Luhansk

The Russian occupation authorities have introduced new taxes and reporting forms in the temporarily occupied Kherson region since the beginning of the year. The changes have put local businesses on the brink of survival due to increased economic pressure.

In the occupied Luhansk region, almost 12,000 foreigners were registered for migration in 2024. Russia is conducting ethnic replacement due to the refusal of locals to cooperate with the occupation authorities.

Ukraine can supply coal to Moldova to provide electricity, Zelenskiy says after meeting with Sandu. Ukraine is ready to provide coal at a low price or for free in exchange for electricity.

Cloudy weather remains in Ukraine with high temperatures for January ranging from +1°C to +11°C. It will be warmest in the Crimea, without significant precipitation throughout the territory.

On the Alley of Glory in the Tereshkivska community, an unknown person cut down a poster depicting a fallen Ukrainian defender. The police opened a criminal investigation under the article “hooliganism” and are looking for those involved.

Fighting continues in Chasovyi Yar, with Russians using the canal pipes to attack, but failing to capture the city.

Two people were wounded in Kostyantynivka as a result of Russian shelling, 5 private houses and infrastructure were damaged. Over the past day, 1 person died and 3 were wounded in hostile attacks in Donetsk region.

In the occupied Luhansk region, the invaders continue to recruit children to the Russian “youth army”. The occupiers plan to double the number of such centers by 2025 to destroy the Ukrainian identity of young people.

The Russian occupation authorities have increased the cost of intercity transportation in Donetsk from January 1, 2025. The fare to Luhansk has risen from 585 to 955 rubles, while the condition of the railroad remains catastrophic.

Russian troops advanced in several localities in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions. Over the past day, 151 combat engagements took place, the enemy launched 46 air and 3 missile strikes.

In the occupied Luhansk region, collaborators are “nationalizing” the homes of people with disabilities who do not have Russian passports. Recently, a 72-year-old woman with a disability was forcibly issued a passport under the threat of losing her home.

On January 19, mild winter weather is expected in Ukraine with an average temperature of +3. ..+5°C. The warmest temperatures will be in the south and west, with sleet possible in the east.

In the center of the temporarily occupied Luhansk, terrorists' military equipment shot down two girls aged 9 and 10, who died on the spot. The occupiers are stepping up repression in the occupied territories, creating an atmosphere of fear among the civilian population.

Starting February 1, the cost of public transportation in occupied Luhansk will increase to 40 rubles. At the same time, the city has virtually no functioning public transportation due to the destroyed vehicle fleet and lack of drivers.

On January 14, cloudy weather with clearings and no precipitation is expected in Ukraine. The air temperature will range from -2° to +2°C, with the warmest temperatures in the south of the country.

Matusowski Academy in occupied Luhansk will send students to practice in Russian rehabilitation centers. This is part of the policy of Russification of Ukrainian youth in the occupied territories.

The Russian Federation is compiling lists of residents of the occupied territories for the spring conscription. The occupiers plan to increase the number of recruits and force them to sign contracts to be sent to the front.

The Verkhovna Rada passed a law on changes to organ transplantation. The document prohibits the harvesting of organs from fallen soldiers and establishes the National Transplantation Committee.

In the occupied Donetsk region, children were forced to make trench candles for the Russian military. Each high school student has to make 50 hot water bottles, and a junior high school student has to make 25.

Russian occupiers have intensified forced conscription into their army in the temporarily occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions.

Russia intends to take 5,000 children out of the occupied Luhansk region under the Cultural Card 4+85 program. The Kremlin is stepping up its policy of assimilating Ukrainians in the occupied territories through “cultural” and “health” programs.

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.

The cyclone will bring cloudy weather with precipitation to Ukraine, with temperatures ranging from -1°C to +8°C depending on the region. Rains in the west, snow and rain in the east, and light precipitation in the center and south.

In the occupied Luhansk region, the Russian military visited orphanages to promote recruitment into the security forces. The occupiers are pressuring children to form loyalty to the Russian regime.

Russian invaders are planning to demolish 90 high-rise buildings in occupied Siverskodonetsk instead of the previously announced 30. The occupiers are also introducing tax breaks for residents of the “LPR” for passing the TRP standards.

On January 2, 2025, in Ukraine, the weather will be cloudy with clearings, without precipitation. The air temperature will range from +5°C to +12°C depending on the region.

Ukrainians will celebrate the New Year under cloudy skies with no significant precipitation. Air temperatures will range from 0 to +11°C depending on the region, with the warmest temperatures in Odesa.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga visits Damascus and meets with Syria's new leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa. Ukraine is ready to restore diplomatic relations and expand cooperation with the new Syrian government.

In Sievierodonetsk and other occupied settlements of Luhansk region, Russians are cutting off the Internet. Russian security forces threaten owners of establishments that provide access to Wi-Fi.

Russians are looking for “ownerless land plots” in the occupied Kherson region for further sale. The occupation authorities are compiling lists of land whose owners have fled the region because of the war.