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.
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.
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.
Due to unfavorable weather conditions in the Kyiv region, train movement has been slowed down, including train No. 10/9 Budapest — Kyiv. The obstruction has been removed, movement is being restored, and transfers have been arranged for those arriving during curfew.
In Kyiv, duplicate bus routes will be introduced on January 9 due to bad weather. Up to 40 trolleybuses and 25 trams will be used at night to maintain the contact network.
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.
The U. S. Embassy in Kyiv has received information regarding a potential significant aerial attack on Ukraine. U.S. citizens are advised to be prepared to shelter in place immediately should an air raid siren be sounded.
75,000 families in Kyiv region were left without electricity due to bad weather. The most difficult situation is in Boryspil, Obukhiv, Bila Tserkva, and Bucha districts.
Kyiv police have brought to justice three bloggers who filmed videos singing Russian songs on the streets of Kyiv during missile attacks on Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia. The girls face administrative responsibility for petty hooliganism, as well as communication with SBU employees.
DTEK is putting emergency crews on enhanced alert in Kyiv and the region due to expected strong winds and a cold snap down to 10 degrees below zero. The company urges economical use of electricity to avoid network overload.
The Kyiv City State Administration urges Kyiv residents and guests of the capital to take care of their safety in advance due to the cold weather and possible enemy shelling of the energy system. Communal services are already working in an enhanced mode, 69 mobile boiler houses have been prepared.
A 34-year-old plastic surgeon in Kyiv has been notified of suspicion for damaging the facial nerve of a 39-year-old patient during surgery. The woman paid 7,200 euros for a brow lift and rhinoplasty, resulting in impaired facial expressions on the left side of her face.
On Friday, January 9, difficult weather conditions are expected in Ukraine: strong winds, heavy snow, blizzards, and black ice. Forecasters from the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center have declared a Level I danger.
Ukraine has presented the US with possible options for finalizing the basic framework for ending the war, awaiting feedback from US negotiations with Russia. The Ukrainian side emphasizes the need to increase pressure on the aggressor.
From January to mid-December 2025, 115. 6 thousand land plots with a total area of over 340 thousand hectares were alienated.
In 2025, Ukrzaliznytsia recorded 20,861 reports of lost items, which is 21. 6% more than last year. Among the unusual finds were a saber, a potted flower, and an avalanche warning signal.
Since the beginning of the day, 319 road accidents have been registered in Ukraine, 47 of them with casualties. Restrictions for trucks are in effect in Ivano-Frankivsk, Rivne, and Zhytomyr regions.
Due to difficult winter weather conditions, a ban on freight transport has been introduced on sections of highways M-06 and H-22 in Rivne and Zhytomyr regions. Roads are covered with snow, heavy snow and blizzards make movement difficult.
In Rivne region, truck traffic on the Kyiv-Chop highway near Turkovychi village has been temporarily restricted. The restriction is due to worsening weather conditions.
In Ukraine, snow and ice complicated traffic on the roads, leading to 260 road accidents in 24 hours. SES rescuers are helping citizens, in particular, freeing cars from snowdrifts and helping medics reach patients.
Since the beginning of the day, 128 road accidents have been recorded across Ukraine, 29 of which involved casualties. In Kyiv, there were 12 accidents without injuries. Heavy vehicle traffic is restricted on the section of road P-21 Dolyna-Khust.
The cyclone entered Ukraine through Chernivtsi and Ivano-Frankivsk regions, causing difficult winter weather conditions. In Prykarpattia, traffic is ensured, in Bukovyna drivers were urged to limit trips, and Ukrzaliznytsia is strengthening connections with both regions.
UK Defense Minister John Healey will visit Kyiv in the near future. He will discuss long-term support for Ukraine with weapons and possible ceasefire monitoring.
Tomorrow, January 8, Ukraine may experience unscheduled power outages due to snow accumulation on power lines. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced that the Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a number of decisions to minimize the consequences of bad weather.
In Kyiv, 360 units of equipment and 3,000 utility workers are involved in combating black ice. 276 units of special equipment, over 2,000 employees and 50 units of equipment for adjacent territories, 39 units of equipment and 725 employees in parks, as well as 459 manual cleaning workers are involved.
The Ombudsman sent requests to the Ministry of Education and Science, the Prosecutor General's Office, and the Security Service of Ukraine.
Since the beginning of the day, at least 185 road accidents have been recorded in Ukraine, 29 of which involved casualties, with fatalities and injuries. In Kyiv, 31 calls were registered, 3 of which involved injuries.
In the Romny district of Sumy region, a 22-year-old driver of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus drove onto the roadside, which led to its overturning. Two passengers were hospitalized, and six others received medical assistance without hospitalization.
