Due to snowfall in the Kherson region, traffic has become difficult, and the police are operating in an enhanced mode, assisting drivers. All roads in the region are passable, over 80 units of special equipment have been deployed, and 154 Invincibility Points are functioning.
Valeriy, an aerial reconnaissance soldier of the "Predator" brigade, who is performing combat missions in Kostiantynivka, married his beloved Tetyana through the "Diia" application. The couple registered their marriage on January 9, despite the distance and the war.
In Bukovyna, a driver of a foreign-registered Range Rover injured a border guard during an attempted border breach. The serviceman sustained severe injuries, but his life is not in danger. Six passengers have been detained.
The Verkhovna Rada is preparing a draft law that may restrict the right to deferment from mobilization for men aged 25+ due to studies. The number of such students has increased to 250,000, and inspections have revealed almost 50,000 fictitious students.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced that the Government has instructed to ensure the uninterrupted operation of invincibility points. Almost 1300 points are operating in Kyiv, 6908 have been deployed across the country, and another 2703 are in reserve.
In the Lviv region, a car driver ran over a dog twice, which was captured on video. The police are establishing the circumstances, the vehicle, and the identity of the driver.
Kyiv law enforcement officers brought to justice the guard of an underground parking lot who did not let people into the shelter during a massive shelling of Kyiv. The police drew up administrative charges against the 61-year-old guard.
As of 4 p. m. on January 9, traffic restrictions have been lifted on most roads in the western regions of Ukraine. Restrictions continue to apply on one section in the Ivano-Frankivsk region.
In Odesa, the head of a psychiatric department demanded $500 monthly for treatment, threatening discharge. In total, the doctor planned to receive $1,500 over three months.
Five people, including a 5-year-old child, were injured in a combined attack on the Kyiv region. Private houses, an apartment building, vehicles, and outbuildings were damaged.
Due to difficult weather conditions in Ukraine, 899 road accidents occurred in the past day, 153 of which involved casualties. Transport restrictions are in effect in Rivne, Zhytomyr, Lviv, Volyn, and Ivano-Frankivsk regions.
In Kyiv, four people were killed, including a medical worker, and 24 were injured, including rescuers and medics, as a result of a massive Russian attack. Buildings and infrastructure in several districts were damaged.
The Central Election Commission has developed proposals for holding elections after the termination of martial law in Ukraine. They primarily propose holding presidential elections six months after the lifting of martial law.
Kyiv police have brought to justice three bloggers who filmed videos singing Russian songs on the streets of Kyiv during missile attacks on Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia. The girls face administrative responsibility for petty hooliganism, as well as communication with SBU employees.
Difficult winter weather conditions with significant snowfall are recorded in seven regions of Ukraine. Truck traffic restrictions have been introduced in Lviv Oblast, and lifted in Prykarpattia.
Since the beginning of the day, 319 road accidents have been registered in Ukraine, 47 of them with casualties. Restrictions for trucks are in effect in Ivano-Frankivsk, Rivne, and Zhytomyr regions.
In Ukraine, snow and ice complicated traffic on the roads, leading to 260 road accidents in 24 hours. SES rescuers are helping citizens, in particular, freeing cars from snowdrifts and helping medics reach patients.
Tomorrow, January 8, Ukraine may experience unscheduled power outages due to snow accumulation on power lines. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced that the Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a number of decisions to minimize the consequences of bad weather.
Starting January 8, an operational headquarters will begin work to eliminate the consequences of emergencies on state roads. Significant snow, blizzards, and ice are forecast in many regions of Ukraine.
Kyiv law enforcement officers detained a 46-year-old man who threatened customers of a supermarket on Ivan Kavaleridze Street with a starter pistol. He faces up to seven years in prison for gross violation of public order.
Patrol police officers gave advice to drivers and pedestrians on safe behavior on the road during fog. It is recommended to be attentive, refrain from risky maneuvers, and use reflective elements.
Police exposed a 23-year-old man who ordered his mother-in-law's murder via messenger. After the crime was simulated, he was detained, and now faces life imprisonment.
In Dnipro, a suspect has been detained in the murder of a man who died from a knife wound to the neck after a conflict near a store. The perpetrator faces 7 to 15 years in prison for intentional homicide.
In Lviv, a woman used pepper spray against war veteran Andriy Kulko, who was held captive by Russia for almost two years. The incident occurred due to a request to throw out garbage that the woman was storing in the entrance.
On January 2, the Peresypsky District Court of Odesa chose a pre-trial detention measure in the form of detention without bail for the organizer of a transnational drug supply channel. The value of one batch of cocaine, which was planned to be imported weekly, exceeded 200 thousand US dollars.
In the village of Dachne on December 4, at about 5:00 PM, a 27-year-old female BMW driver drove into the oncoming lane and collided with a Skoda. As a result of the accident, four people, including the BMW driver, were injured and hospitalized.
Another criminal proceeding has been opened under the article "fraud" after the death of a patient at the scandalous Odrex clinic. Thus, at least 7 cases against the medical institution are currently being investigated.
An SUV exploded in the Obolon district of the capital, resulting in injuries. Law enforcement, cynologists, and explosives experts are working at the scene.
A resident of Kyiv region has been notified of suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm that led to the death of a man. The grandson reported the death of his grandfather, trying to conceal the crime.
From February 24, 2022, to January 4, 2026, Ukrainian law enforcement officers recorded 191,822 crimes committed by Russian occupiers. Among them are 174,883 war crimes and 144 criminal proceedings related to sexual offenses.
