Donald Trump stated that he would have to choose between controlling Greenland and preserving NATO. The US President believes that owning Greenland is psychologically necessary for his success.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha is informing partners about the consequences of Russia's night strikes, calling for immediate action. He asks for public condemnation of the attack, especially from those who reacted to the "attack on Putin's residence."
Over the past day, 161 combat engagements took place on the front, with Russians launching two missile and 30 air strikes. The Defense Forces hit two areas of personnel concentration and one enemy UAV control point.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 36 missiles, including ballistic missiles, and 242 drones. 226 drones and 18 missiles were neutralized.
In Lviv Oblast, due to the enemy's missile attack, 376 subscribers were left without gas. The shockwave triggered the protective valve at the gas regulating point, and 6 trucks were damaged.
Emergency power outages have been introduced on Kyiv's Left Bank after a massive Russian attack. Energy workers are working to restore light and heat, with critical infrastructure being the priority.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced a strike on Ukraine with an "Oreshnik" missile, calling it a supposed response to an alleged attack on Putin's residence. It was stated that the targets were "critically important objects," while on January 8, Lviv was attacked by a ballistic missile traveling at 13,000 kilometers per hour.
In Kyiv, four people were killed, including a medical worker, and 24 were injured, including rescuers and medics, as a result of a massive Russian attack. Buildings and infrastructure in several districts were damaged.
On January 8, the Russian army lost 1030 servicemen and 687 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 09.01.26 amount to 1,216,930 personnel.
On January 8, a missile strike on Kryvyi Rih caused power outages at mines, leaving seven workers trapped underground. State Emergency Service mine rescuers brought everyone to the surface after more than six hours of work.
Train service on the "red" metro line in Kyiv has been changed due to a lack of power supply on the open section. Trains run between Akademmistechko and Arsenalna stations with an interval of 4:40-5:00 minutes.
As a result of a combined enemy attack on Kyiv, 4 people were killed, including a medic, and 19 were injured. Residential buildings and critical infrastructure facilities were damaged, and there are power and water supply interruptions.
Donald Trump has stated his readiness for the US to commit to Ukraine's future defense, as he is convinced that Russia will not attempt another invasion. He believes Putin is looking to make a deal but declined to specify a timeline for ending the war.
Four people died and 16 were injured as a result of the night attack on Kyiv on December 9. Critical infrastructure was damaged, and there are power outages.
On January 8, at 11:47 PM, the enemy launched a missile attack on Lviv's infrastructure with a ballistic missile. The aerial target was moving at a speed of about 13,000 kilometers per hour.
Three people were killed and six injured in the attack on Kyiv. In the Darnytskyi district, a medic who was providing assistance died due to a repeat hit.
Laboratory tests were conducted in Lviv region at the site of the missile attack in Lviv. The radiation background and the level of harmful substances in the air are within normal limits.
At least two people were killed in a drone attack on Kyiv. Five were injured, and an entrance to a residential building was destroyed.
As a result of the night enemy attack on Kyiv on January 9, at least two people were injured. The fall of an aerial target, roof damage, and fires in residential buildings were recorded.
In Kyiv's Desnianskyi district, a Russian drone struck the roof of a building at the 18th-floor level. In the Pecherskyi district, there was partial facade damage and fires, while in the Dniprovskyi district, a non-residential building caught fire.
After the air raid alert, explosions were heard in Lviv. A critical infrastructure facility was attacked, possibly the Stryi gas field.
Late in the evening on January 8, the enemy is massively attacking Ukraine with various types of weapons. Explosions are heard in Kyiv and air defense is working, an air raid alert has been declared throughout Ukraine.
As a result of a missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, a 77-year-old woman was killed and 23 people were injured, including 6 children. 29 apartment buildings, 21 cars, and an administrative building were damaged.
As of 10:00 PM on January 8, 142 combat engagements were recorded. Russian troops launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones, and carried out shelling.
European countries are considering allowing the US to expand its presence in Greenland. In return, Washington should provide Ukraine with stronger security guarantees, according to Politico.
As a result of the missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, 17 people were injured, including three children and 8 women. 29 multi-story buildings, an infrastructure facility, and 10 business objects were damaged.
Donald Trump's advisers have handed over a US peace plan for Ukraine, agreed with the Ukrainian side, to Russia. The White House is awaiting Putin's response to this proposal.
Ukraine has become a member of the UNESCO Steering Committee on Quality Education for the first time, a global body coordinating the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4. This gives Ukraine the opportunity to influence the formation of global educational priorities.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia relies more on ballistic missiles to strike Ukrainian energy infrastructure than on diplomatic negotiations. He emphasized the need to pressure Russia and support Ukraine.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the appointment of Anka Feldhusen as the new business ombudsperson. She will assume office on February 1, 2026.
