US President Donald Trump confirmed the approval of the bill on strengthening anti-Russian sanctions, expressing hope that it would not be needed. He also announced a meeting with oil companies regarding investments in Venezuela.
On January 8, the Russian army lost 1030 servicemen and 687 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 09.01.26 amount to 1,216,930 personnel.
On January 8, a missile strike on Kryvyi Rih caused power outages at mines, leaving seven workers trapped underground. State Emergency Service mine rescuers brought everyone to the surface after more than six hours of work.
On January 9, cloudy weather with snow is expected in most of Ukraine. The air temperature will drop, and there will be black ice on the roads.
In 2025, 3. 8 million Ukrainians applied for payments under the "Winter Support" program through Ukrposhta. The deadline for using the funds has been extended until the end of February 2026.
Train service on the "red" metro line in Kyiv has been changed due to a lack of power supply on the open section. Trains run between Akademmistechko and Arsenalna stations with an interval of 4:40-5:00 minutes.
As a result of a combined enemy attack on Kyiv, 4 people were killed, including a medic, and 19 were injured. Residential buildings and critical infrastructure facilities were damaged, and there are power and water supply interruptions.
Donald Trump has stated his readiness for the US to commit to Ukraine's future defense, as he is convinced that Russia will not attempt another invasion. He believes Putin is looking to make a deal but declined to specify a timeline for ending the war.
Four people died and 16 were injured as a result of the night attack on Kyiv on December 9. Critical infrastructure was damaged, and there are power outages.
On January 8, at 11:47 PM, the enemy launched a missile attack on Lviv's infrastructure with a ballistic missile. The aerial target was moving at a speed of about 13,000 kilometers per hour.
Three people were killed and six injured in the attack on Kyiv. In the Darnytskyi district, a medic who was providing assistance died due to a repeat hit.
Laboratory tests were conducted in Lviv region at the site of the missile attack in Lviv. The radiation background and the level of harmful substances in the air are within normal limits.
At least two people were killed in a drone attack on Kyiv. Five were injured, and an entrance to a residential building was destroyed.
On the night of January 9, a number of Russian cities came under drone attack. In Belgorod, a blackout occurred after a missile attack, and in Oryol, explosions were recorded in the area of the thermal power plant.
As a result of the night enemy attack on Kyiv on January 9, at least two people were injured. The fall of an aerial target, roof damage, and fires in residential buildings were recorded.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed regret over the US decision to withdraw from dozens of UN organizations. Most of the 31 organizations are funded from the regular budget, and the UN has not yet received official notifications from Washington.
In Kyiv's Desnianskyi district, a Russian drone struck the roof of a building at the 18th-floor level. In the Pecherskyi district, there was partial facade damage and fires, while in the Dniprovskyi district, a non-residential building caught fire.
After the air raid alert, explosions were heard in Lviv. A critical infrastructure facility was attacked, possibly the Stryi gas field.
Late in the evening on January 8, the enemy is massively attacking Ukraine with various types of weapons. Explosions are heard in Kyiv and air defense is working, an air raid alert has been declared throughout Ukraine.
Donald Trump said his power as commander-in-chief is limited only by his "own morality. " He rejected international law and other restrictions on the use of military force.
As a result of a missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, a 77-year-old woman was killed and 23 people were injured, including 6 children. 29 apartment buildings, 21 cars, and an administrative building were damaged.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate for January 8 at UAH 42. 72, which is 16 kopecks more than on Wednesday. The official euro exchange rate is UAH 49.92, an increase of 12 kopecks.
The Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine warns about fraud with online registration of driver's licenses, as the first license is issued in person. Scammers extort money and personal data by sending fake documents.
Yehor Yarmoliuk scored his debut goal for Brentford in the 21st round of the Premier League match against Sunderland. This is his third goal contribution of the season.
On January 7, Russian troops lost 1,400 soldiers and 225 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 08.01.26 are estimated at 1,215,900 people.
On January 8, most of Ukraine is expected to experience cloudy weather with snow, caused by an active southern cyclone. Weather conditions will divide the country into three parts: western regions with snow and blizzards, central regions with wet snow and rain, and southern and eastern regions with rain and warmth.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced the country's possible participation in monitoring a peace agreement or truce in Ukraine. Slovakia is ready to cooperate in non-military areas, but will not send soldiers or provide weapons.
By the end of 2025, Ukroboronprom increased the volume of weapons and military equipment production by 50%, reaching over UAH 180 billion. This leap was made possible by expanding capacities and increasing state contracts.
In 2025, 266 villages officially ceased to exist in Russia; a year earlier, more than 300 settlements disappeared. The most "disappearances" are recorded in the Kostroma region, as well as the Novgorod region and the Perm Krai.
US President Donald Trump announced an increase in the military budget to $1. 5 trillion in 2027. This decision aims to strengthen the country's defense capabilities and create modern armed forces.
