Olga Rozgon
On January 10, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck an oil depot in Russia's Volgograd region and a UAV warehouse in Zaporizhzhia. Command posts and enemy personnel concentrations in Donetsk region were also hit.
Since the beginning of the day, 165 combat engagements have taken place on the front. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, using 36 missiles and 72 guided bombs.
In the Netherlands, the left-liberal D66, the Christian Democrats CDA, and the right-liberal VVD have agreed on a minority government. They lack 10 seats in the House of Representatives, so they are seeking opposition support.
The Ministry of Defense announced scheduled technical work in the "Oberih" register on the night of January 10 from 00:00 to 05:00. During this period, the Reserve+ application will be unavailable, and users are advised to download the PDF version of the document in advance.
The AI chatbot Grok has disabled its image creation feature for most X users due to its use in generating sexual and violent content. This move comes after threats of fines and a potential ban of X in the UK.
After missile and drone attacks on the capital's energy infrastructure, "Kyivteploenergo" deployed 18 mobile boiler houses. They provide heat to 13 hospitals in 6 districts of Kyiv until stationary heat supply is restored.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is beginning to implement an IT vertical in the Armed Forces, creating positions for digital transformation specialists. The State Special Transport Service became the first unit to approve the new штатная структура, planning to create 46 IT positions in January.
Serbian company NIS, controlled by Gazprom Neft, received the first batches of oil for the refinery in Pančevo. This will allow the plant to operate at full capacity for at least nine days.
The State Special Communications Service has published a list of 27 prohibited software products from the company "1C", including "1C: Accounting" and "1C: Enterprise". The ban applies to state bodies and critical infrastructure to protect against cyber threats.
In Kyiv, the elimination of the consequences of the Russian shelling on January 9 has been completed. 25 people were injured, 4 died, and 32 people were rescued.
Russia's crude oil production experienced its largest drop in 18 months in December. This was attributed to Western sanctions and active Ukrainian drone strikes on energy infrastructure.
In Odesa, the head of a psychiatric department demanded $500 monthly for treatment, threatening discharge. In total, the doctor planned to receive $1,500 over three months.
Due to unfavorable weather conditions in the Kyiv region, train movement has been slowed down, including train No. 10/9 Budapest — Kyiv. The obstruction has been removed, movement is being restored, and transfers have been arranged for those arriving during curfew.
As of 10:00 PM on January 8, 142 combat engagements were recorded. Russian troops launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones, and carried out shelling.
In Kyiv, duplicate bus routes will be introduced on January 9 due to bad weather. Up to 40 trolleybuses and 25 trams will be used at night to maintain the contact network.
European countries are considering allowing the US to expand its presence in Greenland. In return, Washington should provide Ukraine with stronger security guarantees, according to Politico.
Ukraine has become a member of the UNESCO Steering Committee on Quality Education for the first time, a global body coordinating the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4. This gives Ukraine the opportunity to influence the formation of global educational priorities.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the appointment of Anka Feldhusen as the new business ombudsperson. She will assume office on February 1, 2026.
US officials discussed one-time payments to Greenlanders ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per person. The goal is to persuade them to secede from Denmark and join the United States.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that the northern part of Pokrovsk is under control, and the enemy is being stopped in Myrnohrad. About fifty combat engagements take place daily in the Pokrovsk direction.
Google's parent company, Alphabet, has surpassed Apple in market value for the first time in seven years, reaching $3. 88 trillion. This was due to Google's investments in AI and a decline in Apple's stock.
After reviewing critical infrastructure facilities that were previously not disconnected, 911 MW of capacity was added to the grid. This allowed for the stabilization of outage schedules, despite the drop in temperature.
75,000 families in Kyiv region were left without electricity due to bad weather. The most difficult situation is in Boryspil, Obukhiv, Bila Tserkva, and Bucha districts.
The Polish prosecutor's office supported Ukraine's request for the extradition of Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin. The court will decide on the legal admissibility of the extradition.
Chinese intelligence gained access to the email systems of staff members of influential committees in the US House of Representatives. This is part of the "Salt Typhoon" cyber-espionage campaign, which has been ongoing for several years.
Oil prices rose after a reduction in US inventories and events in Venezuela. Brent futures rose to $60.34, WTI to $56.36.
Schools in Rivne Oblast will conduct remote learning tomorrow. The Department of Education and Science of the Rivne Regional State Administration recommended this due to heavy snowfalls.
A passport service for Ukrainian citizens has been operating in London since December 30, which processed 135 ID cards and 303 foreign passports in the first week of 2026. Services are provided by appointment, including the issuance and exchange of passports.
UK Defense Minister John Healey will visit Kyiv in the near future. He will discuss long-term support for Ukraine with weapons and possible ceasefire monitoring.
Ukraine has taken note of Ghana's appeal regarding the return of its citizen captured as a Russian mercenary and has invited Ghana's Foreign Minister to visit Ukraine in February. Ghanaian diplomats will be granted access to prisoners of war in accordance with international humanitarian law.