Due to power outages at one of the data centers, access to some Ministry of Justice registries has been temporarily disrupted. Restoration work is already underway.
Pneumatic frame modules have been deployed and generators installed for emergency power in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast.
Part of the Kyiv region, following the capital, is switching to emergency power outages. This is due to serious damage to the energy system after shelling and low temperatures.
Serhiy Kovalenko, head of YASNO, announced that Kyiv is fully switching to emergency power outages. The city's infrastructure cannot withstand the current load.
Goldman Sachs forecasts a gradual decline in oil prices in 2026 due to rising supply. The bank expects prices to reach lows of $54/$50 per barrel for Brent/WTI in Q4.
Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the Kryvyi Rih Defense Council, reported a drone attack on the city. The enemy is attacking infrastructure facilities, explosions were heard.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested that the EU and India could sign a free trade agreement by the end of January after meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The presidents of the European Commission and the European Council will visit India to sign the agreement if it is finally agreed upon.
The most difficult energy situation is observed in certain areas of Kyiv and on the left bank of Kyiv region. Restoration work is also underway in Odesa, Kharkiv, and Donetsk regions after night shelling.
Finnish authorities have lifted the arrest of the vessel Fitburg, which was detained on suspicion of sabotaging the Helsinki-Estonia telecommunications cable. Police have completed their work on board, but some crew members are prohibited from leaving Finland.
US President Donald Trump said he could block ExxonMobil's investments in Venezuela after the company's CEO called the country "unsuitable for investment. " Trump noted that his administration would decide which companies would be allowed to operate in the country.
Due to a new Russian attack, power outages affected 7 regions of Ukraine. Emergency blackouts are in effect in Kyiv and 4 oblasts, and bad weather has caused power disruptions in 4 oblasts.
In Odesa region, 33. 5 thousand families remain without electricity due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. DTEK energy workers are operating in an enhanced mode to restore damaged equipment.
On the night of January 12, drones attacked the Novocherkassk GRES in Russia's Rostov region. This facility, one of the most powerful in southern Russia, had been hit before.
In the Novhorod-Siverskyi district of Chernihiv region, enemy shelling damaged an energy facility. A number of settlements were left without electricity.
On the night of January 12, explosions were heard in Crimea, with the main strike targeting the Belbek military airfield near Sevastopol. After the explosions, a glow was observed, and an air raid alert was declared in Sevastopol.
The Pope called on the international community and the aggressor to stop attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure, as the intensifying cold makes these attacks particularly painful. The Pontiff prays for the victims and calls for an end to violence and renewed efforts for peace.
Global oil prices are rising for the third consecutive day due to escalating protests in Iran and US actions regarding Venezuela. Brent crude reached $63.89 per barrel, and WTI reached $59.65.
Mass protests in Iran, which have been ongoing for two weeks, have led to the deaths of over 530 protesters and the arrest of over 10,000 people. These events could radically change global geopolitics and energy security, causing oil prices to rise.
In Argentine Patagonia, forest fires have engulfed nearly 12,000 hectares, threatening settlements and infrastructure. The authorities of Chubut province have offered a reward for information regarding possible arson.
Asian stock markets opened the week with gains due to positive US employment data. Oil prices are rising amid escalating protests in Iran.
Sudan's military government has returned to the capital Khartoum after three years of war. Prime Minister Kamil Idris announced the start of work of the "government of hope" to restore basic services.
As of January 11, there are communities in Ukraine where the energy situation remains extremely difficult. Repair work continues in Kyiv after the strike two days ago.
British Defense Minister John Healey stated that he would abduct Vladimir Putin and bring him to justice for war crimes in Ukraine. He mentioned the Bucha massacre and the abduction of Ukrainian children.
On January 12, hourly power outage schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be in effect throughout Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
In Kyiv, on January 11, over 200 localized accidents occurred due to attacks, frost, and network overloads. 57 DTEK repair crews are working around the clock to restore electricity supply.
The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck three drilling rigs of the Lukoil corporation in the Caspian Sea.
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.
