Over the past day, Ukrainian air forces have struck enemy positions twice, and Ukraine’s missile and artillery units have hit five Russian command posts and one enemy personnel cluster.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in a Christmas greeting to Ukrainians said that Christmas in Ukraine now echoes alongside the din of war and the clash of weapons.
Hey, Hey, Rise Up single, recorded by famous British rock band Pink Floyd and Ukraine’s Boombox band frontman Andriy Khlyvniuk, raised more than $600,000 in aid to Ukrainians.
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen called 2022 a momentous year for Europeans, one that revealed the soul and the strength of Europe, and mentioned solidarity with Ukraine.
In recent days, the advance of the Russian troops in Bakhmut area has slowed down, although it is still too early to say whether the Russian offensive and their efforts to capture the town have reached a peak.