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Heads of district state administrations were instructed to check the operation of Invincibility Points in Ivano-Frankivsk region. This is due to a sharp cold snap and worsening weather conditions.
Viktor Mykyta heard reports from the heads of regional military administrations on the elimination of the consequences of Russian attacks on civilian and critical infrastructure. This week, electricity supply has been restored for almost 700,000 consumers across the country.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko showed the round-the-clock work of utility services to restore damaged infrastructure. The main goal is to restore heating to Kyiv residents' homes as soon as possible after the enemy attack.
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.
In Kyiv, heat supply is being restored after the Russian attack. About 85% of high-rise buildings already have heating, and all city boiler houses are operating.
Over the past week, Russia attacked Ukraine with nearly 1,100 drones and over 50 missiles, including the Oreshnik ballistic missile, targeting infrastructure. The enemy waited for the frosts to worsen the situation, which is a deliberate act of terror against people.
As a result of Russia's night attack, Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions were blacked out; by morning, power was restored to almost everyone. Emergency power outages are in effect in Kyiv and three regions, and residents in two regions are without power due to bad weather.
On the night of January 11, Russian troops attacked critical infrastructure in the Zhytomyr region. Two employees sustained injuries of moderate severity, and fires broke out.
Tropical Cyclone Koji has hit Queensland, Australia, leaving 15,000 households without power. The natural disaster caused destruction and critical rainfall, threatening floods.
Energy workers have stabilized the system and restored electricity supply in the Zaporizhzhia region after a massive night blackout. Power has been supplied to critical infrastructure, and local work is ongoing.
A large-scale power outage has affected Zaporizhzhia region and part of Dnipropetrovsk region. Power engineers are working to restore power, the causes are being investigated.
Croatia has allocated its 15th aid package to Ukraine, totaling 500,000 euros, which includes 100 Vulkan 10 mobile metal-cutting machines. The country will also provide technical support to Ukraine's energy system by supplying transformers and other equipment.
Stormy winds and severe frosts in Europe have led to the deaths of almost 15 people in a week. In the UK, a man died due to a falling tree, and in Scotland, about 250 schools were closed due to snowfall.
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.
The heating system has been launched, and the phased supply to homes is underway. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced that full heat supply in Kyiv and the region is expected today.
In Kyiv and the Kyiv region, the electricity supply situation has been stabilized after a problem in one of the power system links. Emergency shutdowns are canceled, most areas are returning to planned schedules.
Due to an unstable energy system, electric transport in Kyiv has temporarily stopped. Kyivpastrans utility company is launching duplicate bus routes, including No. 3-T for the Borshchahivka high-speed tram.
Emergency power outages have been introduced in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast. This has led to the suspension of water supply, heating, and electric transport in the capital.
In Dnipropetrovsk region, over 130,000 consumers are without power due to enemy shelling. In Kyiv region, about 10,000 consumers are still without electricity after the previous attack.
In the Australian state of Victoria, thousands of firefighters are battling bushfires that have destroyed over 130 structures and 300,000 hectares of bushland. Approximately 38,000 homes are without electricity, and authorities have declared the state a disaster zone.
Mass anti-government protests, caused by the economic crisis, have been ongoing in Iran for the thirteenth day. At least 51 people have died, including nine minors.
IAEA head Rafael Grossi called on Russia and Ukraine to agree on a temporary ceasefire zone near the Zaporizhzhia NPP. This would allow Ukrainian technicians to safely repair the damaged 330 kV backup line.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia is using the cold weather to target energy facilities, attempting to completely "turn off" cities. He called on city authorities to prepare for countermeasures and thanked rescuers for their prompt work.
Russia likely has only a few Oreshnik missiles, which is a variant of the Rubezh RS-26 ballistic missile. On January 8, 2026, Russia launched this missile at Lviv, covering a distance of 1622 km.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with UK Defense Minister John Healey. They discussed the deployment of a British contingent after the war and assistance with air defense missiles.
Water supply in Kyiv has been fully restored after the night shelling. Heating will be restored within 24 hours, but some areas will require additional time.
Kyiv is restoring heating and water supply after the attack. Some homes may receive heating tonight, and water supply is gradually being restored.
The SBU announced a new suspicion notice in absentia against Colonel Oleksiy Yamakidi, who ordered the use of "Kinzhal" missiles against Ukraine's energy facilities. This is not the first suspicion notice for Yamakidi, who is accused of war crimes.
Pope Leo XIV called on the international community to seek just and lasting solutions for peace. He emphasized the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire and dialogue in Ukraine.
In Kyiv, due to infrastructure damage, water was drained from heating systems, which is a technical measure to prevent damage. This does not mean a prolonged absence of heat, but is a safety requirement during frosts.