Ukraine

An air alert has been declared in the capital and several regions of Ukraine. The Kyiv City State Administration urges residents to immediately go to civil defense shelters.

A missile shield base is to be opened in the Polish village of Redzikowo. According to Minister Sikorski, the base will be able to shoot down Russian missiles flying toward Poland.

Ukrainian troops regained the position near Novohrodivka in Donetsk region. Heavy fighting continues near Novoivanivka in the Suzhansk district of the Russian Federation, the enemy has advanced near the borders and the sleeper.

In Zakarpattia, border guards detained four men who were planning to illegally cross the border with Hungary by swimming across the Tisza River. The detainees paid the smugglers between $6,500 and $13,000 for the attempt.

The Russian military is massively using illegally obtained Starlink terminals to improve coordination of attacks on Ukrainian positions. This has helped the Russian military to narrow the technological gap.

South Korean writer Han Kang, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, refused to hold celebrations and press conferences because of the wars in the world. She considers it inappropriate to celebrate against the backdrop of “tragic events.

Iran has sent two private satellites to Russia for launching into orbit. Kowsar is designed for high-resolution imaging, and Hodhod is for satellite communications in remote areas.

The government has set up a headquarters to monitor the regions' winterization. Shmyhal emphasized the importance of protecting energy facilities, stockpiling and developing decentralized generation.

Over the last day, 153 combat engagements were registered. In the Pokrovsk sector, 27 clashes took place, and Ukrainian troops repelled 24 attacks. The enemy suffered significant losses in manpower and equipment.

An adviser to the head of the Presidential Administration announced the presentation of the Victory Plan by President Zelenskyy. The plan will contain details of the coercion program and Ukraine's position on the negotiation process.

A court in Tbilisi has fined three opposition TV channels for refusing to broadcast a political advertisement for the Georgian Dream. The video contained footage of destroyed buildings in Ukraine.

Zelenskyy announced plans to establish joint Ukrainian-French arms production facilities in Ukraine. The President instructed the Ministers of Defense and Strategic Industries to ensure the implementation of the agreements.

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi reported on the actions of the Ukrainian army at the front, including in the Kursk region of Russia. Zelenskyy noted the difficult conditions in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia, but emphasized the importance of the resilience of Ukrainian units.

An air alert has been declared in Kyiv region and several other regions of Ukraine. The Ukrainian Air Force reported the movement of attack UAVs from the south of Chernihiv region towards Kyiv region.

Minister Sibiga discussed with Borrell the progress of the €35 billion loan to Ukraine from frozen russian assets.

The Norwegian Ministry of Defense is establishing a military attaché in Kyiv to establish defense cooperation. This will facilitate investment by Norwegian companies and possible production in Ukraine.

The command of the Medical Forces and the SBU held a meeting with the heads of military medical commissions to discuss combating corruption. Since the beginning of 2024, the SBU has opened 14 criminal proceedings against members of the MECs.

In the Kurakhove sector, 32 russian attacks were registered, half of them were repelled. The hottest fighting continues near Katerynivka. A total of 94 combat engagements took place in various sectors over the last day.

A gas station near a college exploded in the chechen capital. Among the injured were a woman and a child who were thrown by the blast wave. The cause of the explosion is currently unknown.

A WSJ poll shows that voters in 7 key US states favor Trump over Harris on the issue of war in Ukraine and the Middle East.

An NGU serviceman is suspected of passing on to civilians information about the location of troops in Sumy region and the movement of AFU aircraft. He was served a notice of suspicion under the article on disseminating information about the Armed Forces.

The President of Ukraine spoke about defense packages, air defense, and investments in weapons production following his visit to London, Paris, Rome, and Berlin. Zelenskyy presented the Victory Plan to his partners and discussed the approach of a just peace.

The expert spoke about possible complications when paying the increased military fee. He noted that the payment mechanism is imperfect and needs to be improved.

The European External Action Service has called for an immediate independent investigation into the death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna. The EU emphasizes that Russia was fully responsible for her safety after her illegal detention.

The experts of Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise warn about the danger of repairing the engines of downed enemy drones. The wreckage may contain hidden detonation mechanisms and is not intended for long-term use.

Knyazhytsky called the massive inspections of the TCC after the Okean Elzy concert “piggishness. ” Poturaev, on the other hand, supported such actions. About 50 employees of the TCC checked the men after the concert.

Due to hostilities and weather conditions, power outages occurred in 8 regions of Ukraine. The Ministry of Energy reports on electricity imports from neighboring countries and calls for economical consumption in the evening.

Russian troops shelled 13 villages in 4 communities in Chernihiv region. More than 60 explosions from artillery, mortars and drones were recorded. There is no information on casualties among the local population.

Heavy fighting continues in the Kursk region of Russia, the situation is constantly changing. The defense forces have partially regained their positions, but the Russians are sending columns to assault again, said the head of the NSDC's Central Intelligence Center.

The head of the Presidential Administration, Andriy Yermak, said that the partners understand the logic of Ukraine's Victory Plan. Ukraine expects concrete steps from its partners in response to the plan.