Nova Poshta branches in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions are operating on generators despite the blackout caused by Russian shelling. Visitors can charge their phones, use the internet, and warm up.
Information about the occupation of Andriivka in Sumy region is false. The settlement is under the full control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and soldiers of the 71st separate airmobile brigade are holding their positions.
People's Deputy Iryna Gerashchenko stated that Russia will try to interfere in Ukrainian elections using social networks and messengers. She proposed to start working on legislative changes, including a law on the de-anonymization of Telegram channels.
The SBU detained a 52-year-old unemployed woman in Odesa who was adjusting enemy attacks on the city by marking objects on Google Maps. She faces life imprisonment for treason, justifying Russian aggression, and violating the equality of citizens.
In 2025, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine continued the digitalization of the army, which saved time and reduced the workload. The systems "Impulse", Reserve+, Army+ and logistics management based on SAP started working.
An officer of the TCR in Mykolaiv has been charged with intentionally inflicting bodily harm on conscripts. The SBI is investigating 30 complaints of unlawful actions by employees of the Korabelny District TCR.
Ukrzaliznytsia has updated the train schedule from January 22, tickets for which are already available for sale. The changes will affect 118 long-distance trains and 62 suburban trains.
On January 7, the Russians launched a massive and combined assault on the positions of the 71st separate airmobile brigade between Andriivka and Oleksiivka in the Sumy region. The defense forces destroyed five enemy groups and more than a dozen occupiers who tried to break through on quad bikes and on foot, with total losses amounting to 42 people.
Great Britain confirmed the transfer of 13 Raven air defense systems to Ukraine, developed specifically for Ukraine. The delivery of prototype Gravehawk air defense systems is expected in the near future.
Over the past day, 275 combat engagements took place on the front. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, and used kamikaze drones.
In Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, network restoration continues after enemy attacks. In Dnipropetrovsk region, heat and water supply are being restored for over a million subscribers, and in Zaporizhzhia, electricity supply and heat and water supply have been restored.
On the night of January 8, Russia attacked Ukraine with 97 attack UAVs, 70 of which were shot down or suppressed. 27 drones hit 13 locations.
The Ukrainian national large language model (LLM) will enter beta testing in the spring of 2026. The development is financed by Kyivstar, and the model is being trained on the Gemma family of models from Google.
President of the European Council António Costa stated that the security guarantees agreement is a key step towards achieving a just peace in Ukraine. He also emphasized that Ukraine's accession to the EU is an important security guarantee.
In Odesa, the illegal sale of three Nissan and Mazda cars, imported as humanitarian aid, was exposed. The suspect was detained after selling the car to a serviceman for 17.8 thousand dollars.
The head of the Kryvyi Rih City Defense Council, Oleksandr Vilkul, announced a massive Russian attack on the city.
In Ivano-Frankivsk region, a serviceman of the district TCC security platoon was detained for humiliating and beating conscripts. The court remanded him and an officer in custody without the right to bail, and one of the victims sustained serious injuries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not received a clear answer from partners regarding the defense of Ukraine in the event of a renewed Russian attack. He noted that Ukraine must rely on its own forces, and the number one guarantee is a strong army.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that future security guarantees do not involve extending a "nuclear umbrella" to Ukraine. Discussions focus on troop contingents, ground, air, and sea defense, air defense systems, and strengthening and additional funding for the army.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with His Beatitude George, Archbishop of New Justiniana and All Cyprus. Efforts to achieve peace and humanitarian support for Ukraine were discussed.
Ukraine is counting on accelerating progress with clusters for EU accession during Cyprus's presidency of the Council of the European Union. Strengthening sanctions against Russia and bolstering air defense were also discussed.
Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba is promoting Ihor Zelinskyi's candidacy for the head of the State Aviation Service without an open competition, despite the planned resumption of selections. This decision raises concerns due to Zelinskyi's questionable management background, as he previously contributed to the exclusion of Il-76 aircraft from the Ukrainian register.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the third session of negotiations in two days with US representatives in France. The most difficult issues regarding ending the war will be discussed, including the Zaporizhzhia NPP and territories, as well as formats for leaders' meetings.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to the Oskolneftesnab oil depot in Russia's Belgorod region and a logistics warehouse in Donetsk region. The oil depot supplied fuel to the occupiers' army, and reservoirs at the Temp oil depot in Yaroslavl region were also damaged.
The SBU detained a 16-year-old resident of Kropyvnytskyi who installed a GPS tracker for a missile strike on a local thermal power plant. She faces life imprisonment for treason.
In Kyiv, a 47-year-old private entrepreneur was detained for demanding $100,000 from the head of a district TCR department in one of the western regions. He introduced himself as an "intermediary" from the SBI, promising to "resolve an issue" regarding an alleged criminal proceeding.
Over the past day, 221 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy launched two missile and 90 air strikes. The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit three areas of concentration of personnel, weapons, and military equipment.
At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile and 95 drones. According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 81 drones were shot down or suppressed.
18-year-old Bohdan returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity. The occupiers tried to fabricate a criminal case against him, using documents he had signed.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to ensure that young Ukrainian men perform military service in their country. This will prevent them from leaving for Germany, Poland, or France.
