Russian troops struck Kharkiv with two missiles, damaging residential buildings. The exact number of casualties is still unknown, and a rescue operation is underway.
A low avalanche danger (level I) has been declared in the highlands of the eastern part of Zakarpattia Oblast from January 2 to 4. Rescuers urge tourists to be careful, as medium-danger avalanches are possible on steep slopes.
In Lviv, three intoxicated men got stuck in an elevator, one of them fell into the shaft and was injured. The incident occurred around 4:00 AM in a residential building on Mykolaichuka Street, 5.
Deteriorating weather conditions have been recorded in the high-altitude Carpathians: on Mount Pip Ivan, it is cloudy, snowing, with winds up to 25 m/s and a temperature of -14°C. Rescuers recommend refraining from hiking and installing the "Mountain Rescue" application.
On the night of January 2, Russian occupiers attacked Zaporizhzhia twice with attack UAVs, causing fires and damage. A significant part of the enemy targets was destroyed, which allowed to avoid injuries.
On December 31, in Horodyshche, Cherkasy region, a gas cylinder explosion caused a fire in a residential building. Two women sustained burns, one of whom was hospitalized.
Rescuers in Poltava region saved two men and a woman from a boat stuck in the ice on the Dnipro River in Hradizk village. One man fell through the ice, while the other man and the woman were brought to shore with the help of an airboat.
On the evening of January 1 and throughout January 2, gale-force winds up to 25 m/s are forecast in Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, mountainous areas of Zakarpattia and Chernivtsi regions. Level I danger (yellow) has been declared, which may complicate the work of enterprises.
In the high-altitude Carpathians, over a meter of snow fell on New Year's Eve, and the air temperature was -18°C. The State Emergency Service urges people to refrain from hiking due to difficult weather conditions.
In Volyn, fires at critical infrastructure facilities that arose as a result of a night attack by the Russian Federation have been extinguished. Preliminarily, there were no casualties or injuries; more than 90 rescuers were involved in extinguishing the fires.
On New Year's Eve, Odesa was attacked by several waves of kamikaze drones, which caused fires at infrastructure facilities and damage to residential buildings. All fires were promptly extinguished, and there were no fatalities or injuries.
As a result of the Russian forces' attack on Zaporizhzhia on New Year's Eve, five people were injured, including a 15-year-old boy. The victims received medical and psychological assistance, and one was hospitalized.
The State Emergency Service summarized its work for 2025, having made almost half a million deployments. Rescuers extinguished 92,892 fires and saved 7,757 people.
In the snowy Carpathians, the air temperature dropped to -17 degrees, accompanied by snow and limited visibility. The State Emergency Service warns of danger to the life and health of travelers.
In 2025, the aviation of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine carried out over 2,100 flights and 1,060 flight hours, eliminating the consequences of enemy attacks and extinguishing fires. Thanks to aeromedical evacuation, 435 lives were saved, and a new rapid response unit "Delta" was also created.
Four children aged 8-11 fell through the ice while caroling in Kolomyia. They were rescued by a cadet, a student, and a local resident who provided first aid.
In the Poltava region, two cases of poisoning with an unknown substance have been recorded, leading to the hospitalization of two adults and five children. The victims are in the Lubny district; their condition and the type of substance are currently unknown.
Emergency power outages have been introduced in Kyiv, and Vyshhorod in the Kyiv region is in its fourth day of fighting for light in cold conditions. Emergency outages continue in Odesa, and in Kherson, the enemy shells the CHP almost daily, making its restoration impossible.
The burning of residual gas in the main pipeline, which depressurized on December 29, continues in Zakarpattia region. There is no threat of flame spread or gas supply disruption.
In Vyshhorod, Kyiv region, SES specialists installed and connected powerful generators near residential buildings. This will ensure an uninterrupted supply of electricity, light, and heat to residents.
In Prykarpattia, 7 settlements remain cut off due to bad weather. SES rescuers transported three patients by snow and swamp vehicle to emergency medical vehicles.
On December 29, at 05:29, a main gas pipeline caught fire near the village of Rososh, Mukachevo district. 21 rescuers and 7 units of equipment have been deployed to extinguish the fire; there is no threat to the population.
In Zakarpattia, a family of eight, including six children, was hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning. The father of the family timely detected the danger and took measures to ventilate the premises.
Due to bad weather, power outages have been recorded in Cherkasy, Volyn, Lviv, Ternopil, Khmelnytsky, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Chernivtsi regions. This was reported by the State Emergency Service.
On December 28, rescuers in Ivano-Frankivsk region towed 12 cars and a bus, evacuating 32 people, including 7 children. This happened against the backdrop of bad weather, which left 346 settlements in six regions without electricity.
In the Kalush district, a scheduled bus overturned, killing a man born in 1964. 13 people, including two children, were injured.
In Chernivtsi region, rescuers extinguished a large-scale fire at a poultry farm in the village of Zamostya. The fire destroyed a building with an area of 975 square meters and led to the death of about 5,000 birds.
In Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, a regular bus with 30 passengers was involved in an accident, overturning on its side. One man died, and five people, including a child, were injured.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that much could be resolved in diplomacy before the New Year, and Ukraine is doing everything for this. He noted that decisions depend on partners, important sanctions and pressure on Russia, missiles for air defense, and the finalization of formats for ending the war and security guarantees.
In Brovary, Kyiv region, one person died and another was hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator. The incident occurred in an apartment building where the generator was operating in the basement.
