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Russia attacked Ukraine with 55 Shahed drones and imitator drones from different directions. Air defense forces destroyed 34 attack UAVs, but there were hits to a farm and damage to private homes.
Air defense forces successfully destroyed enemy drones over Kyiv region. There were no casualties or damage, and the operational teams continue to record the consequences of the attack.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made an unannounced visit to Kyiv. The signing of a major agreement with Zelenskyy on cooperation in the areas of defense, science, energy and trade is planned.
On January 16, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with clearings, without significant precipitation. There will be ice on the roads in the western, northern and Vinnytsia regions, with temperatures ranging from -2° to +3°.
U. S. President Joe Biden delivered a farewell speech in the Oval Office, summarizing his term. He noted successes in domestic policy and support for Ukraine, emphasizing the strengthening of NATO.
A person fell on the subway tracks at Vokzalna station. Train traffic on the red line in the direction of Akademgorodok-Lisova is temporarily suspended.
The mayor of Kyiv has spoken out against populist demands not to stop public transportation during air raids. According to him, such decisions could lead to a tragedy, so the authorities are guided exclusively by the recommendations of the military.
On January 16, Kyiv will start removing cars damaged by missile and drone attacks. More than a thousand abandoned cars have been spotted in the city, creating problems for rescue vehicles.
On January 16, continental Europe and Ukraine will be under the influence of the Beate anticyclone, which will bring dry weather without precipitation. The temperature will rise to +6°C during the day, and rain and sleet are expected on January 17.
Russia will demand that Ukraine abandon NATO and reduce military ties with the alliance in talks with trump. moscow will also insist on maintaining control over the occupied territories.
A 53-year-old Kyiv resident attacked a 17-year-old boy with a barber's razor on a bus because of loud music from a speaker. The victim was hospitalized, and the attacker faces up to 7 years in prison for hooliganism.
Law enforcers detained a member of the KRAIL on suspicion of facilitating the activities of a Russian online casino. Due to his inactivity, the casino collected data on Ukrainian military personnel who were sent to Russia.
A fire at a power substation in the center of Kyiv has been localized. Four residential buildings were left without electricity, and power supply is expected to be restored within 4 hours.
An electrical substation caught fire in the center of Kyiv at 15 Khreshchatyk Street. Relevant services are working at the scene and are waiting for DTEK's crew to get access to extinguish the fire.
In the western and northern regions of Ukraine, light snow and rain is forecast, while the rest of the country will be without precipitation. Temperatures will range from -2° to +5°, with icy conditions on the roads.
Zelenskyy met with Latvian Saeima Speaker Daiga Mierins in Kyiv. The two sides discussed military support, sanctions against Russia, and Latvia's participation in Ukraine's reconstruction.
Norway has recognized 14 regions of Ukraine as safe, including the western and central regions. Ukrainians from these regions will not be able to receive collective protection.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov meets with his German counterpart Pistorius in Kyiv. Ukraine will receive 60 new missiles for the IRIS-T air defense system and discussed the supply of artillery shells.
Kyiv police have identified four more teenagers involved in the scandalous incident in the city center. Criminal proceedings for desecration of the state flag have been initiated, and administrative reports have been drawn up against the parents.
Two local residents aged 18 and 37 were detained in Vinnytsia region who were planning to set fire to vehicles of the Armed Forces and volunteers on the instructions of the Russian Federation. The offenders were detained while trying to set fire to the vehicles and face up to 8 years in prison.
On January 15, Kyiv's Shevchenkivsky Court will consider Viktor Polishchuk's lawsuit against the ARMA for the protection of honor and dignity. The case concerns a statement by the head of the ARMA about the businessman's alleged ties to the Kremlin.
11 people organized an illegal drug and prostitution business in Kyiv during the curfew. Among the organizers are a police officer's wife, a military serviceman, and an employee of the State Environmental Inspectorate.
Environmental prosecutors have launched an investigation into the legality of an investment deal to build on the land of Hryshko Botanical Garden in Kyiv. The inspection was initiated due to public outcry and the threat of losing valuable land with unique plant species.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted as a basis a draft law on renaming more than 100 courts in different regions of Ukraine. The changes affect courts in Crimea, Sevastopol and 16 regions of the country, but do not provide for their reorganization.
In Irpin, on Shevchenko Street, a 63-year-old woman fell from the fourth floor to the roof of a pharmacy on the ground floor. Rescuers transported the victim to the hospital.
The lowest temperature at night, except for the Carpathians, is expected in the southern part of Ukraine, down to -8 degrees. In the rest of Ukraine, the temperature will be -2-6 degrees at night
Larysa Kozak, deputy head of the RCCC, explained the rights of persons liable for military service to use mobile phones in the RCCC. The premises of the TCC are a restricted facility, but a special place for communication should be allocated.
The SBU and NABU uncovered a scheme to embezzle UAH 58. 44 million from Ukrenergo through fictitious companies. The former deputy head of the Kharkiv regional council and his accomplices organized a scheme to sell stolen electricity.
The deputy speaker of the Slovak parliament said that Prime Minister Fico would not go to Kyiv to meet with Zelenskyy. The statement was made during a visit by a Slovak delegation to Moscow.
Police officers can independently notify persons liable for military service, but are not allowed to mobilize without a CMC. At the same time, employees of the CCC can mobilize citizens without the police.