In the village of Chahor in Bukovyna, 4 people were poisoned by carbon monoxide due to the improper use of a wood-burning stove. All the victims were hospitalized.
On January 17, Iranian President Massoud Peseshkian will visit Moscow to sign a “comprehensive strategic partnership” agreement. The agreement envisages expanding cooperation in trade, defense, and transportation.
A hostile drone crashed into a critical infrastructure facility in Putivl community, leaving 185 settlements without power. Restoration work is underway, and critical infrastructure is running on backup power.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6. 6 occurred on the Japanese island of Kyushu at a depth of 37 km. No casualties or damage have been reported so far.
The German police have launched an investigation into possible Russian espionage after detecting drones over military facilities in Bavaria. The incidents were recorded in Manching and Neuburg an der Donau.
The Flixbus bus overturned on the A11 motorway near the German-Polish border, two people were killed. Among the victims are citizens of Ukraine and Germany, four people suffered serious injuries.
The War & Sanctions portal has a new section with information on 79 Russian UAV manufacturers. The database contains data on enterprises that produce "Shaheds", "Lancets" and other drones for the war against Ukraine.
Russian troops are storming Kurakhove in small groups using UAVs, artillery and MLRS. Ukrainian troops are controlling the situation and successfully repelling the enemy's attempts to advance.
In December, Russia launched 600 fewer drones in Ukraine than in November. According to British intelligence, this is the first reduction in attacks since March-April 2024.
French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot is suspected of misappropriation of public funds and other financial crimes. The National Financial Prosecutor's Office conducted searches at his home and the town hall of Le Cannet.
Prices for high-quality apples in Ukraine have increased by 13% over the week and reached 25-32 UAH/kg. Limited supply and increased demand have led to the highest fruit prices in the last 8 years.
A 27-year-old woman who collected GPS coordinates of government institutions for the attack of Russian kamikaze drones on January 1 has been detained in Kyiv. The agent also tracked the positions of air defense systems and transmitted the data through a messenger to a curator from the Russian Federation.
The government has allocated 5 billion UAH from the reserve fund for the "Winter eSupport" program. The payment mechanism for people over 60 and persons with disabilities through Ukrposhta has also been improved.
The UN Security Council will hold a meeting in the "Arria" format. The meeting was initiated by Ukraine, which seeks to protect the rights of prisoners of war and secure their release.
Zoran Milanović won the second round of the presidential election in Croatia, receiving 74. 68% of the vote. His opponent from the ruling party, Dragan Primorac, received 25.32% of the voter support.
The US Secretary of State announced that the strongest positions in foreign policy will be handed over to the future Trump administration. The United States has already provided $102 billion in aid to Ukraine, and its allies have provided $158 billion in aid.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported an attack by 9 drones on the Russkaya compressor station in Krasnodar Krai. According to them, the station suffered minor damage, but gas supply continues as usual.
Lithuania is preparing to transfer 4,500 drones to Ukraine for a total cost of 5 million euros. The government has also simplified the procedure for transferring military aid to speed up support.
In Kharkiv region, 6 hostile attacks were recorded over the day, including the fall of a UAV wreckage in Valky. A 70-year-old man died in Kupyansk as a result of shelling.
Brent crude oil exceeded $81 per barrel after the US imposed sanctions on the Russian energy sector. China and India are urgently looking for alternative sources of oil supply.
The Iranian army has added a thousand new high-security drones to its arsenal. The drones have considerable destructive power and are able to overcome air defense systems due to their low radar footprint.
According to South Korean intelligence, the DPRK lost more than 3,000 soldiers in the war on the side of Russia, including 300 killed. Captured North Korean soldiers admitted that they did not know they were participating in the war against Ukraine.
German Foreign Minister Baerbock spoke out against reducing the financing of arms deliveries to Ukraine from €7 billion. She also criticized Russia's use of a "shadow fleet" in the Baltic Sea.
Trump's national security adviser reiterated his readiness to use military force to control Greenland and the Panama Canal. The US is concerned about Chinese influence in the region and Russia's presence in the Arctic.
Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia with a drone at around 19:30, setting a private house on fire. Two people were injured and taken to the hospital.
Ukraine is ready to hand over captured North Korean military personnel to Kim Jong-un in exchange for Ukrainian prisoners in Russia. Zelenskyy also offered alternative options for those Koreans who do not want to return.
Over January 6-12, Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 400 enemy targets, including 299 Shahed drones. Ukrainian aviation conducted 40 sorties and destroyed 43 enemy air targets.
Ukraine's President criticized Slovakia's Prime Minister for refusing Ukrainian gas transit assistance. Zelenskyy calls Fico's bet on cooperation with Russia a losing proposition from the start.
Mike Waltz, the future US National Security Advisor, called for a ceasefire in Ukraine. He believes that the complete liberation of Ukrainian territories from the Russians, including Crimea, is unrealistic.
The White House is cooperating with the incoming Trump administration to secure a hostage release deal. Negotiations are ongoing in Doha, and Biden plans to discuss this issue with Netanyahu.
