming Trump administration. The team of the newly elected U.S. president has shown a different attitude towards the war compared to their stance during the election campaign.
09:17, 08 Dec
Occupiers targeted eight communities in Sumy region, launching 25 attacks using various types of weaponry.
Russian invaders carried out 25 shelling attacks across eight communities in the Sumy region. The assaults utilized FPV drones, quadcopters, and mortars, resulting in numerous explosions.
09:17, 08 Dec
The President of Georgia discussed the elections with leaders from the United States and France in Paris.
Salome Zourabichvili expressed her concerns regarding the violations during the parliamentary elections while visiting Paris. The opposition is protesting the results, accusing the authorities of fraud and detaining activists.
09:17, 08 Dec
The U.S. is preparing a new defense bill with billions in spending aimed at countering Huawei and ZTE.
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to review a bill that allocates $3 billion for the removal of Chinese equipment from telecommunications networks. The legislation includes measures to counter China's influence and assess its biotechnology capabilities.
09:17, 08 Dec
The enemy has advanced near several settlements on the front lines. -DeepState
Enemy forces have intensified their offensive operations near Vozrozhdenie, Shevchenko, Novotroitsky, Pushkiny, Storozhevoe, and Toretsk.
09:59, 07 Dec
Ukrainian teens are considering living abroad due to fears of a lower draft age.
Ukrainian teenagers are increasingly planning to leave the country due to concerns that the draft age may be lowered to 18. This was reported by the Western publication The Times, whose journalists spoke with teenagers from Kharkiv. According to media reports, students are preparing to leave Ukraine not only because of the ongoing bombings by Russians but also due to fears that they could be sent to the front lines.
09:59, 07 Dec
Unique recruitment methods: In Russia, a commander executed a draftee who refused to sign a contract.
In Russia, a 19-year-old conscript was shot at a military training ground. Preliminary reports suggest that this occurred after the young soldier refused to sign a contract and go to fight against Ukraine. The conscript, along with other soldiers, was slated to be deployed to the Kursk region, where Russian forces have been experiencing significant losses during their attempts to launch offensives and assaults.
09:59, 07 Dec
Returned to serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine: border guards apprehended a soldier who had fled abroad.
Border guards apprehended a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who had deserted his unit and illegally fled to Romania at the beginning of October this year. However, he later decided to return upon learning that his brother had been mobilized into the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
09:59, 07 Dec
Before the end of his term, Biden was reassured that the U.S. would deliver the full amount of military aid to Ukraine.
The current President of the United States, Joseph Biden, and his administration are committed to fulfilling their promise to provide Ukraine with the full amount of military assistance that has been planned. By the end of his term in January 2025, all funds allocated by Congress in April 2024 for the support of Ukraine will be utilized as intended. This amounts to billions of dollars.
09:58, 07 Dec
A German diver spent 60 days underwater, aiming to break the world record.
A German man is attempting to break a Guinness World Record by spending the longest time underwater in a specialized living chamber. He has already been at a depth of 11 meters for over 60 days. His living space is equipped with all the essentials for a comfortable existence.
09:58, 07 Dec
Scholz and Trump discussed strategies for ending the war in Ukraine.
After a conversation with newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that the leaders of both countries will be able to collaboratively develop a strategy for Ukraine's future. Teams from both politicians have already exchanged ideas on this strategy. The German chancellor, who visited Ukraine the day before to discuss potential concessions from Kyiv, emphasized the importance of maintaining the country's sovereignty and swiftly ending the violence.
09:58, 07 Dec
Krivyi Rih is recovering after the Russian attack: one victim has been recovered from the rubble, and 17 people have sustained injuries.
Krivyi Rih is recovering from a terrorist attack on the city. As of Saturday morning, December 7, the death toll from the Russian strike using a ballistic missile has risen to three, with the body of another victim recovered from the rubble. A total of 17 people have been injured. The city has experienced extensive damage, affecting everything from residential high-rises and private homes to educational institutions and citizens' vehicles. The rescue operation has concluded, but the enemy continues to terrorize the Dnipropetrovsk region.
09:58, 07 Dec
Explosions were heard in the Russian city of Maykop near a military airfield, with smoke and a glow visible over the area.
In the Russian city of Maykop, located in Adygea, a series of loud explosions occurred on the night of Saturday, December 7. The region was under drone attack. Eyewitnesses reported thick smoke and flashes of fire immediately following the assault. The blasts were heard near the occupying forces' military airfield "Khanskaya," and there were no warnings issued by the Russians regarding a potential airstrike.
09:58, 07 Dec
Sea drones targeted Russian-occupied gas platforms near Crimea, leaving the enemy suddenly "blinded."
Ukraine successfully conducted an operation in the Black Sea waters near the temporarily occupied coast of Crimea. On the night of December 7, naval drones of the Ukrainian Navy—whose fleet was announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky—struck gas platforms previously seized by the occupiers. As a result of this military operation, the Russians were unexpectedly "blinded," losing the surveillance systems located on these installations.
09:58, 07 Dec
The rescue operation in Zaporizhzhia has concluded: among the victims are children, and 10 people have lost their lives, according to the State Emergency Service.
Rescue workers from the State Emergency Service (SES) have completed their emergency operations in Zaporizhzhia following yet another terrorist attack by Russian forces. As a result of an aerial bomb strike on the evening of December 6, the number of injured has risen to over 20 individuals, including small children. Tragically, 10 people lost their lives, with 8 of them being in vehicles at the time of the explosion.