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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The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has withdrawn the 36th Division from the Gaza Strip for training and reconstruction as part of its planned long-term strategy for the war against Hamas.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.
Explosions were heard in Kherson, and an air alert was announced due to the activity of enemy tactical aircraft. There is a potential threat of aviation munitions being used.
Canada has presented Ukraine with a draft security assurance agreement, according to Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine Natalie Tsmok. The G7-backed pact aims to provide Ukraine with long-term support and security guarantees.
The son of Mykhailo Romaniv, the former head of the Chernivtsi Regional State Administration, tragically died in the capital. The details of the death are currently unknown.
The finalized draft law on mobilization, which aims to provide rest for those who have been fighting at the front since 2022 and to provide a replacement system, will be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada in a few weeks, Deputy Defense Minister Natalia Kalmykova said.
The Ministry of Finance has developed a Draft Law, the essence of which is to change the conditions for calculating the rent payment for the use of radio frequency resource of Ukraine.
The occupation administration of the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia is calling on residents to inform on their neighbors using a chatbot. This is an attempt by the Russians to identify those who do not show loyalty to Russia.
The WOG filling station chain, the PRIDE community and the Soborna Ukraina charitable foundation are raising funds to support the children of fallen defenders as part of the Dobrobonusy project.
The official was caught receiving a bribe of USD 2500 for issuing a certificate of partial fitness for military service.
Military expert Mykhailo Zhyrokhov noted that the destruction of the A-50 and Il-22 is a significant loss for Russia, as these are expensive aircraft of the late Soviet period.
Favbet Foundation organized a trip of a Ukrainian to the European Chess Championship.
In 2023, the Ukrainian police reported 4,840 cases of illegal arms trafficking, seizing more than 5,000 firearms, including grenade launchers.