Turkey will help Syria to create 300,000 army
Turkey will help the new Syrian leadership to create a 300,000-strong army by providing advisory and expert support in the process of restructuring Syria's naval, air and land forces.
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Every fourth Ukrainian faces accessibility challenges – Zelenska
Every fourth Ukrainian has a need for accessibility, with 27% of citizens having sick relatives and 22% having family members with disabilities.
24 December 2024
Latvia hands over 612 confiscated vehicles to Ukraine
Latvia has handed over 612 confiscated vehicles to Ukraine, with a total value of 2.25 million euros.
War update: 248 clashes on frontline, 12 airstrikes
Since the start of the day, a total of 248 clashes between Ukraine’s forces and Russian invaders have occurred on the frontline.
Ukrainian Navy comments on accident of Russian ship in Mediterranean
Russians are facing systemic issues in maintaining their fleet.
Defense Minister Umerov extends Christmas greetings to Ukrainians
The Russian aggressor, who has brought death and destruction to Ukrainian soil, will be defeated because Ukraine stands on the side of truth, courage, and an unyielding will for freedom.
Russian forces intensify assaults with equipment on Toretsk, Kramatorsk, Siversk fronts
Russian forces have increased their use of military equipment in operations along the Toretsk, Kramatorsk, and Siversk fronts, which fall within the responsibility of the Luhansk Operational Tactical Group (OTG).
Fierce fighting for every building in Toretsk – military spox
The situation in Toretsk, within the operational zone of the Luhansk Operational Tactical Group (OTG), remains the most challenging, with Russian forces having launched 11 assaults since the start of the day, some of which are still ongoing.
Russian attempts at sabotage operations on northern border few – military
The Ukrainian military reports no significant increase in attempts by Russian forces to conduct sabotage operations along the northern border.
Casualty toll in Kryvyi Rih following Russian strike rises to 15
The number of people injured in the Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih on Christmas Eve, December 24, has risen to 15, with 10 of them hospitalized.
CinC Syrskyi calls for unity in prayer for Ukraine's victory in his Christmas greeting
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, extended Christmas greetings to Ukrainians, urging them to unite in prayer for victory and a just peace on this day.
Ukraine asks ICRC to verify information about 18 captured Ukrainian soldiers in video with Kadyrov
Ukraine has confirmation that only some of the people captured in the video of the meeting between Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov and Ukrainian prisoners of war are being held captive in Russia.
Enemy attacked Nikopol district 35 times during day with artillery, drones, one man wounded
The Russian army attacked Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region 35 times during the day.
Strike on Kryvyi Rih: number of wounded rises to 13
The number of people injured in the Russian army's attack on Kryvyi Rih on Christmas Eve has already increased to 13.
Procurement of Ukrainian drones, electronic warfare: Umerov tells what will change for manufacturers and military
The resolution approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on the purchase of unmanned systems and electronic warfare equipment of domestic production will ensure stability, consistency and predictability for all participants in the process.
Rocket attack on Kryvyi Rih: 11 injured, three in serious condition
As a result of a rocket attack on Kryvyi Rih that took place this afternoon, 11 people were injured.
Third Christmas during war: Zelensky congratulated Ukrainians and wished peace
President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Ukrainians on the upcoming Christmas. In his address, he recalled the fate of the composer Mykola Leontovych, who gave the world “Shchedryk.” He also pointed out the true intentions of the Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin.
Car catches fire in Mykolaiv region due to Russian drone attack
In Mykolaiv region, a Russian drone attacked the Kutsurubska community, setting a car on fire.
On Christmas eve, Zelensky speaks with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
On the eve of Christmas, President Volodymyr Zelensky had a call with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, assuring the latter that Ukraine is doing everything to ensure that 2025 could become a year of just and lasting peace for the nation and the whole world.
Ukraine to receive sufficient assistance from partners in 2025 - defense chief
Sufficient assistance to Ukraine from international partners will continue flowing in throughout next year.
Profits from frozen Russian assets: Ukraine receives from U.S. first $1B of pledged $20B
Ukraine has received from the U.S. $1 billion, secured by profits from frozen Russian assets.
IAEA records damage to substations critical to NPP operation over Russian attacks
The IAEA mission assessed the damage sustained as a result of Russian attacks in November and December on energy infrastructure facilities that are critical for delivering nuclear power plants' capacity to consumers and ensuring the powere supply to cover NPP power units' own needs.
Authorities seek to motivate displaced Ukrainians to come back, not hinder their stay in EU - MFA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has refuted a number of statements voiced in an article by the Spanish publication El Pais regarding the potential return of Ukrainian citizens from the EU.
Russian ballistic missile hits apartment block in Kryvyi Rih
In Kryvyi Rih, a Russian ballistic missile hit a four-storey apartment block. Authorities retain hope that survivors may remain under the rubble.
Russia’s double-tap drone attack targets first responders in Sumy region
In Krolivka, Sumy region, the emergency response team came under a double-tap attack by a Russian kamikaze drone as they deployed at the scene of the initial strike to put out a fire at a local farm.
Biden may impose new major sanctions on Russia's energy sector - media
U.S. President Joe Biden is considering introducing new serious sanctions against Russia's energy sector in the last weeks of his term in office.
Zelensky talks with Angola President, announces ambassador’s appointment
Ukraine is interested in developing bilateral relations with Angola in multiple areas and is preparing to appoint an ambassador to this country.
Explaining: Military aid from Germany, new military training standards, housing for IDPs
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.
Russians trying to advance simultaneously on several fronts – military spox
The Russian forces have intensified their offensive actions simultaneously on several fronts.