Since the beginning of the day, 259 road accidents have been recorded in Ukraine, 37 of them with casualties. 82 accidents occurred in Kyiv and the region, traffic near Stoyanka is difficult.
The battery commander of one of the military units in Rivne region has been notified of suspicion. He committed a fatal road accident, hitting a pedestrian and leaving him on the roadside.
The situation with mobile communications in the regions of Ukraine currently directly depends on the operation of the energy system: planned and emergency power outages affect equipment power, and massive shelling of energy infrastructure by the Russian Federation has made electricity supply in many regions unpredictable.
On January 30, mass reports of bomb threats were sent to the email addresses of government agencies and institutions. Almost 30% of the reports have already been processed, and the information has not been confirmed.
On February 1-3, a sharp drop in temperature to -27°C, and in some places to -30°C, is expected in Ukraine. In Kyiv, the temperature will drop to -25°C. From February 4, the frosts will begin to weaken.
Law enforcement officers detained an instructor of a training center in Rivne region who organized the illegal departure of mobilized servicemen from the training ground for 3,000 US dollars. The investigation established that mobilized personnel were systematically taken off the training ground for money since the end of 2025.
The SBU detained a resident of Rivne region who adjusted air attacks on Kyiv's energy infrastructure and spied on the movement of the Defense Forces. She faces life imprisonment for treason.
In 2024, 168,778 children were born in Ukraine, and 485,296 people died. Mortality decreased by 2%, and birth rate by 4.5%.
As a result of the Russian attack, consumers in Kyiv and 6 regions are without power. The most difficult situation is in the capital region, where emergency blackouts are being applied.
Rivne region experienced an air attack, as a result of which critical infrastructure was damaged. More than 10,000 consumers were left without electricity, and residential buildings and cars were damaged.
Over the past day, six people in Rivne region were hospitalized with hypothermia, two of whom died. Cases were recorded in Rivne and Sarny districts.
An active cyclone from the northwest caused a deterioration in weather in the western and central regions of Ukraine, where up to 15 cm of snow fell. The main roads are passable, and more than 1000 units of equipment are working.
This night, Rivne region suffered an enemy air attack, as a result of which civilian infrastructure was damaged. According to preliminary information, no one was injured.
As of 4 p. m. on January 9, traffic restrictions have been lifted on most roads in the western regions of Ukraine. Restrictions continue to apply on one section in the Ivano-Frankivsk region.
In Prykarpattia, an ambulance with a sick child got stuck on a snowy road. SES rescuers promptly assisted the medics.
The peak of the cyclone has passed, but difficult weather conditions persist, especially in the Zhytomyr region, where up to 35 cm of snow has fallen. The ban on truck traffic on the M-06 and H-22 highways in Rivne, Zhytomyr, Lviv, and Volyn regions continues.
Due to difficult weather conditions in Ukraine, 899 road accidents occurred in the past day, 153 of which involved casualties. Transport restrictions are in effect in Rivne, Zhytomyr, Lviv, Volyn, and Ivano-Frankivsk regions.
After the air raid alert, explosions were heard in Lviv. A critical infrastructure facility was attacked, possibly the Stryi gas field.
Schools in Rivne Oblast will conduct remote learning tomorrow. The Department of Education and Science of the Rivne Regional State Administration recommended this due to heavy snowfalls.
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.
Due to significant weather deterioration on the roads of Volyn Oblast, truck movement restrictions are being introduced. Similar measures are in effect in Rivne, Zhytomyr, and Lviv Oblasts.
Difficult winter weather conditions with significant snowfall are recorded in seven regions of Ukraine. Truck traffic restrictions have been introduced in Lviv Oblast, and lifted in Prykarpattia.
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.
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.
The state enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" sold 91. 4 thousand New Year trees, generating 16.5 million hryvnias in revenue. The highest demand was recorded in the Volyn and Rivne regions, and the lowest in the Odesa and Mykolaiv regions.
Starting January 8, an operational headquarters will begin work to eliminate the consequences of emergencies on state roads. Significant snow, blizzards, and ice are forecast in many regions of Ukraine.
In Rivne region, a 23-year-old law enforcement officer, driving a car while intoxicated, hit a woman on an electric bicycle. The victim died on the spot, and the driver fled; he was detained the next day.
