Russian troops shelled two communities in Sumy region, seven mortar explosions were recorded.
Russian troops shell Nikopol district, no casualties.
The National Police reviewed 175,327 applications for weapons permits, approving 164,485 of them.
The Ukrainian Navy defused a sea mine found on the coast of Mykolaiv by means of a controlled detonation. The area remains a high-risk zone.
Elina Svitolina defeated Maria Buzkova at the WTA 250 tournament in New Zealand and will meet Wang Xiu in the semifinals.
Ukrainian grain is being stolen and smuggled to russia through Mariupol port, says an advisor to the mayor of Mariupol.
In Poltava, the SBU detained a Russian intelligence agent for writing pro-Russian propaganda articles; he faces life in prison for treason.
Finland intends to ban imports of russian liquefied natural gas by 2025, even if the EU does not impose sanctions.
The Security Service of Ukraine conducts counter-sabotage operations in Sumy region to prevent reconnaissance and subversive threats under martial law.
24 candidates passed to the next round of the competition for the position of the NACP head after the general test on January 4.
Yesterday, the Ukrainian Armed Forces managed to hit not only the command post, but also caused serious damage to the defense system of the Crimean peninsula.
Ukraine's strike on a military unit in Crimea knocked out a kremlin-linked communications control center that coordinates air defense.
Ukrainian intelligence conducted a special operation in the Belgorod region, mining a road and striking a Russian stronghold, causing enemy losses.
Ukraine has eased the rules for importing medicines, allowing importation with an information certificate.
Ukraine has made it easier for Diia users to send documents through the app when booking a car rental.
In 2023, the number of appeals to the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights doubled due to Russian aggression.
There is no shortage of electricity in Ukraine, but three regions have experienced problems with electricity due to Russian shelling; repairs are ongoing.
Ukrainsk in Donetsk region came under artillery fire, damaging an educational institution and residential buildings; no casualties were reported.
Russian troops attacked Chernihiv and Sumy regions 6 times, using various types of weapons and causing damage to property and infrastructure. No casualties were reported.
In Kyiv, a 73-year-old unvaccinated woman died of diphtheria, the first death in 2023. Her condition worsened due to self-medication and complications.
Ukraine is experiencing an increase in electricity consumption due to the resumption of work after the holidays and the cold snap. "Ukrenergo warns about the potential load on the grid and calls for energy saving.
State funding of the Voice party was restored by the NACP after the violations found were eliminated. Currently, four parliamentary parties receive state funding.
An official of Ukrtransbezpeka was detained for taking bribes for unimpeded passage of trucks that did not meet the weight and size standards.
A former police investigator in Zhytomyr is accused of embezzling almost all the cash that was material evidence in a drug case.
A man launched fireworks during an air raid in Snihurivka, Mykolaiv region; he faces up to 5 years for hooliganism. Police warn against using pyrotechnics during martial law.
Ukraine withdraws from CIS agreement on encrypted communication.
Japan investigates a collision between an A-350 and a Coast Guard ship on the runway at Haneda Airport; 5 dead.
Almost 2,000 children have returned to Ukraine through the Kolotylivka-Pokrovka checkpoint in 5 months, reports Deputy Prime Minister Vereshchuk.
A Latvian court granted asylum to a Russian who fought for Ukraine, had no ties to Russia and feared persecution.
China offers aid to Japan after the New Year's Eve earthquake; 62 people are reported dead.
