Antonina Tumanova
Ukraine and Poland signed a memorandum on the establishment of a joint gas hub. It is planned to supply liquefied gas through the port of Świnoujście to Ukrainian underground storage facilities.
The USA prepared for the conflict in advance and secretly supplied weapons to Ukraine since September 2021. Among the weapons supplied were Stinger and Javelin, which played an important role in Kiev's defense.
The Ambassador of Ukraine to Poland reported progress in the “constructive historical dialogue” on the exhumation of the victims of the Volyn tragedy. The relevant authorities of both countries are actively working to resolve this issue.
The Civil Registry Office has restored the ability to enter data on births, marriages, divorces and other acts of civil status. Tomorrow, data exchange with the tax office, the Pension Fund of Ukraine and the Ministry of Defense, as well as online services in Diia, will resume.
Up to 20 unidentified drones have been spotted in the port of Køge near Copenhagen. Police confirmed sightings of four large UAVs and launched an investigation into the incident amid fears of Russian hybrid attacks.
The 25th meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense will take place on January 9 at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. During the meeting, Ukraine will present its “victory plan” to its partners.
In the village of Svesa, a five-story building was damaged by two bombs and the entrance was destroyed as a result of an air strike. Five people were injured, including two two-year-old children.
There were 107 combat engagements at the front, with the most active fighting in the Pokrovske, Lyman and Vremivske sectors. Ukrainian defenders repelled numerous enemy attacks, including nine in the Kursk region.
In Warsaw, a driver attacked a Ukrainian woman over a conflict over a parking space, insulting her on ethnic grounds and using physical force. The police initially did not pay due attention to the incident, but later opened an investigation.
In the Sveska community of Shostka district, the occupiers conducted an air strike on a residential building. As a result of the attack, two children and one adult were wounded, and one entrance was destroyed.
Several beaches in occupied Sevastopol were found to be contaminated with fuel oil after a tanker accident in the Kerch Strait. Local authorities declared a state of emergency of regional significance.
President Zelenskyy signs a decree extending the visa-free regime for British citizens until January 30, 2026. The period of stay in Ukraine cannot exceed 90 days within 180 days.
U. S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson was re-elected to the position on the second try. Two Republicans changed their votes in his favor, securing victory by the narrowest majority in 100 years.
Ukrainian mobile operators will start shutting down 3G networks to expand 4G coverage. Subscribers will receive advance notifications and instructions on how to switch to the new technology.
The occupiers fired three Iskander-M missiles at Chernihiv with an interval of 15 minutes, some with cluster munitions. The attack killed one person, wounded four others, and damaged private homes.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys showed the destruction of the Lithuanian Honorary Consulate in Kherson after the New Year's attacks by Russia. He called for more air defense equipment to be provided to Ukraine for its defense.
The President of Ukraine announced that meetings to strengthen air defense are scheduled for next week. The schedule has already been preliminarily agreed upon, with plans to replenish stocks of anti-missiles and strengthen mobile fire groups.
Active shelling continues in Kherson, and residents are urged to stay in shelters.
In the first three days of the new year, Russia attacked Ukraine with hundreds of attack drones and missiles, including ballistic missiles. Most of the attacks were repelled, but there were hits, injuries and deaths.
As a result of an enemy UAV attack on Kyiv region, a man born in 1953 sustained a shrapnel wound to his back. The victim was hospitalized, and the debris fell in open areas without damaging infrastructure.
White House adviser John Kirby announced that a new meeting of the Ramstein Group will be held in the coming days. An additional security assistance package for Ukraine is also expected to be announced.
White House Advisor John Kirby announced the upcoming announcement of additional security assistance for Ukraine. The announcement of a new support package is expected in the coming days.
A chief state tax inspector was detained in Kyiv while receiving a bribe from a construction company. The official demanded $20,000 for “canceling” tax liabilities after an audit.
The head of Zaporizhzhia RMA Ivan Fedorov reported an explosion in the region. Earlier, he warned of the threat of cruise missiles in Zaporizhzhia and other regions of Ukraine.
Missile explosions are reported in Chernihiv on the outskirts of the city. The Air Force warns of the threat of ballistic missile attacks in Chernihiv, Kyiv and Sumy regions.
Hostile drones are spotted in the airspace of Kyiv region. Air defense forces are targeting targets, and local residents are being urged to take cover.
A massive accident involving about 95 cars has occurred on the Astana-Petropavlovsk highway due to bad weather conditions. Rescuers are working at the scene, and traffic has been partially restored under police supervision.
Russian occupants attacked the territory of the Kushugum community in Zaporizhzhia region at least 10 times. According to preliminary reports, there were no casualties, and the consequences of the destruction are being established.
A 40-year-old man sustained a head injury in Sumy SEC during a conflict with a soldier. The victim died in hospital, and the police identified the suspect.
After the December attack by Russia in Mykolaiv, 42 tons of oil were pumped out of the Southern Bug River. To neutralize the contamination, they purchased a ton of absorbent and plan to collect the contaminated soil.