Julia Shramko
Russian troops shelled 40 settlements in the Kherson region. The attacks killed 4 people, wounded 10, and damaged residential buildings.
Air defense forces destroyed 5 Russian drones in Cherkasy region. The attack damaged the windows of residential buildings, a store and a car, but no one was injured.
Wildfires in California have reached the Hollywood Hills, and 150,000 people have been evacuated. Celebrity homes in Malibu, including Paris Hilton's estate, burned down.
There were 192 combat engagements registered in the frontline, most of them in the Kursk, Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy carried out 35 air strikes and fired over 5,000 times, using 2,333 kamikaze drones.
Consumers in the UK spent a record £2. 4 billion on recorded music in 2024. Streaming subscriptions accounted for the largest share, and Taylor Swift's album became the best-selling album of the year.
In the first week of 2025, 865 household fires occurred in Ukraine, up 32% year-on-year. The fires killed 55 people, up 41% year-on-year.
Ukraine has improved its position in the Henley Passport Index 2025, rising to 30th place with 148 visa-free destinations. Singapore topped the ranking with access to 195 countries, ahead of Japan and European countries.
One person was killed and six wounded in a Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia.
Since the beginning of the day, 111 combat engagements took place, with the most active fighting in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy made 26 attempts to attack near Pokrovske and 25 attacks in the Kurakhove sector.
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Los Angeles has been ordered to evacuate due to wildfires. Three large-scale fires have covered more than 1700 hectares, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people and leaving 200,000 buildings without electricity.
An enemy attack on industrial infrastructure was recorded in Zaporizhzhia. RMA Chairman Fedorov urged residents to stay in shelters until the air raid warning goes off.
In the Lviv City Council, law enforcement officers seized documents regarding one of the solid waste carriers.
Poland's defense minister suggests that tomorrow's Ramstein meeting may be the last in the current format. Next week, the G5 will meet to discuss changes after Trump's inauguration.
The new commercial vehicle market in Ukraine grew by 14% in 2024, reaching 12. 9 thousand units. Renault became the sales leader with 3,271 vehicles sold, ahead of Citroen and MAN.
Russian troops attacked the border town of Seredyna-Buda in Sumy region using FPV drones. The attack wounded two local residents and damaged a service station.
Ukraine has registered the first medicines based on medical cannabis - oral drops made in Spain. The medicines will be available in pharmacies in early 2025 and will be available by electronic prescription.
The website of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has resumed operation after a hostile cyberattack on December 19. Some state registers are still being restored.
Due to enemy activity, public transportation to Naddnipryanske, Molodizhne and Inzhenerne was temporarily suspended. Two people were killed and several others were injured as a result of Russian drone attacks over the past day.
In December 2024, 1290 cases of tuberculosis were registered in Ukraine, including 998 new cases. During the same period, 1196 patients were completely cured of the disease.
Parliament does not plan to make any appointments during the two plenary weeks. According to Zhelezniak, new appointments, including the Prosecutor General, are expected in February after the inauguration.
Mark Rutte will participate in a meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense at Ramstein Air Base on January 9. Afterwards, he will visit the NSATU headquarters in Wiesbaden and hold a press conference.
Warm weather is expected in Ukraine on January 9 with temperatures ranging from +4 to +14 degrees. On the weekend of January 11-12, a cold snap is forecast, but the winter will remain warm.
Actor Taylor Kitsch has received an offer to return to the relaunch of the Friday Night Lights series. He said that he would agree to appear in one episode, possibly as a coach of the rival team.
The attack on the Komyshuvakha community in Zaporizhzhia region damaged the energy infrastructure. About 500 consumers in four villages were left without electricity.
A study of 40,000 adults found that morning coffee reduces the risk of death by 16% and cardiovascular disease by 31%.
Russian troops shelled the town of Konstantinovka in Donetsk region. The attack damaged a Ukrzaliznytsia facility, with no casualties.
Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber ended their relationship in late 2024 after about three years together. The couple broke up without a feud, and Kaia celebrated the New Year with her family in Cabo San Lucas without Butler.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the hit to the Kombinat Kristall oil depot in Engels, Saratov region. The facility provided fuel to the Engels-2 military airfield with Russian strategic aviation.
Due to the warming weather, electricity consumption in Ukraine decreased by 7. 4% compared to the previous business day. Restoration work continues at power facilities after last year's attacks.
Brent and WTI crude oil prices have risen amid declining supplies from Russia and OPEC countries. Analysts predict a decline in oil prices in 2025 compared to 2024.