Air defense forces are operating in Kyiv region on the outskirts of the capital. The population is urged to stay in shelters until the air raid is over.
State-owned Energocom has purchased electricity from Ukraine to cover the deficit as of January 2. Additionally, an agreement was signed with Energoatom to supply energy at night.
A 59-year-old resident of the Kherson region died of injuries sustained as a result of an enemy drone attack on the village of Mykilske on January 1. Despite the efforts of doctors, his injuries were incompatible with life.
A fire broke out in an outbuilding on the territory of a cemetery in the Kholodnohirsky district of Kharkiv. Two men died as a result of the fire, which was caused by a violation of the rules for operating a stove.
The President of Ukraine expressed condolences after the terrorist attack in New Orleans, where a truck drove into a crowd of people. The attack killed 10 people and injured 35.
Three schoolchildren aged 10-11 threw snow at the Eternal Flame in the Leningrad region. A criminal case was opened against the children for “rehabilitating Nazism.
Neuroscientist Ihor Zyma and his wife Olesia Sokur were killed in the enemy shelling of Kyiv. The couple worked at the Institute of Biology and Medicine of the Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.
Canada has begun its presidency of the G7, and Ukraine looks forward to establishing a just peace in 2025. Zelenskyy noted Canada's important role as an active ally in the fight for Ukraine's independence.
Over the last day, 125 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. The most intense enemy attacks were recorded in the Pokrovske (35 attacks) and Kurakhove (18 attacks) sectors.
In the Pechersk district of Kyiv, the top two floors of a residential building were partially destroyed by an enemy attack. Rescuers are working at the scene, and one victim has been hospitalized.
In the Pechersk district of Kyiv, the roof and an apartment of a residential building caught fire. One person sought medical attention, and debris fell on a non-residential building.
On January 1, the temperature in Ukraine will range from +3 to +11 degrees in different regions of the country.
In the Pechersk district of Kyiv, fragments of the occupiers' attack UAVs fell on non-residential buildings. Relevant services are working at the scene, information about the victims and the extent of the damage is being clarified.
Explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital. It is reported that the air defense system was operating in Kyiv at that time due to the detection of enemy drones.
On January 1, at 7:00 a. m., Ukraine stopped the transit of Russian gas through its territory. This decision was made in the interests of national security and is in line with the European initiative Repower EU.
Russian troops attacked 12 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, using aircraft, drones, artillery and MLRS. Infrastructure was destroyed, but there were no civilian casualties.
An air alert has been declared in the capital of Ukraine, and residents are being asked to go to shelters. According to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the reason for the alert was the movement of an enemy drone in the direction of Kyiv region.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine report the activity of enemy attack UAVs in Kyiv, Chernihiv, Sumy and Zhytomyr regions. The drones are moving in western and southwestern directions.
On January 1, 2025, Romania and Bulgaria officially became part of the Schengen area. Passport checks at land borders have been canceled, making it easier to travel between EU countries.
January 1 is the day of St. Basil the Great, a prominent theologian and preacher. This day is filled with spiritual traditions and folk customs that can bring good luck for the whole year.
Enemy troops fired on 9 communities in Sumy region, making 59 explosions. Missiles, artillery, mortars and FPV drones were used, and a car was damaged.
Donald Trump confirmed his attendance at Jimmy Carter's state funeral on January 9 in Washington, DC. He also expressed support for the current Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk region, the invaders organized a series of children's parties with animators. The purpose of the events is to propagate Russian narratives and foster anti-Western sentiment among children.
DTEK's emergency repair teams restored electricity supply to 20 settlements in Donetsk Oblast between 23 and 29 December. Almost 16,000 households in the frontline region have been restored to electricity.
87% of Puerto Rico's residents were left without electricity due to a large-scale power outage. It may take up to 48 hours to restore power, with priority given to critical facilities.
On the night of January 1, active movement of enemy drones was detected in different regions of Ukraine. The drones are moving through Zhytomyr, Chernihiv, Sumy, Poltava, Cherkasy, Dnipro and Kharkiv regions.
Poland has begun its six-month presidency of the EU Council, replacing Hungary. The new presidency will focus on defense and security issues, as well as help resolve controversial issues in European legislation.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports active movement of UAVs over Zhytomyr, Chernihiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions. The drones are moving in different directions, and the military is controlling the situation.
In one of the settlements of Zaporizhzhya region, a private house caught fire as a result of an enemy attack. Rescuers managed to evacuate a woman from the burning building, information about other victims is being clarified.
A large-scale water supply failure occurred in central Berlin a few hours before the New Year. The cause is unknown, the water pressure dropped to a critical level, and the upper floors of the buildings were completely left without water.
