The SOF operators conducted a special operation against a group of Russian marines who shot two captured TRO fighters. Part of the enemy group was destroyed, the rest were captured and are already testifying.
The SAPO and NABU served a notice of suspicion to MP Viktor Bondar in the case of misappropriation of over UAH 140 million in the purchase of cables by Ukrzaliznytsia. The scheme was implemented through controlled companies in 2021-2022.
The village of Daryino in the Suzhansky district of the Kursk region was completely destroyed by Russian troops. The video shows that the village has been reduced to ruins without a single intact building.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the Healthcare System Development Strategy until 2030 with three key goals. The plan calls for restoring Okhmatdyt, creating 300 rehabilitation spaces, and expanding services for veterans.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee is working on a mechanism to dynamically update medical protocols to quickly adapt to international standards. The changes will apply to all areas of medicine, including the treatment of rare diseases.
The first ministerial meeting between Ukraine and Southeast Europe was held in Kyiv, where a joint communiqué was adopted. The document reaffirms support for Ukraine and calls for strengthening the region's energy security.
An extraordinary meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council discussed the 2025 Action Strategy. Syrsky presented a plan to strengthen air defense and called for investment in the defense industry based on the “Danish model.
The Minister of Energy responds to reports that Zaporizhzhiaoblenergo purchased an iPhone 16 Pro Max for UAH 68. 5 thousand. “Epicenter K denies the purchase, and the Ministry promises to investigate the situation.
On January 30, a significant warming is expected in Ukraine. On the weekend of January 17-18, windy weather with temperatures up to +6° is expected.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the Digital Development Strategy until 2030, which envisages the establishment of chip production in Ukraine. The Ministry of Digital Transformation estimates that at least $1 billion is needed to launch the production.
Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Kryvyi Rih, killing 4 people. Residential buildings, an educational institution and city infrastructure were damaged.
The Ministry of Social Policy plans to increase the period of registration with the employment service from 3 to 12 months. The social insurance reform provides for the possibility of further extending this period by a decision of the Cabinet of Ministers.
A Russian missile attack in Kryvyi Rih killed 4 people and wounded 6. An educational institution, two apartment buildings and an outbuilding were damaged.
The Ministry of Social Policy has announced a large-scale reassessment of the health status of people with temporary disabilities in 2025. Particular attention will be paid to men of military age, and it is also planned to increase the employment rate of disabled people.
The draft law on service periods will be adopted only after units are trained to replace those fighting at the front. The First Deputy Defense Minister emphasized that there are no other options.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated the need to lift sanctions against Russia and expects changes with the arrival of Trump. He also called Ukraine a "serious challenge" for the European economy.
The number of border violators decreased by 40% compared to July. The SBGS exposed more than 720 illegal groups that helped people cross the border illegally for $5-20 thousand.
On January 17, Russian drones violated Romanian airspace during an attack on Ukraine. The Romanian military raised F-16 fighters and found traces of a drone crash near the city of Plaura.
The Minister of Internal Affairs said that the average salary of a police officer in Ukraine is 34-36 thousand hryvnias. An additional 10,000 is paid across the country and 30,000 in the regions of military operations.
The National Bank of Ukraine has updated the procedure for supervising payment infrastructure facilities and increased the amount of fines for violations. New rules for reviewing cases and clear deadlines for administrative procedures have been established.
Tania Fayon is participating in the Ukraine-Southeast Europe Ministerial in Kyiv at the invitation of the Ukrainian Foreign Minister. The participants will discuss support for Ukraine, its recovery and the search for peace.
The Minister of Energy announced that there are no plans to raise electricity tariffs for households in the current heating season. The Cabinet of Ministers has set the tariff at UAH 4.32/kWh until May 2025.
The World Bank predicts a slowdown in Ukraine's economic growth to 2% in 2025 due to the ongoing war. Earlier, the bank predicted growth of 5.8% if the fighting decreased.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine decreased by 1. 2% compared to the previous day. The power grid is recovering from the attacks and power companies have restored power to more than 10,000 consumers.
Captured Russians confirm the presence of DPRK troops at the front, living in joint bases and participating in combat operations. The Koreans are the first to launch an offensive, demonstrating better discipline and equipment than Russian troops.
The Ministry of Community Development has conducted a large-scale monitoring of the accessibility of 93,000 facilities in Ukraine. Healthcare facilities have the best results - 43%, ASCs - 41%, and banks - 36%.
Starting in September 2025, Ukraine will introduce basic general military training for students lasting 300 hours. Everyone will have to take the theory, and men and women will have to take the practice if they wish.
In 2024, more than 176,000 children were born in Ukraine. Anna, Sofia, Artem, and Maksym are the most popular names, while Barbie, Mercy, Svyatogor, and Sultan are among the unusual ones.
South Korea's ambassador to the UN said that the DPRK military believed they were going to Ukraine for training, not war. There are 12,000 North Korean troops in the Kursk region of Russia.
Five people are suspected of fraudulent investments in a jewelry company worth over UAH 9. 5 million. The offenders raised funds from depositors during 2014-2019, promising high interest rates.
