Lviv
The Lviv Perinatal Center has discharged the first twins in Ukraine born under the infertility treatment program. Matviy and Justyna were born on January 16 to parents-teachers from Horodok who took advantage of the state ART program.
The Patrol Police reports a 5-9% increase in the number of road accidents compared to last year. Speeding remains the main cause of accidents, accounting for 40% of all cases.
Cloudy weather with temperatures ranging from +7 to +13 degrees is expected in Ukraine. There may be light rains in the west, while the rest of the country will remain free of precipitation.
UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay discussed with Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi the inclusion of Kharkiv's Gosprom in the World Heritage List. The building, which was damaged by Russian air strikes, is a symbol of 1920s modernism.
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Spain signed an agreement on cooperation in secondary education. The document is aimed at improving the teaching of Spanish in Ukrainian schools and developing intercultural dialogue.
In Lviv, there is a significant influx of people to undergo a military medical commission. About 700 “limitedly fit” people are waiting for a second examination due to delays in passing the VLC until the last deadline.
The share of OCU believers increased from 24% in 2021 to 35% in 2024, while the UOC-MP decreased from 13% to 5. 5%. The total number of Orthodox believers has decreased from 61% to 51% over the past year.
Due to rising temperatures in Lviv, heating is being switched to economy mode. From 10:00 to 16:00, heat supply will be temporarily suspended in some parts of the city.
The winter session of PACE starts in Strasbourg, where Ukraine will be in the spotlight. Debates on a just peace, hearings on prisoners of war, and a presentation of Lviv as the European Youth Capital of 2025 are planned.
In the Serdas region of Bolivia, a Pan-American fleet bus went off the road, killing 19 people. Among the dead were 14 women, 3 men and two children, and 9 others were injured.
The 19-year-old driver of a BMW lost control and crashed into a fence in the village of Pereselenie, after which the car caught fire. Three people, including a pregnant woman, were injured in the accident and taken to the hospital.
In Lviv region, a Volkswagen drove into the oncoming lane and collided with a ZAZ bus. The accident killed four people from the car and hospitalized two bus passengers.
On January 26, cloudy weather with clearings without precipitation is expected in Ukraine. The air temperature will range from +3°C to +11°C, with the warmest temperatures in the Crimea and in the west of the country.
The mayor of Lviv has announced the possibility of reopening several airports in Ukraine this year. According to him, there are technical possibilities for this, only a political decision is needed.
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.
In Lviv region, an FSB agent was exposed who planned to pass on the coordinates of the barracks of a military institute for a missile strike. The cadet intended to betray her classmates for a monetary reward.
At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 58 Shahed strike drones and imitator drones from different directions. Air defense forces shot down 25 drones, with casualties in Kyiv and Chernihiv regions.
Ukrainian air defense forces shot down four enemy drones over Lviv region. In one of the villages of Lviv district, the debris damaged a residential building, no one was injured.
“Ukrzaliznytsia has announced a contest for the best answer to the question about the lack of railroad connections with Crimea, Donetsk and Belarus. The company plans to use the best answer for official communication.
In 2024, foreigners registered 1109 new companies in Ukraine, down 24% year-on-year. Most businesses were opened by citizens of Turkey, Poland, and the United States, mainly in Kyiv, Lviv, and Odesa.
“Ukrzaliznytsia is launching new night trains #234/233 Rakhiv-Kyiv and #84/83 Solotvyno-Kyiv starting February 6. The trains will provide a convenient connection for residents of Zakarpattia and Prykarpattia with Lviv and the capital.
In Dnipropetrovs'k region, a group that tripled the price of pipe products for the reconstruction of a water supply system was exposed. The organizer of the scheme, who was wanted by the FBI, was detained.
Lviv doctors together with a Hungarian neurosurgeon performed a unique surgery on a 7-month-old girl. Thanks to a minimally invasive intervention, they managed to close the pathological vessel with a special medical glue.
In the village of Zavadka, Lviv region, an ATV fell into the river because the driver lost control. An 8-year-old passenger was killed, and the 38-year-old driver was hospitalized with injuries.
Colonel Roman Kachur won the vote via the Army+ app to head the Army Academy. The President instructed to conduct a full audit of the institution and implement changes in military education.
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.
The State Bureau of Investigation has served a notice of suspicion to the son of an MP for embezzling UAH 1 million from the budget of a village council in Lviv region. The funds were stolen during the reconstruction of street lighting in 2019.
Three boys aged 10-15 suffered deep burns to their faces due to the explosion of homemade firecrackers they made according to a TikTok “recipe. ” The children mixed water, foil, and pipe cleaner in a bottle.
The State Bureau of Investigation has completed an investigation against Ihor and Roman Hrynkevych for supplying low-quality military clothing to the Armed Forces. The state's losses amounted to over UAH 1.1 billion, and the defendants face up to 15 years in prison.
Brigitte Brink responded to Russia's massive attack on Ukraine using ballistic, cruise missiles and drones. The attack damaged two critical infrastructure facilities in the Lviv region.