The Ministry of Internal Affairs states that the information about the start of automatic recording of the absence of insurance is not true. The system has no technical or legal basis for such control.
Cyber specialists of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) attacked the Russian company "regiontransservice", destroying 78 servers and 211 workstations. The company provided logistics for military cargo of the Russian Federation through the railway.
Surpluses of raw milk contribute to price stabilization in Ukraine. Butter prices are likely to decline further as stocks of the product accumulate in warehouses.
Garlic prices in Ukrainian stores have reached a historic high of UAH 200 per kilogram. The deficit was caused by a 15% reduction in planted areas and rising demand in Europe, where prices are even higher.
The first three Mirage 2000-5F fighters will be delivered to Ukraine by January 20, 2025. In total, the Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive about ten aircraft equipped with SCALP-EG and Storm Shadow missiles.
An energy crisis emerged in Transnistria after the termination of Russian gas supplies via Ukraine. Seventy-two thousand houses were left without gas supply, and 1,500 high-rise buildings lost heating and hot water.
In Poltava, there was a conflict between the CCC employees and a civilian who attacked a soldier. The CCC denied the information about the civilian's broken leg, and only minor injuries to the soldier were confirmed.
A large-scale opinion poll showed that Zaluzhnyi has 24. 29% of voter support, ahead of Zelenskyy and Tymoshenko. 73.4% of Ukrainians support peace talks, and 89% believe the country's direction is wrong.
Slovak operator SEPS has confirmed that it will continue to supply electricity to Ukraine as part of emergency assistance. In 11 months of 2023, electricity exports from Slovakia to Ukraine tripled.
The Pentagon said it would not be able to deliver all the weapons from the $2. 5 billion aid package by January 20. Deliveries will continue even after the current U.S. administration leaves office.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 81 drones, 34 of which were shot down by air defense forces in different regions. 47 drones were lost locally, but some UAVs managed to damage private homes in Chernihiv and Sumy regions.
Over the last day, 148 combat engagements took place, of which 41 attacks were repelled in the Kursk region. The enemy launched 4 missile and 64 air strikes, using 11 missiles and 95 anti-aircraft missiles.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has updated the data on the losses of the Russian occupiers as of January 4. The enemy's total losses amounted to 794,760 troops, 9679 tanks and over 3000 cruise missiles were destroyed.
On January 4, Ukraine is expected to experience a cold snap with snow and ice, with temperatures ranging from -3° to +2°. Traffic on the roads will be hampered by weather conditions, with winds of up to 18 m/s.
Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly had her first conversation with her Ukrainian counterpart after taking over the G7 presidency. She confirmed that Ukraine remains a priority for the G7.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the number of protective structures in Ukraine has increased from 20 to 62 thousand. The requirements for the design of shelters have changed, including an increase in the minimum height to 2.5 meters.
In the occupied territories of Ukraine, children are forced to watch Putin's three-minute address before the start of the festivities. The occupiers are developing a cult of the Russian dictator's personality among children.
The occupiers intend to double the number of “Unarmy” centers in the TOT by 2025. Russia also plans to expand the network of the First Movement and the Warrior military centers to recruit Ukrainian teenagers.
The President of Ukraine congratulated Mike Johnson on his re-election as Speaker of the U. S. House of Representatives. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of the House's future decisions for establishing lasting peace in Ukraine.
The 25th meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense will take place in January in Germany. Participants will focus on practical steps to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov met with the Austrian Ambassador to Ukraine to discuss support for Ukrainian communities abroad. A working trip to Austria is planned to discuss the needs of Ukrainians and present new initiatives.
The fifth round of negotiations between Ukraine and the United Kingdom on a deepening partnership agreement was held. The draft document is at the final stage of approval.
In 2024, the number of asylum applications in Germany decreased by 30% compared to the previous year, to 230 thousand. This is one of the highest figures in the country's history after the Yugoslav wars and the 2015-2016 migration crisis.
President Zelenskyy signs a decree extending the visa-free regime for British citizens until January 30, 2026. The period of stay in Ukraine cannot exceed 90 days within 180 days.
U. S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson was re-elected to the position on the second try. Two Republicans changed their votes in his favor, securing victory by the narrowest majority in 100 years.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed 3 missiles and 13 Shahed drones from 38 air targets launched by the Russian Federation. 19 imitator drones were locally lost without negative consequences.
As of December 2024, 1255 damaged cultural heritage sites were recorded in Ukraine due to the war. The most affected sites are in Kharkiv, Kherson, and Donetsk regions.
The Ministry of Defense is introducing an electronic referral to the VLC, which can be obtained without visiting the TCC. The reform provides for the possibility of undergoing a medical examination in any civilian medical facility of one's choice.
A cold snap is expected in Ukraine, which will lead to an increase in energy consumption. Energy experts have provided 7 practical tips on how to use electricity economically to avoid a shortage.
The President of Ukraine announced that meetings to strengthen air defense are scheduled for next week. The schedule has already been preliminarily agreed upon, with plans to replenish stocks of anti-missiles and strengthen mobile fire groups.
