07:51, 26 Dec
Up to eight hours without electricity: DTEK has updated its power outage schedules.
DTEK has now extended the duration of power outages in Kyiv and the surrounding region, as well as in Odesa and Dnipro.
07:51, 26 Dec
Rocket strike on Christmas night: during the shelling of Ukraine, a DTEK energy worker lost his life.
The organization stated that he worked as an energy specialist for over 30 years, with a significant portion of that time spent at the Zaporizhzhia Thermal Power Plant.
07:51, 26 Dec
Powerful explosions and massive craters: footage reveals the aftermath of the attack on Kharkiv (video, photos).
In just half a minute, over 10 explosions were heard throughout the city. Three individuals were injured as a result of the attack.
07:50, 26 Dec
Ukrainians in Poland faced cruel treatment from fellow countrymen, being forced to eat sand and enter icy waters.
A 27-year-old Ukrainian citizen reported an attack to the police. According to him, four masked men broke into his rented room during the night.
07:50, 26 Dec
In Lviv region, a regional council member flushed 1.2 million UAH down the toilet on Christmas Eve. Here's what happened.
The perpetrators promised to assist the entrepreneur in winning a tender for construction work in the region, but he declined their offer.
07:50, 26 Dec
TikTok stars Martyn the bull and Masha the pig have raised funds for drones to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine (video).
The soldiers at the front lines rescued a bull and an injured pig, transporting them to Zaporizhzhia.
07:50, 26 Dec
Odessa military recruiter Borisov was preparing to flee abroad and had already completed the necessary paperwork before being apprehended.
Law enforcement officials received information indicating that after his release from pre-trial detention, he intended to evade the investigation, specifically by fleeing Ukraine.
07:50, 26 Dec
One city now has full electricity: DTEK has updated the power outage schedules.
The power outage schedules have been revised in Kyiv and the surrounding region, while Odessa currently has electricity. However, the situation in Dnipro remains unchanged.
07:49, 26 Dec
A journalist commented on the aftermath of Russia's morning attack, suggesting it could create divisions among Ukrainians over the issue of electricity supply.
The occupiers have managed to strike energy facilities in the regions on the Left Bank of the Dnipro River, resulting in residents experiencing prolonged power outages compared to those in Right Bank Ukraine. This situation will benefit Russian information and psychological operations, believes the journalist.
07:49, 26 Dec
In Kyiv, a child's foot got caught in an escalator at a metro station.
The child was handed over to the paramedics. The "Lybedskaya" station remains closed to entry.
07:43, 26 Dec
Work longer and pay more: how Ukrainians can earn a higher pension.
The Pension Fund has brought 3% of unofficial salaries "into the light," with a total of 2 million Ukrainians being reported for violations, according to the institution's report. If income is concealed, individuals will receive a lower pension.
07:42, 26 Dec
In Ukraine, emergency power outages have been partially implemented: schedules for December 26.
On December 25, a large-scale missile strike by Russia on Ukraine caused significant disruptions to the country's power grid. Emergency power outages are still in effect in the Kirovohrad region.
07:57, 25 Dec
How to navigate until the end of June: the reform plan for Ukraine for the next six months has been unveiled.
Members of Parliament, along with the entire nation, have learned about the IMF's reform plan for the first half of 2025. Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak outlines the plan, providing a brief explanation of its key milestones and potential pitfalls.
07:57, 25 Dec
Wealthy cafes under scrutiny: a scandal erupts over entrepreneurs collecting donations.
A campaign has emerged on social media against fundraising for a Kyiv café that was damaged by a missile strike. Blogger Sergey Didkovsky views this as a reflection of a Soviet mindset and presents six arguments to explain why this is misguided.
07:57, 25 Dec
"Everyone has their own": Ukrainian soldiers set up a New Year’s tree in Sudzha (photos)
The New Year tree, adorned by soldiers in the Kursk region, is a genuine fir tree that stands tall above the destroyed Russian military equipment.
07:56, 25 Dec
"Naftogaz" will spend nearly 4.6 million hryvnias to find a new board chairman: who will receive the funds?
