The IAEA reports on forest fires near the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant that threaten its external power supply. The fires were observed under the overhead cables of two power lines supplying the plant.
The UAE has banned Eswatini flagged vessels that help transport Russian oil from entering its ports. This is yet another step by the UAE to distance itself from risky vessels associated with the Russian "shadow fleet.
There were 78 combat engagements over the last day. The most active fighting was in the Liman and Pokrovsk sectors.
The European Commission has called on Mexico to arrest Putin if he attends the inauguration of the new president. As a member of the ICC, Mexico is legally obliged to execute an international arrest warrant.
Ukrainian athletes won silver and bronze in Greco-Roman wrestling. They also competed in rhythmic gymnastics, rock climbing, rowing, pentathlon and weightlifting.
In Lutsk, rescuers used special equipment to free a child whose leg was stuck between the wooden structures of a bench.
The IAEA is monitoring the situation around the Kursk nuclear power plant after reports of a border breakthrough by Ukrainian forces. Rosgvardia has stepped up security at the plant and allocated additional forces.
The head of a charitable foundation and his accomplice were detained for organizing the illegal transportation of persons liable for military service across the border of Ukraine. The scheme involved the registration of a fictitious guardianship over a disabled person to travel to the EU for USD 10-15 thousand.
A 39-year-old Polish citizen was sentenced to 4 months in prison for assaulting Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. The court also banned him from entering Denmark for 6 years.
A 26-year-old Kyiv resident posed as a volunteer and deceived people who wanted to buy military equipment. He received payment but sent empty parcels, defrauding 19 people of almost UAH 600,000.
An anti-tank mine from the Second World War was discovered in the center of Uzhhorod during sewer cleaning. The SES pyrotechnics removed and destroyed the dangerous find.
Russian propagandists are spreading false information about the appearance of "black transplantologists" in Sumy region. The AntAC refutes these fakes, which are part of a hostile campaign to discredit Ukraine.
The Russian invaders are exporting healing mud from Chokrak Lake in Crimea to Moscow every day. Locals report that the mud is sold in the Russian capital at extremely high prices.
The Welsh Parliament has confirmed Eluned Morgan as First Minister. She became the first woman in this position in the history of Wales, replacing Vaughan Gething, who resigned.
A 32-year-old resident of Odesa set fire to the official vehicles of the Defense Forces in Kyiv, Dnipro and Odesa on the instructions of the FSB. The attacker has been detained and faces up to 8 years in prison for obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces.
Russia is expanding its program of educating young people to hate Ukraine. Putin has instructed to involve "members of the World War II to work with children in all regions of Russia, including the occupied territories of Ukraine.
The occupation authorities of Mariupol have published a list of thousands of ownerless apartments in the Left Bank district.
In the Czech Republic, a court sentenced former military officer Filip Siman to seven years in prison for looting during the fighting in Ukraine.
An 18-year-old student of one of Kharkiv's universities was passing information about the Ukrainian military to the FSB for money via Telegram. The young man was detained while filming the location of Ukrainian military equipment and now faces life imprisonment.
UNESCO will support archaeological research in the areas affected by the destruction of the Kakhovka HPP. The organization will help with monitoring, coordination, and training on recording crimes related to cultural property.
A resident of occupied Mariupol complained about the behavior of Russian migrants from the Caucasus. Instead of solving the problem, the pseudo-mayor appealed to the FSB, accusing the Mariupol resident of "inciting hatred.
Two foreigners were detained for attempting to illegally transport 16 men subject to military service to Moldova in a refrigerated meat truck. For their services, they demanded between $6000 and $8000 from each of them.
Rescuers found four people who had gotten lost in the woods near the village of Nebyliv in Ivano-Frankivsk region. A four-year-old child was among those rescued.
Russian troops shelled Nevske and Makiivka in Luhansk region with drones and artillery.
Pace is working on resolutions on the release of Ukrainian military and civilians from Russian captivity.
In the village of Beregomet, two 15-year-old girls beat up a 14-year-old girl because of rumors and insults. The police opened criminal proceedings under the article on intentional light bodily injury and are working with participants in the conflict.
In Sumy region, the court chose preventive measures for three men suspected of raping a 17-year-old girl. Two were taken into custody without the right to bail, the third can be released on bail of 242 thousand UAH.
In the Baryshivska community of Kyiv region, a tractor hit an RGO hand grenade while mowing grass. The driver was not injured, but the equipment sustained mechanical damage. The police opened a criminal investigation.
Russian troops attacked Chernihiv region with mortars, artillery and FPV drones. There were 33 explosions in Novhorod-Siverska, Semenivska and Snova communities, with no civilian casualties.
UNN offers a selection of five exciting psychological thrillers to watch over the weekend. Among the recommended films are Nocturnal Animals, The Joker, Anatomy of a Fall, Fresh and The Illusion of Safety.