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.
Train service on the red line of the subway has been restored to normal operation. Trains run from "Akademmistechko" station to "Lisova" station with all stops, and the intervals are 5-6 minutes.
In Kyiv, as a result of the Russian attack, over 500,000 consumers were left without electricity and there are interruptions in water supply. The enemy deliberately attacked district boiler houses. Slavutych is also without electricity again.
President Zelenskyy reported 4 dead and dozens wounded as a result of Russia's massive attack, including damage to 20 residential buildings and the Qatari embassy. He called on the world, primarily the US, for a clear reaction and emphasized the priority of air defense support for Ukraine.
After Russia's night attack in Kyiv, 4 people died, 25 were injured, and one person is missing. Rescuers extinguished all fires, 40 objects were damaged, 20 of which were residential buildings.
A scheme to supply unsuitable mines for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which caused almost UAH 3 billion in damages to the state, has been exposed in Ukraine. Four out of ten suspects in this case have been detained.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv on January 9, 2026, 4 people were killed and 25 were injured. 19 buildings, an embassy, a kindergarten, and a tram depot were damaged.
Five people, including a 5-year-old child, were injured in a combined attack on the Kyiv region. Private houses, an apartment building, vehicles, and outbuildings were damaged.
Ukrzaliznytsia reports a delay of 42 trains, including 18 long-distance and 24 suburban, due to icing of the overhead contact system. The longest delays affect trains Lviv — Dnipro and Przemyśl — Kharkiv.
Ukraine initiates an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council and the Ukraine-NATO Council after Russia's statements about the use of the "Oreshnik" missile in the Lviv region. This strike near the borders of the EU and NATO poses a serious security threat.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha is informing partners about the consequences of Russia's night strikes, calling for immediate action. He asks for public condemnation of the attack, especially from those who reacted to the "attack on Putin's residence."
Due to difficult weather conditions in Ukraine, 899 road accidents occurred in the past day, 153 of which involved casualties. Transport restrictions are in effect in Rivne, Zhytomyr, Lviv, Volyn, and Ivano-Frankivsk regions.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 36 missiles, including ballistic missiles, and 242 drones. 226 drones and 18 missiles were neutralized.
In Lviv Oblast, due to the enemy's missile attack, 376 subscribers were left without gas. The shockwave triggered the protective valve at the gas regulating point, and 6 trucks were damaged.
Emergency power outages have been introduced on Kyiv's Left Bank after a massive Russian attack. Energy workers are working to restore light and heat, with critical infrastructure being the priority.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced a strike on Ukraine with an "Oreshnik" missile, calling it a supposed response to an alleged attack on Putin's residence. It was stated that the targets were "critically important objects," while on January 8, Lviv was attacked by a ballistic missile traveling at 13,000 kilometers per hour.
In Kyiv, four people were killed, including a medical worker, and 24 were injured, including rescuers and medics, as a result of a massive Russian attack. Buildings and infrastructure in several districts were damaged.
Restoration work continues in the Dnipropetrovsk region after the night enemy attack; the number of consumers without electricity has decreased to half a million. More than 1,500 Invincibility Points and heating tents have been deployed in the region.
French farmers have blocked roads to Paris and landmarks, protesting against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. They demand an end to government policies destroying cattle herds.
European governments, concerned about Donald Trump's intentions regarding Greenland, are considering four strategies to counter them. These include seeking a compromise, financial injections, an economic response, and the deployment of ground forces.
On Friday, January 9, difficult weather conditions are expected in Ukraine: strong winds, heavy snow, blizzards, and black ice. Forecasters from the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center have declared a Level I danger.
The Donald Trump administration is suspending support for 66 international organizations, including UN agencies. This decision reflects the US withdrawal from global cooperation, focusing on Washington's interests.
Due to significant weather deterioration on the roads of Volyn Oblast, truck movement restrictions are being introduced. Similar measures are in effect in Rivne, Zhytomyr, and Lviv Oblasts.
On January 8, 2026, Russian troops shelled a cafe in Kherson, killing two people and injuring three. A pre-trial investigation into the war crime has been launched.
Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, who is negotiating with Washington on Russia's war against Ukraine, was in Paris on January 7. He was seen on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré and was also received at the US Embassy.
Difficult winter weather conditions with significant snowfall are recorded in seven regions of Ukraine. Truck traffic restrictions have been introduced in Lviv Oblast, and lifted in Prykarpattia.
The Palau-flagged tanker Elbus was hit by a drone off the coast of Kastamonu, Turkey. The crew was unharmed, and the vessel is being towed to the port of Inebolu.
Since the beginning of the day, 319 road accidents have been registered in Ukraine, 47 of them with casualties. Restrictions for trucks are in effect in Ivano-Frankivsk, Rivne, and Zhytomyr regions.
Due to difficult winter weather conditions, a ban on freight transport has been introduced on sections of highways M-06 and H-22 in Rivne and Zhytomyr regions. Roads are covered with snow, heavy snow and blizzards make movement difficult.
