A Pentagon spokesman says he is "not tracking any changes" in the top of the Ukrainian command amid rumors of replacing Commander-in-Chief Valeriy Zaluzhny.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the destruction of 14 of the 20 Shahed drones launched by Russian forces over Ukraine on the night of January 31.
The government has submitted an updated draft law on mobilization, which, in particular, introduces changes to the conscription age, military training and conscription for regular service. UNN correspondent Pavlo Bashynskyi found out and systematized what exactly the lawmakers propose.
President Zelensky's attempt to remove the popular General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi from command caused public outrage, which prevented his dismissal.
The Mariinka sector remains the hottest spot in the frontline, where Ukrainian troops repelled 14 enemy attacks over the last day, destroying 12 armored vehicles during one assault near Kostiantynivka.
Ukraine passed the first heating season relying exclusively on domestically produced gas, thanks to an 11% increase in production by Naftogaz and Ukrgasvydobuvannya.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine held the first Hackathon to improve unmanned systems at the front, bringing together more than 450 developers, engineers and inventors who created innovative solutions to various military problems.
Ukrainian Air Force reports a missile fired in the direction of Dnipro.
Ukraine has simplified the process of identifying family members of military personnel who are eligible for financial assistance.
On the morning of January 30, the Ukrainian military attacked a Russian radar station located near the village of Razdolnoye in Russian-occupied Crimea.
Humeniuk spoke about the situation on the Russian-occupied Kinburn Spit.
In Dnipro, a former LPR militant who cooperated with the russian FSB to launch missile strikes on the city was detained. He provided intelligence that allowed russia to strike the city on December 29.
Starting from January 30, private houses and townhouses can be purchased under the affordable housing program in Ukraine. The maximum area is 62.5 square meters per person, plus 21 square meters for each additional family member. Houses must be less than 10 years old in large cities or less than 3 years old in other settlements to qualify for the program.
A Russian major was sentenced to life imprisonment for the shooting and torture of a Ukrainian soldier and civilians in a village in Chernihiv region. He commanded a battalion that occupied the village, found and killed a Ukrainian soldier, and tortured local residents, including a minor.
On Sunday, the National Tour "Cinema for Victory!" brought a screening to Tlumach, Ivano-Frankivsk region. The historical film Dovbush was shown. The director Oles Sanin shared his memories of the film's creation.
A resident of Kyiv handed over the location of Ukrainian military facilities to Russian intelligence and tried to break into a defense plant. Now he faces life in prison for high treason.
Russia is stepping up attacks on civilians in southern Ukraine, using drones and artillery. The situation remains tense.
The "humanitarian headquarters" of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman in Vinnytsia is promoting assistance to the military, without mentioning the local communities that actually provide assistance.
The Ukrainian military shot down a Russian Su-34 fighter jet in Luhansk region on January 29, according to General Staff spokesman Andriy Kovalev. This happened the same night that Ukrainian defense forces destroyed 15 of 35 Shahid drones launched by Russian forces.
Russia launched 35 Shaheed drones against Ukraine overnight, targeting frontline areas near the border and occupied territories. Ukrainian troops shot down 15 drones, most of which were aimed at frontline areas that are difficult to defend, rather than at Ukraine's interior.
Russia is attempting to protect logistical routes in occupied Crimea by using civilian vehicles as cover, as well as covering strategic sections near Sevastopol with air defence systems and also to cover strategic sections near Sevastopol with air defence systems.
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops intensified ground attacks on the left bank of the Dnipro River, launching 8 assaults compared to 1-6 in the previous days. However, Ukrainian forces continue to hold their positions, although they are having a hard time repelling the dense attacks.
Air defense forces practiced destroying drones on the night of January 30 in Kirovohrad region. There were no casualties.
On January 30, the Defense Forces destroyed a Shahed-136 drone over Mykolaiv region. As the wreckage fell, a truck carrying sunflower seeds caught fire. The driver suffered a head injury.
Ukrainian Defense Forces shoot down 15 of the 35 Shahed drones that Russia launched overnight across Ukraine.
More than 70 combat clashes took place at the front during the past day. Meanwhile, Russia hit 10 missiles strikes on civilian infrastructure objects.
Today, January 30, marks the Day of the Specialist of Military and Social Management of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The activities of these specialists are aimed at improving the combat capability of the Ukrainian army, rooting its positive image in society
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine made its first statement amid rumors of possible resignations of Commander-in-Chief Valeriy Zaluzhny and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Valeriy Zaluzhnyy from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It is noted that the "chair" of the Kyrylo Budanov, who has previously headed the Main Directorate of Ukrainian Intelligence, will now take over the post of Commander-in-Chief.
Russians shelled Kupiansk district of Kharkiv region. Residents of Khatne and Velykyi Burliuk villages came under fire. The shelling damaged infrastructure and several agricultural enterprises.