Russian soldiers were injured when they exploded on their own anti-personnel mine near the border with Ukraine in the Belgorod region.
The government has submitted an updated draft law on mobilization, which, in particular, introduces changes to the conscription age, military training and conscription for regular service. UNN correspondent Pavlo Bashynskyi found out and systematized what exactly the lawmakers propose.
The Cabinet of Ministers submitted to the Parliament a draft law to improve mobilization, military registration and service by lowering the conscription age and clarifying citizens' responsibilities.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine resubmitted to the Parliament a draft law on amendments to military service, mobilization and military registration.
The Russian army is shelling the city of Kherson from the temporarily occupied left bank, explosions are heard in different parts of the city.
Ukraine is increasing the production of drones and ammunition, as well as developing new weapons to strengthen its defense against a full-scale Russian invasion.
Ukraine passed the first heating season relying exclusively on domestically produced gas, thanks to an 11% increase in production by Naftogaz and Ukrgasvydobuvannya.
The head of Ukraine's military intelligence noted that no one has completely blocked Russians' access to foreign components, which they receive from both the West and the East through legalized smuggling.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine said that Russia failed to achieve the goals of its offensive, which began in November 2023, and that the enemy's offensive potential would be completely exhausted by early spring.
russia is planning to deploy new weapons on the disputed Kuril Islands, which has drawn criticism from Japan, which considers them its territory. medvedev said that russia does not care about Japan's "feelings" about the islands, as russia considers them its own.
The enemy continues to violate the rules of warfare and use ammunition with toxic chemical agents. Five such discharges were recorded yesterday.
On the northern border with Russia, border guards record attempts by enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups to enter the territory of Ukraine. The most active area for the enemy subversive reconnaissance group is currently Sumy region. But there is also activity of hostile subversive reconnaissance groups in Kharkiv region. Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service, told this on the Frontline program
Zelenskyy said that the key task for 2023 for Ukraine is to maintain an advantage over Russia in drone operations. According to him, Ukraine must develop better drones to save soldiers' lives and stay ahead of Russian troops.
Ukraine and Hungary discussed the possibility of a meeting between President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Orban. The Ukrainian side believes that it has made progress in organizing such a summit to improve relations.
Hungary will not supply weapons to Ukraine, but will continue to provide humanitarian aid, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has said. He reiterated Hungary's position not to supply weapons to Ukraine either now or in the future.
Hungarian far-right politicians said they would "claim" Ukraine's Zakarpattia region if Ukraine loses the war with Russia. In response, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba said that these politicians would "break their teeth" in Ukraine, just as Putin did.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Valeriy Zaluzhnyy from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It is noted that the "chair" of the Kyrylo Budanov, who has previously headed the Main Directorate of Ukrainian Intelligence, will now take over the post of Commander-in-Chief.
Hungary is asking Ukraine to restore the rights of the Hungarian minority in Transcarpathia, which were restricted in 2015, including the status of Hungarian national schools, the ability to take exams in Hungarian, and the free use of the Hungarian language in higher education and culture. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary during a meeting with Ukrainian officials.
78% of Ukrainians living on the front line believe that cultural institutions should be restored only after the war is over. Opinions are divided on the financing of cultural events during the war: 50% support and 44% oppose.
Since the beginning of 2023, the State Emergency Service (SES) has responded to 3,513 fires in Ukraine, resulting in 215 deaths and 144 injuries. Over the weekend alone, 13 people died in fires, 90% of which were caused by non-compliance with basic fire safety rules.
The majority of Ukrainians prefer meeting friends, watching TV and social media in their free time. Young people are more likely to communicate and use social media, while older people watch TV and read more.
A fire broke out in the village of Luka-Meleshkivska, Vinnytsia region, in a 400-square-meter warehouse where car tires, wood pellets and household items were stored. The fire was extinguished by the SES in about two hours. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and there were no injuries.
A small passenger plane with two people on board crashed on Sunday morning near the airfield of the Belgian city of Spa.
Two sisters, aged 12 and 10, were hospitalized after being poisoned by carbon monoxide at their family's dacha in the Bucha district of Kyiv region. The police reported that the sisters' health is not in danger.
Russia recruits foreign students through fraud and coercion, promising money and residence permits to persuade them to sign military contracts, and then sends them to Ukraine without any support.
The number of arson attacks on Russian military recruitment offices has doubled in the past six months, reflecting growing public distrust of the government's promise not to conduct further mobilizations. The attacks also reflect a lack of confidence in Putin's recent promise that there will be no further mobilization.
Guerrillas have spotted the arrival of Russian troops in occupied Dzhankoy, Crimea, to replenish losses at the front, the Ukrainian guerrilla movement ATES reports. Agents report systematic arrivals and departures of personnel, indicating continued heavy losses.
On Sunday, two unknown gunmen opened fire in a church in Istanbul during a service, killing one person and injuring others.
Power engineers are working to restore power supply in Kherson region, and utility companies are repairing buildings damaged by shelling. Meanwhile, evacuation of people from the de-occupied territories continues.
The Russian authorities encourage wounded or unfit soldiers to become teachers, including history, physical education, and life safety. They aim to promote patriotism and support for Putin through schools.
