Since the beginning of January 2024, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have eliminated more than 130 Russian servicemen in the Kurakhove direction. The occupiers continue their offensive, moving mostly on foot and avoiding the use of armored vehicles.
Currently, 30,000 defective mines are in the process of being replaced due to issues with diameter and powder. The manufacturer is replacing the defective ammunition and implementing new quality standards, including hermetic packaging and modern detonators.
The occupiers of Kherson region have offered asylum to victims of the California fires. The condition is the absence of support for the Armed Forces and the “Kyiv regime.
12 children from the Khartsyzsk social shelter were taken to Moscow as part of a propaganda program. The children participate in excursions and live in Russian families for the purpose of forced assimilation.
Starting in 2035, Estonia will ban the keeping of chickens in cages, which will require significant investments from businesses. Producers will have to spend between 50 and 60 euros per chicken to re-equip poultry houses.
1,319 Ukrainians applied to the Armed Forces recruitment centers last week, which is twice as many as in the previous period. Since the start of the centers' work, 34,055 people have received counseling, of whom 7,550 have become candidates for the Defense Forces.
The Swedish Armed Forces and Saab have developed a technology for autonomous swarms of drones of various sizes. The technology will be tested during the Arctic Strike exercise, and is designed for reconnaissance and object identification.
Shevchenkivskyi Court of Lviv has adjourned the case of the murder of Iryna Farion until February 13. The daughter of the deceased filed a petition for compensation of 15 million UAH, which she plans to transfer to support the Armed Forces.
Thomas B. , a 54-year-old BND worker, was found dead in his apartment in Islamabad after two days of absence. Traces of blood were found on the body, although the official cause of death has not yet been determined.
Ukrainians can vote for the last finalist of the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 via the Diia app. The voting will last until 10:00 on January 17, with 10 performers to choose from.
The President outlined the priorities for Ukrainian diplomats in 2025. These include strengthening military support, integration into the EU and NATO, sanctions against Russia, and the launch of the e-Consul.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has joined the EU's position on non-recognition of the third "inauguration" of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela. Against the backdrop of mass protests, Maduro has begun a new presidential term until 2031.
A delegation from the Slovak parliament traveled to Russia to discuss gas supplies and the war in Ukraine. Due to Poland's ban, the delegation changed its route and flew via the Czech Republic and Germany.
Andriy Kovalenko predicts that Russia will be divided into national entities with a central Muscovy. According to him, this is the only chance for survival for Russians, as the imperial model no longer works.
The distance from the front line to the borders of Dnipropetrovska oblast has been reduced to less than 7 km. The enemy can strike with guided aerial bombs and artillery at border communities from the territory of Donetsk region.
Ivor Caplin, the former British defense secretary, was detained in Brighton on suspicion of having sexual intercourse with a child. The 66-year-old politician was arrested after a “pedophile hunt” operation.
In 2025, Ukraine will have a register of areas contaminated by explosive ordnance. Innovative technologies are also being introduced, including drones with magnetometers and specialized training for sappers.
In Kyiv, law enforcement officers searched the apartments of two minors who were listening to Russian music and blocking traffic in the city center. Weapons, ammunition and other prohibited items were seized during the searches.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Kherson region, the issuance of coal for heating without a Russian passport has been suspended. The occupiers are also demanding that people give up their Ukrainian passports and restricting access to medicines.
Controlled burning of fuel continues at the Rosrezerv's Kristall oil depot in Engels after the Ukrainian drone attack. The facility supplied fuel to the Engels-2 air base.
Zelenskyy discussed with his partners the possibility of obtaining licenses for the production of air defense systems and missiles. The President emphasized the importance of the partners' fulfillment of the promised agreements on air defense for Ukraine.
Fuel tanks on the Russian amphibious assault ship “Alexander Orefakovsky” are leaking near the port of Tartus. The Russian military is unable to obtain permission to enter the port to evacuate property.
Poland's Defense Minister supports the initiative to increase NATO defense spending to 5% of GDP. Warsaw already allocates 4.7% of GDP to defense and calls on other countries to reach this goal within 10 years.
The ATESH guerrilla movement has discovered a classified military unit 36199 in the town of Fokino. The facility is part of the 12th Main Directorate of the Russian Defense Ministry, which is responsible for nuclear support.
Over the past day, Russians shelled 47 settlements in Kherson region, leaving one dead and two wounded. Residential buildings, warehouses and cars were damaged.
Russia uses more than 1,000 vessels to circumvent sanctions, which is 17% of the world's oil tanker fleet. The shadow fleet has brought Russia more profit than Ukraine has received in international aid since the beginning of the war.
Large-scale fires in California have destroyed the homes of more than 20 celebrities, including the estates of Paris Hilton and Anthony Hopkins. The affected stars share emotional stories about the loss of their homes on social media.
A situational center for rapid response to enemy attacks, similar to the American 911 system, has been launched in Kharkiv. The center coordinates all services and ensures that they arrive at the site of the attack within 5-6 minutes.
Peskov said Putin was ready to meet with Trump without preconditions. All that is needed is a mutual desire and political will to engage in a dialog, the Kremlin spokesman said.
Russian troops have approached the outskirts of Pokrovsk to within a few kilometers. There are 7,000 people left in the city without critical infrastructure, and they are being urged to evacuate.
