The explosion occurred in Kryvyi Rih after a missile was reported flying toward the city; an air raid was announced at 21:02.
In Cherkasy region, officers of the Economic Crime Department in Cherkasy region eliminated a gang that sold excisable cigarettes and alcohol, seizing UAH 3. 6 million worth of goods from illicit trafficking.
In 2023, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine issued 41,000 transit declarations and 182 permits for transit facilitation under the duty-free regime.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has registered a draft law on electronic customs clearance of used cars through the Diia system to reduce corruption and speed up the process.
Russian forces carried out 8 drone attacks and 6 artillery shellings of Nikopol, damaging buildings and infrastructure.
FAO and the Ministry of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine will provide Kherson farmers with 244 modular grain storage facilities to improve grain storage and food security.
According to Minister Solsky, since the beginning of the second phase of land reform in Ukraine, which began in 2024, not a single transaction on the purchase of land by legal entities has taken place.
Crimean guerrillas have revealed the coordinates of a Russian military factory producing spare parts for combat vehicles, calling on Ukrainian troops to strike at it in retaliation for the deaths of civilians.
Global coalition calls on Houthis to stop attacks in the Red Sea, release prisoners; US emphasizes maritime security, hinting at support for Iran.
Russian troops shelled the Velykopysarivska community in Sumy, causing 184 explosions; one civilian was injured.
Ukrainian forces in Donetsk are using Swedish Archer artillery systems to precisely target Russian troops; Sweden confirms delivery of eight units.
Russian shelling in Snihurivka injured residents, including a child; local services are responding and carrying out repairs.
Gazprom has oversubscribed its gas supply contract to China, delivering 22. 7 billion cubic meters of gas in 2023, setting a daily export record.
The SBU has exposed four Kyiv residents who filmed and published videos of enemy "arrivals" in Kyiv on January 2, as well as the work of Ukrainian air defense. The video with the bloggers' apologies was released by the Security Service of Ukraine
Ukraine calls on the UN to reduce russia's military capabilities to put an end to war crimes; points to large-scale attacks on civilians as an urgent need for action.
Ukraine conducted the largest exchange of prisoners since the beginning of the full-scale war. We managed to return 230 people. The SBU noted that this success was made possible by the work of the Joint Center for the Coordination of the Search and Release of Prisoners of War.
Zelenskyy announced the successful exchange of prisoners, thanking everyone involved and emphasizing ongoing negotiations for further exchanges.
Ukraine and Russia conducted the largest exchange of prisoners since the beginning of the invasion, with the help of the UAE, 230 Ukrainian defenders were returned.
Ukraine conducted the largest exchange of prisoners since the beginning of the war, securing the release of 230 people, including 6 civilians and persons previously reported missing.
The NATO-Ukraine Council should be urgently convened after russia's large-scale missile attacks with a focus on strengthening Ukraine's air defense.
Ukraine's Defense Ministry thanks Norway for F-16s for pilot training in Denmark.
Russian troops shelled the village of Liptsy in Kharkiv region, damaging residential buildings; a civilian was wounded in Kupyansk as a result of artillery shelling the day before.
Zelenskiy argues that Russia is not winning the war and continues to suffer heavy losses, contrary to popular belief; he warns against complacency among Western allies.
Zelenskyy plans to isolate Crimea from Russia and increase weapons production in Ukraine, relying on domestic mobilization, hinting at strategic goals without detailed timelines.
The Russian army attacked four communities in Sumy region, firing about 70 shells, causing deaths and damage to buildings.
Ukraine reports drone attacks in six regions, with UAVs spotted in Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovs'k regions.
Israel is partially withdrawing troops from Gaza to focus on specific Hamas targets and to stimulate its economy by returning reservists to civilian life. Some troops are being redeployed to prepare for tensions with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Retired Russian military officers were attacked by "drunken migrant children" in Chelyabinsk; three suspects detained.
On January 1, Ukrainian air defense shot down nine Russian drones and one missile. These attacks resulted in two deaths and destruction in several regions.
Zelenskyy discussed with Trudeau the strengthening of Ukraine's air defense, and Canada will provide additional NASAMS systems and support against Russian attacks.
