Three temperature records were set in Kyiv on January 30: minimum, maximum and average daily temperatures. The figures exceeded the previous records set in 2002 and correspond to the beginning of April.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that China has a plan to close the Panama Canal in the event of a conflict with the United States. Panama categorically denies the transfer of control over the canal to China.
The eMalyatko service is now available again on the Diia portal after being temporarily suspended due to a cyberattack. Parents can receive 9 important services with one application within a day.
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed the successful attack on LUKOIL-Volgogradneftepererabotka on the night of January 31. Explosions and flames were reported at the facility, which is one of Russia's ten largest refineries.
Due to cloud cover and low productivity of household solar power plants, electricity consumption in Ukraine increased by 2%. The power grid continues to recover from Russian attacks and emergency repairs are underway.
In Kupyansk, two people were injured in the shelling and a private house caught fire. Over the past day, hostile attacks were recorded in Kharkiv and two districts of the region, damaging buildings and cars.
An explosion occurred on the outskirts of Chernihiv, damaging a private house. There were no casualties.
The occupants shelled Khotyn, Krasnopil and Shalyhyne communities, making 13 explosions. Three civilians were wounded in the attacks and a private house was damaged.
In Cherkasy region, 6 Russian drones were destroyed overnight. The wreckage of one of them damaged the balcony of a residential building in Cherkasy, causing a fire, but there were no casualties.
A drone attack in Chornomorsk damaged a hospital, a residential building and other facilities. Four people were injured, including a doctor who was performing surgery at the time of the attack.
An explosion occurred on the outskirts of Chernihiv. The incident damaged private houses, and details of the incident are currently being investigated.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 102 Shahed drones and imitator drones from different directions. The defense forces destroyed 59 attack UAVs. Sumy, Odesa, and Cherkasy regions were affected by the Russian attack.
The KCSA reports that air quality in Kyiv has returned to normal as of the morning of January 31. The level of pollution is low, although sensors may mistake fog for dust due to high humidity.
A fire broke out at the Volgograd oil refinery as a result of a drone crash, injuring one worker. Overnight, the Russian military announced the destruction of 49 drones in different regions of Russia.
The damage to the house in Obolon district of Kyiv was caused by a short circuit in the air conditioner. The incident was not related to an enemy attack, and there were no casualties.
There were 150 combat engagements in the frontline, including 71 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 55 air strikes and made over 6,500 artillery attacks.
Thales Alenia Space will lead a consortium to develop the Argonaut lunar lander for ESA. The module is scheduled to be delivered in 2030 for the first ArgoNET mission, which will take place in 2031.
An American Eagle plane with 64 passengers collided with an army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan Airport. Among the dead are believed to be 14 skaters.
The President's Office announced the postponement of the MMC from February 5 to June 5. The HQCJ will not penalize those who fail to pass the commission by the original deadline.
Bob Menendez was convicted of a long-term corruption scheme with representatives of other countries. The former influential Democrat reportedly received bribes in the form of gold bars and $480,000 in cash.
The head of Kherson RMA warned of a possible massive Russian shelling of the city in the coming hours. Residents are asked not to go outside and stay away from windows and coastal areas.
The PACE adopted the resolution “European commitment to a just and lasting peace in Ukraine” with 86 votes. The document supports the “peace through strength” formula and for the first time recognizes China's role in supporting Russian aggression.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry condemned the provocative statements by Romanian presidential candidate Kalin Georjescu about Ukraine. The Ministry emphasized that such statements contradict international norms and are in line with Russian propaganda.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kramatorsk, 12 people were injured. Two children are among the wounded, as of 13:30.
In Kherson, three men aged 59, 62 and 64 were wounded as a result of Russian shelling and UAV attacks. All the victims sustained explosive injuries and are under medical supervision.
One person was killed and 6 people, including two children, were injured as a result of Russian shelling in Donetsk region. More than 40 private houses in different localities were damaged, 7 of them were completely destroyed.
NPC Ukrenergo has officially denied the information about the threat of power outages due to the forecasted cold snap. The situation in Ukraine's power system remains stable.
A former Ukrainian soldier who sided with the Russian Federation in Crimea in 2014 was captured in Donetsk region. The traitor fought as part of the 123rd Russian Army, and now faces life imprisonment for treason.
An increase in dust concentration was recorded in the capital due to unfavorable weather conditions and low wind speed. It is recommended to close the windows, limit the time spent outside and drink more water.
Law enforcement officers prevented the illegal sale of rare jewelry from the Great Migration period. Artifacts that belonged to the nobility of the barbarian kingdoms will be transferred to the National Museum of History of Ukraine.
