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.
07:21, 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.
