In the area of the town of Siversk, Russian invading forces, having a significant advantage in manpower and equipment, continue their offensive operations. In order to preserve the lives of personnel and the combat effectiveness of units, Ukrainian defenders have withdrawn from the settlement.

Strong consumer spending helps the US economy grow at a faster rate than expected.

The victims, including women and children, were ambushed on their way to a religious festival.

The US president also says the US intends to keep the tankers it has intercepted off the coast of Venezuela.

The Christmas homecoming of Jack Hibbert, who was shot in the head and shoulder, is a "miracle", his family say.

Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) Brigadier General Oleksandr Pivnenko showed off the modernized Shylka self-propelled anti-aircraft gun.

Explosives experts from the Chernihiv region police defused a downed enemy drone equipped with cluster munitions.

President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the attacks were an attempt by Moscow to block Ukraine’s access to maritime logistics.

Power outages occurred in the northern regions of Sumy region as a result of a massive attack by Russian drones.

In Malynivtsi, Donetsk region, operators of strike drones from the Perun corps unmanned systems battalion of the 79th separate airborne assault Tavriia brigade struck an enemy BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system.