Pope Leo XIV called on the international community to seek just and lasting solutions for peace. He emphasized the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire and dialogue in Ukraine.
The SBU has located fragments of the Russian ballistic missile "Oreshnik," which the enemy used to strike the Lviv region on January 8-9, 2026. Among the found parts are a stabilization and guidance unit, engine components, fragments of the orientation mechanism, and nozzles.
The Kyiv prosecutor's office has established the identities of all those killed in Russia's night attack on Kyiv. Among them are a 49-year-old woman, two men aged 41 and 54, and a 56-year-old medic.
In Kyiv, the second semester in general secondary education institutions will begin on January 12. Education will take place in a mixed format, combining in-person and online learning.
The occupiers shelled a hospital in Kherson, damaging a department. Two nurses sustained blast injuries and concussions.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia relies more on ballistic missiles to strike Ukrainian energy infrastructure than on diplomatic negotiations. He emphasized the need to pressure Russia and support Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces carried out a fire attack on a rolling stock with fuel and lubricants at the "Gvardiyske" oil depot in Crimea. A repair unit of the occupiers in the area of Hirne in Donetsk region was also hit.
Russian troops attacked Odesa region's port infrastructure with attack drones. An empty oil storage tank was damaged, with no fire or casualties.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has agreed with the Prime Minister to prepare a decision that will allow non-critical institutions to keep employees at home during bad weather. Parameters for school operations under such conditions will also be determined.
As a result of the missile attack on Kryvyi Rih, 13 people were injured, nine of whom were hospitalized, including two boys aged 7 and 16. One man is in critical condition, and almost a dozen and a half apartment buildings and cars were damaged.
The Presidential Office published decrees on the appointment of the heads of Poltava, Chernivtsi, Vinnytsia, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Natalia Zabolotna, Oleksandr Hanzha, Vitaliy Dyakivnych, and Ruslan Osypenko headed the respective regional state administrations.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees on the appointment of new heads of Poltava, Chernivtsi, Vinnytsia, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. The candidate for Ternopil region has also been approved.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a possible new massive Russian strike tonight. He urged citizens to respond to air raid alerts and go to shelters.
In the evening, the enemy launched a missile attack on Kryvyi Rih. Five people were injured, including a child, and a 57-year-old man is in serious condition.
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court changed the pre-trial restraint for MP Anna Skorokhod, increasing the bail to UAH 4 million. The court canceled the obligation to wear an electronic monitoring device.
The occupiers struck apartment buildings in Kryvyi Rih with two Iskander missiles; assistance is being provided to the injured.
Violent clashes continue in Iran between anti-government protesters and security forces. The unrest, caused by the economic crisis, has engulfed 111 cities and towns, leading to the deaths of at least 34 protesters and four security personnel.
On January 9, hourly power outage schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be applied throughout Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
An official of the children's services in the Kherson region was notified of suspicion due to official negligence. For years, she failed to respond to sexual abuse of children in a family-type orphanage.
DTEK is putting emergency crews on enhanced alert in Kyiv and the region due to expected strong winds and a cold snap down to 10 degrees below zero. The company urges economical use of electricity to avoid network overload.
Since the beginning of the day, 54 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions, having carried out 18 and 10 attacks, respectively.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the United States is "gradually turning away" from some allies and "ignoring international rules. " He noted that multilateral institutions are functioning less effectively, and major powers are tempted to divide the world.
Ukraine has presented the US with possible options for finalizing the basic framework for ending the war, awaiting feedback from US negotiations with Russia. The Ukrainian side emphasizes the need to increase pressure on the aggressor.
President Zelenskyy announced the readiness of a bilateral document on security guarantees for Ukraine for finalization with Donald Trump. The Ukrainian side also discussed possible options for ending the war with partners.
The arrest of Nicolas Maduro and potential US control over Venezuela's oil assets would deal a financial and geopolitical blow to Russia. This could undermine its position in Latin America and threaten budget stability, as well as lead to the loss of control over Venezuelan oil assets.
In 2025, Ukrzaliznytsia recorded 20,861 reports of lost items, which is 21. 6% more than last year. Among the unusual finds were a saber, a potted flower, and an avalanche warning signal.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation urges Ukrainians to report problems with communication or the internet through the Diia application. In a year of the service's operation, almost 130,000 Ukrainians have submitted applications, helping to identify problematic areas.
A 64-year-old resident of Sumy is accused of raping his underage granddaughter for five years, starting when the girl was 9 years old. Prosecutors will seek life imprisonment for the suspect.
On December 1, 2025, three unknown UAVs were spotted over Annaburg airbase. The German military failed to shoot them down, assuming the drones were reconnoitering the location of the Arrow-3 missile defense system.
Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the Kryvyi Rih Defense Council, announced possible serious emergency power outages after massive Russian attacks. Residents are advised to stock up on water and charge their gadgets, and all invincibility points are operational.
