Russia attacks Kherson market, Chernihiv apartment building on Christmas Day

"Russian forces struck a market in Kherson and a residential building in Chernihiv on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, causing multiple civilian casualties, local authorities said.

Ukraine is marking its fourth Christmas under Russia's full-scale invasion. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested a Christmas truce on Dec. 16, a proposal welcomed Kyiv welcomed but Moscow rejected.
In Chernihiv, a drone struck a five-story residential building, killing an 80-year-old woman. Nine others were injured, at least three critically, Ukraine's State Emergency Service and Chernihiv Oblast Governor Viacheslav Chaus said.
The drone hit an apartment on the third floor, causing significant damage and sparking a fire, Chaus said." KI

Zelensky issues veiled insult at Putin in ‘Christmas’ address

"Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky used his Christmas Eve address to wish for a certain unnamed man, presumably Russian President Vladimir Putin, “to perish,” before urging Ukrainians to pray for a greater wish – peace for the country." RT

Another 'Trump-Like' Candidate Is Elected in Latin America

"The recent presidential elections in Honduras felt like the never-ending story in recent weeks,

but we can officially report that Nasry "Tito" Asfura is the winner. He's the conservative candidate who was backed by Trump earlier this year. It was close. Asfura received just over 40% of the vote, while center-right candidate Salvador Nasralla got about 39.5%. The far-left socialist candidate, Rixi Moncada, who was hand-picked by the sitting president received about 19% of the vote.
Tito Asfura's victory is a resounding defeat for narco-socialism and a clear signal that freedom is once again prevailing in Honduras." PJM

Very strong mag. 6.0 Earthquake - 12 km northeast of Taitung, Taiwan

"A very strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit 11.9 km (7 mi) away from Taitung, Taiwan, in the afternoon at 5.47 pm local time (Asia/Taipei GMT +8). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.

The earthquake was felt over a large region.. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD

5.7 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 239 km southwest of Guam Island

"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 218 km (135 mi) from Guam in the early morning at 2.00 am local time (GMT +11). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

5.1 Earthquake - Norwegian Sea

"A strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred in the Norwegian Sea 340 km (211 mi) from Svalbard and Jan Mayen late in the evening at 10.37 pm local time (GMT +0). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.
The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

52 clashes on front line

"Between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops, 52 combat encounters have occurred since the start of the day.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the invaders have already conducted two attacks, shelled Ukrainian positions and settlements 76 times—including four times with multiple launch rocket systems—and also dropped six aerial bombs.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attacked seven times in the areas of Prilypky, Vovchanski Khutory, and Dvorichanske, toward Izbytske, Hryhorivka, and Kolodiazne. Three clashes are still ongoing.
In the Kupiansk sector, the Russians are attempting to advance toward Petropavlivka, Pishchane, and Kupiansk. Four of their attacks have already been repelled.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled three enemy attacks in the areas of Novoselivka, Stavky, and Shandryholove.
In the Slovyansk sector, fighting is ongoing in the Siversk area.
In the Kramatorsk sector, no clashes have occurred today.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the Russian army carried out seven offensive actions near Kostiantynivka, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Pleshchiyivka, and Sofiivka. One of their attacks is still ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, throughout the day, Russian troops tried 11 times to advance on Defense Forces’ positions near Ivanivka, Rodynske, Chervonyi Lyman, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Dachne, and Filiya. Three clashes are still ongoing.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the invaders attacked three times in the areas of Zlahoda, Krasnohirsk, and Pryvilne. Two clashes are still ongoing.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled nine enemy attacks near Solodke and Huliaipole. Four clashes are still ongoing.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Russians have not conducted any offensive actions today.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled an enemy attack toward the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin