Mobilization
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) eliminated Kenyan citizen Clinton Nyapara Mogesu, born in 1997, in the Donetsk direction. He signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defence after working in Qatar and died during a "meat assault."
Iran has renewed its threats to strike Israel, declaring its readiness for "preemptive measures" should Washington prepare an attack. This comes as the American aircraft carrier group "Abraham Lincoln" arrives in the region.
Over the past day, 204 combat engagements were recorded on the front, which is fewer than the day before. The most intense battles took place in the Pokrovsk and South Slobozhansky directions.
Vladyslav Voloshyn, spokesman for the Southern Defense Forces, denied the capture of Ternuvate, Richne, and Zlahoda by Russian occupiers. He reported that Ternuvate had been cleared of a sabotage group, and Richne and Zlahoda remain under Ukrainian control.
Ukrainian business is adapting to wartime realities, changing planning approaches and establishing dialogue with authorities. The rule of law, national security, and demining are key to recovery.
Investments thrive on predictable rules of the game, and businesses prefer a level playing field for all. A representative of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine (hereinafter - the Chamber) spoke about what currently concerns businesses and whether a dialogue with the authorities is being successfully established.
Ivan Vyhivskyi commented for the first time on the killing of police officers in Cherkasy region on January 27. The perpetrator, a former serviceman, set up an ambush and killed law enforcement officers.
The Security Service of Ukraine neutralized an FSB agent network that was preparing terrorist attacks in the center of Odesa. Three agents who planned to blow up cars and homes of Ukrainian servicemen have been detained.
Russia's losses in the war against Ukraine have reached 1. 2 million people, forcing the Kremlin to seek mercenaries abroad. European governments are stepping up surveillance of Russian recruitment networks that attract migrants and students.
Estonia has proposed to the EU Council an indefinite entry ban for all Russian military personnel who participated in the war against Ukraine. This is intended to prevent the legalization of these individuals in the Schengen area after the end of hostilities.
On January 30, from midnight to 2 AM, technical work is scheduled in the "Oberih" registry. During this period, services and Reserve ID updates may be temporarily unavailable in "Reserve+".
Georgia does not plan to impose sanctions against Russia, said Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili. The appointment of Ukraine's ambassador will not affect the country's position on sanctions and sending troops.
Uman district of Cherkasy region became the scene of an attack on a TCC employee, who was stabbed in the neck. The victim was hospitalized, and the attacker was detained.
Law enforcement officers have exposed an organized group of officials who illegally entered fictitious information about mobilization deferrals into the "Oberih" register. Fictitious information regarding 54 conscripts was entered into the system.
1000 bodies of fallen soldiers, which, according to the Russian side, belong to Ukrainian defenders, have been returned to Ukraine. Law enforcement agencies will identify the repatriated.
On January 29, Ukraine honors the Heroes of Kruty and recalls the 1918 battle as a lesson on the price of statehood and time, the importance of accurate historical memory, and the danger of myths that distort the context.
On January 29, Yuriy Tolokonnikov, known as Tamerlan, celebrated his 37th birthday. His wife Alyona Omargalieva touchingly congratulated her husband, who is a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reports that it is now possible to register for military service through the "Reserve+" application. This applies to young men born in 2009 and men aged 25-59 who have not previously been registered.
DBR employees served a notice of suspicion to the head of one of the departments of the Lviv Regional TCC and SP. He is suspected of concealing property in declarations and illegally entering data about an acquaintance's military service.
In Chernihiv region, an officer of the TCC mobilization department was exposed for interfering with the registration of conscripts and influencing the decisions of the military medical commission for bribes. He offered an acquaintance to avoid mobilization using his official powers.
The Russian Ministry of Defense is expanding its powers, gaining access to citizens' credit histories to combat corruption. This will allow it to identify financially vulnerable individuals and use the data to coerce them into signing contracts.
Ukraine's GUR exposed 66 ships of the "shadow fleet" of Russia, Iran, and Venezuela that transport sanctioned oil. Among them are tankers associated with Cymare Shipmanagement Ltd and Cymare Navigation FZC, which provide Russia with petrodollars.
Starting January 11, mobilized military personnel can apply for a 3% annual mortgage under the eOselia program on equal terms with contract soldiers. In total, 23,039 Ukrainian families have purchased housing under this program.
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine refuted information about 500,000 young men leaving the country in the last six months, calling it biased. Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service, stated that border guards had not made such assessments.
Prosecutors notified a Russian serviceman of suspicion for sexual violence and cruel treatment of a civilian woman in Zaporizhzhia. The occupier raped her twice, inflicting severe bodily injuries.
The German armed forces are preparing for a worst-case scenario of a Russian attack on NATO in two to three years. Lieutenant General Funke does not rule out thousands of wounded daily and hybrid threats.
Kyiv is experiencing a shortage of public transport drivers, with the greatest need for bus drivers. "Kyivpastrans" offers official employment and training, with an average monthly salary for drivers of about 38-40 thousand hryvnias.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed laws extending martial law and general mobilization. The documents provide for an extension of 90 days – until May 4, 2026.
In 2025, the Ukrainian Defense Forces used drones to hit almost 820,000 enemy targets, eliminating over 240,000 occupiers. Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov highlighted the most effective units and drone manufacturers.
In 2026, military personnel will receive financial assistance equal to one month's monetary allowance. The payment is intended to provide support in difficult life circumstances.