Andriy Kovalenko assured that US military assistance to Ukraine continues. According to him, the aid continues to be delivered under previously approved packages.
On the night of January 29, Russia attacked Ukraine with 57 Shahed drones and an Iskander-M missile. The air defense forces shot down 29 attack UAVs, 14 imitator drones were lost, and there were damages in five regions.
A 52-year-old man died in Antonivka as a result of a UAV attack. In Kherson, a 47-year-old man sustained multiple injuries as a result of a drone strike.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with EU representative Kaja Kallas about sanctions against Russia. The parties discussed strengthening transatlantic security and increasing European defense spending.
In the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv, debris fell in an open area. As a result of the incident, grass and bushes caught fire, information about the damage and victims is being established.
The Romanian Air Force scrambled two F-16 fighter jets as Russian drones approached the border during the attack on Ukrainian targets. The Romanian Defense Ministry condemned the Russian attacks and issued a warning to the population in the border area.
An air alert has been issued in Kyiv due to the threat of enemy attack drones. Air defense forces are actively working to destroy the UAVs in the capital.
The 16th EU sanctions package against Russia will not include a complete ban on Russian LNG imports. The package will include restrictions on shadow fleet tankers, aluminum, and gaming equipment.
Russian troops carried out a nighttime drone attack on Izmail district of Odesa region, targeting port infrastructure. The attack damaged buildings, with no casualties.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has responded to Robert Fico's latest statements. The ministry believes that the Slovak prime minister has fallen victim to Russian propaganda due to failures in domestic policy.
There were 193 combat engagements in the frontline, almost half of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 2 missile and 33 air strikes, and made over 5,000 artillery attacks.
The EU plans a phased ban on imports of Russian aluminum and to disconnect 15 banks from SWIFT. The new package of sanctions will also include restrictions on 70 ships of the “shadow fleet”.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas commented on possible obstacles to Ukraine's accession to the EU from Hungary. She emphasized that despite the complexity of decision-making, the EU always reaches consensus.
Three civilians were wounded as a result of an enemy attack in Sinelnykivka district - an 11-year-old boy, a 54-year-old man and an 83-year-old woman. All the victims were hospitalized, their condition is assessed as moderate.
Under the eOselya affordable mortgage program, 15,068 families purchased housing worth UAH 24. 5 billion. Military personnel and law enforcement officers received the most loans - 8,224 at 3% per annum.
A 33-year-old man attacked a 50-year-old priest in the Vasylkiv Cathedral, hitting him in the head with a wrench. The attacker was detained and faces up to 7 years in prison.
The National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation warns of a fraudulent scheme to collect personal data of Ukrainians. The attackers introduce themselves as employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and refer to preparations for the population census.
PACE adopted a resolution on reforming the UN Security Council with 109 votes. The document envisages expanding the membership, revising the veto and strengthening the role of the UN General Assembly.
European Commissioner for Enlargement Martha Kos has announced the possibility of opening the 'Fundamentals' and 'External Action' clusters for Ukraine in the framework of the EU accession negotiations in the first half of the year. Implementation depends on the support of member states and the procedure in the EU Council.
The European Union is working on a new package of sanctions against Russia, which is expected to be ready by February. Kaja Kallas emphasized the importance of continuing economic pressure and military support for Ukraine.
José Manuel Albares visited Lviv, where he will open the first Cultural Hub in Ukraine together with Ukrainian officials and the head of UNESCO. The Minister also visited Lviv National University.
Dmytro Klimenkov has been dismissed from the post of Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine. This decision is related to the arms procurement issues previously announced by Minister Rustem Umerov.
Russian troops attacked 7 settlements in Donetsk region, damaging 23 civilian objects. Two people were killed in Rodynske, another was wounded in Pokrovsk, and destruction of residential buildings and infrastructure was recorded.
France plans to provide Ukraine with Mirage 2000 fighter jets in the first quarter of 2025. This was announced by the Minister of the French Armed Forces Sebastian Lecornu.
As a result of a nighttime attack by Russian drones, 72 settlements in Cherkasy region were cut off from electricity. Electricity consumption in Ukraine is decreasing due to warming, and the power system continues to recover from the attacks.
Donald Trump has signed an executive order requiring a review of medical standards for military personnel, including transgender people. The document could affect thousands of military personnel and is part of a broader initiative to roll back diversity programs.
Saudi club Al Hilal announced the termination of Neymar's contract by mutual consent. The Brazilian played only 7 matches for the club due to an ACL injury.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 100 Shahed drones and imitator drones from different directions. Air defense forces destroyed 65 UAVs and damaged infrastructure in seven regions.
As a result of the night shelling in Odesa, apartments on the 18th and 19th floors of a residential complex were damaged and windows in four high-rise buildings were smashed. Three people were injured, six cars were destroyed and a school was damaged.
Russian troops attacked Kharkiv and the region with Shahed and Geranium-2 drones. Four people were injured, including a child, and private houses, cars, and a gas pipe were damaged.
