Ukraine
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law that requires government agencies to employ people with disabilities. The document establishes equal conditions for employers in the private and public sectors regarding the employment of persons with disabilities.
Russia has struck at Ukraine's gas infrastructure in an attempt to leave Ukrainians without heat. Naftogaz reports normal operation and uninterrupted gas supplies.
At the age of 101, Angelina Palamar (née Orysia), who had been a liaison for the UPA since she was 15, died. In the summer of 2023, she celebrated her 100th birthday.
A 30-year-old Petro underwent the first heart retransplantation in Ukraine after a previous operation in Minsk. The donor was a woman from Bila Tserkva who died from a stroke.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy pays a visit to Poland. The meeting takes place in the Office of Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
The Lithuanian Foreign Minister announced his readiness to send troops to Ukraine at the request of the Ukrainian side. This issue will be discussed with the allies after an official request from Ukraine.
The Verkhovna Rada has supported a draft law on sending units of the Armed Forces abroad during martial law. The document allows the military to be sent for training, obtaining equipment and deterring aggression.
The Verkhovna Rada has voted to extend the general mobilization in Ukraine for 90 days - until May 9, 2025. The decision was supported by 310 MPs, the 14th extension of mobilization.
The SBU (Security Service of Ukraine) and the National Police are conducting a campaign called "Burn the FSB agent" to counter the recruitment of youth by Russian special services. In 2024, over 450 people were detained for arson, and the chatbot received more than 1,300 messages.
Following the morning attack on energy facilities by Russia, emergency shutdown schedules were canceled in seven regions. Electricity consumption increased by 2.3% due to cloud cover and reduced efficiency of household solar power plants.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine voted to extend the state of emergency for 90 days until May 9, 2024. The decision was supported by 315 members of parliament, and the document is awaiting the president's signature.
Germany has provided Ukraine with another military aid package, including ammunition, drones and armored vehicles. The German Defense Minister reaffirmed his stable support for Ukraine, regardless of changes in the government.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Poland. He is scheduled to meet with President Duda and Prime Minister Tusk to discuss the war, weapons, sanctions, and the weakening of Russian energy.
In Sknyliv village, Zolochiv district, two private houses and outbuildings were damaged by a rocket attack. Debris and an unexploded rocket were found in Stryi district.
The clinical guideline for the treatment of epidermolysis bullosa in Ukraine has not been updated since 2016. This creates a monopoly for the Swedish company Molnlycke and limits patients' choice of medicines.
Law enforcers detained a member of the KRAIL on suspicion of facilitating the activities of a Russian online casino. Due to his inactivity, the casino collected data on Ukrainian military personnel who were sent to Russia.
On January 15, the occupiers shelled several settlements in Kharkiv region, killing a 52-year-old man. In Kupyansk, a 74-year-old woman was injured by a drone strike, and civilian objects were also damaged.
Brovary has a state program of free vocational training for military personnel and veterans. Participants can choose from driving, English, or advanced training courses with compensation of up to UAH 14,356.
Australia summons the Russian ambassador over the possible execution of captured Australian Oscar Jenkins, who fought for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Prime Minister Albanese declared his readiness to take the most decisive measures if the information is confirmed.
Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 40 missiles and 70 drones. Air defense shot down at least 30 missiles, the energy system continues to operate.
US Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth has stated the need to invest in new military technologies. Decisions will be made based on the experience of using technology in the war waged by Russia against Ukraine.
A fire at a power substation in the center of Kyiv has been localized. Four residential buildings were left without electricity, and power supply is expected to be restored within 4 hours.
Emergency power outages in Dnipropetrovs'k and Donetsk regions following a massive Russian attack on January 15 have been canceled. Earlier, restrictions were imposed in six regions of Ukraine.
Ukrainian air defense forces shoot down a Russian drone over Cherkasy region as part of a massive attack on Ukraine. The falling debris damaged the windows of two houses and a car, with no casualties.
In the Dmytrivska community of Kirovohrad region, the windows of several residential buildings were damaged by the fragments of a downed enemy UAV. There were no casualties, and the area is being inspected.
Russia fired missiles at critical infrastructure facilities in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. Thanks to air defense, there were no casualties, and the situation is under control.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Warsaw today to meet with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. After the meeting, a joint press conference is planned.
Russian cruise missiles attacked the energy infrastructure of the Lviv region. Emergency blackouts have been introduced in six regions of Ukraine, but Lviv has not yet been affected.
Over the last day, 170 combat engagements took place, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovsk sector, where 70 attacks took place. The enemy launched 50 air strikes and made 5441 attacks.
The transmission system operator applied preventive electricity restrictions due to the massive Russian attack. The first explosions were recorded in Kharkiv at 06:08, and an alert was issued across the country.