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Russia attacked Ukraine with 94 drones overnight, 80 of which were shot down or suppressed. The attack continues, several enemy UAVs remain in the airspace.
Russia's attacks on power substations in Ukraine threaten nuclear safety, ignoring IAEA warnings. This creates risks of power outages at Chornobyl and other nuclear power plants.
Dnipropetrovsk region suffered a drone attack, houses and cars were damaged in Pavlohrad. A woman was injured in the Vasylkivska community, and there is also an injured person in Kryvyi Rih.
The partisan movement ATESH reports on the transfer of the "Irish" and "Vile Eight" units to Crimea. These forces will be used to protect military facilities from Ukrainian drone attacks.
Ukrzaliznytsia has switched to an updated timetable for 118 long-distance trains and over a hundred regional and suburban routes. The changes are aimed at solving the problem of mass delays caused by shelling and detours.
Syria reports seven soldiers killed in a drone strike by Kurdish forces, who deny the attack and accuse the government of violating the truce. The conflict escalated after a four-day ceasefire was announced and Syria threatened to storm Kurdish cities.
Tonight, heating supply will begin for 3260 homes in Kyiv that were twice left without heating after shelling. It will take about two days to fully restore the heat supply.
The Central Election Commission proposes to establish a six-month transition period between the end of martial law and the start of the election process. This period will allow for preparations for elections, taking into account the consequences of the war and mass displacement.
The state will provide up to UAH 3,000 per month for studying on the "winter zero course" for applicants from occupied territories, military personnel, veterans, and those released from captivity. This applies to individuals who did not manage to enter higher education institutions, military personnel, veterans, and those discharged from military service after February 24, 2022.
The SBU exposed the first deputy head of one of Kyiv's district administrations for organizing a draft evasion scheme. The cost of the service was 15-20 thousand US dollars.
The director of a Ukrainian company has been notified of suspicion of collaborative activities for cooperating with Russian businesses. His actions contributed to generating profits for the benefit of the Russian Federation.
In Ukraine, there is no increase in the incidence of tuberculosis, but extrapulmonary tuberculosis is spreading. Antibiotic resistance is also rapidly increasing.
Since the beginning of the day, 74 combat engagements have been recorded at the front, more than a third of them in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian troops continue to press, attacking settlements and positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukraine and Great Britain have achieved practical results in defense innovations and industrial cooperation. Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Hanna Hvozdyar announced joint projects and productions.
The Ministry of Energy expresses its condolences on the death of Oleksiy Brekht, a member of the board of NPC "Ukrenergo". He dedicated over 25 years to the energy sector, rising from an engineer to the head of the system operator.
European countries are discussing the creation of alternative security formats, such as a "coalition of the willing," due to the weakening role of the United States. Ukraine, with its unique experience of modern warfare, is a key component of European security.
Russian troops most actively stormed the positions of Ukrainian border guards in the Pokrovsk, Lyman directions, and Kharkiv region. Over the past week, the enemy lost 161 killed and 146 wounded occupiers.
Law enforcement officers exposed a scheme of embezzlement of funds intended for payments under the "green" tariff. Nine people have been notified of suspicion, including Rostyslav Shurma, former deputy head of the President's Office.
President Zelenskyy held an energy meeting, identifying Kyiv, Kharkiv, Chernihiv and their regions, Sumy region, and Dnipro region as areas with the most difficult situation. He emphasized the need for additional measures and resources to restore electricity supply, especially in Kyiv, where almost 60% of the capital remains without electricity, and also instructed to check the reservations of energy workers and utility workers.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko denied reports of two plumbers dying. He confirmed the death of one 60-year-old plumber on January 19, and the causes are being investigated.
The SBI exposed TCC doctors in Odesa who massively issued fictitious VVK conclusions without the presence of conscripts. The scheme's organizer involved Ministry of Defense and TCC employees, offering to avoid service for $16,000.
The Head of the Office of the President, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that negotiations on ending the war are ongoing with the participation of the US and Ukraine. He noted restrained optimism regarding this process.
Former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for his role in facilitating the declaration of martial law. The court found him guilty of sedition and perjury, which could impact the case of former President Yoon.
Due to night attacks by the Russian Federation, consumers in four regions are without power. In Kyiv and the region, the situation remains difficult due to frosts and additional load.
In the occupied areas of Donetsk region, frosts have worsened the water supply situation, leaving entire neighborhoods without access to drinking water. The city's infrastructure cannot withstand winter conditions due to a lack of modernization.
In 2025, the amount of cash in circulation in Ukraine increased by 12. 6% to UAH 926.3 billion, due to the recovery of economic activity and the risks of attacks. 500-hryvnia banknotes are most in circulation, and the number of 100- and 50-hryvnia banknotes increased for the first time in years.
The SBU and National Police detained a 25-year-old unemployed man who attempted to kill a Ukrainian soldier in Zaporizhzhia. The victim was hospitalized in critical condition after six stab wounds.
The director of a private company is accused of embezzling over UAH 16 million from Ukrnafta and evading UAH 10 million in taxes. The case has been sent to court after an investigation into a scheme involving fictitious acts.
Three people were injured as a result of an enemy Geran-2 type drone attack on Chuhuiv. Houses and outbuildings were damaged, and the injured suffered an acute stress reaction.
Over the past day, 110 combat engagements took place on the front line, with the occupiers launching 5 missile and 74 air strikes. The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit six areas of personnel concentration and one UAV control point.