Recruitment agencies, for a significant fee, are tasked with selecting candidates and arranging interviews with them. The future head of the board of "Naftogaz" must possess management experience in leading energy companies.
07:56, 25 Dec
Reports indicate that mobilization will begin at age 18. Here's what officials in the Rada and military command have to say about it.
Poltava Regional Council member Alexey Matyushenko claimed in his blog that a draft law allowing the mobilization of citizens starting from the age of 18 had allegedly been introduced in the Verkhovna Rada. However, both the MPs and the National Guard command refuted the politician's claims, and the article was subsequently removed by the editorial team.
07:56, 25 Dec
"I am not needed there": A teenager deported from Ukraine to Russia took his own life.
The young man's friends revealed that shortly before his death, Alexander Yakushenko sent them a voice message in which he discussed his relationship with his foster family.
07:55, 25 Dec
Ukrainian soldiers repelled a Russian tank advance near Vremivka, using only FPV drones for the operation (video).
Ukrainian forces deployed up to a dozen FPV drones to repel an attack by a column of Russian armored vehicles, as shown in a video from the 110th Brigade. The enemy was unable to advance further north to pose a threat to Vremivka.
07:55, 25 Dec
Behavior crossed a line: Lubinets responded to the Kyiv National University professor's remarks about "hungry Ukrainian women."
Lubinets reminded that about a year ago, the professor was involved in a scandal and received a collective complaint from students. Following this incident, the university took disciplinary action against the instructor, resulting in the professor receiving a reprimand.
07:55, 25 Dec
"Measures will be taken": The rector of KNU responded to the professor's comments about "hungry Ukrainian women."
The rector of KNU, Vladimir Bugrov, condemns the remarks made by Professor Nikita Vasilenko regarding Ukrainian women having children with foreign peacekeepers, and vows that he will be held accountable for these statements under the law.
07:55, 25 Dec
In Zaporizhia, a woman hired a hitman for 15 million hryvnias to kill her ex-husband and his family. Here are the details of the shocking case.
After her divorce from her ex-husband, a woman with two young children began devising a plan to seize her former spouse's assets.
07:53, 25 Dec
An ammunition seizure allegedly hindered the operations of the air defense unit, sparking a scandal in the Odessa region.
The soldier claims that he transported explosives for FPV drones under the orders of his commander and had all the necessary documentation. However, the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), which confiscated the munitions, stated otherwise.
07:53, 25 Dec
Mobilized troops are being sent to the special military operation during overseas exercises, reported a lawmaker (video).
Ukrainian lawmaker Ruslan Gorbenko states that the military mobilization is leading to an increase in cases of desertion. According to him, many new recruits are fleeing their units during overseas training exercises.
07:53, 25 Dec
In Lviv, a half-hour apart, heroes were honored on one street while a Christmas Didukh was set up (photos available).
The city mayor, Andriy Sadovyi, shared photographs from the farewell ceremony for four fallen heroes and the festive pre-Christmas procession, noting that the pictures were taken on the same street just half an hour apart.
07:52, 25 Dec
Responsibility must be firm: the Ministry of Education responded to a professor's remarks about "hungry Ukrainian women."
According to Education Minister Oksen Lisovoy, such behavior does not align with the changes in the cultural environment that the ministry is working on.
07:52, 25 Dec
December 25 or January 7: When will Ukrainians celebrate Christmas? A survey reveals the preferences (video).
Most Ukrainians surveyed by journalists indicated that they plan to celebrate according to the new calendar in order to stay current and distance themselves from Russian culture.
07:52, 25 Dec
Could your ancestor have been a prince? Discover which Ukrainian surnames hint at noble lineage.
A surname may conceal the secrets of your family's history. Certain surnames reflect the influence, wealth, and high status of your ancestors.
07:52, 25 Dec
The former director of the Moscow metro, Braginsky, has been placed on the wanted list. More details to follow.
Law enforcement officials noted that Braginsky went missing back in June 2024. He is currently a suspect in a case involving losses amounting to $138 million.
07:52, 25 Dec
Some toys were broken by Russians: Kharkiv is decorated for the first time since the start of the full-scale invasion of the country.
Although some decorations have been lost, the city was adorned with vintage toys. In total, four locations in the city were dressed up.
