The behavior of Kyrylo Kernes, the son of former Kharkiv mayor Hennadiy Kernes, is allegedly similar to that of Mykhailo Dobkin during the election period.
The Russian army continued artillery shelling of Dnipropetrovska oblast, particularly the district center of Nikopol and Marhanets, which reportedly caused destruction, but no casualties were reported.
Over the past day, 94 combat engagements took place on the contact line, during which the enemy launched one missile, 68 air strikes and 78 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at the positions of our troops and populated areas. Despite significant losses, the enemy continues to advance, but the defense is holding strong.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 372,090 personnel and 6,113 tanks.
Kutsurubska community in Mykolaiv region was shelled, damaging a residential building. A woman and two children were rescued from the rubble in satisfactory condition.
Over the past day, the Joint Forces aviation conducted 23 attacks on enemy personnel, weapons and military equipment in 22 directions, as well as on one enemy anti-aircraft missile system.
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas warned that Russia could pose a military threat to NATO's eastern borders within three to five years. She emphasized preparing for such a scenario, increasing defense spending, and maintaining a strategy of "deterring" Russia.
A student in Russia was sentenced to five years in prison for allegedly collaborating with Ukrainian special services, and an additional year of restricted freedom upon release. He was accused of distributing "pro-Ukrainian materials" and collecting local military intelligence.
Russian defense systems have reportedly intercepted and destroyed 12 Ukrainian drones in Voronezh and Belgorod regions, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
Donald Trump has won the Iowa Republican caucuses, receiving 16 delegates, CNN reports. Thus, rivals Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis have four delegates each, and 16 seats are still up for grabs.
A bus accident in southeastern Turkey resulted in nine deaths and 30 injuries. A bus carrying 40 passengers lost control after colliding with barriers at the exit of a tunnel and fell into a ditch.
The company will be closed from January 15 to 21.
South Korea has issued a stern warning of a powerful military response to any possible provocation by North Korea, following the latter's statements that it does not recognize the maritime border and war is not ruled out. South Korean President promised that the response would be "several times stronger"
The United States strongly condemned Iran's missile attack in Erbil, Iraq, which killed four people and wounded six others, expressing concern about undermining stability in Iraq. No U.S. facilities were hit and no American casualties were reported.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has withdrawn the 36th Division from the Gaza Strip for training and reconstruction as part of its planned long-term strategy for the war against Hamas. The three remaining divisions continue operations in different areas.
According to military expert Oleh Katkov, Russian Il-22M and A-50 aircraft could theoretically shoot down the Patriot air defense system, which he calls an extremely difficult task due to the system's mobility and powerful radar signal.
Russia's Defense Ministry says that three Ukrainian drones were shot down by Russian air defense systems over the Voronezh region in a suspected terrorist attack. No casualties were reported, and material damage is being assessed.
The man was detained in early January, but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not want to disclose the reasons, citing consular secrecy.
The lowest temperature in Sweden since the beginning of the new millennium was recorded on January 5 in the city of Vittänga in northern Sweden - minus 44. 6 degrees. The previous record for the century was minus 44 degrees in Storbo in 2001.
Lionel Messi has been named FIFA Player of the Year for 2023, which is a new record for him and his third victory. In the final vote, he beat other nominees Erling Holland and Kylian Mbappe.
Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova confirmed that the US Congress supports providing assistance to Ukraine, but discussions are ongoing on the details. She calls on U.S. policymakers to speed up decisions on financial and defense assistance to increase Ukraine's resilience.
Numerous explosions occurred in the Russian city of Voronezh, according to preliminary reports, these were drone attacks. The explosions damaged residential buildings, and emergency services are working at the scene.
The Russian army's initial plan in the Avdiivka area failed, and they are now reacting to the evolving situation, says Ivan Tymochko, head of the Land Forces Reservists Council. According to Tymochko, the ongoing assaults and attacks may be attempts to achieve success elsewhere.
Iranian missile strikes on Erbil did not hit American targets, according to U. S. officials. The attacks killed four people, wounded several others and suspended air traffic.
Unidentified persons tried to break into the apartment of investigative journalist Yuriy Nikolov, known for his criticism of the Ukrainian president. It is believed that the incident is related to the authorities' reaction to Nikolov's criticism, which once again indicates attempts to suppress critical voices in Ukraine.
Israeli troops engaged in a firefight with about 20 suspected drug smugglers, some of whom were armed, on the border with Egypt. The frequency of such incidents is high, and smugglers often respond with gunfire.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards reportedly attacked "spy centers" and "anti-Iranian terrorist groups" in Erbil, Iraq, resulting in civilian casualties. The semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan, where the attacks took place, is often targeted by Iran.
Ukraine's armed forces made history by being the first to shoot down a long-range radar detection aircraft, military expert Oleh Katkov said. He also noted other significant achievements, including the sinking of a missile cruiser and the destruction of a submarine with a cruise missile.
The Donetsk regional prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into an airstrike on the village of New York in Donetsk, reportedly carried out by the Russian army on January 15, which injured three Ukrainians.
Five EU countries-Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia-have called on the European Commission to impose tariffs on Ukrainian agricultural exports, claiming that they undermine local markets. They also asked the Commission to check whether Ukraine's production standards meet EU standards.
