Threads has overtaken X in terms of daily active users on its mobile app, reaching 141. 5 million compared to X's 125 million. However, X remains the leader in web browsers.
Over the past day, 144 combat engagements took place on the front, with the Pokrovsk direction being the most active with 50 battles. The enemy launched 112 airstrikes and used 8156 kamikaze drones.
The Polish side has fully restored the operation of databases for processing freight vehicles at the Medyka, Hrebenne, and Korczowa border crossing points. Freight processing is proceeding as usual, without technical limitations.
Donald Trump's threats regarding Greenland have caused outrage in Europe, which could lead to a "divorce" from America. European officials are considering creating a new alliance without the US, using a "coalition of the willing" to support Ukraine as a basis.
Billionaires' wealth in 2025 grew three times faster than in the previous five years, reaching $18. 3 trillion. This has sparked warnings about dangerous political inequality.
On the night of January 19, Russia attacked Ukraine with 145 attack UAVs, including Shahed and Gerbera. Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 126 enemy drones.
Oil prices rose after Iran suppressed protests, which reduced the likelihood of US intervention. Brent rose by 0.09%, WTI by 0.15%.
The EU plans to gradually phase out Chinese-made equipment, including Huawei and ZTE, in critical infrastructure. This proposal will make it mandatory for EU countries to limit the use of "high-risk" suppliers.
Ukraine's defense forces struck the Nebo-U radar station and the Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile system in Crimea. A UAV storage site in Donetsk Oblast was also destroyed.
As a result of the enemy shelling of Kharkiv, a critical infrastructure facility was damaged. One person was injured and is receiving medical assistance.
An enemy strike has been recorded in Kharkiv's Industrialnyi district. There are casualties as a result of the shelling.
In Ukraine, the curfew has been eased for travel to Invincibility Points and heating points. You must have an identity document with you, and conscripts must have a military registration document.
In Italy, financial police seized a ship from Oceania that arrived from Russia with 33,000 tons of ferrous metals. The vessel violated EU sanctions, and its crew attempted to conceal its route.
Ukraine has imported 5. 7 billion cubic meters of gas to compensate for production losses due to Russian attacks. Parameters for further imports for the heating season have been determined.
A 46-year-old resident of Balakliia has been notified of suspicion for the destruction of forest areas. Due to the man's negligence, 350 hectares of forest and 20 hectares of wild vegetation burned, causing damages exceeding 30 million hryvnias.
Russians are attempting to cross the Siversky Donets river in rubber boats near Dronivka and Platonivka. The situation in the Dronivka area is escalating daily, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding back the enemy.
President Zelenskyy held an energy meeting, discussing the elimination of the consequences of Russian strikes and increasing the resilience of cities. The most difficult situation is in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and their regions.
In the Lviv region, a Setra Vienna-Kyiv regular bus with 25 passengers veered off the road, hitting a guardrail and a tree. Nine passengers sought medical attention, seven were hospitalized.
Rivne police are investigating an incident where a 41-year-old Rivne resident, while intoxicated, overturned portraits of fallen Heroes. The woman explained that the portraits annoyed her, but apologized to the families of the deceased.
Russia launched another, the sixth this week, attack on Naftogaz Group's gas production facilities. The attacks negatively affect gas production volumes, forcing an increase in imports.
The NSDC's Center for Countering Disinformation refuted information about an alleged complete power outage in western Ukraine. This letter is an element of hybrid warfare aimed at destabilizing society.
Senior US officials are concerned about a possible Syrian offensive against Kurdish forces, which could destabilize Syria. Washington threatens to reinstate sanctions against Damascus if the situation escalates.
A Ukrainian delegation led by Rustem Umerov, Kyrylo Budanov, and David Arakhamia has arrived in the United States. The delegation is working to advance the peace process, secure security guarantees for Ukraine, and coordinate further steps.
The Russian military command is publicly disseminating false information about the battlefield. This is part of a cognitive warfare effort to influence US decisions regarding peace negotiations.
Head of the President's Office Kyrylo Budanov, Rustem Umerov, and David Arakhamia have arrived in the US to discuss the details of a peace agreement. A meeting with Stephen Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Daniel Driscoll is scheduled.
At the Nizhankovychi – Malhowice checkpoint, customs officers discovered hidden Apple equipment worth UAH 35. 5 million. The 37-year-old driver tried to smuggle 829 units of equipment, including iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watches.
Due to Russian shelling, emergency power outages have been implemented in some regions of Ukraine. Published blackout schedules are temporarily suspended.
As of the morning of January 17, roads in Ukraine are partially snowy or wet, mostly dry in the southern and eastern regions. All major highways are passable, road workers are on duty.
In Ukraine, greenhouse tomatoes have risen in price to UAH 90-110/kg due to reduced supplies from Turkey. This is 12% more expensive than last week, but further growth is constrained by weak demand.
Russia launched an attack on Zaporizhzhia, resulting in a fire. The head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov, urged residents to remain in shelters.
