Heads of district state administrations were instructed to check the operation of Invincibility Points in Ivano-Frankivsk region. This is due to a sharp cold snap and worsening weather conditions.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko showed the round-the-clock work of utility services to restore damaged infrastructure. The main goal is to restore heating to Kyiv residents' homes as soon as possible after the enemy attack.
Snowfall, blizzards, and frosts continue in Dnipro and the region. The police, together with utility services, are eliminating the consequences of bad weather and ensuring road safety.
Due to snowfall in the Kherson region, traffic has become difficult, and the police are operating in an enhanced mode, assisting drivers. All roads in the region are passable, over 80 units of special equipment have been deployed, and 154 Invincibility Points are functioning.
Donald Trump announced the cessation of oil supplies and financial aid to Cuba, which previously received resources from Venezuela. He called on Cuba to reach an agreement with the United States before it's too late.
Valeriy, an aerial reconnaissance soldier of the "Predator" brigade, who is performing combat missions in Kostiantynivka, married his beloved Tetyana through the "Diia" application. The couple registered their marriage on January 9, despite the distance and the war.
According to the publication, citing a report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner and a family statement, Guy Moon died on Thursday from injuries sustained in a traffic accident.
The farewell ceremony for medic Serhiy Smolyak, who died from a repeated missile strike, will take place on January 12 at St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery. All those wishing to honor the Hero are expected at 12:00.
In Huliaipole, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, combat clashes continue between reconnaissance-and-search and assault groups. Over the past day, Ukrainian units conducted more than ten assault operations.
The Verkhovna Rada is preparing a draft law that may restrict the right to deferment from mobilization for men aged 25+ due to studies. The number of such students has increased to 250,000, and inspections have revealed almost 50,000 fictitious students.
Russian troops will not be able to regain access to Kupyansk, where a sweep is underway. The loss of the city deprives Russia of an important railway hub and makes further offensive impossible.
U. S. President Donald Trump is considering military action options against Iran in response to the harsh crackdown on anti-government protests. No final decision has been made yet, but scenarios are being seriously discussed.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine recorded a radio interception where a Russian commander orders the execution of all Ukrainian prisoners of war. This proves that war crimes are a conscious policy of the aggressor.
As of 4 p. m. on January 9, traffic restrictions have been lifted on most roads in the western regions of Ukraine. Restrictions continue to apply on one section in the Ivano-Frankivsk region.
Ukrainian luger Andriy Mandziy won the Nations Cup in Winterberg, taking gold in the singles luge. This victory was Mandziy's second award this season.
Kyiv is restoring heating and water supply after the attack. Some homes may receive heating tonight, and water supply is gradually being restored.
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.
