Ukraine
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released updated data on Russian troop losses as of January 15. Over the past day, 1580 occupants were eliminated and almost 400 pieces of various equipment were destroyed.
The Polish military has launched combat aircraft and put air defense on alert due to massive missile attacks on Ukraine by the Russian Federation. The measures are aimed at protecting the border areas.
In the western and northern regions of Ukraine, light snow and rain is forecast, while the rest of the country will be without precipitation. Temperatures will range from -2° to +5°, with icy conditions on the roads.
Russia launches a massive missile attack on the territory of Ukraine. The first explosions were recorded in Kharkiv at 06:08, the alert was announced throughout the country, the enemy is using cruise and ballistic missiles.
On the morning of January 15, an air alert was declared in the regions of Ukraine due to the threat of missile attacks. Before that, a group of Tu-95MS bombers took off from the Russian Olenya air base.
The Russian occupation authorities have unveiled a plan to build recreational complexes in the destroyed Shyrokyne and Melekine. The project is to be financed by investors from the Kremlin.
A group of Tu-95MS strategic bombers took off from the Olenya airbase in the Murmansk region of Russia. These planes can carry cruise missiles to attack Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
A 17-year-old student was detained in Lviv for the murder of a 76-year-old pensioner in her apartment on Tershakivtsi Street. The attacker inflicted numerous blows to the victim's head with a chair and a hammer.
Iran and Russia are preparing a 20-year strategic partnership agreement. The 47-article document will not include the recognition of Crimea and other occupied territories of Ukraine as Russian.
New Russian defensive positions with electronic warfare equipment were discovered near Fedorivka in the occupied Crimea. The ATES guerrilla movement passed coordinates and information about military facilities to the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Andriy Yermak called on Brazil to join the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children. The coalition currently includes 41 countries, and Brazil can become an important partner in restoring a just peace.
Zelenskyy met with Latvian Saeima Speaker Daiga Mierins in Kyiv. The two sides discussed military support, sanctions against Russia, and Latvia's participation in Ukraine's reconstruction.
Pentagon Secretary nominee Pete Hagel announced the Trump administration's intention to end the war in Ukraine. According to him, they want to make it as beneficial as possible for Ukrainians.
There were 158 combat engagements in the frontline, 70 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The occupants carried out 32 air strikes and used about a thousand kamikaze drones, while Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled the attacks.
Norway has recognized 14 regions of Ukraine as safe, including the western and central regions. Ukrainians from these regions will not be able to receive collective protection.
The Cabinet of Ministers has simplified the procedure for obtaining a deferral from mobilization for relatives of missing persons under special circumstances. Instead of a court decision, an extract from the Unified Register of Missing Persons is now sufficient.
In Germany, unidentified drones were spotted flying over a chemical park, an ammunition depot, and a military airfield. Police are investigating possible espionage in the context of Russian aggression.
President Zelenskyy meets with Prime Minister Shmyhal on personnel issues. The Rada registers a resolution to dismiss Energy Minister Galushchenko over corruption charges.
The German Defense Minister announced that the next Ramstein meeting will be held in Brussels before the Munich conference. The future of the format will depend on the new US administration.
The President has instructed not to reduce the number of specialists required to perform combat missions in the Air Force. Earlier, it was reported that technicians and mechanics of air units were massively transferred to the infantry.
Estonia will provide Ukraine with another military aid package of 0. 25% of GDP in the first half of 2025. The Estonian Foreign Minister confirmed that support for the country continues to grow.
The President of Ukraine will take part in the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21. The event will also be attended by Donald Trump, Ursula von der Leyen and other world leaders.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov meets with his German counterpart Pistorius in Kyiv. Ukraine will receive 60 new missiles for the IRIS-T air defense system and discussed the supply of artillery shells.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tähkna said that Ukraine's full membership in the EU and NATO would ensure the stability of the whole of Europe. He emphasized the need for investment in Ukraine's defense industry and economy.
The South Korean government plans to discuss with Ukraine the possibility of handing over two captured North Korean soldiers. According to the ROK constitution, all residents of the Korean peninsula are considered citizens of South Korea.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga denied that Ukraine's partners are pressuring Ukraine to reach a quick peace with Russia. On the contrary, the partners are cooperating to achieve a just and lasting peace.
Minister Sibiga spoke about the difficulties of capturing North Korean soldiers because of their tendency to commit suicide. This is the first time that the DPRK military has participated in combat operations in Europe.
The President of Ukraine discussed with the German Defense Minister the importance of all political forces supporting Ukraine. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine is defending not only itself but also European values.
Ukraine's special operations forces have captured a DPRK serviceman despite massive Russian shelling. This is the third attempt to capture North Korean soldiers, the previous two ended in the deaths of the prisoners.
Ukrainian drones damaged two tanks at the Saratov oil refinery, as confirmed by satellite images. Other strategic Russian facilities at a distance of up to 1,100 km were also attacked.