Russian shelling damaged the building of the National Union of Writers of Ukraine, a historical and architectural monument. The building was home to prominent veteran writers Malyshko, Sosiura, Honchar, and others.
The Main Intelligence Directorate released a video of the storming and clearing of 40 buildings of the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant. The operation was carried out by the “Timur Special Forces” with the use of mortars and the capture of prisoners.
Starting in January 2025, the Shalimov National Center for Cancer Treatment will be funded through the NHSU. The center plans to sign agreements for 15 packages of medical guarantees, including organ transplants and surgical operations.
In the United Kingdom, 200 Ukrainian aviators completed basic training prior to F-16 training. The program included flight, ground and language training under the guidance of the Royal Air Force.
The Air Force reports that the enemy has launched attack UAVs in the direction of Ukraine. Drones have been spotted in Kharkiv, Poltava, and Sumy regions, and there is a threat to Dnipropetrovs'k region.
After the termination of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, Transnistria was left without supplies and Moldova switched to alternative energy sources. The Right Bank receives 52% of its electricity from Romania and 45% from local sources.
The government will resume scheduled inspections of non-food products by market surveillance authorities in 2025.
Each law enforcement agency in Ukraine plans to establish a human rights unit. The military ombudsman's office will have a staff of 150 people and three territorial offices.
The Moldovan TPP in Transnistria has stopped supplying electricity to the right bank of the Dniester and switched to coal fuel. Stocks of Donetsk coal will be sufficient for 50 days to meet the humanitarian needs of the region.
Olha Reshetilova reported that the main tool of the military ombudsman will be the consideration of complaints. The ombudsman will work exclusively with active servicemembers.
Presidential Ombudsman Olga Reshetylova stated that there is no established system of DNA sampling for military service. She also announced the preparation of a draft law on a military ombudsman.
Ukrainian troops are holding back the enemy's offensive in various frontline areas.
In the Kursk sector, Russian troops lost more than 38,000 soldiers and more than a thousand pieces of equipment. More than 700 occupants were taken prisoner, which helped to exchange 189 Ukrainian soldiers.
The head of a private company suspected of embezzling UAH 94. 8 million in the purchase of transformers for Ukrzaliznytsia was extradited from Bulgaria. The HACC imposed on her a measure of restraint in the form of detention with the possibility of bail in the amount of UAH 9.9 million.
The State Register of National Cultural Heritage has added 11 unique museum objects to its list. Among them are paintings by Malevich and Repin and a rare Gospel from 1707.
On January 1, 2025, Ukraine stopped the transit of Russian gas through its territory. The EU declares its readiness for change, although the reaction of member states is mixed, ranging from support to concern.
In Kyiv, due to forecasted wind gusts of up to 15-20 m/s, the national flag was temporarily removed from the 90-meter flagpole. The flag will be returned to its place after the weather conditions improve.
Work continues in Kharkiv region to build fortifications and a circular defense of Izyum and Balakliya. The work is being carried out according to plan under the control of the military.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine outlined three key areas of cooperation with Poland during its presidency of the EU Council. Sybiga expects an increase in military support, sanctions pressure, and acceleration of European integration.
In the temporarily occupied territories, Russians have banned Ukrainian Christmas traditions and the celebration of St. Nicholas. The occupiers impose only “Santa Claus” and conduct anti-Western propaganda among children.
Since January 1, Ukrainians without a Russian passport have not been able to receive preferential medicines and assistance on the TOT. Medicines are available only at their own expense, but they are difficult to find and the prices are 2-3 times higher than market prices.
The Ukrainian Air Force warned of the threat of ballistic missile use in several regions of Ukraine. Missile threat from the occupied Crimea and Kursk region are recorded, and explosions were confirmed in Mykolaiv.
On the night of January 1, Russia attacked Ukraine with 111 attack drones. Thanks to the effective work of air defense and mobile teams, most of the UAVs were destroyed, but there were casualties and injuries in Kyiv.
Robert Fico said that the termination of Russian gas transit through Ukraine would have a negative impact on the EU, but not on Russia. Fico announced a “two-track policy” for 2025, focused on all sides of the world.
In Chernihiv, a 41-year-old man was detained for shouting pro-Russian slogans during a minute of silence for the fallen Heroes. The offender faces up to three years in prison.
In the village of Derno, a 36-year-old BMW driver ran over a 46-year-old woman lying on the roadway. The victim died on the spot, the driver was sober.
A fire broke out in the Vorokhta sanatorium, and 102 people, including 10 children, were evacuated. The 150-square-meter fire on the roof of the building was extinguished in an hour and a half, with no injuries.
More than UAH 100 billion remained in the single treasury account and more than UAH 163 billion in foreign currency accounts. During the year, Ukraine attracted USD 41.7 billion in external financing, of which USD 12.6 billion were non-repayable grants.
Iryna Gerashchenko, the bronze medalist of the 2024 Olympic Games in high jump, announced her pregnancy. The athlete shared an emotional post and an ultrasound image on social media.
On New Year's Eve, the 112 hotline received more than 3,300 calls, of which 1,167 were between 23:00 and 05:00. Among the reports were complaints about pyrotechnics that were not confirmed.
