In the Northern Slobozhansky direction, the Defense Forces are thwarting Russia's attempts to create a threat of offensive on Sumy. The enemy avoids frontal attacks and tries to act through the flanks.
Meteorologist Natalka Didenko predicts frosts in Ukraine down to -24 degrees on January 12. A weakening is expected after January 18, but not a cessation.
A passenger bus from Ukraine was involved in an accident in Finland, veering into a ditch at a roundabout. No one was injured in the incident.
Due to night shelling, over 60 Ukrzaliznytsia trains are running with delays. Among them are international and long-distance trains; railway workers are eliminating the damage.
In Bukovyna, a driver of a foreign-registered Range Rover injured a border guard during an attempted border breach. The serviceman sustained severe injuries, but his life is not in danger. Six passengers have been detained.
After a massive Russian attack, heating and electricity supply has been restored in Kyiv, but blackout schedules are in effect. The government is aiming for Thursday for a significant improvement in the situation.
The Ivano-Frankivsk police quickly identified and detained a foreigner who launched fireworks in the village of Polyanytsia. The man explained that he wanted to congratulate his friends on their marriage.
HUR reported the first use of the new "Geran-5" attack UAV by Russian forces in early 2026. This drone has a length of 6 meters, a wingspan of 5.5 meters, and a 90 kg warhead.
Over the past week, Russia attacked Ukraine with nearly 1,100 drones and over 50 missiles, including the Oreshnik ballistic missile, targeting infrastructure. The enemy waited for the frosts to worsen the situation, which is a deliberate act of terror against people.
As a result of Russia's night attack, Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions were blacked out; by morning, power was restored to almost everyone. Emergency power outages are in effect in Kyiv and three regions, and residents in two regions are without power due to bad weather.
In the north of Pokrovsk, the Defense Forces stopped an attempted assault by over 20 Russian infantrymen. Paratroopers of the 25th brigade detected and eliminated the enemy.
European allies, including Great Britain, are discussing the deployment of military forces in Greenland. This is to protect the Arctic from Russia and China and to convince Trump to abandon the annexation of the island.
This night, Rivne region suffered an enemy air attack, as a result of which civilian infrastructure was damaged. According to preliminary information, no one was injured.
U. S. President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency to protect Venezuelan oil revenues from seizure by private creditors. These funds are critical to U.S. national security and regional stability.
Water supply in Kyiv has been fully restored after the night shelling. Heating will be restored within 24 hours, but some areas will require additional time.
Protests in Iran, which began with merchants in Tehran, have escalated into mass demonstrations and strikes across the country. Supreme Leader Khamenei stated that the government would not back down, despite the violence of security forces and calls for solidarity.
Consumer inflation in Ukraine in December 2025 slowed to 8% year-on-year. Prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages remained unchanged, while transport became 0.7% more expensive.
A significant drop in temperature is expected in Ukraine until January 14, with some areas experiencing up to -19 degrees at night. The frosts will begin in the western regions and spread to the southeastern regions.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni believes that it is time for Europe to talk to Russia about the war, but not arbitrarily. She supports the appointment of a special representative for Ukraine, considering Russia's entry into the G8 premature.
In Kyiv, due to infrastructure damage, water was drained from heating systems, which is a technical measure to prevent damage. This does not mean a prolonged absence of heat, but is a safety requirement during frosts.
EU countries have supported a trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc, paving the way for its signing next week. The agreement, which concludes 25 years of negotiations, will create an integrated market with 780 million consumers.
As a result of the Russian attack in Kyiv, 28 people were injured. 16 hospitalized are in moderate condition, four are in critical condition.
Emergency power outages have been introduced in Kyiv due to the consequences of a large-scale attack and network overload. Power outage schedules are not in effect, and residents are asked to conserve electricity.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that Russia's use of the 'Oreshnik' missile is an escalation against Ukraine and a warning to Europe and the US.
Last night was the most painful for Kyiv's critical infrastructure. Half of the high-rise buildings are without heating, there are water supply interruptions, and electricity has not yet been restored.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine offered assistance to Qatar after its embassy in Kyiv was damaged by a Russian strike. This is a gross violation of the Vienna Convention, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry states.
Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka arrived in Ukraine to meet with Andriy Sybiha. His trip was delayed due to Russian missile attacks, which he criticized.
The peak of the cyclone has passed, but difficult weather conditions persist, especially in the Zhytomyr region, where up to 35 cm of snow has fallen. The ban on truck traffic on the M-06 and H-22 highways in Rivne, Zhytomyr, Lviv, and Volyn regions continues.
As a result of Russia's night attack on energy infrastructure, electricity transmission system and generation facilities were damaged. In Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, and Slavutych, over 500,000 consumers were left without electricity, and in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, 34,000 subscribers.
People's Deputy Yaroslav Zhelezniak reported that one of the Verkhovna Rada committees has no heating or water after the Russian attack. Electricity is currently available.
