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Ukraine’s Neptune Missiles Strike Novorossiysk Port, Damaging Key Russian Infrastructure

  Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy awards a Ukrainian serviceman while he visits a command position of the 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade 'Velykyi Luh' at a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine November 13, 2025. Ukrainian forces carried out a significant overnight strike on Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk , using domestically produced Neptune cruise missiles . The attack, which took place on the night of November 13–14, 2025 , targeted strategic military and energy facilities in the port city of Krasnodar Krai. According to Ukraine’s General Staff, the strike damaged valuable port infrastructure , including the Sheskharis oil terminal , a launcher from Russia’s S-400 air defense system , and a missile storage site. The latter reportedly detonated, causing fires across the port area. Video footage and reports confirmed that drones accompanied the missile barrage, amplifying the destruction. President Volodymyr ...

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popular Christmas traditions in other countries

 

Christmas is celebrated in many different ways around the world. Here are some of the most popular Christmas traditions from different countries:

  1. Mexico: In Mexico, people celebrate Christmas with a nine-day celebration called Las Posadas. The celebration reenacts Mary and Joseph’s search for a place to stay in Bethlehem.
  2. Germany: Germans celebrate Christmas with a Christmas market called Christkindlmarkt. The market sells Christmas decorations, food, and gifts .
  3. Italy: In Italy, people celebrate Christmas with a feast called La Vigilia. The feast consists of seven fish dishes and is eaten on Christmas Eve .
  4. Sweden: Swedes celebrate Christmas with a feast called Julbord. The feast consists of traditional Swedish dishes such as meatballs, pickled herring, and Jansson’s Temptation .
  5. Japan: In Japan, people celebrate Christmas with a meal of fried chicken from KFC. This tradition started in the 1970s when KFC launched a marketing campaign called “Kentucky for Christmas!” .
  6. Australia: Australians celebrate Christmas with a barbecue on the beach. It’s a great way to enjoy the warm weather and the outdoors .
  7. Brazil: In Brazil, people celebrate Christmas with a feast called Ceia de Natal. The feast consists of turkey, ham, and other traditional Brazilian dishes .
  8. Greece: Greeks celebrate Christmas with a feast called Christougenna. The feast consists of traditional Greek dishes such as lamb, stuffed grape leaves, and spanakopita .

I hope you find these traditions interesting! 

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