Systemic management failures, non-transparent decisions, and tolerance of Russian influence gradually transformed the State Aviation Administration from a guarantor of safety into a source of reputational and security risks. The consequences of such decisions by the previous leadership of the aviation regulator today threaten trust in it, defense capabilities, and the future of Ukrainian aviation.
On January 31, some regions of Ukraine are expected to experience above-zero temperatures, but severe frosts will begin on the same day. In early February, nighttime air temperatures may drop to -20…-28 degrees.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine corresponds to seasonal indicators. Due to bad weather, 276 settlements in five regions are without power, and hostilities have damaged energy equipment in frontline regions.
Former head of "Ukrenergo" Volodymyr Kudrytskyi stated that Russia knows the location of key objects of Ukraine's energy system due to its centralized model. Distributed generation from small power plants is much more difficult to detect and destroy.
Former head of "Ukrenergo" Volodymyr Kudrytskyi stated that generators from partners are a temporary solution. They support the operation of invincibility points, but do not solve the problem of electricity shortage.
The High Anti-Corruption Court has set bail of UAH 10 million for former head of the State Border Guard Service Serhiy Deineko and UAH 2 million for the former head of the border crossing point department. They are suspected of systematically receiving bribes for unhindered border crossing.
The Sumy Oblast Restoration Service has imposed restrictions on the movement of freight and oversized vehicles starting January 30 due to heavy snow and ice. The restriction applies to roads N-07, N-12, and N-12-1 to prevent accidents and traffic jams.
In Khmelnytskyi region, five children were removed from dangerous living conditions. They lived in unsanitary conditions, ate expired products, and did not attend school.
As of January 1, a mechanism for insuring property against war risks, which now covers production equipment, came into effect. Entrepreneurs independently specify the amount of damage, and the compensation limit of up to UAH 10 million applies to each legal entity separately.
Ukraine has strategically lost a significant part of its traditional electricity generation due to Russian strikes and equipment dismantling. Many power units have been destroyed or damaged, and some have been disassembled for spare parts.
Record technology exports by Ukrainian IT companies.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia has reoriented its strikes towards logistics rather than energy. In the Kharkiv region, a ballistic missile damaged warehouses of a civilian production facility belonging to an American company.
Former head of Ukrenergo Volodymyr Kudrytskyi stated that systemic problems of Ukrainian energy cannot be solved at the end of winter. According to him, preparations for difficult winter periods should have started several years ago.
Friedrich Merz condemned Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure during a conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Germany reaffirmed its support for winter aid and finding ways to a ceasefire.
Former chairman of the board of NEC "Ukrenergo" Volodymyr Kudrytskyi announced a constant electricity deficit in Ukraine. The shortage is compensated by imports or increased operation of hydroelectric power plants.
Ukraine and Poland discussed the transfer of MiG-29 aircraft and deepening defense cooperation. Poland had already transferred such fighters in 2023.
Eastern Rite Christians celebrate the Synaxis of the Three Holy Hierarchs on January 30 – a day commemorating Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John Chrysostom. The holiday was introduced to signify the equality of the three prominent Church Fathers.
In Kherson, Russian troops shelled a passenger bus. The driver was killed, five people were injured.
Russian troops have begun a massive assault on Ukraine's logistics, with dozens of strikes recorded in the past day, including on buses carrying people. The enemy has focused its forces on striking logistics in the Bohuslav-Petropavlivka section using UAVs on Starlinks.
On January 30, mass bomb threat messages began arriving at email addresses of government agencies, educational institutions, and other facilities in Ukraine. The police received over 1100 reports, 20% of which have been processed, and the information has not been confirmed.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Heorhiy Tikhy commented on Russia's question to the UN regarding the "self-determination" of Donbas. He reminded that in October 2022, 143 members of the UN General Assembly rejected Russia's illegal land grabs.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of the Osa air defense system near Semenivka in Zaporizhzhia. Ukrainian defenders also destroyed the occupiers' logistics facilities near Tokmak, Okhrymivka, and Kyrylivka.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine would cease strikes on Russia's energy infrastructure if Russia agrees to the week-long truce proposed by the US. The Kremlin has not yet confirmed its consent to cease attacks.
Ukrainians are actively buying foreign currency, seeking to protect their savings from devaluation. KIT Group analysts explained how to buy dollars and euros to save on currency spreads.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he is ready for "any format" of a leaders' summit, but not in Moscow or Belarus. He invited Putin instead.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that there is no official ceasefire agreement on energy targets between Ukraine and Russia. This decision, initiated by the US and Donald Trump, envisages Kyiv's refusal to strike at Russian energy facilities in response to Moscow's cessation of attacks.
President Zelenskyy stated that the date or location of the next round of talks between Ukraine and Russia, mediated by the US, might change. The reason is the situation between the US and Iran, which could affect the timing of the meeting.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin met with British Ambassador Neil Crompton. They discussed issues of holding Russia accountable for crimes, child deportation, and the extradition of Ukrainian individuals.
The Security Service of Ukraine neutralized an FSB agent network that was preparing terrorist attacks in the center of Odesa. Three agents who planned to blow up cars and homes of Ukrainian servicemen have been detained.
Over the past day, 279 combat engagements took place on the front line, which is twice as many as the day before. The most intense battles were recorded in the Pokrovsk direction, where 87 combat engagements took place.
