Russian troops shelled Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovs'k region again, damaging six private houses, cutting power lines and a gas pipeline. Despite the massive artillery fire, there were no casualties.
The Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Ihor Klymenko, visited the Steel Frontier soldiers in Kharkiv region to inspect their logistics and honor them. Ihor Klymenko praised the efforts of the soldiers in the fight against enemy drones and withstanding shelling at the front line.
Two more Ukrainian children abducted by Russians during the occupation of Kherson region have returned home. About 19,000 Ukrainian children are still being held by the Russian regime.
Russian occupants shelled the village of Oleksiyevo-Druzhkivka in Donetsk region, damaging houses and causing fires. The shelling killed two people and injured 11.
Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olga Stefanyshyna met with NATO Assistant Secretary General Thomas Hofus, paying special attention to accelerating the provision of the next aid package to Ukraine. This step will be a key outcome of The Washington summit.
Ukrainian snowboarder Nadiia Hapatin won a silver medal in the parallel slalom at the European Snowboard Cup in Pamporovo, Bulgaria. This is the fourth medal for the Ukrainian women's team at this competition.
The Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has announced an indefinite extension of the collection of DNA samples from relatives of missing persons living abroad. This DNA information will be added to the Central Register of Human Genetic Traits for comparison in the process of searching for missing persons.
Ukrainian officials are discussing with the EU future migration rules that will encourage the return of Ukrainian citizens next year, which will help boost the economy. This applies to the approximately 4 million Ukrainians currently in Europe because of Russia's war against Ukraine.
American and Ukrainian intelligence have no information to support Russia's claims that there were Ukrainian prisoners of war on board the crashed IL-76. The International Committee of the Red Cross is trying to establish who was on board the plane.
Armed Belarusian border guards violated the border of Lithuania, which the Lithuanian State Border Guard Service called a deliberate provocation. The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs demanded explanations from Belarus and expressed a strong protest over repeated violations of its border.
Members of the military crew of the Russian Il-76 plane that crashed in the Belgorod region have been identified, and at least three people have been confirmed dead. The crew belonged to the 117th Military Transport Aviation Regiment.
The Russian military attacked the Dnipropetrovs'k and Nikopol districts of Ukraine with kamikaze drones, damaging agricultural enterprises and residential buildings. No casualties were reported.
Two people were killed and eight wounded as a result of the rocket attack by Russian occupants on the town of Hirnyk in Donetsk region. Among the wounded is a 16-year-old boy in critical condition.
A stamp dedicated to the fallen defenders of Ukraine, called "Eternal Memory," was recognized as the best stamp of the past year. In addition, the most popular stamp among Ukrainians was a postage stamp depicting Ukrainian carols at the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra.
Rescuers have finished clearing the rubble of a five-story building in Kharkiv, Ukraine, destroyed by a Russian attack on January 23. Two more bodies and two dogs were found, bringing the total number of victims of the rocket attack to more than 100.
Irish actor Jamie Dornan was hospitalized with symptoms of a heart attack while on vacation in Portugal, which later turned out to be the result of contact with poisonous caterpillars. These caterpillars, found on golf courses in southern Portugal, have an irritating protein that can cause allergic reactions.
A 60-ton gasoline tanker truck exploded near a market in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, killing six people, including three firefighters, and injuring more than ten. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the explosion.
Russian troops shelled Sumy region in Ukraine 28 times, causing 158 explosions. Five settlements were shelled with artillery, mortars, grenade launchers, drones and cluster munitions.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 22 of 44 missiles launched from Russian territory. The strikes included various types of missiles and resulted in civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.
A new information stand with augmented reality (AR) technology allows locals and visitors to Kyiv to see and interact with the historic Tithe Church in a digital format. The stand, located near the National Museum of History of Ukraine, contains information resources, audio guides, and links to 3D models of archaeological finds.
According to the human rights organization Viasna, the KGB is conducting mass searches in Belarus, mainly at the relatives of political prisoners. The operation is related to alleged involvement in extremist activities, such as financing or participation in extremist groups.
Ukraine needs to solve the problem of artillery shortage and preserve the existing air defense network. This was stated by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov in his closing remarks at the meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine,
The National Police of Ukraine detained a criminal organization that was engaged in robbing cryptocurrency miners. The criminals kidnapped those who were close to their victims to obtain information about their security systems and daily routines.
An 8-year-old girl and her 35-year-old mother were killed in a Russian attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine. The girl's father, who was also found under the rubble, survived.
Most of Crimea will remain without Internet on the night of January 24 due to scheduled work by the Russian provider Miranda-Media. Services are expected to be unavailable from midnight to 6 am.
U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin denies credible evidence of any misuse or illegal transfer of U.S. weapons provided to Ukraine. Austin emphasizes that Ukraine is using the provided weapons to defend itself against Russian aggression.
Russian troops conducted an air raid on the village of Salodubivka in Kherson region, killing two people. The attack targeted a residential building, causing its complete destruction.
A Russian MiG-31K has taken off from the Savasleyka airfield, leaving Ukraine under a missile threat, the Air Force Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports. Earlier it was reported that this aircraft fired missiles towards Ukrainian regions.
23 people, including three children, were hospitalized after the Russian attack on Kharkiv, three of them in serious condition. According to doctors, a total of 57 people received medical care, and six city residents died.
The head of the board of a condominium in Okhtyrka, Sumy region, is suspected of embezzling UAH 642,000 from residents. She could face 5-8 years in prison for her actions.
