Pavlo Bashynskyi
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.
Two environmental activists poured soup on the armored glass protecting the Mona Lisa painting at the Louvre Museum in Paris to promote the "right to healthy and sustainable food. " This follows an incident in May 2022 when someone threw a custard pie at the painting.
In the Tavriya sector, Ukrainian troops destroyed 364 occupants, 26 pieces of equipment and three ammunition depots over the last day.
About 1,300 trucks are currently waiting to enter Ukraine from the Polish side of the border, but border guards say drivers will not have to wait long to cross due to the high volume of traffic. Every day, about 3,000 trucks cross the border in both directions.
Yesterday, Russian troops shelled 6 settlements in Donetsk region, damaging civilian infrastructure and wounding 3 people, including a child. In Myrnohrad, Russian missiles damaged 14 residential buildings, a kindergarten, a school and 9 cars.
Currently, there is no shortage of electricity in Ukraine, the power system is balanced and domestic generation covers the needs of consumers. The Ministry of Energy is still urging Ukrainians to reduce electricity consumption during peak weekend hours to stabilize the energy system in the context of the war with Russia.
Over the past day, Russian aviation activity over Ukraine was low, likely due to weather conditions and Russian military objectives. However, in the evening, Russia launched ballistic missiles and attack drones, four of which were intercepted by Ukraine.
Despite Russia's three major missile attacks on Ukraine from December 29 to January 8, Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ignat said that Russia has about 900 long-range precision missiles left. Ignat noted that Russia produces about 100 missiles a month, but is using them up due to constant attacks against Ukraine.
Russian propaganda is spreading fake news about the alleged murder of a TTU employee in Kharkiv. In fact, a domestic conflict occurred between two civilians, as a result of which one of them killed the other and threw his body onto a railroad track.
The Russians created a unit in Zaporizhzhia similar to Smersh to identify resistance and "deal with" it. They have also started brainwashing children by creating a teenage unit called "Warrior" that spreads Russian propaganda.
Russian troops shelled the border areas of Sumy region six times during the night, resulting in 24 explosions in several settlements. Mortars, artillery, and small arms were used to fire on Bilopilska, Shalyhinska, Esmanska, and Druzhbivska.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a new All-Ukrainian Economic Platform to facilitate communication with entrepreneurs.
The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation has released a video that allegedly shows Ukrainian prisoners of war boarding an Il-76 aircraft. The legitimacy of this video is unclear and has not been confirmed.
Ukraine's Deputy Defense Minister Dmytro Klymenkov met with German Deputy Ambassador Tim Prange to discuss a new procurement system in line with NATO standards.
Ukrainian athlete Khrystyna Dmytrenko won bronze in the 7. 5 km sprint at the European Biathlon Championships in Slovakia. This is her personal first medal, as well as Ukraine's first medal at these competitions.
Oleksiy Danylov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, criticized the UN and the Red Cross for their inaction after the crash of the Russian Il-76 aircraft. He called for patience while the investigation continues and accused Russia of disinformation.
A Ukrainian law passed in November provides for the removal of stored reproductive cells of fallen soldiers from cryobanks. This has raised concerns among women, but the Servant of the People party has promised to address the issue.
The Royal Danish Embassy opened an office in Mykolaiv, and Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called the move a historic event.
According to Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, the delivery of F-16s from Denmark to Ukraine is on schedule, and there are no threats of disruption to the process. This is seen as a historic step for both countries.
Rescue divers from the Dnipro State Emergency Service rescued a swan that was stuck on an icy pond. They used a boat and diving equipment to rescue the bird.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed Oleksandr Lashko as deputy head of the State Archival Service for Digital Development and Digitization, as well as four deputy heads of the Donetsk Regional State Administration.
During a session of the Chervonohrad City Council in Lviv Oblast, representatives of the TCC served summonses to seven deputies.
Russia is using Su-24MR, A-50, Il-22 aircraft, drones and satellite images for reconnaissance in Ukraine, and has an intelligence agency, said Colonel Yuriy Ihnat.
During his visit to Ukraine, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen was forced to take refuge in a bomb shelter because of an air raid.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu has set up a commission to develop a National Defense Strategy within five months. The commission will be headed by the Minister of Defense and will include representatives of state bodies, international experts and non-governmental organizations.
Ukraine has launched an agricultural loan guarantee fund to support small and medium-sized farmers who cultivate up to 500 hectares of land.
The incidence of influenza A and B in Ukraine is growing faster than in previous years, competing with the spread of Covid-19. However, the epidemiological situation remains under control and currently does not require the introduction of anti-epidemic measures at the national level.
Ukraine's Health Minister Viktor Lyashko said that the country is ready for possible pandemics, including "disease X". The readiness is due to improved human resources and infrastructure, as well as global partnerships.