Alla Kiosak
In Lviv, a pair of swans from Levandivske Lake were temporarily moved to the Home for Rescued Animals due to approaching frosts of up to -20°C. The birds will remain there until the weather warms up; the rescue operation was successful.
Border guards "Pastor" and "Korea" from the "Steel Border" held their positions for 131 days without rotation. They repelled six massive enemy assaults, and their evacuation lasted two weeks under fire.
70% of the monthly precipitation norm, which is 30 cm of snow, fell in Lviv. Utility services are working in an intensified mode, clearing streets and using anti-icing materials.
Kyiv utility services are draining water from the heating systems of residential buildings to prevent freezing of networks and damage to pipes during frosts and emergency power outages. This decision is related to the shutdown of the CHP plant in the capital.
The Ukrainian delegation and the President of Ukraine are ready to travel to the US to continue negotiations on achieving a just peace. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha announced progress after talks in Paris.
In Prykarpattia, an ambulance with a sick child got stuck on a snowy road. SES rescuers promptly assisted the medics.
At the same time, DTEK energy workers restored electricity supply for 60,000 families in the Kyiv region. The most difficult situation is recorded in Boryspil and Brovary districts, where damage due to bad weather was added.
Train traffic has been changed in the Kyiv metro between the left and right banks. One train runs between the Livoberezhna and Arsenalna stations with an interval of 20-25 minutes.
Fake messages are circulating online about the complete shutdown of all Centrenergo TPP generation after a massive strike. This information is false, the message is dated November 8, 2025.
Kyiv police have brought to justice three bloggers who filmed videos singing Russian songs on the streets of Kyiv during missile attacks on Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia. The girls face administrative responsibility for petty hooliganism, as well as communication with SBU employees.
Trump's team is preparing potential deals to strengthen US influence in Greenland, including mineral extraction. Denmark, which controls the island, refuses to sell but offers to strengthen the US military and economic presence.
A 34-year-old plastic surgeon in Kyiv has been notified of suspicion for damaging the facial nerve of a 39-year-old patient during surgery. The woman paid 7,200 euros for a brow lift and rhinoplasty, resulting in impaired facial expressions on the left side of her face.
Military expert Oleh Zhdanov explained that a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine is only possible with the consent of both sides of the conflict. He emphasized that without clear mandates and a willingness to use force, peacekeepers will not be truly effective.
NASA is evaluating the possibility of an early termination of the Crew-11 mission on the ISS due to medical issues with one of the astronauts. The agency has postponed a spacewalk and is considering returning the crew to Earth.
Seven working sub-groups have been established to prepare for elections, covering technical, security, and political issues. The work is organized along six directions and one separate sub-group at the request of the public sector.
People's Deputy Iryna Gerashchenko stated that Russia will try to interfere in Ukrainian elections using social networks and messengers. She proposed to start working on legislative changes, including a law on the de-anonymization of Telegram channels.
Political scientist Stanislav Zhelikhovsky explained what peacekeeping forces would mean for Ukraine and how effective they would be. He emphasized that it is fundamentally important for Kyiv not to be left alone with Russia in the post-war period.
Thermal underwear is a tool, not just a warm item. It only works when properly selected for the conditions, activity, and your needs, and understanding its principles is the key to comfort, warmth, and safety at any time of the year.
In 2025, over 11,000 mobile internet outages were recorded in Russia across 80 regions, including Kamchatka. The authorities explain this by protection against drones, although the real goal is to strengthen control over the information space.
Patrol police officers gave advice to drivers and pedestrians on safe behavior on the road during fog. It is recommended to be attentive, refrain from risky maneuvers, and use reflective elements.
An official of the automotive service of a State Border Guard Service military unit was detained for extorting 10% of the cost of auto parts supplied for military needs. The total amount of the bribe was UAH 110,000, and three instances of receiving funds were documented.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the procedure for conducting electronic auctions, which will allow NEC "Ukrenergo" to buy electricity from NNEGC "Energoatom" at a forecasted price. This is aimed at reducing costs in the electricity transmission tariff for industry and curbing its growth.
The Kyiv City State Organization announces free HPV vaccination for girls aged 9-14. The procedure is available in the capital's primary care centers at the expense of the city budget.
In 2025, the State Employment Service provided jobs for over 315,000 people, and a total of 640,000 Ukrainians used its services. During the year, 192,000 vacancies were posted, 63.3% of which were filled.
In Hungary, the burials of three elite warriors, approximately 1,100 years old, have been discovered, with DNA analysis confirming their paternal kinship. The men were buried in the 920s or 930s, likely after participating in military campaigns in Italy.
The High Anti-Corruption Court partially satisfied the SAP's claim, recognizing as unfounded the assets of the family of the former head of one of the regional TCC and SPs, totaling over UAH 3. 8 million. A house with land and the value of one of the cars were seized in favor of the state.
The story of Rocco, an Italian who declared his love for Putin on a bus to Ukraine, has gained widespread attention. Daria Melnychenko's post about the incident garnered over a million views, sparking a strong reaction and a wave of memes on social media.
Information about the introduction of a penalty point system for drivers from 2026 is not true. This issue is under consideration, and penalty points have not yet been introduced.
Over the past day, four people, including a child, died on icy bodies of water in Lviv, Poltava, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kirovohrad regions of Ukraine. Rescuers urge people not to go out on the ice due to dangerous temperature fluctuations.
In 2025, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine fully met the army's needs for ground robotic systems, exceeding planned supply targets. Military units received 62 GRS through the DOT-Chain Defence digital platform.