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DBR employees detained a border guard who helped conscripts evade mobilization. He arranged fictitious disability for $12,000.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine with the Order of the "Golden Star" to four servicemen. These are soldiers Oleksandr Maretskyi, Serhiy Kotenko, junior sergeant Artem Rezonov, and senior lieutenant Oleksandr Khyzhniak.
In the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia region, the Russian military administration is forcibly subordinating civilian hospitals to military needs. This limits local residents' access to medical care.
Japan has transferred the final batch of 14 units of special equipment to Ukraine, completing the implementation of an additional aid package. The cargo included trucks, high-mobility vehicles, and tracked transporters.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed to review the curfew rules. It may be lifted in some cities and communities where the security situation allows.
President Zelenskyy called for an increase in the number of "Invincibility Points" in Kyiv and a review of their operation. Proposals for education in emergency situations are also expected.
Today from 07:00 to 17:00, the enemy attacked Kyiv with jet UAVs. The Air Force shot down ten out of ten drones in Kyiv and Chernihiv regions.
Since the beginning of the day, 50 combat engagements have been recorded. Ukrainian defenders repelled 13 attacks in the Pokrovsk direction and 10 in the Kostiantynivka direction.
The Kremlin is increasing pressure on Russia's indigenous peoples, combining repression, control over international discourse, and disproportionate involvement in the war. In December 2025, 17 representatives of indigenous peoples who defended the rights of their communities were detained.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has provided a detailed explanation of the structure of monetary allowances for military personnel, which includes basic, additional, and combat payments. One-time and social payments are also provided to support personnel.
The joint work will focus on the development of basketball, new content initiatives, and strengthening communication around the teams.
On January 12, Kyiv buried 20-year-old scout of the 3rd Assault Brigade Kyrylo Rudenko, call sign Kozyr, who died on December 11, 2025, in Donetsk region. He returned from the USA to Ukraine to defend the country.
On January 14, Russians shelled Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, damaging a private house and injuring a 54-year-old woman. The city has been reduced to ruins due to constant shelling.
On January 14, in the village of Rudno, the driver of a Volkswagen Passat fired at a military vehicle of the District TCR, who were carrying out notifications. No one was injured, the minibus was damaged.
On January 14, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine extended the period of general mobilization for another 90 days – until May 3, 2026. 312 people's deputies voted "for" this decision.
Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov announced significant financial and personnel challenges affecting the planning of payments to military personnel. Decisions on increasing payments will be made after analyzing the available capital.
The Verkhovna Rada voted to extend martial law in Ukraine until May 4, 2026. 333 people's deputies voted for this decision.
Ihor Terekhov, head of the Association of Frontline Cities and Communities, stated that the introduction of VAT for sole proprietors threatens the closure of up to 25% of small businesses.
Authorities have announced the mandatory evacuation of children from five settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The decision concerns 40 children from 26 families, who will be accommodated in Cherkasy Oblast.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy supported the appointment of Denys Shmyhal as Minister of Energy. He was previously dismissed from the post of Minister of Defense.
In Mariupol, a shootout occurred between Kadyrovites and Russian soldiers near a club. One Russian soldier was killed, and a 'Akhmat' fighter was seriously wounded.
Over the past day, 141 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. Ukrainian defenders destroyed 990 occupiers and a significant amount of enemy equipment.
Kryvyi Rih suffered a massive enemy attack by "Shaheds"; an infrastructure facility was hit. The head of the city's Defense Council, Oleksandr Vilkul, urged residents to stock up on water and charge their gadgets.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 130 combat engagements over the past day, with most of them in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian troops launched missile and air strikes, and used kamikaze drones.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where they discussed air defense, providing troops with air defense missiles, and expanding the production of interceptors. Funding and contracts have been settled, but there is dissatisfaction with the pace of filling the PURL program.
President Zelenskyy heard Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi's report, noting that the front is the most difficult. He emphasized that Russian losses should not decrease, and defense on the front is a strength in diplomacy.
In Lviv, a 46-year-old man was detained after stabbing a serviceman of the Halytskyi-Frankivskyi ORTCC and SP with a knife during a document check. The attacker faces up to 12 years in prison.
Two Ukrainians have been charged in Germany with conspiring to blow up parcels during transit through Europe on behalf of the Russian Federation. The suspects sent parcels with GPS trackers to investigate logistics routes.
On January 14, the Verkhovna Rada plans to appoint a Minister of Energy, a Minister of Defense, and the head of the State Property Fund. The extension of mobilization and martial law is also planned.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Finnish President Alexander Stubb. The leaders discussed the diplomatic situation, the consequences of Russian strikes, and Ukraine's defense and recovery potential.