Pavlo Bashynskyi
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.
Kyiv regional police deny the allegations of issuing summonses at checkpoints, claiming that they are only performing standard police duties.
Russian troops shelled the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, causing material damage but no casualties.
Russian shelling in Donetsk region damaged residential buildings, a hospital and a power line, injuring civilians.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented certificates for apartments to Ukrainian servicemen and families of the fallen, honoring their contribution.
A Russian missile hits the Osnovyansky district of Kharkiv, damaging a school and a kindergarten; an investigation is underway.
In 2023, the number of new car registrations in Ukraine increased by 60. 6% to almost 61,000, with Toyota leading the way among brands.
Famous professor Lyudmyla Shevtsova was killed in a Russian shelling in Kyiv. She was an authoritative expert in the field of hydrobiology and ecology.
Ukraine's Air Force shot down 10 Russian Kinzhal missiles using the Patriot system, a record. The Commander-in-Chief called for more assistance in air defense.
The Ukrainian draft law on mobilization will not be voted on in its original form. A compromise version will be developed.
A russian missile launched at Ukraine crashed in the voronezh region, providing further proof of the "reliability" of russian weapons.
Elina Svitolina defeated Caroline Wozniacki in Auckland to reach the second round of the WTA 250 tournament.
Katarina Mathernova calls for additional support for Ukraine after the brutal Russian attack on Kyiv and Kharkiv, which resulted in civilian casualties and destruction.