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The iconic song “Ukrainian Salo” is 20 years old. During this time, three video clips were created, the last of which gained 7.9 million views on YouTube and used 3D XR technology.
In Kyiv, a 31-year-old man killed a dog during a quarrel with his partner. The attacker, who was detained by the police, faces up to 8 years in prison.
The SBI detained the company commander of the 155th Brigade, who refused to comply with the order and left the place of service. The senior lieutenant also incited his subordinates to escape unarmed.
A 12-year-old boy from Kyiv died at a ski resort in the Lviv region. The child suffered a fatal head injury after falling while skiing.
The family bicycle shop "Velomisto" in Brovary has been successfully developing since 2018, selling 500 bicycles per year. The business has received a grant for development and is actively engaged in charity, helping those affected by the war.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law on the development of volunteering among students. Volunteer activities will be counted as practice and will be taken into account when applying to educational institutions.
Warm weather is expected in Ukraine on January 9 with temperatures ranging from +4 to +14 degrees. On the weekend of January 11-12, a cold snap is forecast, but the winter will remain warm.
In Chernihiv region, a court sentenced three gang members to life in prison for the murder of a family from Kyiv. The criminals lured the family to an abandoned gas station, killed them and stole $6,000.
Air defense forces repelled a nighttime UAV attack on Kyiv region. A private house was damaged by falling debris, with no casualties.
On January 8, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with clearings and local precipitation in the form of rain. The daytime temperature will range from +3 to +14 degrees, with the warmest temperatures in the south of the country.
An air raid alert has been declared in the Ukrainian capital, and people are being urged to take shelter. The Air Force has warned of enemy drones moving toward Kyiv.
Air defense forces are actively working in Kyiv region due to the threat from the air. The military administration is urging residents to stay in shelters until the alarm is dismissed.
At the Uhryniv-Dolhobychuv checkpoint, customs officers found 424 iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max hidden in a car. The driver tried to smuggle the phones through the “green corridor” to avoid declaring them.
The President signed a law on creating and maintaining a list of terrorist organizations and groups. The SBU will compile a list of organizations that pose a threat to national security in Ukraine and abroad.
FAVBET Tech took part in the annual event Diia. City Union Annual Gathering 2024 in Kyiv as one of the partners. The event discussed business cooperation with the state, prospects for artificial intelligence, and Diia.City opportunities.
On Vysotsky Boulevard, a passerby found two emaciated dogs locked in a Nissan. The owner of the car was found, the animals were released, and an administrative report was drawn up against the man.
The Pechersk court extended the detention of MP Yevhen Shevchenko until March 7 without bail. The MP is suspected of treason for spreading pro-Russian narratives and calling for negotiations with the aggressor.
An official of Kyivmedspetsstrans and four accomplices were detained for embezzling funds for the purchase of spare parts for ambulances. The criminals inflated prices at tenders and divided the excess profits among themselves.
The court sentenced the husband and wife to 15 years in prison for producing child pornography and abusing their daughters. The couple must also pay UAH 750,000 in compensation to the victims.
The commander of the 121st Bomber Regiment of the Russian Federation, Oleg Skitsky, is suspected of a missile attack on Kryvyi Rih in the summer of 2023. The attack killed 8 civilians.
The government has included Myronivka Industrial Park in the Register of Industrial Parks. The project will create 1,500 jobs and attract over UAH 1 billion in investments.
In January 2025, 717 Ukrainians applied to recruitment centers in a week. There are 47 centers across the country with more than 10,000 vacancies in military formations.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine discussed with his Icelandic counterpart the expansion of investments in arms production. Iceland has already allocated 2 million euros and will continue to support demining and energy infrastructure.
“Ukrposhta plans to install the first post offices in Kyiv and Odesa in the first quarter of 2025. The company is also preparing a new mobile app, next-day delivery, and an international sorting center.
In 2024, 8. 5 thousand Ukrainian families received loans under the eHouse program worth UAH 14.6 billion. Military personnel and law enforcement officers received the most loans - 49% of the total.
Minister Sibiga confirmed the postponement of US Special Representative Keith Kellogg's visit to Ukraine. The visit will take place after the inauguration of Donald Trump, the exact dates are still being agreed upon.
The deputy director of the KCSA department and an intermediary will be tried for extortion of bribes from carriers. The official demanded 40 thousand hryvnias a week for the right to work on the route through a company he controlled.
In Kyiv, Dnipro and Odesa, a group of FSB agents led by a Kyiv lawyer were detained. They were monitoring volunteers and officials of international organizations, as well as adjusting missile strikes on Ukrainian targets.
The head of the KCMA, Timur Tkachenko, announced that the algorithm for the operation of ground transportation during alarms would be considered. The meeting will also discuss the cleaning of damaged cars and foreign business trips of officials.
Warm weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures ranging from 4 to 13 degrees Celsius. The warmest weather will be in Crimea, with no precipitation throughout the country and partly cloudy skies.