Julia Shramko
U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is traveling to Germany for the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. This is his last trip to Ramstein Air Base as head of the Pentagon.
It was loud at night in the temporarily occupied Mariupol and temporarily occupied Berdiansk.
Microsoft plans to combine Xbox and Windows capabilities to improve the gaming experience on portable devices. The company's vice president promises to present important updates this year.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 64 drones from different directions. The Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed 41 attack UAVs in nine regions, while 22 imitator drones were lost without consequences.
Wildfires engulfed the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, forcing the evacuation of 30,000 people. The fire destroyed more than 1173 hectares of land, threatening 13,000 buildings, including the homes of Hollywood stars.
Air defense forces repelled a nighttime UAV attack on Kyiv region. A private house was damaged by falling debris, with no casualties.
A powerful 6. 8-magnitude earthquake hits Tibet, killing 126 people and injuring 188. Rescuers have evacuated more than 400 people, but the search is complicated by extremely low temperatures.
Over the past day, 176 combat engagements took place, with the largest number of attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - 41. In the Kursk region, 32 combat engagements and 146 hostile attacks were recorded.
The three Hollywood stars left the Chateau Marmont party after the Golden Globe ceremony together. Cara Delevingne changed her evening dress for a black jumpsuit, and her friends impressed with exquisite looks.
The French president said that a quick solution to the conflict in Ukraine is impossible and that realistic negotiations are needed.
The US Secretary of State said that Ukraine's position in the Kursk region is critical for future negotiations. Blinken emphasized the need for security guarantees for Ukraine due to the threat of another Putin attack.
In Kyiv region, 4 enemy agents were detained who were preparing an explosion at a military facility using a minor. The teenager was supposed to bring explosives into the building disguised as a military man.
Due to the cold snap, electricity consumption increased by 5. 6% compared to the previous business day. Power engineers continue restoration work after hostile attacks on energy facilities.
The Biden administration plans to impose sanctions on tankers transporting Russian oil at more than $60 per barrel. The measures will also affect those involved in oil trading above the price ceiling.
In Zelenivka near Kherson, a 45-year-old local resident was injured in an enemy drone attack. Over the past day, the occupiers shelled 40 settlements in the region, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure.
In Cherkasy region, 10 enemy UAVs were shot down during a night attack by Russian Federation. The debris damaged the windows of residential buildings and the roof of a grain storage facility, with no casualties.
The Duchess of Sussex is launching a new lifestyle show on Netflix, where she portrays herself as a housewife. It's a return to her roots as a lifestyle blogger and an attempt to create her own brand separate from Prince Harry.
At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 128 Shahed drones and 2 X-59 missiles from different directions. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 79 UAVs and both missiles, and damaged civilian objects in several regions.
On Maidan Nezalezhnosti, an unknown man poured Molotov cocktails on the flags of the fallen soldier. Police are investigating and identifying the offender.
The average price of espresso in Ukraine increased by 11% to UAH 31 per cup. The most expensive coffee is in Odesa region at UAH 40, while the cheapest is in Khmelnytsky and Sumy regions at UAH 28 each.
Actress Zendaya attracted attention at the 2025 Golden Globes with a diamond ring on her ring finger. Fans speculate about her engagement to Tom Holland, whom she has been dating for 4 years.
The falling wreckage of the downed drones damaged the railroad's contact network in Kyiv region. Two private houses and a car were also damaged, but train traffic has been restored.
New York City has launched a congestion charge south of Central Park. Drivers will pay up to $9 during peak hours, and trucks and buses will pay from $14.40 to $21.60.
Over the last day, 184 combat engagements were registered, the enemy launched 3 missile and 65 air strikes. Most attacks took place in the Pokrovsk sector - 51 attacks.
Movement of enemy UAVs was spotted in Sumy, Kyiv and Dnipro regions. Air defense units are fighting in Sumy region, and there is a threat of attacks in Zaporizhzhia region.
An accident involving 4 cars occurred on Hlybochytska Street in Kyiv. The accident caused traffic to be hampered and delayed the running of trams #14 and #18.
Due to lower temperatures and cloudy weather, electricity consumption in Ukraine increased by 9. 7%. The power sector continues to restore power after last year's attacks.
In Lviv, during a court hearing on the murder of Iryna Farion, a bomb threat was reported. After evacuating and checking the suspect, Vyacheslav Zinchenko was taken to the courtroom, where he made statements.
Russian troops attacked Kramatorsk, destroying part of a residential building. Over the past day, the occupiers shelled 9 settlements in Donetsk region, damaging 37 civilian objects.
A truck driver was killed and four people were injured when the wreckage of the downed UAVs fell in Kyiv region. 14 private houses and other infrastructure facilities were damaged.